Jasmine Garsd
Senior Reporter
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Rents are down, vacancy rates are up in NYC rental market
Aug 14, 2020
A July report shows landlords are having a harder time finding tenants in the pandemic.
What constitutes price gouging?
Aug 13, 2020
States prohibit exorbitant price increases for essential goods during an emergency.
Rising food prices make it harder for families on assistance programs to get by
Aug 12, 2020
With the pandemic, there are now 43 million people signed up for food assistance through SNAP.
Small business owners are still concerned about the economy
Aug 11, 2020
"Without a robust small business economy, we can’t envision any kind of meaningful recovery," one expert says.
Caution: Kodak's comeback may not be picture-perfect
Aug 7, 2020
The Trump administration has given Kodak hundreds of millions of dollars to produce chemicals for COVID-19 treatments. But the venerable photography company will have to compete with a global supply chain.
Music industry confronts calls to 'make things right' for Black artists
Aug 6, 2020
Labels have long been accused of racist, exploitative practices toward artists. Some now pledge to support social justice and diversify executive ranks.
Why Microsoft wants TikTok and how the U.S. government feels about that
Aug 3, 2020
In the tech world, Microsoft is seen as the serious company that does grown-up stuff, so why does it want the social media platform?
Millions of Americans face stigma of moving back in with their parents
Jul 28, 2020
As the economy struggles, the meaning of "growing up" seems to be shifting. But the trend of adults living with parents started before the pandemic.
Hollywood gets a little boost from China ... but it might come at a price
Jul 27, 2020
Studios are struggling to find the best way to release new movies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An eviction filing could lead to spiraling poverty
Jul 24, 2020
Once a court proceeding has started against a renter, it can become part of a tenant's record, whether it led to an eviction or not.