2 restaurants find early success launching during pandemic

During a pandemic might not seem like the best time to open a restaurant. Thousands of restaurants have had to close over the past several months. But in September, two new spots opened just minutes from each other in Fort Lee. They're hoping to make it through the pandemic and beyond.

Iconic East Village salon Astor Hair closing due to pandemic

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses in New York CIty is hitting iconic hair salon Astor Hair.

Jacob Lawrence painting missing for 60 years found

The vivid panel depicts Shays' Rebellion, the 1786–'87 tax revolt in western Massachusetts.

Newlywed officers recognized for immediately going back to work after wedding in order to respond to riots

The couple, who are both officers who met on the job, had just gotten married when riots broke out in their city. Their wedding party of mostly officers was called in for duty shortly after the ceremony -- and the bride and groom went right back to work the next day to help protect their community.

Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores across U.S. in 2021

Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.

Coca-Cola will discontinue half of its beverage brands

Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.

Parents name their daughter after internet provider for free Wi-Fi

A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.

Recipe: Pepperoni pizza cheesesteak

Giants and Eagles fans are both passionate about their teams and they're usually bitter rivals. But one thing they do have in common is an appetite for great food. For tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup, Dr. BBQ decided to take something Philly is famous for and give it a New York City spin.

Pandemic worsens NYC's food crisis

An estimated 1.5 million New Yorkers cannot afford food, according to the New York Times. Their only lifeline is a food pantry.

‘Mummified’ Twinkie debunks myth that cake treats last forever

A man in Philadelphia found an 8-year-old box of Twinkies in his basement and found that Twinkies don't last as long as the myth says.

Manny's El Loco closes kitchen after 49 years due to pandemic

A family-run restaurant in Covina permanently closes their kitchen after 49 years due to the struggles of the pandemic.

Local food banks having trouble meeting need during COVID pandemic

World Food Day was created to call attention to the number of people suffering from chronic hunger across the globe, and the pandemic has made the problem more dire.