Amityville, NY
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY A popular bagged salad kit is being recalled after a labeling mix-up raised concerns about undeclared allergens. Taylor Fresh Foods announced a voluntary recall of its Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit (6/8.3oz) because some packages may contain sesame and soy that are not listed on the label.  The recall stems from master packs supplied by Latitude 36 Foods, which mistakenly included Asian Sesame Ginger dressing packets instead of the intended Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. According to the company, the mislabeled kits were distributed in 25 states.  The affected kits have cod…

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
News
NY Expands Crossbow Use To Battle 'Overgrown' Deer Herds: Here's What To Know NY Expands Crossbow Use To Battle 'Overgrown' Deer Herds: Here's What To Know
NY Expands Crossbow Use To Battle 'Overgrown' Deer Herds: Here's What To Know New York hunters will soon have more access to crossbows to help manage what state officials say is a skyrocketing deer population.  Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Carrie Woerner that legalizes crossbows for big game hunting anywhere longbows are permitted.  The new law, which took effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature on Tuesday, Aug. 26, also reforms outdated equipment standards and establishes safety buffer zones around homes and other occupied buildings, according to Harckham and Woe…

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by Ben Crnic
Aberdeen, MD
Traffic
Harford County Deputy Crushed By Penske Truck In Chase; Suspect Nabbed In NY: Sheriff Harford County Deputy Crushed By Penske Truck In Chase; Suspect Nabbed In NY: Sheriff
Harford County Deputy Crushed By Penske Truck In Chase; Suspect Nabbed In NY: Sheriff A 21-year-old man was arrested in New York a day after seriously injuring a veteran sheriff's deputy in Maryland during a wild chase, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta has been identified and arrested as the driver of a Penske box truck that struck and critically injured Lt. Rob Burgess, a 29-year member of the Harford County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Community Policing Division on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the agency announced that Quiroz Manzueta has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, as well as other offenses, for his…

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by Zak Failla
Reading, PA
Police & Fire
NY-Linked Abandoned Property Becomes Dumping Ground, Ignites Fifth Blaze In PA (WATCH) NY-Linked Abandoned Property Becomes Dumping Ground, Ignites Fifth Blaze In PA (WATCH)
Ny-linked Abandoned Property Becomes Dumping Ground, Ignites Fifth Blaze In PA (Watch) A notorious abandoned property tied to a New York-based company was dumped with trash and set ablaze again in Pennsylvania, marking the fifth overnight fire in recent weeks, Ryan Township Fire/Rescue announced on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:48 a.m. to 599 Lofty Road, Delano Township (Schuylkill County) where they found multiple trash piles burning and flames spreading into the brush. Ryan Township crews responded with an engine, UTV, heavy brush truck, and tanker, backed by mutual aid from Districts 6, 25, 48, and 49. Six lines were placed in service to control th…

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by Jillian Pikora
Stony Point, NY
News
$25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming $25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming
$25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming Bear Mountain State Park, one of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic outdoor destinations, is about to undergo a $25 million rehabilitation project. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed in an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 26, that the sweeping upgrades will bring a new accessible playground, expanded picnic areas, modern public restrooms, and major infrastructure improvements to the 115-year-old park, which straddles Rockland and Orange counties.  What’s Coming Construction is expected to begin just after Labor Day 2025 and wrap by summer 2027.  One of the planned upgrades includes th…

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by Ben Crnic
East Hampton, NY
Weather
NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast: Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast: Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary
NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast: Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary If you're getting set for sweater weather with Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial close of summer, the just released three-month long-range outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center may come as a surprise. Bottom line: expect a fall that’s anything but ordinary. Residents across the Northeast, Atlantic Corridor, and Appalachians can expect a warmer-than-normal stretch from September through November, according to the center's newly-released forecast. The new outlook shows a strong chance for above-average temperatures across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, M…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bensalem, PA
Business
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert A popular Italian ice chain is taking on seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte with a new fall treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is selling a limited-time dessert called Apple Butter Concrete. The eastern Pennsylvania company announced the new flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 25. The treat blends vanilla frozen custard with apple butter, vanilla wafers, and gooey apple pie filling. Rita's said the combination creates "an unforgettable new Concrete that captures the warmth and coziness guests look forward to" in the fall. Rita's is also bringing back its …

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by Chris Spiker
Bel Air, MD
Business
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History The Powerball jackpot is approaching $1 billion after no Lottery players hit all five numbers and the Powerball.  A $750 million jackpot will be up for grabs on Monday, Aug. 25, marking the 10th-largest grand prize in the game's history — with an estimated cash value of $338.6 million.  The winning numbers for the Saturday, Aug. 23 Powerball drawing were 11-14-34-47-51 with a Powerball of 18. While no player matched all six numbers drawn, two tickets sold in Maine and New York matched all five white balls and won $1 million prizes. A third ticket sold in South Dakota also matched…

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by Zak Failla
Newark, NJ
Business
NJ Spends Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds NJ Spends Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds
NJ Spends Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds The rising cost of a haircut is hitting wallets harder in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The personal finance website compared the average price of men's barbershop visits and women's salon services in all 50 states to median household incomes. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.42% of their income on hair care, ranking 11th nationwide. New York followed close behind at 17th (1.34%), while Massachusetts placed 20th (1.31%). …

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by Chris Spiker
Bel Air, MD
Business
Iconic Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Suit From Raimi Trilogy Swings Into Auction For $100K+ Iconic Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Suit From Raimi Trilogy Swings Into Auction For $100K+
Iconic Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Suit From Raimi Trilogy Swings Into Auction For $100K+ Spider-Man fans, better check your bank accounts — Tobey Maguire’s actual red-and-blue suit from Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 is swinging onto the auction block, and it’s already climbing past six figures. The screen-used costume — worn by Maguire during Sam Raimi’s blockbuster trilogy — is being offered by Propstore Auction, where bidding started at $50,000 and has already hit $100,000, according to the official listing.  Auctioneers estimate it could sell for as much as $200,000 when the hammer drops on Thursday, Sept. 4. The suit isn’t just some replica.  This is the real de…

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by Zak Failla
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Man Shot In Neck In Danbury, Suspect Crashes Police Car During Chase Man Shot In Neck In Danbury, Suspect Crashes Police Car During Chase
Man Shot In Neck In Danbury, Suspect Crashes Police Car During Chase A man was shot in the neck, sparking a chase that ended when the suspected Danbury shooter crashed into a police car near the New York border.  Danbury police said the shooting happened Friday night, Aug. 22, near 2 Lake Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his neck. Officers provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, who took him to an area hospital. Police did not provide the man's name or an update on his condition. Authorities quickly identified the suspect’s vehicle in the area. After a brief pursui…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Business
CT Ranks Among Nation's Worst Tippers, Study Finds: Here's Why CT Ranks Among Nation's Worst Tippers, Study Finds: Here's Why
CT Ranks Among Nation's Worst Tippers, Study Finds: Here's Why Residents across the Northeast are earning high incomes but leaving some of the nation's lowest tips, according to a new study. Payment processing company BLogic Systems released a list of the 10 worst states for tipping. The analysis looked at average tip percentages, waitstaff wages, and public attitudes toward gratuities, combining them into a "Generosity Index." Connecticut landed third-worst nationwide, with an average tip of 19.8% and a Generosity Index score of 25.1 out of 100. The Constitution State's average income is $78,820, yet 92.4% of residents reported "tipping fati…

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by Chris Spiker