To-go alcohol from NY bars and restaurants would be permanent in Hochul plan
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday.
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday.
Publix to remove Russian vodka from shelves
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
Plans unveiled for Manhattan-LaGuardia Airport connection
More plans have been unveiled for a public transit connection between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport, months after a $2 billion project to build an elevated rail link through Queens was put on hold.
More plans have been unveiled for a public transit connection between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport, months after a $2 billion project to build an elevated rail link through Queens was put on hold.
Revamped James Beard Awards seek to recognize diverse culinary innovators
The James Beard Awards were on hiatus for two years while the foundation audited and revised its policies and procedures. The prestigious awards are now back with the goal of having broader horizons.
The James Beard Awards were on hiatus for two years while the foundation audited and revised its policies and procedures. The prestigious awards are now back with the goal of having broader horizons.
Ukraine War: Adoptions halted; kids, families anxiously wait
Adoption agencies are working around the clock to find a way to move orphans in Ukraine to a safer country or even to a permanent home with the families still anxiously waiting.
Adoption agencies are working around the clock to find a way to move orphans in Ukraine to a safer country or even to a permanent home with the families still anxiously waiting.
Mother thinks $100k lottery win is a scam, almost misses out
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
AMC popcorn, treats will start popping up outside of movie theatres in 2022
AMC hopes this will allow consumers to enjoy the unbeatable taste and aroma of “real movie theatre popcorn” outside of a theatre.
AMC hopes this will allow consumers to enjoy the unbeatable taste and aroma of “real movie theatre popcorn” outside of a theatre.
WNBA Liberty fined $500,000 for chartering flights
The New York Liberty were reportedly fined $500,000 by the WNBA for chartering flights to away games and for taking an unsanctioned team trip to Napa, California.
The New York Liberty were reportedly fined $500,000 by the WNBA for chartering flights to away games and for taking an unsanctioned team trip to Napa, California.
Stellantis reveals first electric Jeep, says Ram EV pickup will be 'the best'
Jeep's first all-electric vehicle will go on sale in the first half of 2023.
Jeep's first all-electric vehicle will go on sale in the first half of 2023.
Planning a summer trip? Book your rental car now, experts say
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop
Based on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, among other factors.
Based on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, among other factors.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month
Hawaii is the only U.S. state to implement a coronavirus quarantine program of this kind.
Hawaii is the only U.S. state to implement a coronavirus quarantine program of this kind.
Ukraine War: Talking to children about trauma
Our instinct can sometimes make us want to avoid talking to kids about tough subjects on the news because we don't want to upset them. But with events unfolding on TV and across social media at high speed, the best way to address the conversation is head-on and with sensitivity, experts say.
Our instinct can sometimes make us want to avoid talking to kids about tough subjects on the news because we don't want to upset them. But with events unfolding on TV and across social media at high speed, the best way to address the conversation is head-on and with sensitivity, experts say.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Peeps launches new customizable marshmallow chicks
Candy lovers everywhere are in for a sweet treat courtesy of Peeps. The company is now letting customers create their very own made-to-order marshmallow chicks.
Candy lovers everywhere are in for a sweet treat courtesy of Peeps. The company is now letting customers create their very own made-to-order marshmallow chicks.
IHOP’s National Pancake Day helps The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood cancer
Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!
Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!
Borgata casino to renovate rooms, install new slot machines, new boss says
Atlantic City's market-leading Borgata casino has a new boss who is planning some significant investments, including renovating the hotel rooms and bringing in hundreds of new slot machines.
Atlantic City's market-leading Borgata casino has a new boss who is planning some significant investments, including renovating the hotel rooms and bringing in hundreds of new slot machines.
NYC proof of vaccination rule for restaurants, gyms ends March 7
Starting Monday, March 7, you will no longer be required to show proof of COVID vaccination when you go to a restaurant, bar, gym, or entertainment venue.
Starting Monday, March 7, you will no longer be required to show proof of COVID vaccination when you go to a restaurant, bar, gym, or entertainment venue.
Toyota suspends Japan factory production over suspected cyberattack
Toyota says it is suspending production at all 28 lines of its 14 plants in Japan because of a “system malfunction” that a domestic supplier suspects is a cyberattack.
Toyota says it is suspending production at all 28 lines of its 14 plants in Japan because of a “system malfunction” that a domestic supplier suspects is a cyberattack.
Connecticut company wins best bottled water award at international tasting contest
The top bottled water award went to a Connecticut company.
The top bottled water award went to a Connecticut company.