Prince William, 41, touched down in the city that never sleeps – New York City, for a solo visit. Leaving his wife, Kate Middleton, behind, he expressed his excitement about being back in the United States. Prince William wasted no time getting immersed in the local culture, quite literally. His first stop was Governor’s Island, …
Canada’s top grocery executives have pledged to support the government’s efforts to control prices, according to Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. The executives of Canada’s largest grocery chains attended a summit in Ottawa on Monday to discuss affordability issues facing Canadians. Champagne described the meeting as historic and stated that the executives had accepted to work …
Bally’s Corporation is making a significant investment in the Bronx by introducing a new free shuttle bus service starting on October 1st. This service is part of Bally’s takeover of the former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point and aims to enhance the experience for their patrons while demonstrating their commitment to the community. Brian …
Experience Samantha Henry’s groundbreaking strike that captivated the nation. “Many believed the strike would only last a week or a couple of days. Yet, it persisted for nearly five weeks,” said Henry, one of over 3,700 Metro workers in the Toronto area who participated in the summer strike. In previous negotiation attempts that did not …
On Tuesday, Tom Willis, a man born without arms or hands, will make a remarkable feat at Yankee Stadium by throwing the ceremonial pitch using his feet. This will be his 29th toss at a Major League Baseball stadium, leaving him only one shy of his goal to throw at all 30 big league ballparks. …
The Federal Government’s Summit to Tackle Food Inflation: Will It Make a Difference? Canadian analysts are skeptical about the effectiveness of the federal government’s efforts to gather grocery executives for a summit focused on addressing food inflation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently called on leaders from Canada’s largest grocery chains to come together and develop …
The federal government is summoning the heads of Canada’s major grocery chains to Ottawa this fall to begin discussions on a plan to lower food costs for Canadians, as inflation continues to impact grocery bills. The companies will have until Thanksgiving to come up with a plan to stabilize prices, according to Prime Minister Justin …
DraftKings, a sports betting firm, has issued an apology for exploiting the anniversary of 9/11 by promoting bets on New York sports teams as part of a special daily trifecta. The Boston-based company offered a 9/11-themed wager that required the Yankees, Mets, and Jets – three New York-based teams – to win their games on …
Cantor Fitzgerald, the financial services firm that tragically lost 658 employees in the September 11, 2001, attacks, is continuing its tradition of giving back. On the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, Cantor Fitzgerald is donating all of its global trading revenues to charity, including The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund. The firm aims to raise $8-12 …
With the city continuously adding new requirements for sidewalk sheds, Mayor Eric Adams’ “Get Sheds Down” program appears to lack effectiveness. As of September 28, landlords are now obligated to conduct yearly “parapet observations” under the newly established regulations by the Department of Buildings. According to Local Law 126, enacted in 2021, property owners are …