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The biggest new bookstore to open in NYC in over a decade arrives in the East Village next week

New Yorkers, your TBR pile is about to get a whole lot bigger. Just in time for the colder weather to make us want to trade our usual city adventures for a cozy afternoon with a good book, Barnes & Noble is opening a brand new East Village bookstore on Wednesday, November 18 at 9 am. Located at 181 Avenue A, between East 11th and East 12th Streets , the new outpost spans approximately 11,000 square feet . According to the bookseller, it’s the largest new bookstore to open anywhere in NYC in more than a decade. And there’s a pretty exciting guest lined up for opening day: 2020 Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart , an East Village resident, will cut the ribbon and sign copies of his latest novel, John of John . Here’s everything to know about the new bookstore, including its opening celebrations and what to expect inside. What to expect inside the Avenue A store At approximately 11,000 square feet , the new Barnes & Noble is certainly no tiny neighborhood bookshop. While it’s smaller than the massive superstores the chain once operated around Manhattan, the Avenue A location still earns bragging rights as the biggest

New York, NY · 17h
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“It feels immoral": Small businesses struggle with rising healthcare premiums

This time of year is nerve-wracking for Cindy Wheeler. As vice president and operations manager at Beacon’s Closet, which has four vintage and thrift stores in New York City, it’s her job to figure out health insurance for their nearly 50 full-time employees. It’s always a lot of work in the lead up to open enrollment. But this year has been something else.

New York, NY · 17h
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TheStreet

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JPMorgan Chase announces 6th layoff round as workforce grows by over 4,800

The banking giant has disclosed job cuts affecting over 900 positions across three states this year, even as profits and overall employment rise.

New Jersey · 18h

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Governor Hochul Announces Cutting Edge AI Company AARU Will Expand In New York City, Creating Over 650 New Jobs

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Aaru, a Manhattan-based AI company that helps businesses test new products and ideas before bringing them to market, will expand its operations in New York City and create over 650 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to keep growing in New York and will invest in the State to make New York the home of its research and development operations. The company will lease and build out more than 27,000 square feet of office space near Union Square, growing its workforce from about 60 employees today to more than 700.

New York, NY · 13h
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Michigan’s Hunna Hash takes first place at prestigious New York hash competition

A small, family-run cannabis company from Manistee just proved it can compete with some of the best hash makers in the country. Hunna Hash won first place in the full melt category at Melt Masters, a coveted New York City competition held earlier this month that brought together some of the nation’s most respected solventless cannabis producers.

Manistee, MI · 11h

Newsweek

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America’s Housing Problem Is Not Just Supply | Opinion

Policymakers need to consider what a functional housing system requires beyond construction permits.

New York, NY · 1d

thelocalgirl.com

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Tice’s Corner in Woodcliff Lake Sells for $109.5 Million

A well-known Bergen County shopping destination is entering a new chapter. Tice’s Corner in Woodcliff Lake has sold to Massachusetts-based WS Development for $109.5 million. The 120,000-square-foot shopping center is home to 28 stores and restaurants, and plans are already in the works for new retailers, dining, events, and property updates. Read on for what we know about the sale + what’s next for Tice’s Corner.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · 1d

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Amazon-focused bill likely to pass in NYC but only after changes

New York–It is increasingly clear that before the end of 2026, the New York City Council will likely pass legislation that will be called the Delivery Protection Act, a law that from the start had Amazon and its Delivery Service Provider (DSP) model in its sights. What is not...

New York, NY · 12h

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Hudson County Career Fair, Saturday, November 14, 2026

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Congressman Rob Menendez, and the Hudson County Schools of Technology are proud to host a Career Fair this Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., bringing together employers and job seekers from across Hudson County. This event is part of a continued commitment...

Hudson County, NJ · 15h

New York Post

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Boom of tiny NYC apartment buildings due to developers gaming tax-relief program

If the city has such a desperate housing shortage, why do so many new apartment buildings around town seem tiny? The magic number for residential developers in the Big Apple is 99 — the maximum number of units they can build to keep construction and labor costs low and to maximize future profits under a city-state tax-relief program. The Real Estate Board of New York found that new or planned apartment projects in the five boroughs with under 100 units surged to 172 from July 2024 to September 2026, as tallied by the city’s Housing Preservation and Development agency and the Department of Buildings. In comparison, a mere 13 such small-scale projects were recorded from 2008 to 2023. The 23-story Eastline at 1655 First Avenue, which will have 99 units. Google Maps Since 2024, Brooklyn and Queens had 65 and 58 new projects, respectively, with fewer than 100 units, while Manhattan had 17, according to REBNY. Manhattan leasing remains red hot in October A mere 99 units in some buildings is minuscule in light of the city’s need for 700,000 new homes in the next decade. But the reason they’re so popular with builders is simple, say REBNY vice president

New York, NY · 1d

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NYC confident Mamdani’s municipal grocery stores can beat antitrust claims

MANHATTAN (CN) — Attorneys for New York City told a Manhattan federal judge Thursday they are confident that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run, discounted supermarkets is sound against civil antitrust claims from a coalition of local grocers who claim the campaign promise amounts to anticompetitive business practices.

New York, NY · 1d

AGDAILY.com

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N.Y. dairy farmer runs marathon, raises $30,722 for milk

N.Y. dairy farmer Tyler Beck raised more than $30K by running the N.Y. City Marathon, helping provide roughly 250K servings of milk to families in need. The post N.Y. dairy farmer runs marathon, raises $30,722 for milk appeared first on AGDAILY .

Freeville, NY · 13h

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Union Square Parking Garage Sells for $44M, Set to Become 22-Story Condo Tower

A vacant nine-story parking garage just steps from Union Square has changed hands for $44 million, clearing the way for a 22-story condominium tower with 52 residences. Tishman Realty sold the long-stalled development site at 110 East 16th Street to Pro-H Group, ending years of uncertainty over what would rise on the Manhattan parcel.

Manhattan, NY · 1d

The City Reporter

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Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes

When the City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani agreed on a $127 billion budget last June, the story behind the story was obvious. The numbers for the fiscal year beginning last July 1 added up to a balanced budget, thanks to a flood of state aid and some fiscal gimmicks. And the plan projected a […] The post Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 2d

Mass Market Retailers

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Toys"R"Us expands U.S. footprint with over 160 stores, opens Grand Central location

New Manhattan location to host Grand Opening Celebration November 20.

New York, NY · 13h

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'There’s never been a better time to be an MWBE’

Leaders in procurement for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises gathered Thursday at City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit to discuss contracting opportunities, MWBE participation, supplier diversity, procurement trends and strategies for successfully doing business with New York government agencies. Michael Garner, chief business diversity officer of New York...

New York · 1d

Boston

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This ‘hop-on’ public charter air carrier will debut in Greater Boston in 2027

Service begins in February. Boutique air carrier JSX is adding Massachusetts to its route map in 2027. The “hop-on” public charter air carrier will debut in New England this winter, launching nonstop service to New York City and Miami from Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford in February.

Greater Boston, MA · 15h

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DOB Complaint Asks If Flatbush Collapse-Site Construction Followed Correct Process

As questions arise about how work by subcontractors and developers on an adjacent construction site may have led to the deadly building collapse in Flatbush Wednesday, attorneys and workers’ rights advocates say the situation demonstrates the importance of state laws designed to protect construction staff on the job. At...

Brooklyn, NY · 14h

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Secaucus-Based Quest Diagnostics Pays $13 Million to Settle Kickback Claims

Quest Diagnostics, the lab testing company based in Secaucus, paid $13,014,576 plus interest to settle allegations that it used free New York Giants tickets and events to win referrals from health care providers, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Federal prosecutors alleged that from July 2013 to...

Secaucus, NJ · 1d