Not really a surprise, the Costco rumored to be eyeing the property between West 59th and 61st streets, near the West Side Highway, has been told to take a hike. West Side Spirit reports that the "proposal to put a Costco in the 3.3 million square-foot Riverside South development project has been nixed. The developer, Extell Development Co., made calls to elected Upper West Side officials on Sept. 26 to announce the newest change in......

Is Manhattan ready to buy in bulk? The NY Sun is reporting on a Costco store possibly moving in to Manhattan's Upper West Side, between 59th and 61st streets. Not everyone is embracing the idea, and local officials, labor unions and the community "may block the outlet from opening at a time when New York consumers could use the access to the lower prices available at the discount chain." One major point for the opposition......

The cost of rice has shot up dramatically in recent months, and some analysts say a domestic shortage is on the horizon. The price increase is part of an alarming trend that’s seen the cost of flour rise 13 percent, milk 10 percent, eggs 30 percent and soon – make sure you’re sitting down – beer 10-15 percent. According to the Daily News, Sam's Club and Costco are now limiting how much rice customers can......