East Village community rallies around candy shop owner set to turn 90

The East Village community is raising money to make sure the owner of a beloved candy store set to turn 90 can stay in business as long as he likes.

Delicious tacos propel NJ family from home kitchen to restaurant during pandemic

During the pandemic, a New Jersey family started selling tacos to their neighbors out of their home kitchen. They couldn't imagine that within two years, they'd graduate to a food truck and now a brick-and-motor shop.

NYC pizza restaurant consistently snags top spot

Ribalta, on 48 East 12th St., has consistently snagged the number one spot for pizza.

Domino’s Pizza employee makes dessert for girl whose birthday party guests didn't show

Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”

Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests

The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

Brooklyn community fridge aims to feed and inspire

A new community fridge in Bushwick is being packed with fresh fruits and veggies in order to help feed the hungry and is being stocked and maintained by people with disabilities.

Long Island deli's longtime chef helps keep doors open as new owner

Regal Kosher Deli in Plainview, which has served delicious delicacies for more than half a century, was about to close its doors forever when its chef, who has worked in the kitchen for more than 30 years, stepped in to fulfill his dream of owning a business.

Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts on Election Day 2022

Customers on Tuesday, Nov. 8 can get a free Original Glazed doughnut in celebration of “voters and our democracy,” the company said.

Companies battle to provide cheapest Thanksgiving dinners

Thanksgiving turkeys now cost 73% more than last year, but several chains will be rolling back prices on the delicious bird and more to win over customers.

Dungeness crab die-off underway along US West Coast

Estimates put the Dungeness crab industry’s worth at around a quarter-billion dollars per year.

Popeyes is giving away free chicken sandwiches for a week

Popeyes is celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day by giving away a chicken sandwich as part of a buy-one-get-one deal. Here’s how to snag the free sandwich.