Bloomfield, CT
Business
Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It
Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It The promise sounds tempting. That is exactly why scammers keep using it. Authorities are warning that messages promising “free money” from the government are often scams, especially when they arrive by text, email, ads, or websites. The government does not offer free money or grants for personal needs, USAGov says. Legitimate federal assistance programs do exist, but they have eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines. The Federal Trade Commission issued similar guidance warning consumers about fake government grant scams that promise money for bills, education, home repairs, deb…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How
Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How Speeders Car Wash is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a special discount for drivers. Customers can buy any wash package for just $2.50, the chain announced in a news release on Monday, June 29. The offer will be valid at any Speeders location in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York through Friday, July 31. To get the discount, you must claim it on Speeders' website between Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5. "As our nation marks 250 years of history, we wanted to recognize this milestone by giving back to the customers and communities who support us year-round," sai…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know 1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being recalled as families nationwide prepare for Fourth of July cookouts. Conair issued the recall for about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall affects eight different models of grill and pizza stone brushes. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can create a risk of serious internal injuries that may require surgery.  Conair, based in Stamford, Connec…

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by Chris Spiker
Deer Park, NY
Business
Deer Park Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police Deer Park Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police
Deer Park Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police An employee is accused of stealing more than $7,000 from her employer after the company's owner died, police announced on Thursday, July 2. Precious Ortiz, 34, of Deer Park, allegedly wrote two company checks totaling $7,032 to her boyfriend's business after the owner of Paragon Advertising died on Feb. 26, Suffolk County Police said. The Hauppauge business is located at 70 Corporate Drive. Investigators said Ortiz falsified the company's records to make it appear the checks had been issued to one of the business's vendors. Ortiz was arrested Thursday at Suffolk County Police's Third Pre…

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by Jillian Pikora
Bethesda, MD
Business
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall A popular children's toy is being recalled after a child began choking when a part detached and exposed small plastic balls inside. Target issued the recall for about 49,000 Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall was issued because the toy's clear plastic dome can be separated from its blue whale-shaped base, allowing children to access small plastic balls. The recalled toy features colored balls inside a clear plastic dome that pop into the air when a child presses an external plunger on top. The Giggles…

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by Chris Spiker
Passaic, NJ
Business
Rita's Opens New Passaic Shop, Bringing Italian Ice, Frozen Custard To City Rita's Opens New Passaic Shop, Bringing Italian Ice, Frozen Custard To City
Rita's Opens New Passaic Shop, Bringing Italian Ice, Frozen Custard To City Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has opened a new North Jersey location. The new shop at 261 Van Houten Ave., in Passaic, is open daily from noon to 10 p.m. and will employ approximately 10 Treat Team members, the company said. "We are beyond excited to bring Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard to the Passaic community," the franchise owners said. "For us, this venture is more than just a business opportunity; it's a chance to create something truly special that reflects our family values and brings joy to our neighborhood." The Passaic location serves Rita's signature I…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bethesda, MD
Business
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know 100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know More than 100,000 fireworks are being recalled just two days before the Fourth of July, officials said. Winco Fireworks International issued the recall for about 100,620 fireworks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recalls include about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks and about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack fireworks. The Unity fireworks can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury from explosions and burns. The Roman candles can malfunction and send shots out the side of the tube, creating similar hazards. N…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
Business
Workplace Dress Rules May Push Employees To Quit, Survey Reveals Workplace Dress Rules May Push Employees To Quit, Survey Reveals
Workplace Dress Rules May Push Employees To Quit, Survey Reveals What employees wear to work is becoming more than a matter of policy. It may be a breaking point. A growing number of workers say they would consider leaving their job if company dress rules clash with their personal style, according to a new survey by Monster. The survey found that 44 percent of workers would consider quitting over a dress code that does not align with how they want to present themselves. That shift reflects a broader change in how workers view workplace attire. For many, especially younger employees, clothing is tied to identity, confidence, and company culture. It is n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Westfield, NJ
Business
Bagel Wars Brewing? Westfield Gets A New Player July 10 Bagel Wars Brewing? Westfield Gets A New Player July 10
Bagel Wars Brewing? Westfield Gets A New Player July 10 One New Jersey town isn't just getting another bagel shop. It's getting another bagel rivalry. PopUp Bagels opens its first New Jersey location in Westfield next week at 220 South Ave. W., in the same shopping plaza as Manhattan Bagel. Bagel Chateau is about three-tenths of a mile away, and Bagel Cafe NJ has also announced plans to open at 272 N Ave E. PopUp Bagels is opening right behind Manhattan Bagels in Westfield, which are both within walking distance of two other bagel shops in town. Google Maps Joshua Wang, who owns the Manhattan Bagel franchises in Westfield and Union,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Red Lion, PA
Business
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detector Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detector
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detector A product meant to warn families of danger is now under recall because it may pose its own risk. Treatlife smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sold exclusively on Amazon, are being recalled because they may fail to alert consumers to a fire, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The failure can pose a risk of serious injury or death from smoke inhalation or burns, CPSC said. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. About 20 units are included in the recall. The affected products are Treatlife Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. They are white, circular, AA-bat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Red Lion, PA
Business
Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A popular organic supplement is being pulled from online shelves nationwide. Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins moringa products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Friday, June 26. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the announcement. The recall covers TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa Powder. The recalled products were distributed nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Alexandria, VA
Business
Nearly $170K In Auto Parts Seized At Virginia Port After Importer Used Fake ID, CBP Says Nearly $170K In Auto Parts Seized At Virginia Port After Importer Used Fake ID, CBP Says
Nearly $170K In Auto Parts Seized At Virginia Port After Importer Used Fake ID, CBP Says They didn't just ship car parts. Federal agents in Virginia say the importer tried to ship them under a fake identity. A shipment of nearly $170,000 worth of automotive struts and shock absorbers was seized after arriving at the Port of Norfolk from China, where investigators say the importer submitted fraudulent documents and false identification to conceal who was behind the shipment. The seizure stemmed from an enforcement action on Tuesday, June 23, by US Customs and Border Protection following an investigation into a container that arrived from Hong Kong. Norfolk CBP officers initiall…

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by Zak Failla