New York and New Jersey Attorneys General settled with Guardian Service Industries to end its no-poach agreements, which limited worker mobility and wage growth.

The UFT opposes a proposed Times Square casino, citing threats to education and Broadway's character, while trade unions support the job creation it promises.

Residents weigh in on a proposed casino and entertainment complex by Mets owner Steve Cohen, adjacent to Citi Field in Queens, which received mixed reactions at a public hearing.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg indicts individuals in a $250 million insurance scheme involving unauthorized policies and a Barbados-based company, alleging misuse of funds and issuance of fraudulent policies.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $4.8 million refund for consumers who were wrongly charged by SmileDirectClub after it went bankrupt.

NYC Mayor Adams announces a plan to support local businesses by educating them about the Corporate Transparency Act to avoid fines during the pre-holiday rush.

Black Friday drew shoppers to NY and NJ stores, with retailers hoping the day would gauge holiday sales trends and enticing people with deals despite the massive shift to online shopping.

A NYC fruit seller's banana became a $6.2 million artwork, leading to an emotional reaction and community support, with a pledge to buy more bananas from him.

Macy's postpones its Q3 earnings report due to a discovery of financial misreporting by a former employee, who hid $132-$154 million in delivery expenses. No impact on cash or payments was found.

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.