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New Jersey woman sues McDonald's, claims she required hospitalization after eating
A New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against a McDonald’s franchise in Paterson, alleging that she and her child fell ill and required hospitalization after eating at the restaurant.
Higher temperatures are worsening the spotted lanternfly problem. Here’s how to get rid of them
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) nymphs have started their infestation earlier than usual this year. They are also growing up sooner. On Friday, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) verified the first SLF within the five boroughs was in Long Island City, Queens. The first sighting of an adult in 2023 was in the same area nearly a week later — which might not sound like a big deal, but it is in SLF time.
Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Bergen County Location
He's back.Popular area pitmaster Robert Austin Cho, that is.Nearly a year after closing his Westwood eatery, Cho has secretly opened his new venture: Austin Cho Kitchen.It's a takeout only spot that he likened to a "fully equipped stationary food truck" in Downtown Hackensack.Cho, known for his&nbs…
Dave Portnoy’s pizza festival is coming and 8 joints are from NJ
If pizza were a nation, Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy would be its president. When it comes to pizza Portnoy might arguably be the most important man on the planet. His reviews can make or break a pizza shop. I had some hometown pride myself when he went to Nancy’s Town House in Rahway (I was born and raised there) and gave it an 8.8. He also loved the atmosphere inside but as almost always did his review standing just outside.
See it: Baby kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo makes first appearance
A baby Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species from Papua New Guinea, made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo on Thursday, marking a significant birth for the zoo and a result of its participation in a breeding program.
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visits NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi, goes home with a new pet pig
Grammy nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert recently visited a North Jersey exotic pet store and, after meeting and interacting with a few fun animals, he went home with a new pet. The 28-year-old rapper visited NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi on Monday in search of a pet pig, according to Christian Rivera, a spokesperson for the store. He looked around and interacted with some animals such as snakes, coatimundis and ferrets. However, they did not have pet pigs available at the time as adoptable pigs did not arrive at the store until Wednesday.
Get free food for National Hot Dog Day with these deals
Grab your ketchup, mustard, relish and any other condiments of choice: National Hot Dog Day is here! The pseudo-holiday is traditionally celebrated on the third Wednesday in July, a fitting time for a food that has become synonymous with summer. To many Americans, nothing is better than enjoying the warm weather with a...
Early Addition: It's too hot out for rats to do it
Because heat waves cause too much stress for rats to keep reproducing, here are your early links: Sweaty subway platforms, plant-based burgers, the end of the mysterious basketball court at JFK's Terminal 5 and more. [ more › ]
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