Long Island tries to steal restaurant business from NYC

Officials on Long Island are making a concerted effort to try and lure restaurant-goers from New York City out to Long Island.

NYC bar owner struggles to keep business open during pandemic
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New York City?s bars have survived some of the city?s darkest hours, but the pandemic is squeezing many of the city?s long-standing Irish pubs to the point of extinction. FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley spoke with one bar owner about how he?s trying to stick it out, with no indoor dining and no relief in sight.

Luring NYC diners to Long Island
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Long Island officials have launched a new campaign to draw diners from New York City who do not have access to indoor dining.

Long Island bar investigated over betting on violence in Chicago, New York City

Authorities are investigating a Long Island bar that reportedly took bets on whether Chicago or New York City would see more shootings over Labor Day weekend.

Couples switch to smaller, outdoor weddings during coronavirus pandemic

Even after the coronavirus pandemic uprooted their initial wedding plans, couple across the nation are still tying the knot by ditching their original, elaborate plans in favor of more intimate, outdoor celebrations.

Couples planning smaller weddings during coronavirus pandemic
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Even after the coronavirus pandemic uprooted their initial wedding plans, couple across the nation are still tying the knot by ditching their original, elaborate plans in favor of more intimate, outdoor celebrations.

US divorce rates skyrocket amid COVID-19 pandemic

Divorce rates have spiked in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic as couples have been stuck at home for months.

Gyms reopen in NYC with changes, restrictions

Gyms were allowed to reopen across New York City on Wednesday at 6 a.m. but with restrictions and changes.

Soccer great Christie Pearce Rampone wants to help parents raising athletes with new book

Christie Pearce Rampone, a New Jersey native and the most decorated American soccer player of all time, has a new book out to help parents raise kids during this crazy time.

Customer leaves $1,000 tip at New Jersey restaurant

A family who dined at a recently reopened Ocean Grove, New Jersey, restaurant for breakfast left a $1,000 tip for the server.

Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry

Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apple orchards opening despite pandemic for fall picking season

It’s September 1, and that means its pumpkin and apple picking season, but this year due to the coronavirus pandemic things will look and feel different at many farms.

Chocolate sales spike during lockdown, surpass overall candy sales

A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.

Baby of pregnant woman killed by DUI driver in California released from hospital

The infant was born by emergency C-section on August 11 following the death of her mother, Yesenia Aguilar, who was fatally struck by a driver who was allegedly under the influence. Now after several weeks in the NICU, baby Adalyn is ready to go home from the hospital.

Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.