New York fines GEICO and Travelers $11.3 million for failing to protect customer data, affecting 120,000 people. The companies must now enhance security measures.

Governor Kathy Hochul forms an advisory panel to devise a financial survival plan for SUNY Downstate Medical Center, with a deadline of April 1 for recommendations.

Mount Sinai South Nassau is investing $17.7 million to expand cardiac facilities, adding a new cath lab and electrophysiology lab, and is using a $1 million donation to increase access to cancer clinical trials.

New Jersey officials express concerns over NYC's congestion pricing impact on residents and businesses, prompting fears of relocation to avoid the new tolls.

New York's Attorney General Letitia James announces a ban on the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits to stop the 'puppy mill to pet store pipeline,' effective December 15.

Former leaders of the Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Queens are ordered to repay $1.6 million for financial mismanagement, following an NY Attorney General probe.

NYU Langone Health improved its fiscal year operating margin to 3% with a revenue increase of 14.2%, despite lower net income and days cash on hand, and questions about its charity care spending.

New York City sees mixed economic signals; Crain's reports a 15% revenue increase among large private companies, while tourism recovery is strong but uneven, awaiting international and business travel's full return.

Sotheby's settled for $6.25 million after it was found helping clients evade sales taxes on art, as revealed by the New York Attorney General's office.

Schrödinger entered into a deal with Novartis, receiving an initial $150 million with potential for future payments totaling $2.3 billion. The collaboration involves drug discovery programs and software licensing.

Union Square Holiday Market in NYC opens today, featuring over 185 vendors, until December 23, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. It offers diverse gifts, open until 8 pm on weekdays and weekends.

The New York Cannabis Control Board has extended the deadline for social equity cannabis retailers and approved new licenses, including 42 dispensaries and various microbusinesses and cultivators.

Wall Street is expecting higher bonuses, up to 35% for some sectors, due to an increase in deal-making activities. Equity and fixed-income traders may also see a rise in bonuses.