benefits
This is why Americans are turning down their dream job: poll
A new survey has revealed one in three Americans would turn down a dream job if it didn’t offer good health insurance options.
Kathy Hochul must continue to nix those costly public employee sweeteners
Every spring, state lawmakers pass bills enhancing pension pork for public employees in a despicable effort to curry favor with the powerful unions; Gov. Hochul just vetoed one and is...
Employers are offering new benefits, from elder care to pet PTO
“The introduction of these diverse and inclusive benefits is a reflection of the changing state of our families and the recognition that ‘it takes a village,’” said Dan Schawbel, managing...
Music legend Paul Simon plays private, star-studded show at New York loft
Paul Simon made a rare concert appearance before an intimate star-studded crowd.
Widow of MLB pitcher-turned- cop killed in crash on way to 9/11 ceremony to receive full benefits
"While nothing can replace him, it is comforting to know that his passing en route to protect Ground Zero received the recognition it deserved in this regard," the family said...
Social Security's online update will affect millions of beneficiaries
The SSA previously said it hopes the change will help to address the agency's "customer service crisis," and reduce lengthy wait times for callers to its 800 number.
Moms are taking 'magic' mushrooms to manage their parenting stress — but is it safe?
Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source.
Soul-man showtime at the Apollo: Usher and Babyface honored on the stage that 'fuels dreams'
It was the ultimate soul-man showtime at the Apollo, raising more than $3 million for the Harlem theater that, for 90 years, has been the music mecca for everyone from...
The Apollo at 90: Harlem legend Leslie Uggams recalls doing '29 shows a week' at the iconic theater
"They loved me,” Leslie Uggams — Tony-winning star of stage and screen — recalled of her 1952 debut at the Apollo Theater as a 9-year-old singing, tap-dancing and doing impressions.
Companies looking to offer psychedelic drug therapy coverage for employees: report
A growing number of companies are exploring the possibility of offering psychedelic drug therapy for their employees as a cost-saving and effective means of mental health treatment, according to a...
I'm an airline 'nepo baby' — here's what it's like to travel with all the perks
The friendly skies are a tad bit friendlier to this fellow.
Dead NYC teacher's hubby collected $120K of his pension for years after death: suit
A retired teacher mistakenly received pension benefits for two years after he died -- and his husband pocketed over $120,000 of the money, according to a new lawsuit.
Uber and Lyft to pay $328M to settle accusations of 'stealing earnings' from NY drivers
Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle accusations from New York's attorney general that the ride-sharing giants were "stealing earnings" from thousands of Big Apple drivers for years....
11 high-fiber foods to incorporate into your everyday diet
Experts say these are the best foods to eat for a high-fiber diet; here's how fiber aids in digestion.
Employees consider wellness programs at work critical for job choice, report says
Wellness-enhancing offerings in the workplace aren't just good for employees' health. They can also boost workers' motivation and sustain productivity, according to a recent report.
Mississippi woman sentenced to life for role in beating man to death, possibly over veteran benefits: report
A Mississippi woman who was found guilty of her part in beating a man to death in 2017 was sentenced to life behind bars.
Employees are looking for eco-friendly perks and opportunities
Turns out, it is easy being green, and not just on Earth Day.
Baby Boomers support a 4-day work week more than Gen Z: survey
Workers 26 and older showed significantly more interest than younger workers, in some cases twice as much as workers 18 to 25.
I'm the recipient of 'ugly privilege' — being pretty is overrated
There are upsides to not being considered conventionally hot.
Woman uses Scott Peterson, other convicted killers' names in $145K benefits scam: prosecutors
Brandy Iglesias, 43, from California, has been charged with grand theft and forgery charges for allegedly claiming more than $145,000 in benefits in the names of convicted killers Scott Peterson...