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Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Smithtown Library’s main branch closed until further notice
Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19 which caused torrential. flooding, the Smithtown Library’s main branch at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown suffered catastrophic damage to its historical collection on the lower level. Therefore, until further notice, the building will be closed...
Famed Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster is shut down after mid-ride malfunction
NEW YORK (AP) — The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride this week. The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park was on its ascent on Thursday when ride operators took it out of service due to a damaged chain sprocket in the motor room. The operator stopped the ride and several people were removed from the roller coaster without injury, according to New York City’s Department of Buildings.
‘Whatever I have to do to build housing, we’re going to do,’ says Mayor Adams about NYC rezoning plan
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A City Planning Commission vote on a controversial housing plan looms on the horizon, but city officials offered no signs this week that they’re looking back. Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he had heard the feedback, including the overwhelming opposition from Staten Island,...
Mariah Carey Looks ‘Uncomfortable’ In Tight Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’
Mariah Carey‘s style turned heads in August 2022, when photos showing her in New York City gained comments. The singer, 55, was still dating now ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the time, with the Big Apple snaps showing her accompanied by her beau, then aged 39. While some remarked on...
Demolition Wraps Up For Manhattan Detention Complex At 124-125 White Street In Chinatown, Manhattan
Demolition is finishing up at 124-125 White Street, the site of the Manhattan Detention Complex (MDC) in Chinatown, Manhattan. Led by design-build organization Gramercy Group Inc., the $2.13 billion project will replace the aging detention center known as “The Tombs” with a 15- to 17-story facility standing 295 feet tall and spanning 1.25 million square feet. The property is bound by Walker Street to the north, the Manhattan Criminal Court Building to the south, Baxter Street to the east, and Centre Street to the west. The demolition process is slated to cost $125 million.
Rams Football Ranked Third in Preseason Poll
The Patriot League is more competitive than ever, but Fordham Football should be in a prime position to contend for the league title this season. The Rams ranked third in the conference’s preseason poll and were one of three teams to receive a first-place vote. Lafayette College and the College of the Holy Cross nabbed first and second in the poll, respectively, after both staking claim in the 2023 Patriot League title as co-regular season champions with identical 5-1 conference records.
A New York man died while on a solo trip to Colombia. It took his grieving mother 5 months to learn what happened
Omar Watson took a vacation to Colombia in February and called his mom to say he was ok. Two days later, he was found dead in his Airbnb. His mother has spent five months trying to find out what happened.
Yankees Predicted to Axe $90 Million Ex-All Star from Playoff Roster
The Yankees are clinging to their spot in the American League playoff picture, surging ahead of the Orioles thanks to a three-game winning streak that has returned them to the top of the East. Nothing is guaranteed, of course, but the postseason is likely, and with it will come difficult decisions.
Miracles do happen. Ask Rob Ricco, now cancer free: ‘Faith over fear! What the mind believes, the body can achieve’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — They say every great man has a story to tell. But this Staten Island son brings it to another level. A few years back when Rob Ricco saw his reflection in the mirror, he noticed there was a slight difference on one side of his neck compared to the other, he reported to Prevention magazine, where his story was first reported. The next morning, the Castleton Corners resident, 55 at the time, made an appointment with his physician, Dr. Edward Levine, a doctor of internal medicine in Dongan Hills. They decided to schedule a few tests to ascertain whether or not it was something to act on.
2 Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors During Riverhead Compliance Check
Compliance checks were conducted at 19 retail vendors throughout the Town of Riverhead on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The operation targeted the sale of alcohol products to patrons under the age of 21. The following vendors were found not to comply:. Mobil, 3705 Middle Country Road, Calverton. Shell, 626 W. Main...
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
NY weather update: Flood advisory likely to expire at 12:15 a.m.
The advisory was for Dutchess County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:15 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Dutchess. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
N.Y. Lottery: Mega Millions soars to $575 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing is soaring to astronomical heights — like, you could buy your own island kind of heights. As of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Mega Millions jackpot is standing at an impressive $575 million. Fortunately — or unfortunately, if you played...
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
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