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Delta switches to pasta-only meals following flight diversion over contaminated food
UNDATED (WKRC) - Delta Air Lines swapped to pasta-only meals following a flight's diversion over a food contamination. According to CNBC, Delta served pasta-only meals in the main cabin on dozens of international flights Wednesday after "spoiled" meals forced one of its flights to land in New York City. Per the outlet, citing a Delta spokesperson, the airline company served pasta-only meals on 75 international flights and served nearly the same number on Thursday.
2 dead and 9 injured after truck strikes group celebrating July 4 in Manhattan park
New York City authorities say two people were killed and nine others injured, four critically, after a pickup truck drove into a group celebrating the Fourth of July. Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey says the truck came down a street “at a high rate of speed” shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday and drove into Corlears Hook Park on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Maddrey says two victims were confirmed dead at the scene. Fire Department Assistant Chief Michael Meyers says the injured included four people who were in critical condition, three who were seriously injured and two with minor injuries. Mayor Eric Adams says investigators do not believe the crash was an act of terrorism. Authorities are testing the driver for possible alcohol use.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever host NY Liberty: Here's how to watch last head-to-head matchup
It's the fourth and final regular season head-to-head game between the New York Liberty (17-3, 1st in Eastern Conference) versus Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (8-13, 5th in Eastern Conference) on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Gainbridge FieldHouse. The first three meetings have been dominated by the Liberty. New...
The Daily Dirt: Pacific Park’s possible new developer
Sometimes the most obvious answer is the right one. A large-scale megadevelopment in Brooklyn needs a well-funded housing developer, preferably one with experience building a platform over train tracks. Of course, Related Companies immediately comes to mind. The developer is in talks to take over for Greenland USA, potentially buying...
Moped-Riding Thieves Frighten Diners at Upscale N.Y.C. Restaurants
Not 10 minutes into date night, Gabe Thomas and his girlfriend, Shirley Yu, found themselves crouched under their table at Birds of a Feather, a sleek Chinese restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where a plate of pea shoots costs $21. Just 20 feet away, a man wearing a mask brandished a...
Patrick Bertoletti chows down 58 hot dogs to win Nathan’s event without Joey Chestnut
July 4 (UPI) -- A different hot dog-eating king was crowned at the 108th Nathan's annual event at Coney Island in New York on Thursday after the perennial top dog was absent. Patrick Bertoletti, 26, of Chicago, chowed down 58 hot dogs and buns -- nearly six a minute -- to defeat other 13 competitors in the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest before thousands on Independence Day in ideal weather conditions in Brooklyn.
Bankrupt Rudy Giuliani Sought Trump Payment 'Any Number of Times'—Court Documents
Rudy Giuliani has sought a $2 million payment from Donald Trump "any number of times," the former New York mayor told a bankruptcy deposition. Giuliani lost a $148 million lawsuit and has been disbarred as a lawyer as a result of his work for Trump, yet has never been paid for his services. He told the deposition that the former president's campaign officers have ignored the numerous invoices he has sent and have only ever paid his expenses. Newsweek sought email comment from Giuliani's spokesperson and from Trump's attorney on Thursday.
Effort to restore NY Harbor's oyster population encounters problem: They keep dying
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Scientists seeking to restore New York Harbor’s oyster population are encountering a problem – about half of the bivalves they place in the water die. New York City's waters once teemed with oysters, and for the...
Suspect wanted in Rockland murder
HAVERSTRAW – The Haverstraw Police Department is looking for an 18-year-old local man in connection with a homicide that occurred on July 1. Police said Yandie Martinez should be considered armed and dangerous. He is described as being six feet tall, weighing 170 pounds, with black hair and brown...
The short answer on office shorts: No
Dylan Viner couldn’t believe he had never done this before. It was September, but scorching temperatures in New York were refusing to wane. On the way to the Tribeca brand studio he runs, he was congratulating himself: Shorts on a work day! A cool breeze across my thighs while everyone else is suffering! What a concept!
Mets seek turnaround against Pirates
The New York Mets are starting to put themselves in a precarious position as they prepare to open a four-game series with the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. All was well in New York when the Mets went 16-4 from June 3-28, but the Mets have lost four of six games, including a 1-0 setback against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
3 dead when alleged drunk driver jumps Manhattan sidewalk on July 4th: NYPD
LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) – At least three people were killed and seven others injured after an alleged drunk driver plowed onto a busy sidewalk on the Lower East Side on the Fourth of July, according to the NYPD. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at a park near...
Loved the 'Brat Pack'? See Andrew McCarthy and his new Brat Pack doc at Suffern theater
SUFFERN – Calling all fans of the “Brat Pack” and lovers of 1980s movies. Rockland County’s Penguin Rep Theatre will host a special event with actor and director Andrew McCarthy on Saturday, July 20. The event at Lafayette Theater in Suffern will include the American premiere...
Suspected drunk driver plows into Lower East Side park, killing 3 and injuring 7
Three people were killed, and seven others were injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed his vehicle into a park on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, pinning some of the victims, according to police.The crash happened just before 9 p.m. Thursday at 645 Water Street.Eyewitness News obtained exclusive surveillance video as the truck drives eastbound down Water Street at a high rate of speed.Officials say the truck sped through the intersection of Water Street and Cherry Street, slammed into a fence, and then barreled through a crowd, including a family that was having a Fourth of July picnic at...
Foundation Honors 2024 Ben Farnan Scholarship Recipients
This past Tuesday evening, the Tribute and Honor Foundation proudly presented the 2024 Ben Farnan Scholarships to Glen Cove High School graduates Mark LaRocca and Ruben Martinez. These outstanding individuals, who have committed to serving their country by joining the military, were each honored with a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation in acknowledgment of their commitment and patriotism. The award ceremony, emphasizing the importance of community and service, was a touching event attended by many dignitaries and community leaders.
Rockland boys outdoor track all-stars: Nyack's Schutzbank is again top star
Matt Schutzbank spent the last few days surfing and golfing in California — a nice transition from his last ever race at the state high school track and field championships. It was a memorable race, like so many others during his years on the Nyack High School track team.
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