Prince George's County Animal Shelter To Reopen After 'Strep Zoo' Infection Scare Prince George's County Animal Shelter To Reopen After 'Strep Zoo' Infection Scare
Prince George's County Animal Shelter To Reopen After 'Strep Zoo' Infection Scare A Maryland animal shelter is set to reopen its doors months after being forced to shut down due to a rapidly spreading infection that wreaked havoc at the facility. Officials announced that the Prince George's Animals Services and Adoption Center will reopen as of Friday, June 14, after temporarily shuttering its doors earlier this year due to an outbreak of Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, more commonly known as "strep zoo."  "Strep Zoo is a bacterium normally found in horses, cattle, and pigs that rarely causes disease," according to the agency. "When this bacterium infects immunoco…
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop It was 2017 and Matt Dagistanli was in the process of building the structure that stands today at 65 W. Madison Avenue in Dumont, when his donkey went missing. He wasn't a real donkey, of course, but a statue that Dagistanli and his former business partner had affectionately called Dumbo. Dagistanli grew quite fond of Dumbo, and wasn't ready to get rid of him at the turn of his career change. "I didn’t want to sell it or throw it away, so I took it home," said Dagistanli, 63, of Rutherford. "My wife said, 'You need to take this away.'" Dagistanli had nowhere to keep Dumbo except for …
Trio Busted Selling Alcohol To Minors At Riverhead, Wading River Businesses, Police Say Trio Busted Selling Alcohol To Minors At Riverhead, Wading River Businesses, Police Say
Trio Busted Selling Alcohol To Minors At Riverhead, Wading River Businesses, Police Say Three employees were arrested after allegedly selling alcohol to minors at Long Island businesses. Riverhead Town Police conducted compliance checks at 15 businesses in Riverhead and Wading River on Monday, June 10. Of those, violations were reported at three stores. The following suspects were arrested on suspicion of unlawful dealing with a child, a misdemeanor: Suat Akkaya, age 33, of Wading River; employee of Village Beverage on Wading River Manor Road in Wading River Nicholas Alaia, age 21, of Calverton; employee of Riverhead Liquor Mart on Old Country Road in Riverhead Jenny Flores …
Driver Smashes Into Precision Tune Auto Care Shop In Montgomery County Driver Smashes Into Precision Tune Auto Care Shop In Montgomery County
Driver Smashes Into Precision Tune Auto Care Shop In Montgomery County One person suffered minor injuries after crashing into a Montgomery County auto shop on Wednesday afternoon. Montgomery County Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly before 3:30 p.m. on June 12, when a driver crashed into the Precision Auto Care building in the 19300 block of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a spokesperson for the agency, one person suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and there was some structural damage to the building. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Want breaki…
$18.5M Aerospace Innovation Center Planned Near Atlantic City International Airport $18.5M Aerospace Innovation Center Planned Near Atlantic City International Airport
$18.5M Aerospace Innovation Center Planned Near Atlantic City International Airport A new facility near the Atlantic City International Airport focusing on aerospace innovation will be the first of its kind in New Jersey, officials said. The $18.5 million Aerospace Innovation Center (AIC) will be built in the National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) in Egg Harbor Township, Gov. Phil Murphy announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 11. It will be the state's fifth strategic innovation center and the first dedicated to aerospace. The AIC will have space for aerospace research, high-speed connectivity with the data systems and labo…
Winning $50K 'Match 5' Ticket Sold At Glen Burnie Liquor Store Winning $50K 'Match 5' Ticket Sold At Glen Burnie Liquor Store
Winning $50K 'Match 5' Ticket Sold At Glen Burnie Liquor Store Check your tickets! A lucky Lottery player won a five-figure prize after hitting big on a "Bonus Match 5" ticket that was sold at a popular liquor store in Anne Arundel County. The winning numbers for the drawing on Tuesday, June 11 were 07-09-13-15-23 with a 'Bonus Ball' of 22. It was sold at Southgate Liquors at 314 Hospital Drive in Glen Burnie and remained unclaimed a day later. The liquor store will also receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the top-prize winning ticket. "Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket and put it in a safe plac…
Guerriero Gelato Shutters Morristown Location Guerriero Gelato Shutters Morristown Location
Guerriero Gelato Shutters Morristown Location Guerriero Gelato, the popular New Jersey gelato and cakes spot, is bidding ciao to Morristown. The Morristown location, which opened just last year on South Street, has shut its doors and is getting new ownership, the store announced on social media.  "Morristown, we had fun, we shared laughs, and memories," the store wrote on Instagram. "It was a disservice to you spreading ourselves so thin and we know the new owner has the time to manage and make sure you have the experience you deserve. Morristown you will always have our 💜." Customers expressed their sadness about the closure in …
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month. Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26. The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, beer, cocktails, wine, happy hour specials, and more. Tommy's has locations in Sea Bright, Freehold, Clifton, Bridgewater, Edison, Princeton, Morris Plains, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, and now Edgewater. Tommy's Tavern + Tap, 11 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater.
JetBlue Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To These Destinations JetBlue Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To These Destinations
JetBlue Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To These Destinations In the mood for a Florida vacation? JetBlue is set to launch nonstop service from Long Island MacArthur Airport to three destinations in the Sunshine State beginning this fall. The airline announced Tuesday, June 11, that it will offer daily flights to Orlando, and four flights per week to West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale starting in October. Flights to Orlando and West Palm Beach begin on Oct. 24, with trips to Fort Lauderdale starting the following day. Tickets went on sale Tuesday on JetBlue’s website. The airline said its expansion onto Long Island will bolster its presence in th…
Maryland Chef Wins James Beard Award Maryland Chef Wins James Beard Award
Maryland Chef Wins James Beard Award Three chefs in the DMV have earned a prestigious James Beard Award. The James Beard Foundation announced the winners last weekend. Among them, Harley Peet, of Bas Rouge in Easton, MD; Michael Rafaidi, of Albi in Washington DC; and Masako Morishita, of Perry's in Washington DC. Peet won Best Chef, Rafidi won outstanding chef, and Morishita won emerging chef. Best of luck to Chef Harley Peet at tonight’s @beardfoundation awards at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. Chef Peet is... Posted by Bas Rouge on Monday, June 10, 2024 Peet is the first chef on Maryland's Eastern Shore to…
'Heavy Hearts': Quincy Restaurant To Close After 41 Years Serving Tex-Mex Cuisine 'Heavy Hearts': Quincy Restaurant To Close After 41 Years Serving Tex-Mex Cuisine
'Heavy Hearts': Quincy Restaurant To Close After 41 Years Serving Tex-Mex Cuisine The owners of a popular Quincy Tex-Mex restaurant say they are closing the doors after 41 years in business so they can spend more time with their family.  The owners of La Paloma said in a Facebook post that they will close for good on June 29. The restaurant is located at 195 Newport Ave. in Quincy.  It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing that La Paloma will be closing our doors for good on June 29. We have been blessed to serve our community for the past 41 years. We have made a lot of great connections, memories and friends along the way through good times and bad. Mic…
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There' New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There'
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There' Coffee lovers in Westchester, mark your calendars — an all-new cafe dedicated to enhancing its customers' daily caffeine intake will soon be celebrating its opening.  LuDy Cafe, located in Irvington at 7 North Astor St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. The establishment, founded by husband and wife Tim and Ashley Akapo, aims to "enhance your coffee experience and make every moment memorable," according to its Yelp page. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will feature live music and giveaways, the eatery will offer coffee and complimentar…
New Rochelle Restaurant Announces Sale: Here's Last Day Of Service New Rochelle Restaurant Announces Sale: Here's Last Day Of Service
New Rochelle Restaurant Announces Sale: Here's Last Day Of Service After nearly a decade, the owners of a well-liked Westchester sports bar have decided to sell their business.  In an announcement on Monday, June 10, the owners of North End Tavern, located in New Rochelle at 1301 North Ave., said they would sell their establishment to a new ownership group after eight years in business.  Although the owners did not specify the circumstances behind their decisions, they said it was for "many good reasons."  "We were very proud to serve New Rochelle and the surrounding communities and value deeply the relationships we have made," the owners w…
Farmingdale Woman Sues Cold Stone Over Lack Of Pistachios In Ice Cream Farmingdale Woman Sues Cold Stone Over Lack Of Pistachios In Ice Cream
Farmingdale Woman Sues Cold Stone Over Lack Of Pistachios In Ice Cream A New York woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Cold Stone Creamery, claiming that the company falsely advertised a number of its flavors. The lawsuit, filed by Nassau County resident Jenna Marie Duncan, may soon move to court, according to documents. Duncan, who is from Farmingdale, claimed that in July 2022, she visited a Levittown Cold Stone for a frozen treat. She ordered the pistachio ice cream under the guise that it contained pistachios. However, Duncan later looked at ingredient lists on the Cold Stone website, which revealed that the pistachio ice cream did not list…
Popular Eatery To Open New Suffolk County Locale In Hauppauge Popular Eatery To Open New Suffolk County Locale In Hauppauge
Popular Eatery To Open New Suffolk County Locale In Hauppauge Health-conscious Long Islanders have a new lunch spot to add to their rotation. Just Salad – the chain of fast-casual restaurants focusing on, you guessed it: salads – will hold a grand opening ceremony for its fifth Long Island location at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, in Hauppauge. The new store, located at 410 Motor Parkway Suite 130, will have several promotions to mark the occasion, including discounted $5 meal deals from Thursday to Saturday, June 15. Just Salad Founded in New York City in 2006, Just Salad offers over 15 varieties of salads, wraps, warm bowls, soups, and smoothies.&nb…
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting To fight the recent rise in shoplifting and retail theft, shoppers could see store security employees wearing body-worn cameras to help catch thieves red-handed.  TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Serria, HomeSense, and HomeGoods, said will begin equipping some employees with body-worn cameras similar to those worn by police, the Boston Globe reported. The company started testing the initiative last year.  The company operates nearly 3,400 stores nationwide.  A call to the Framingham, Massachusetts, headquarters of TJX for comment was not immediately r…
Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Yorktown Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Yorktown
Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Yorktown A popular cookie company that specializes in ever-changing unique flavors has officially opened a new location in Northern Westchester. A new Crumbl Cookies location in Yorktown at the Staples Plaza at 3333 Crompond Rd. celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6. Earlier Report - Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Northern Westchester: Here's When The cookie shop, owned by brothers Justin and Scott Cinnamon, serves a rotating menu of gourmet cookies.  "We offer six gourmet desserts a week. We have a rotating menu of more than 300 flavors," expl…
2 New Businesses To Celebrate Openings In Dobbs Ferry: Here's Where, When 2 New Businesses To Celebrate Openings In Dobbs Ferry: Here's Where, When
2 New Businesses To Celebrate Openings In Dobbs Ferry: Here's Where, When More local businesses are set to open soon in a Westchester County village.  The two businesses, which will both be located in the village of Dobbs Ferry and will celebrate their openings with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, are:  Parlor Dental, which will open at 66 Main St., Suite A on Tuesday, June 18 at 5 p.m.; Hi There!, a gift shop that will open at 7 Cedar St. on Wednesday, June 26 at 5 p.m. Parlor Dental, which will be opened by maxillofacial prosthodontist Igor Chikunov, will be a family-owned practice dedicated to creating a "warm, welcoming environment" for patien…
Nissan Dealers Fined $350K For 'Junk Fees' Levied On Amityville, Patchogue Lease Customers Nissan Dealers Fined $350K For 'Junk Fees' Levied On Amityville, Patchogue Lease Customers
Nissan Dealers Fined $350K For 'Junk Fees' Levied On Amityville, Patchogue Lease Customers If you purchased a Nissan vehicle on Long Island, you may have some cash coming your way. Two Nissan dealerships in Amityville and Patchogue have agreed to pay over $350,000 for charging customers “junk fees” when they purchased their leased vehicles. An investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s Office found that South Shore Nissan, in Amityville on Sunrise Highway, and Route 112 Nissan, in Patchogue on Medford Avenue, for years added unnecessary fees or falsified the price of leased vehicles that consumers bought when their lease ended. Route 112 Nissan was also found to have…
Rocco's Doughnut Company Closes Burlington Store On Pastry Holiday Rocco's Doughnut Company Closes Burlington Store On Pastry Holiday
Rocco's Doughnut Company Closes Burlington Store On Pastry Holiday The Burlington branch of Rocco's Doughnut Company will say goodbye to the community on Friday, June 7, which happens to be National Doughnut Day.  The store at 19 3rd Ave. announced the closure in a Facebook post.  Our time here at 19 3rd ave will soon be coming to an end 🥺We came here one year ago (this June) as a pop-up and as our lease comes to a close we would love to thank you for the support you’ve all shown us. Our last day in Burlington will be Friday, June 7th which also happens to be National Doughnut Day 🍩🍩🍩 We hope to see you all these next few weeks and you can always…
Two Philly Bars Among Esquire's 'Best Bars In America' For 2024 Two Philly Bars Among Esquire's 'Best Bars In America' For 2024
Two Philly Bars Among Esquire's 'Best Bars In America' For 2024 A pair of Philadelphia bars are among the 42 best in the nation, according to Esquire.com.  Poison Heart, 931 Spring Garden St., appeals with its "slightly punk stylishness," according to the outlet. A cocktail and oyster joint with a "well-rounded wine list," Poison Heart also offers more traditional pub grub including waffle fries and melts.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poison Heart (@poisonheartbar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poison Heart (@po…
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Happy National Donut Day! If you're looking to keep this holiday alive, here are some of the best doughnut shops in Northern Virginia. We tried to include locally-owned shops only, with a wide variety of options to please everyone, whether you like the classic glazed or Boston cream, or something more artisanal. Good Company Doughnuts: Local, veteran and family-owned shop with locations across Arlington and Washington D.C. We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observance of Memorial Day, we have adjusted hours. Plan your doughnut runs ac…
New Indoor Sports Facility Celebrates Opening In New Rochelle: Here's Where New Indoor Sports Facility Celebrates Opening In New Rochelle: Here's Where
New Indoor Sports Facility Celebrates Opening In New Rochelle: Here's Where An all-new premier indoor sports facility in Westchester that offers ideal playing conditions all year long is now open for bookings.  Socceroof, an indoor soccer facility chain, held a grand opening for its New Rochelle location on the third floor of the New Roc City shopping mall on Thursday, May 30. The 55,000-square-foot facility features several indoor fields with advanced turf, professional lighting, and climate control. Thanks to this, players who use the facility won't have to worry about the weather.  Soccer players aren't the only ones who will get to use the facility, …
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations Red Lobster plans to close more restaurants just weeks after it filed for bankruptcy, according to a new report. In a bankruptcy petition filed on Sunday, May 19, the company listed assets of $1 billion and liabilities of $10 billion. Days before the filing, dozens of Red Lobster locations were listed as "temporarily closed" on the company's website, including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook In an updated list of closures reported by CNN on Thursday, June 6, five new locations in New York have been added to the list, including it…
Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire
Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire A passerby is being credited with alerting patrons at a Maryland diner to a fire that will temporarily keep the eatery closed, officials say. At around 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, first responders from the Easton Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies were called to the Easton Diner on Ocean Gateway in Talbot County, where there was a reported fire. Easton Diner Google Maps street view Investigators say that the occupants were advised by a passerby that there was a fire outside the building near the rear door of the kitchen, and everyone was able to safely escape the restaura…
Record Exchange Silver Spring To Shutter Doors For Good Due To 'Financial, Personal Reasons' Record Exchange Silver Spring To Shutter Doors For Good Due To 'Financial, Personal Reasons'
Record Exchange Silver Spring To Shutter Doors For Good Due To 'Financial, Personal Reasons' June 9 will be the day the music died for some in Montgomery County. The Record Exchange, a popular shop on Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring is set to shutter its doors for good as of Sunday, though the owners have been busy selling out the rest of their stock in recent weeks. "There is no easy way to say this but as of June 9 we will be closing for good," the owners said in a message shared across social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Record Exchange Silver Spring (@recordexchangesilverspring) "This was a hard …
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle A new eatery in Westchester will soon celebrate its grand opening.  Altamira Cafe, located in New Rochelle's east end at 245 Main St., will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m., the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce announced.  The Minority/Women-owned Business has not yet revealed its menu but teased it in a post on Instagram.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altamira Cafe Bar (@altamiracafeny) Check back to Daily Voice for more details about the eatery. 
Back In Business: Ballston Spa Diner Reopens After Health Inspector's Closure For Insects Back In Business: Ballston Spa Diner Reopens After Health Inspector's Closure For Insects
Back In Business: Ballston Spa Diner Reopens After Health Inspector's Closure For Insects This story has been updated. A troubled restaurant in the region is back open days after state health inspectors shut it down over an insect problem. Saratoga County’s Route 50 Diner – located in Ballston Spa at 2002 Doubleday Avenue – was closed Thursday, May 30, after a New York State Department of Health inspector uncovered a cockroach infestation, according to the agency’s report.  The report added that the business, which opened in 2017, is working with a pest control company “for ongoing treatment” to mitigate the issue. Owner Brian Hyra confirmed the development in a defi…
'Mega Millions' Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Silver Spring Gas Station 'Mega Millions' Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Silver Spring Gas Station
'Mega Millions' Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Silver Spring Gas Station Maryland's first Mega Millions millionaire of 2024 is sitting on a ticket worth a seven-figure prize, though it remains unclaimed after the Tuesday, June 4 drawing. A second-tier winning ticket was sold at a Montgomery County gas station, while two other $10,000 winners were sold in Bethesda and Ocean City. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were: 19-37-40-63-69 with a Mega Ball of 17. The million-dollar ticket was sold at Aspen Hills Citgo on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, and the $10,000 tickets were sold at Talbert’s Ice & Beverage Service on River Road …
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Yorktown: Here's When Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Yorktown: Here's When
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Yorktown: Here's When If you've been craving sweets, mark your calendars: a popular cookie company known for unique flavors is opening another location in Northern Westchester.  New, updated report - Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Northern Westchester Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening for a new location in Yorktown Heights at 3333 Crompond Rd. Suite 2A on Friday, June 7, the company announced on social media. The company's locations are known for serving six unique flavors of cookies that rotate every week. Some of the company's 275-plus specialty flavors include co…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of ground black pepper that could be contaminated with Salmonella. UBC Food Distributors issued the recall for the product under the Baraka brand name in 7-ounce plastic containers with UPC code 8 22514 26626 6, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The company said it was notified of the potential for contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some packages of the product. Salmon…