Paramus, NJ
Business
New 15K-Square-Foot Gym Headed To Paramus Mall New 15K-Square-Foot Gym Headed To Paramus Mall
New 15K-Square-Foot Gym Headed To Paramus Mall Two major fitness brands are expanding into North Jersey with new leases totaling more than 31,000 square feet in Passaic and Paramus. Elev8tion Fitness leased 14,750 square feet at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, while Planet Fitness leased 16,561 square feet at 663 Main Ave. in downtown Passaic, according to commercial real estate firm JLL. The Paramus mall is anchored by Whole Foods and Target and was selected for its visibility, parking, and steady consumer traffic, officials said. JLL’s New Jersey Retail Advisory team said fitness and wellness operators have been aggressively expanding…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Business
WATCH: Georgetown Cupcake Left Shattered After Thug Launches Beer Keg Through Front Window WATCH: Georgetown Cupcake Left Shattered After Thug Launches Beer Keg Through Front Window
Watch: Georgetown Cupcake Left Shattered After Thug Launches Beer Keg Through Front Window Georgetown Cupcake got a taste of something bitter overnight when a thug launched a beer keg through the bakery’s front window, shattering glass and leaving the iconic DC dessert spot in ruins. The search is on for a keg-tossing fool who tossed it through the storefront in Northwest DC, leaving behind shattered glass inside the building and along the sidewalk. In the video, a man with dark hair wearing a green T-shirt can be seen laboring down the sidewalk with the keg before raising it over his head, losing his grip, then tossing it through the window on his second attempt. The inciden…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Business
Bank Of America Customers May Get Paid In ATM Fee Settlement: See If You Qualify Bank Of America Customers May Get Paid In ATM Fee Settlement: See If You Qualify
Bank Of America Customers May Get Paid In ATM Fee Settlement: See If You Qualify Bank of America customers could receive payouts in a major settlement after some claimed they were double-charged for fees at ATMs. The bank agreed to a $2.25 million class action settlement in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Southern California. Customers claimed they were improperly charged multiple out-of-network balance inquiry fees during the same visit to certain ATMs owned by FCTI, Inc., located inside 7-Eleven convenience stores. Bank of America has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case, according to the settlement website. Current and fo…

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by Chris Spiker
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
Major Airline Issues Ban After Robot Sits In Window Seat On Flight Major Airline Issues Ban After Robot Sits In Window Seat On Flight
Major Airline Issues Ban After Robot Sits In Window Seat On Flight Southwest Airlines has officially banned human-like and animal-like robots from flying on its planes. The carrier recently added a new rule prohibiting robots from airplane cabins and checked baggage. The ban applies regardless of a robot's size or purpose. Toy-sized robots can still fly if they can fit inside a carry-on bag and follow Southwest's battery restrictions. "A 'human‑like robot' is a robot designed to resemble or imitate a human in its appearance, movement, or behavior," Southwest said. "An 'animal-like robot' is a robot designed to resemble or imitate …

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by Chris Spiker
Cortlandt, NY
Business
Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day
Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day An independent flower shop in Northern Westchester is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business.  Upper Village Blooms, located at 122 Grand St. in Croton-on-Hudson, announced over the weekend that it will officially close after eight years in business.   The florist’s final retail day will be Sunday, June 7. Throughout June, the shop will also sell remaining inventory, display pieces, and furniture.  Owner Catherine Kondo Arkin shared the emotional news in a heartfelt message posted online, thanking customers, artists, employees, friends, and famil…

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by Ben Crnic
Pleasant Valley, NY
Business
Metal Fragment Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall Metal Fragment Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall
Metal Fragment Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall A freezer favorite is being pulled from shelves because of a possible hazard no one wants in a dessert. Straus Family Creamery announced the voluntary recall on Wednesday, May 14, and the US Food and Drug Administration posted the notice on Friday, May 15.  The FDA notice, including product labels and code information, is available here. The recall involves select production runs of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in pint and quart sizes. The products may contain foreign metal, according to the company's announcement posted by the FDA. The recalled lots were d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ
Business
Pennington Market Closing After 66 Years — But There’s A Twist Pennington Market Closing After 66 Years — But There’s A Twist
Pennington Market Closing After 66 Years — But There’s A Twist A longtime Central Jersey grocery store is entering a new era after more than six decades in the community. Pennington Quality Market in Pennington announced it will officially close June 13 and reopen June 15 as McCaffrey’s Food Markets. The market has served the Pennington community for 66 years and has been owned and operated by the Rothwell family since 1981. “What began as a neighborhood grocery store grew into a place built on quality, service, and community connection, values that have always remained at the heart of PQM,” the company said in its announcement. Mike Rothwell, co-own…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
Business
Spam Unveils Hot Dog For Barbecue Season: Will You Try It? Vote In Poll Now Spam Unveils Hot Dog For Barbecue Season: Will You Try It? Vote In Poll Now
Spam Unveils Hot Dog For Barbecue Season: Will You Try It? Vote In Poll Now Spam is leaving its well-known can and heading to the grill with a new summer snack. Hormel Foods officially unveiled the Spam Dog in a news release. The canned, precooked pork brand is offering a different spin on the classic hot dog that Spam fans enjoy. The Spam Dog will be launched at sporadic locations nationwide, along with its debut at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, which started Saturday, May 16, and runs until Tuesday, May 19. "We're excited to be rolling out the Spam Dog and the opportunity it creates for foodservice operators to offer something bo…

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by Chris Spiker
Simsbury, CT
Business
New 'Smart Pills' Can Track Medicine In The Body: What To Know New 'Smart Pills' Can Track Medicine In The Body: What To Know
New 'Smart Pills' Can Track Medicine In The Body: What To Know A new type of “smart pill” designed to confirm when medications are actually swallowed could one day help doctors better track whether patients are taking prescriptions as directed. The technology, developed by researchers at MIT and partner institutions, was detailed in a study published in Nature Communications. The electronic capsules are designed to transmit a wireless signal after being swallowed, then safely dissolve in the stomach within about a week. Unlike existing electronic monitoring pills, which can leave behind permanent components, the new capsules are made almost entirely fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Jersey City, NJ
Business
You Can Stay In This Luxury NJ Houseboat With $10M Views: Here’s The Cost You Can Stay In This Luxury NJ Houseboat With $10M Views: Here’s The Cost
You Can Stay In This Luxury NJ Houseboat With $10M Views: Here’s The Cost Forget cramped hotel rooms and $500-a-night Manhattan stays — a luxury houseboat with jaw-dropping skyline views just docked in Jersey City. FLOHOM 16 | Isaac’s Way officially opened at Liberty Landing Marina, giving guests the chance to sleep on the Hudson River directly across from Lower Manhattan, with One World Trade Center glowing outside the window and the Statue of Liberty visible from the rooftop deck. The floating stay is the first luxury houseboat of its kind in the New York metro market, with prices starting at $297 per night. Inside, the boat looks more boutique hotel than…

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by Cecilia Levine
Port Chester, NY
Business
New 'Godfather' Novel With Corleone Family Plot Twist Coming Soon New 'Godfather' Novel With Corleone Family Plot Twist Coming Soon
New 'Godfather' Novel With Corleone Family Plot Twist Coming Soon A classic crime saga is returning with a fresh perspective. Penguin Random House announced Wednesday, May 13, that a new authorized "Godfather" novel titled "Connie" is set for a fall 2027 release. The book will reimagine "The Godfather" from the perspective of Connie Corleone, Don Vito Corleone’s only daughter, who, Random House says, "is born to a certain kind of privilege and is also hemmed in by it," according to a report in Publishers Weekly. Talia Shire played Connie in the film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Talia Shire played Connie in "The Godfather" film t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Needham, MA
Business
Major Chain Selling Pickle Smoothies In 'Unhinged' Collab With Needham Company Major Chain Selling Pickle Smoothies In 'Unhinged' Collab With Needham Company
Major Chain Selling Pickle Smoothies In 'Unhinged' Collab With Needham Company Pickle lovers can now enjoy their favorite briny flavor in a smoothie. Smoothie King and Grillo's Pickles have teamed up to launch a limited-edition Pickle Smoothie, the companies announced in a news release on Tuesday, May 12. The 20-ounce Smoothie King x Grillo's Pickles Smoothie is available nationwide for $5.99. The new drink blends real Grillo's Pickles with bananas, organic kale, and coconut water. Smoothie King said the smoothie is packed with electrolytes to help support hydration during the summer. Curious customers can try a free 4-ounce smoothie on International P…

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by Chris Spiker