SEATTLE — Expedia has laid off an undisclosed number of employees in the wake of its acquisition of one-time rival Orbitz. Expedia said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing this week that employees will be cut from Chicago-based Orbitz as part of a restructuring resulting from a merger of the two companies. Expedia, based
PITTSBURGH — Dick’s Sporting Goods reported Tuesday that the third quarter wasn’t as strong as the company and analysts had hoped, and the Pittsburgh-area retailer said it expects the holiday quarter to be very competitive as retailers offer promotions to lure customers. Dick’s reported net income of $47.2 million, or 41 cents per share, compared
WASHINGTON — A burst of hiring last month accompanied by strong wage gains suggests that the U.S. labor market remains solid and increases the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will make its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade next month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday that employers across a broad spectrum
WASHINGTON — Private-sector job growth slowed slightly in October but still posted a solid gain of about 182,000 net new positions, payroll firm Automatic Data Processing Inc. said Wednesday. The figure was down from 190,000 net new jobs created the previous month. ADP initially had estimated job gains of 200,000 in September but revised that
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 200 businesses will offer approximately 5,000 job openings at the Syracuse Career Expo on November 5. The event will be held at The Oncenter, located at 800 South State Street, and will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We have a large number of companies
Denim days are ahead for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. employees. The Bentonville, Ark., company told employees Wednesday that they will be allowed to wear khaki or black denim pants to work starting July 1. Workers with more labor-intensive jobs, such as in the gardening department, will be allowed to wear T-shirts and blue denim. The dress
NEW YORK— Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast today announced that an agreement has been reached on the remaining funding for the MTA Capital Program. New York State has committed to provide $8.3 billion, and New York City has committed to provide $2.5 billion. The program, which totals $26.1 billion, outlines the
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you. Thank you so much, everyone. I want to thank my good friend Alexander for all he does with the community here in the United States and all around the world. I want to thank everyone who helped to organize this event, including the World Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry, the
Mayor’s Fund partners with Borough Park Jewish Community Center, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Council Member Brad Lander, other elected officials to support victim’s families, affected residents, local businesses New Yorkers can contribute to Borough Park Relief Fund at nyc.gov/bprelief NEW YORK—The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City today
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning, recruits. Recruits: Good morning, Sir. Mayor: Alright, good, lively group. Now, I want to thank, first of all, Lieutenant Giorgio, who does these ceremonies so well – thank you, Lieutenant, for your leadership. Recruits, I want to tell you it is an honor to
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you, Chief Gala. I want to thank the [inaudible] leadership of this department – Commissioner Nigro, First Deputy Commissioner Turner, Chief of Department Leonard – for their leadership. I want to thank those who represent the men and women who do this work every day – Steve Cassidy, President of
Plan follows recommendations by the Mayor’s Task Force on Immigrant Health Care Access New program aims to expand access to health care beyond the Affordable Care Act NEW YORK— Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to improve health care access for the city’s immigrant population, making New York City one of the first
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Well, this is a very, very good day. I’m so proud to have been here to swear in 678 new recruits. It is a tremendous honor to lead them through their oath of office – as you can see, a wonderful new generation of police officers joining this force. And as
NEW YORK— Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast today announced that an agreement has been reached on the remaining funding for the MTA Capital Program. New York State has committed to provide $8.3 billion, and New York City has committed to provide $2.5 billion. The program, which totals $26.1 billion, outlines
de Blasio administration ensures every NYC domestic violence victim and their children have access to comprehensive resources and services in one location NEW YORK—A Family Justice Center is coming to Staten Island. Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, Commissioner Rosemonde Pierre-Louis of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Acting Staten Island
Watch and Engage: Mayor de Blasio announces Equity and Excellency: Reforms to raise achievement across all public schools Watch Mayor Bill de Blasio present new reforms to achieve excellence and equity across all New York City public schools. The vision is a school system that begins earlier to give kids a solid foundation; makes rigorous
Mayor de Blasio: Obviously a very tough day here in Borough Park. It is [inaudible]. It is the Sabbath day in Borough Park. This is a community I know well, and I represented in the City Council. So, I know it was a real shock to the residents of this community to here this explosion.
Pope Francis Central Park Procession Friday, September 25th, 2015 Ticket Giveaway Contest The ticket giveaway contest for the Central Park Papal Procession is now open. Use the fields below to enter or call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK if you are outside of New York City. Ticket giveaway is open only to residents of New York State,
New Yorkers and Visitors Advised to be Cautious with Campfires Governor Cuomo announced that during Labor Day weekend, much of New York is expected to have warm and dry weather which can increase the likelihood of conditions that allow wildfires to start and spread quickly. Residents and visitors are being urged to exercise extreme caution
Andrew M. Cuomo, re-elected the 56th Governor of New York State on November 4, 2014, has a lifelong commitment to public service and the proven leadership skills to make government work for the people of the state. Before becoming Governor Prior to his election as Governor, Andrew Cuomo served four years as New York’s Attorney
