American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Halloween Weekend Flight Cancellations American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Halloween Weekend Flight Cancellations
American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Halloween Weekend Flight Cancellations American Airline passengers fumed on Twitter Sunday, after nearly 1,500 flight cancellations made over Halloween weekend. Airline officials cited high winds and staffing conditions at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Thursday, according to a staff note sent Saturday by COO David Seymour obtained by CNBC. Wow @AmericanAir, stranded overnight in ORD last min cancel but issue known well known in advance. 3.5hr 📞 now will be here for days!! Can’t even go back to NYC. Challenge accepted United/Delta! After 30yr with AA this is the end… #totalfail #AmericanAirlines #hell pic.twitte…
Bruce, Patti (Not That One) Washed Out At NYC 'Homecoming' Concert In Central Park Bruce, Patti (Not That One) Washed Out At NYC 'Homecoming' Concert In Central Park
Bruce, Patti (Not That One) Washed Out At NYC 'Homecoming' Concert In Central Park Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith had a treat planned for the 60,000 or so attendees and countless TV viewers worldwide of the “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert” in Central Park. Then rain and lightning ignited by Hurricane Henri crashed the party, stopping the show mid-Manilow. Barry Manilow was singing “Can’t Smile Without You” when a member of the stage crew rushed over and gave his bandmates the “cut it” sign. Notice the stage hand at the “0:07” mark: CNN just ended the #WeLoveNYCConcert due to the Hurricane Henri threat approachingRight in the middle of Barry Manilow's perform…
COVID-19: Popular Vacation Spot Offering Vaccinations To Visitors In Push To Lure Tourists COVID-19: Popular Vacation Spot Offering Vaccinations To Visitors In Push To Lure Tourists
Covid-19: Popular Vacation Spot Offering Vaccinations To Visitors In Push To Lure Tourists If you are dreaming of the white sands of the Maldives Islands and don't have a COVID-19 vaccine, no problem. The island is offering travelers vaccinations on arrival. In an interview on CNBC on Wednesday, April 14, the country's Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom told the network that the offer is part of its "3V" initiative aimed at drawing tourists to the hard-hit island resort located southwest of Sri Lanka and India. The strategy, Mausoom said, is to "visit, vaccinate, and vacation." Currently, visitors to the islands must provide a negative polymerase chain reaction test and proof of h…
COVID-19: Increase In Asymptomatic Workers Closes New Jersey Amazon Warehouse COVID-19: Increase In Asymptomatic Workers Closes New Jersey Amazon Warehouse
Covid-19: Increase In Asymptomatic Workers Closes New Jersey Amazon Warehouse Amazon has temporarily closed a New Jersey warehouse after an in-house COVID-19 testing system found an increase of asymptomatic positive cases among workers, CNBC reports. Employees of the Robbinsville (Mercer County)warehouse, also known as PNE5, were told Saturday that the site would close until Dec. 26, the news outlet said. Workers will be paid for shifts missed due to site closure, Amazon spokesperson Lisa Levandowski told CNBC. "This is exactly why we built the program," she said, "to identify asymptomatic cases and ensure that we can take swift action to prevent spread." The …
Lord & Taylor Shutters 3 NJ Stores, 24 Across U.S. Lord & Taylor Shutters 3 NJ Stores, 24 Across U.S.
Lord & Taylor Shutters 3 NJ Stores, 24 Across U.S. Lord & Taylor will shutter two dozen locations nationwide including three in New Jersey. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the nation’s oldest department store announced it will also be closing seven stores in New York, three in Connecticut, two in Massachusetts, two in Illinois and two in Maryland, CNBC reports. One store each in Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire, Virginia and Pennsylvania will also close. The New Jersey stores set to shutter are: Livingston, 111 Eisenhower Pkwy. Rockaway, 317 Mt. Hope Ave. Wayne, Willowbrook Mall These two dozen stores are just a few of t…
Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says
Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says New Jersey residents could be weeks away from haircuts, gym workouts and returning work, Gov. Phil Murphy said. If the trends continue in the right direction -- a decrease in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths -- lockdowns on gyms, barbershops, salons and other indoor facilities could be lifted, Murphy said in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box." “I don’t have a date," he said, "but I would hope it is a matter of weeks." Murphy on Friday gave the OK for groups of 25 people to gather outside. Indoor gatherings remain limited to a maximum of 10 people. Beaches, parks and c…
These Forever 21 Stores In New Jersey Could Close These Forever 21 Stores In New Jersey Could Close
These Forever 21 Stores In New Jersey Could Close Six Forever 21 stores could close in New Jersey, according to a list released days after the fashion retailer filed for bankruptcy. The retailer on Tuesday released a list of nearly 180 locations that could close as part of bankruptcy proceedings. These are the stores that could close: Deptford Mall; 1750 Deptford Center Rd, Space #2111,  Hamilton Mall; 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Hanover Commons (F21 RED); 200-240 Route 10 West Space 6-9, East Hanover Cherry Hill Mall; 2000 Route 38 #1175, Cherry Hill Short Hills; 1200 Morris Turnpike, Space D123, Short Hills Brunswick Squar…
'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash 'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash
'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash UPDATE: Authorities charged both the wife of "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary and the driver of another boat in connection with a fatal accident last month in Canada. Linda O’Leary was charged with "careless operation of a vessel,” the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said Tuesday, without confirming a report that investigators believe she may have been speeding. An Oct. 29 initial court appearance was scheduled. The other driver, Richard Ruh of Orchard Park, NY (just southeast of Buffalo, was charged with not having navigation lights on when the crash occurred near Toronto the night of Aug.…
'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show 'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show
'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show Officials at bergenPAC said Wednesday that they expected to stage Thursday’s afternoon’s free scheduled appearance by "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary as planned following a boating accident in Ontario, Canada this past weekend that killed two people. “We haven’t heard otherwise,” an employee at the Englewood theater told Daily Voice late Wednesday afternoon. O’Leary’s wife reportedly was driving his boat on Lake Joseph around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when it rammed into a larger vessel, flew over its bow and struck a man, who was killed instantly, as well as a woman who later succumbed to critic…
FOX Signs Bergen County's Jackie DeAngelis As Business Correspondent FOX Signs Bergen County's Jackie DeAngelis As Business Correspondent
FOX Signs Bergen County's Jackie DeAngelis As Business Correspondent FOX Business Network (FBN) has signed Bergen County native Jackie DeAngelis as a financial correspondent. Beginning April 22, the former CNBC reporter and anchor will cover breaking business news out of FBN’s headquarters in New York, network president Brian Jones announced. Prior to joining FBN, DeAngelis -- formerly of Alpine, Fort Lee and Englewood -- spent 13 years at CNBC as she the network’s chief energy correspondent and anchor of online commodities program, "Futures Now."  DeAngelis contributed market reports across CNBC’s daily programming as well as covered the eco…
Sibling Owners Of Lodi Restaurant Among '32 Restaurant Stars On The Rise' In America Sibling Owners Of Lodi Restaurant Among '32 Restaurant Stars On The Rise' In America
Sibling Owners Of Lodi Restaurant Among '32 Restaurant Stars On The Rise' In America A brother and sister from Lodi have been named among "32 Restaurant Stars on the Rise" in America by FSR Magazine. Jenna and Joseph Cuccia own 17 Summer Restaurant (located at 17 Summer St.) in Lodi. "From street fairs, to catering, to a brick and mortar, brother-sister duo Jenna and Joseph Cuccia have been together through it all," the site says. "And while their father always told them, 'It isn't a sprint, it's a marathon,' the Cuccia siblings have hit the scene fast." The Cuccias opened their restaurant -- with Joseph as the executive chef -- in just three months. Within the first year…
They're Bringin' Geoffrey Back: Toys R Us Going For New Name, Parsippany HQ They're Bringin' Geoffrey Back: Toys R Us Going For New Name, Parsippany HQ
They're Bringin' Geoffrey Back: Toys R Us Going For New Name, Parsippany HQ Like Toys R Us... but different.  Nearly a year after going out of business, the toy conglomerate is trying for a comeback. This time, it's called Tru Kids and is headquartered out of Parsippany, just 20 minutes from its former Wayne location, CNBC reports. The company -- which was launched Jan. 20 -- is operated by former Toys R Us executives hoping to bring back Geoffrey and more. Tru Kids is still ironing out a complete business plan and exploring multiple options including stand-alone stores, pop-up shops and partnerships (possibly Amazon), according to new True Kids presiden…