A new study conducted by the Consumer Technology Association found that a majority of tech executives believe automation will take over a significant amount of jobs within the next five years. The Consumer Technology Association is a Washington, D.C. trade association that represents technology companies. The organization’s study polled approximately 314 executives and had a […]
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Trump Proposes Small Business Tax Cuts, Financial Experts Warn It Will Be Costly
Across the nation, there are almost 28 million small businesses, including more than 22 million self-employed entrepreneurs with no additional payroll or employees. Throughout the 2016 presidential election, President Donald J. Trump pledged to protect these small business owners by cutting their tax rates; however, some economists predict that this reduced business tax rate will […]
Trump Proposes Small Business Tax Cuts, Financial Experts Warn It Will Be Costly
Across the nation, there are almost 28 million small businesses, including more than 22 million self-employed entrepreneurs with no additional payroll or employees. Throughout the 2016 presidential election, President Donald J. Trump pledged to protect these small business owners by cutting their tax rates; however, some economists predict that this reduced business tax rate will […]
NYC Couple Finds Missing Wedding Rings With Help of Friendly Sanitation Workers
According to the Knot’s 2014 Real Weddings Study, the average length of an engagement is 14 months. But once the wedding is done and over with, besides photos and memories, all the couple has is their wedding ring as a physical token of their marriage. Shannon Lombardo thought her and her husband’s wedding rings were […]
Rockland Lake State Park Gets a $13 Million Dollar Makeover
Updated 12/15/20 The best opportunity for Rockland Lake State Park is to incorporate newer concepts like edge pools. This type of pool is all the rage nowadays, especially of its photographically aesthetic. The park can definitely maximize its views by putting this pool nearby the Lakeview to achieve its full visual effects, as the edge […]
Smaller Fishing Boats Struggling to Compete With Industrial Vessels in Gulf of Maine
Regulators are debating federal scallop fishing grounds in the Gulf of Maine. “That would be devastating,” said Captain Jim Wotton, who has been dragging heavy bags of valuable clams for a long time. The Gulf of Maine has a federal limit for small-boat fisherman already. “They’re taking our future. There won’t be anything for us […]
Proposed EPA Cuts Could Be Disastrous For NYC
Many businesses feel they need to do their part to preserve the planet. Not only could they help reverse the negative effects of climate change, but they could also attract customers by doing so. In fact, 52% of people around the world say they make purchasing decisions due to, in part, packaging that shows a […]
The People of Ferguson Have Mandated the Use of Police Body Cams for Good
The global dashboard camera market was valued at around $1.4 billion back in 2013, but since that time police departments all over the country have been aggressively purchasing new types of cameras. While police body cameras get more attention in the media, that’s just one of the ways police departments are investing in increased accountability. […]
Community Garden Provides Health Benefits and Improves Overall Quality of Life in Community
Community gardens aren’t just beautiful, they can also be a great way to combat local hunger issues. Pryor Creek Community Garden in Oklahoma is helping at-risk children and senior citizens ensure they are getting adequate amounts of food every single day. According to The Pryor Daily Times, along with the Mayes County HOPE Coalition, the […]
New Trump Budget Will Slash NYC Anti-Terror Funding, According to Schumer
Senator Charles Schumer claims that under President Trump’s proposed “skinny budget,” the New York Police Department (NYPD) could lose almost $200 million in funding for anti-terror and disaster response efforts. Police respond to some 38 million alarm activation calls annually, but the NYPD must also contend with expensive anti-terrorism initiatives (not to mention the costs […]