NYC Council To Look Into Food Delivery App Fees
The New York City council will be looking into the fees charged by food delivery apps, like GrubHub, that let people order food from local restaurants. CBS New York news video
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Governor Hochul Announces Winners of Round Eight of Luminate NY OPI Accelerator Competition
Governor Kathy Hochul named San Diego–based Pensievision “Company of the Year” at Luminate NY Finals 2025 in Rochester, awarding a $1 million investment to fuel growth and regional hiring in New York’s optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) hub. Additional follow-on awards went to amPICQ ($500K) and three Distinguished Graduates—Oblate Optics, Pixel Photonics, and SNOChip ($200K…
NYC Shuts Down Vape Seller Price Point Distributors in Major Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant have successfully shut down Price Point Distributors, Inc., a Long Island-based online vape retailer, following a city lawsuit targeting illegal flavored e-cigarette sales. The settlement permanently ends the company’s operations and enforces steep penalties for future violations. This action is part of the Adams…
New York City Sues Vape Distributors Amid Broader Crackdown on Illegal Smoke Shops
Mayor Eric Adams announced a federal lawsuit Monday against nine leading e-cigarette distributors accused of illegally selling flavored disposable vapes in New York City, targeting underage users with products like “banana ice” and “watermelon.” The suit builds on the city’s broader public health push, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which has resulted in the closure of…
White House. German-American Day 2024: Biden’s Focus on US-German Economic Ties and Business Cooperation
President Biden’s proclamation for German-American Day 2024 celebrates the significant contributions of German Americans to the U.S. economy and culture since 1683. He underscores the important historical role of German-American immigrants and their influence in sectors such as business, science, and journalism. Biden also discusses his upcoming visit to Germany, aiming to strengthen economic ties,…
Remarks by President Biden at United Auto Workers Picket Line
United Auto Workers Local 174 Willow RunBelleville, Michigan 1:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, UAW! (Applause.) I marched in a lot of UAW picket lines when I was a senator — since 1973 — but, I tell you what, it’s the first time I’ve ever done it as president. (Applause.) Folks, look, one thing is…