Long Island Republicans want audit of MTA, LIRR after latest tax squeeze from cash-strapped agency
Long Island Republicans have denounced the Metropolitan Transportation Agency's latest tax conditions on suburban businesses. On Thursday, they called for an audit of chronically cash-bound institutions. The comments come after Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators signed a deal to try and raise state payroll taxes again to promote the MTA's massive $68 billion capital […]
Harvard Offers Free Tuition To Students Despite Claiming To Be Cash-Strapped
Harvard announced Monday that it will offer free tuition to all students whose families earn less than $200,000 a year, despite the announcement that their families have suspended employment due to financial concerns. This move comes as a university I said On March 10, the Trump administration had halted all jobs as it cut federal […]
Macy’s slashes sales outlook; retailer struggles for cash-strapped shoppers
Iconic department store Macy’s Inc. slashed its annual sales outlook after disappointing second-quarter earnings as it struggles to attract customers hit by inflation. Macy’s shares fell 13 percent on Wednesday to $15.45. Retailers were forced to lower prices on mid- to high-end items and offer more promotions to compete with more affordable rivals, but sales […]