New tech partnership is changing the way users maneuver through the ecommerce industry. Etsy and Intuit just formed a new partnership to enable online merchants the option of exporting their own sales expense data directly into Intuit’s platform. ZDNet reports that users can now easily track their profits and losses, differentiate between person and business […]
September Signals Start of Bear Hunting Season in New York State
Early black bear hunting season is upon us in New York State. The season runs from September 10th through the 25th in specific wildlife areas throughout Southeastern region of the state, and from September 17th to October 14th in the Northern areas. In some parts of the state, bear hunting continues through the end of […]
Manhattan Prosecutors Go After Builders for Construction Site Safety Concerns
Approximately 35% of on-site injuries are caused by construction machine accidents annually, and as the rate of those accidents has surged in New York City, prosecutors are looking to go up against builders who they say have sacrificed safety for progress. In late August, prosecutor Diana Florence gathered a group of worker advocates and foreign-consulate […]
Water Crisis Forcing City-Wide Ban On Watering Lawns
In Portsmouth, the City Council unanimously voted to outlaw watering lawns in the city beginning Thursday, September 8 to battle the recent drought facing the city. “The public knows the seriousness of the issue,” said John Bohenko, Portsmouth City Manager. According to Seacostonline, Bohenko could have passed the ban himself on the basis of an […]
Olympian Soccer Star Hope Solo Suspects Suspension is Reaction to Equal Right Fight
The issue of women’s rights in the workplace is an ever-present one. Women already face immense pressures to be taken seriously in positions that are considered by some to be traditionally male, and female athletes have it especially tough. Not only do they often have to work harder than their male counterparts in order to […]
NYC Does Its Part in Reducing Carbon Footprint, and It’s Working
New York City is the city that never sleeps. It seems that there are just as many tourists in New York as there are residents, and no matter if they go for business, or if they are headed down for a vacation, it is easy to find something for everybody. New York can even offer […]
World’s Most Handsome Horse to Visit Central Park for Equestrian Show
Central Park sees approximately 42 million visitors every year, but in about a month’s time, they’ll be flocking to the park for the Rolex Central Park Horse Show, which will be featuring a very special guest. Frederik the Great, a purebred Friesian stallion, has been hailed as the “world’s most handsome horse.” The gorgeous black […]
Gov. Christie Vetoes No Smoking Law Across State Beaches
Some beaches in New Jersey can draw throngs of 1.5 million people in a single day, and if one piece of legislation gets through, not a single one of those people will be able to smoke on the beach. There has been an ongoing battle about banning smoking at these densely packed beaches. After New […]
Researchers Use Pigeons to Track Lead Levels in New York City
A new study suggests that New York’s pigeons might be useful after all. Researchers at Columbia University’s Barnard College say that the birds could help identify neighborhoods in the city at high risk of lead contamination and allow authorities to address these issues before they develop into serious health threats for humans. “Pigeons breathe the […]
Verizon Announces It Will No Longer Deliver Phone Books in New York State
Verizon recently announced that they would no longer be printing and delivering phone books in the state of New York. This comes after the company was approved by the New York State Public Service Commission. According to Buffalo News, the telecommunications company dropped its residential phone listing services six years ago. While books will still […]