NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s twin brother is ex-cop with checkered past that’s being eyed by feds as alleged ‘fixer’ for NYC hotspots: sources
Police Commissioner Edward Cavan's twin brother, a former cop with a troubled past, is under federal surveillance for allegedly working as a “fixer” for upscale Manhattan restaurants and nightclubs, sources said Friday. Police sources said investigators were looking into various “consulting” jobs that James Cavan, 56, may have held in upscale New York neighborhoods and […]
Sephora polishing up plans to open new store near High Line: sources
According to Realty Check, Sephora plans to expand its already-large presence in New York City with a new megastore near the High Line. The LVMH-owned brand has set its sights on a 6,200-square-foot store in Brookfield Properties' West Manhattan complex between Ninth and 10th Avenues to open next year, retail industry sources said. The property […]
Accused Ga. school shooter Colt Gray, 14, received gun used in massacre as Christmas gift from dad — months after online threats probe: sources
The father of the teenage shooter who allegedly opened fire at a Georgia school on Wednesday, killing four people, told police this week that he gave his son the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting as a Christmas gift last year, a law enforcement official told The Washington Post. The suspect was given the gun […]
Top Wall Street rainmaker left Evercore after ‘affair’ with younger banker: sources
A top Wall Street dealmaker has left an elite New York investment bank after his bosses discovered he was having an affair with a younger colleague on his team, The Washington Post has learned. Adam Teitle has resigned as a senior managing director at Evercore, which was founded by Democratic Party leader Roger Altman, following […]
Amazon nears major deal to broadcast NBA, MLB and NHL games: sources
Amazon is in talks to become a major player in regional sports broadcasts for the NBA, MLB and NHL, a surprise deal that could upend the way fans have watched their local teams for decades, The Washington Post has learned. Jeff Bezos' Seattle-based online retail giant is in final stages of negotiations on a deal […]
CNN brings ‘Reliable Sources’ host Brian Stelter out of exile. Here are his top 3 unreliable moments.
Billionaire John Malone currently wields considerable influence as a shareholder in Warner Bros. Discovery. said “I want CNN to get back to its roots in journalism, with actual journalists and being unique and fresh,” CNBC said months before the 2022 merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia. During his brief tenure as CEO of CNN, Chris Licht […]
Corpse of 85-year-old mom found in NYC apartment — and son may have lived with body for weeks: sources
The decomposing body of an 85-year-old woman was discovered inside her Queens apartment on Tuesday, and police and officials say her son may have been living with the body for weeks. Authorities and law enforcement sources said police made the horrifying discovery while conducting a welfare check at a Forest Hills home at 67th Street […]
Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll — with city workers exempt — but will wait until after election: sources
Gov. Kathy Hawkle is considering proposing to reduce Manhattan’s congestion fee but would not impose the fee on city employees such as police officers or teachers, The Washington Post has learned. It’s unclear how far the governor plans to push for a Midtown road tax after abruptly shelving a controversial $15 toll plan in June, […]
Subway to launch value meals, including $6.99 footlong, this month after snack promotion bust: sources
Subway said it is tweaking its marketing strategy to combat a recent sales slump, switching from promoting snack foods to offering value meals, according to sources on a conference call with franchisees. Subway CEO John Chidozie said Thursday that the company will begin a promotion offering a different one-foot sub every day for $6.99 when […]
Subway calls ’emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet: sources
Subway has called a surprise meeting with franchisees of its 19,000 sandwich shops across North America, amid a backlog of declining sales and profits, The Washington Post has learned. Fast food giant It was sold in April to Roark Capital, owner of Dunkin’ Donuts, Arby’s and Cheesecake Factory, for $9 billion. — told franchisees it […]