Daniel Tucker
WNYC
Chicago, IL, United States
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As City Economy Grows, So Do Rents
New York City's economy grew 3.1 percent in the second quarter this year, thanks to a jump in personal income and strong job growth. And - no surprise - rents are getting more expensive. → Read More
The Russian Hackers Behind the Largest Cyber Breach Ever
A group of Russian hackers has reportedly stolen 1.2 billion usernames and passwords and 500,000 emails addresses from people around the globe. According to a report published Tuesday in The New York Times, the cyber criminals collected the confidential information from 420,000 websites for everything from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. But Alex Goldman of On the Media and its podcast… → Read More
Labor Ruling Opens Door to Unionization at McDonald's
McDonald's has long said that its franchisees, not the corporation itself, are accountable for the safety, treatment and pay of workers at its restaurants, but that could change if a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board Tuesday is upheld. → Read More
Payphones of the Future Won't Be Just for Calls
They'll be WiFi hotspots, digital ad displays, and even pollution sensors. Monday is the deadline for proposals to modernize the city's payphones and payphone kiosks. → Read More
For Sale: Giant, Empty Pill Factories
Big pharma once employed over 40,000 people in New Jersey. Now, the “nation’s medicine chest” is shrinking and leaving behind millions of empty offices in the state’s most iconic buildings. → Read More
LIRR Strike Could Cost Economy $50 Million a Day
Businesses across New York City and Long Island are preparing for a potential LIRR strike that could prevent 300,000 people a day from riding the rails into the city. → Read More
How Turmoil in Iraq Could Spike Prices at the Pump
Before a new wave of unrest saw militant insurgents attacking the country's largest refinery, the country had been expected to provide the majority of growth for the region's oil industry. → Read More
JP Morgan Fights Unemployment in the Bronx
The nation's largest bank — JP Morgan Chase — is investing $20 million in the Bronx and other economically depressed counties in New York State in order to fight unemployment. → Read More
Say Goodbye to Manhattan's Gas Stations
In New York City, land is more precious than oil. Gas stations are dwindling — but here's a map to find one. → Read More
New York Gets Grilled by High Beef Prices
Cattle herds are at their lowest levels since 1951 thanks to the recession, a drought, the Polar Vortex and then another drought. That means higher prices for burgers and steaks. → Read More
New York Gets Grilled by High Beef Prices
Cattle herds are at their lowest levels since 1951 thanks to the recession, a drought, the Polar Vortex and then another drought. That means higher prices for burgers and steaks. → Read More
My Turn: Timothy Geithner's Take on the Financial Crisis
The former Treasury Secretary's forthcoming book Stress Test details his account of account of just what happened during the financial crisis. → Read More
New Cyber Security Tests for New York's Banks
They face identity theft, account takeovers — are they prepared? → Read More
New Cyber Security Tests for New York's Banks
They face identity theft, account takeovers — are they prepared? → Read More
Should Businesses Trust the Internet?
This week, Money Talking explores whether individuals and businesses can trust the internet when much of what's happening on the web makes people squeamish, anxious or downright scared. → Read More
Tracking New York City's Distillery Boom
New York now has a bunch of distilleries, 22 of them in New York City. Wanna sample? You're in luck - many of them offer tours and tastings. → Read More
Tracking New York City's Distillery Boom
New York now has 87 distilleries, 22 of them in New York City. → Read More
NY Fed Chief Highlights Brooklyn's Economic Challenges and Successes
The head of the New York Federal Reserve met with business and community leaders in Brooklyn as part of a whirlwind tour highlighting Brooklyn's success stories and its economic challenges. → Read More
NY Fed Chief Highlights Brooklyn's Economic Challenges and Successes
The head of the New York Federal Reserve met with business and community leaders in Brooklyn as part of a whirlwind tour highlighting Brooklyn's success stories and its economic challenges. → Read More
When the Snow Falls, Broadway Deals and Open Tables
Looking for a table at a top restaurant? A ticket for an in-demand event? Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! → Read More