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Pizza Hut

Hartford, CT
Business
Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How
Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Pizza Hut is offering a paycheck for something many people already do for free: eating pizza crust. The chain is looking for a "Hut Crust Connoisseur" to taste, test, and review its new crust flavors as part of a promotional hiring campaign. The role comes with a $31,415.92 salary, the first seven digits of the mathematical constant pi, in celebration of National Pi Day on Saturday, March 14. The Hut Crust Connoisseur will also receive a year of free pizza and official bragging rights as the company's crust reviewer. "You eat your crust," Pizza Hut's job listing says.&n…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
Pizza Hut Cooks Up New Digital Twist To Summer Reading Program Popular In 80s Pizza Hut Cooks Up New Digital Twist To Summer Reading Program Popular In 80s
Pizza Hut Cooks Up New Digital Twist To Summer Reading Program Popular In 80s If it seems like just about everything has an app these days, you can add Pizza Hut's iconic summer reading program to the list. Pizza Hut has launched its first BOOK IT! app, the restaurant chain said in a news release on Tuesday, May 27. The new app comes days before the summer reading program officially starts on Sunday, June 1. The app, now available in all app stores, lets parents set reading goals, track progress, and help their kids earn a free Personal Pan Pizza each month through August. "BOOK IT! has inspired a love for reading in millions of children since 1984," said Lucila Cue…

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by Chris Spiker
Shelton, CT
Business
Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth'
Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' The largest fast-food chain in the US is rapidly losing restaurants. Subway closed 631 locations in 2024, QSR Magazine reported on Tuesday, April 29. The sandwich giant ended the year with 19,502 restaurants nationwide – the lowest count in nearly 20 years. The Shelton, Connecticut-based company has shuttered about 7,616 locations in the US since peaking in 2015 with more than 27,000 restaurants. 2024 also marked Subway's largest yearly decline since it lost 1,043 locations in 2021. Despite mass closings, Subway remains the biggest restaurant brand in the US. Starbucks …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…

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by Chris Spiker
Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Bridgeton Man Who Robbed Pizza Delivery Drivers Learns Fate: Prosecutor Bridgeton Man Who Robbed Pizza Delivery Drivers Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Bridgeton Man Who Robbed Pizza Delivery Drivers Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Bridgeton man was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday, March 31,after robbing two pizza delivery drivers at gunpoint. In 2019, Tyreen Walker placed orders with Domino's Pizza and Pizza Hut, requesting a pizza delivery, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. When the order arrived at the location, he robbed the drivers, taking the pizza and whatever money they had, Webb Mc-Rae said. Walker was sentenced to two seven-year prison terms for robbery, with the sentences being served consecutively, Webb-McRae said.

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by Sam Barron
Pasadena-Lake Shore, MD
Police & Fire
Businesses Burglarized Before High-Speed Multi-Highway Pursuit In Pasadena: Police Businesses Burglarized Before High-Speed Multi-Highway Pursuit In Pasadena: Police
Businesses Burglarized Before High-Speed Multi-Highway Pursuit In Pasadena: Police A series of commercial burglaries in Pasadena sparked a high-speed police pursuit early on Monday morning, ending with the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of a stolen handgun, authorities said. District resident Kendall Demarius Walton, 26, was taken into, and two other suspects were able to get away following an investigation into a reported burglary that led to led them to discover several other similar instances. Seven businesses were targeted in the spree, according to Anne Arundel County Police: King’s Cleaners – 8101 Jumpers Hole Road; Beauty Nails – 8103 Jumpers Hole Road; P…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Business
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY Pizza Hut is unveiling a new restaurant. It's called Personal Pan Pizza Hut, and it will only serve a 6-inch personal pan pizzas to one customer at a time and by reservation only in a two-day preview. The Personal Pan Pizza Hut will be open in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. in Queens at 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard. Those who can get a spot can choose from any available pizza toppings, including the newest additions to Pizza Hut’s menu: pesto swirl, spicy sauce, chicken sausage, fresh diced garlic, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Ephrata, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Prompts Evacuation At Ephrata Pizza Hut: Authorities Fire Prompts Evacuation At Ephrata Pizza Hut: Authorities
Fire Prompts Evacuation At Ephrata Pizza Hut: Authorities A fire led officials to evacuate a Pizza Hut in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3.  The fire broke out at the Pizza Hut located at 320 North Reading Road near the intersection when Dutchland Avenue in Ephrata at 12:05 p.m., according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. No injuries have been reported at the time of publishing.  North Reading Road has been closed as crews work to knock down the blaze.  A Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal has been called to the scene to investigate.  Have photos or videos of this incident? Email them …

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by Jillian Pikora
Quakertown, PA
Police & Fire
DUI, Man Slams Into Pizza Hut, Quakertown Police Say DUI, Man Slams Into Pizza Hut, Quakertown Police Say
DUI, Man Slams Into Pizza Hut, Quakertown Police Say A 37-year-old man was under the influence of drugs when he drove into a Pizza Hut, Quakertown police announced on Thursday, Aug. 29.  Oscar Jesse Bernie of Quakertown was charged with four misdemeanors of DUI as well as summary traffic offenses, court records show.  The crash happened at the Pizza Hut located at 320 South West End Boulevard in Quakertown on July 12, according to the police and confirmed by court documents.  Bernie was on probation for a drug offense he was convicted of on Feb. 2 at the time of the crash, as detailed in a previous court docket. He a…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hudson, NY
Business
Wendy's Opening New Restaurant In Capital Region Wendy's Opening New Restaurant In Capital Region
Wendy's Opening New Restaurant In Capital Region Wendy’s is gearing up to open a new restaurant in the region. The Ohio-based fast-food chain has its sights set on Greene County, where it will debut a new location in the village of Catskill, according to Village of Catskill Planning Board records. Plans call for the new restaurant to take over the former Pizza Hut building, located at 75 Maple Avenue. It was not immediately clear when the new Catskill location will open. Founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, Wendy’s operates over 6,700 restaurants worldwide.  The chain is best known for its square hamburger patties, sea salt fries, and …

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by Michael Mashburn
Alexandria, VA
News
Alexandria Man Who Carjacked Uber Eats Driver's Scooter Near DC Pizza Hut Gets Prison Time Alexandria Man Who Carjacked Uber Eats Driver's Scooter Near DC Pizza Hut Gets Prison Time
Alexandria Man Who Carjacked Uber Eats Driver's Scooter Near DC Pizza Hut Gets Prison Time The Alexandria man who carjacked an Uber Eats driver and stole his motorized scooter last summer outside a DC Pizza Hut is heading to prison for years, officials say. Daquan Skipper, 27, was sentenced this week to eight years in prison for the July 2023 robbery of the driver, when he took his scooter and cell phone in Northeast DC. Prosecutors say that on July 29, 2023, outside of a Pizza Hut in the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue NE, Skipper and two others approached the delivery driver after he had just picked up an order. As he was putting his phone onto a holder on his handlebars, the th…

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by Zak Failla
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty An 18-year-old who was charged in connection with a shooting that left three people with serious injures at a Pizza Hut in Lynn pleaded not guilty. Delvin Sanchez, 18, was arrested at a home in Peabody for the Dec. 26 shooting and charged with armed assault to murder, accessory before the fact, and accessory after the fact, according to Lynn police. Sanchez is accused of giving the gun to the shooter shortly after 8:30 p.m. Related: 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours Leaves 2 Teens Dead In Lynn He picked up the shooter in his mother’s car and drove out of the area, WCVB reported. Ass…

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by Khier Casino
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Shooting Near Lynn Pizza Hut Leaves 3 Seriously Injured Shooting Near Lynn Pizza Hut Leaves 3 Seriously Injured
Shooting Near Lynn Pizza Hut Leaves 3 Seriously Injured Three people were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at a parking lot near a Pizza Hut in Lynn on Tuesday night, Dec. 26. The shooting happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. near State and Tremont streets, according to Lynn Police Lt. Rick Connick. It’s unclear if the incident happened inside or outside the restaurant, or what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon, as police search for the shooter or shooters. Connick told the Boston Globe that the shooting appeared to be a targeted incident. Lynn police are investigating the shooti…

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by Khier Casino
West Chester, PA
Business
New Chesco Pizza Hut Will Offer Free Pies For A Year To First 25 Customers New Chesco Pizza Hut Will Offer Free Pies For A Year To First 25 Customers
New Chesco Pizza Hut Will Offer Free Pies For A Year To First 25 Customers A new Pizza Hut is set to open in Coatesville next month, and the first guests to arrive are in store for a year's worth of complimentary pies, management says.  The new pizzeria at 1039 E. Lincoln Highway will launch with a grand opening on Friday, May 5, says the Flynn Restaurant Group, and the first 25 customers to show up when the dining room opens will receive redeemable punch cards for a year's worth of pizza.  The offer applies to "complimentary specialty" pizzas or large pies with up to three toppings, and the lucky few can receive up to two free pizzas per month, own…

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by Mac Bullock
Ashburn, VA
Business
VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County
VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County A northern Virginia Pizza Hut has an entirely new taste and look. The store on E. Market Street in Leesburg has been transformed into Pupatella, a Neapolitan pizzeria founded in 2007 by Enzo Algarme, The eatery opened earlier this year, complete with ovens shipped from Italy, a patio and outdoor bar. Pupatella has eight other locations across Washington DC and Virginia. So far, it's getting decent reviews, having earned an average of a 4-star review from 33 Yelpers as of Wednesday, March 29. Some customers raved about the authenticity and new ambiance, while others complained about high …

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by Cecilia Levine
Dorchester, MA
News
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You Massachusetts runs on Dunkin. The beloved coffee and doughnuts chain ranked at the top of the list for most favorite fast food in The Bay State.  Gambling.com recently examined Google Trends data of people in Massachusetts searching for a quick bite to eat and ranked the results. Dunkin won in a landslide, which explains why the company has nearly 1,000 locations in the state — the most of any chain, according to Stacker.com. “It scored highest in three out of the four phrases analyzed — resulting in a final score of 53,” the survey notes. “The donut specialty chain has over 1000 outlets i…

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by Josh Lanier
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
Armed Robber Walks Into Prince William County Pizza Hut, Cooks Frozen Meal, Police Say Armed Robber Walks Into Prince William County Pizza Hut, Cooks Frozen Meal, Police Say
Armed Robber Walks Into Prince William County Pizza Hut, Cooks Frozen Meal, Police Say An armed robber with a hearty appetite was arrested after authorities say he walked into a Pizza Hut in Prince William County and cooked a frozen meal. Officers were called to the location on Shoppers Square in Manassas on a report of a robbery around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, according to the Prince William County Police Department. David Obed Melara, 22, entered the store and walked past the front counter towards the kitchen area, authorities said. "While in the kitchen, the accused retrieved food items from the freezer and began cooking them before lifting up his shirt and reve…

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by Nicole Acosta
Cherry Hill, NJ
Obituaries
Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash
Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash The motorcycle rider who died at the scene of a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 20, has been identified as a former marine with ties to New Jersey.  Ricardo Reyes, 35, of Mount Joy, was killed in the two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m., according to a release by the Lancaster County Forensic Center.  The Manor Township police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Seitz and Manor Church roads at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the department. The police officers "render aid to the motorcycle rider until Blue Rock FD and EMS arrived," as stat…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
Obituaries
Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner
Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner The motorcycle rider who died at the scene of a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 20, has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's office. Ricardo Reyes, 35, of Mount Joy, was killed in the two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m., according to a release by the Lancaster County Forensic Center.  The Manor Township police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Seitz and Manor Church roads at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the department. The police officers "render aid to the motorcycle rider until Blue Rock FD and EMS arrived," as stated …

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by Jillian Pikora
Mamaroneck, NY
Lifestyle
These Three Pizza Chains Are Most Popular In NY, Brand-New Report Says These Three Pizza Chains Are Most Popular In NY, Brand-New Report Says
These Three Pizza Chains Are Most Popular In NY, Brand-New Report Says A brand-new report lists what it says are the most popular major pizza chains in New York. Pizza Hut is the most popular major pizza chain in New York, 24/7 Wall St. said in the story published this month. The site reported that it created the list based on information from TOP Data, a marketing and research agency. New York's second-most popular pizza chain is Domino's, followed by Little Caesars, 24/7 Wall St. reported. Read the full report from 24/7 Wall St. here.

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by Nicole Valinote
Lakewood, NJ
News
Drive-Thru Pizza Hut Coming To Toms River: Report Drive-Thru Pizza Hut Coming To Toms River: Report
Drive-Thru Pizza Hut Coming To Toms River: Report Pizza Hut plans to open a drive-thru restaurant this summer on the Jersey Shore, news reports say. The fast-food pizza joint, equipped with "The Hut Lane,” will span 1,800 square feet in new retail space at 1882 Hooper Ave., in the Silverton section of Toms River, as originally reported by patch. An official opening date has not been announced. Last March, Pizza Hut announced plans to add drive-thru lanes to more than 1,500 locations.

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by Jon Craig
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Lifestyle
Father-And-Son Restaurateurs Launch Fair Lawn Pizzeria In Former Pizza Hut Building Father-And-Son Restaurateurs Launch Fair Lawn Pizzeria In Former Pizza Hut Building
Father-And-Son Restaurateurs Launch Fair Lawn Pizzeria In Former Pizza Hut Building *Note: Forever Pizza has been permanently closed  due to unforeseen circumstances.* Father-and-son duo Charlie and Erik Inserra are bringing a whole new level of sophistication to the Fair Lawn pizza scene with the launch of their one-of-a-kind pie shop lodged in a former Pizza Hut building. Forever Pizza, located at 27-09 Broadway, opened its doors last month, said Erik, the shop’s official owner. Meanwhile, his father, Charlie, 47 -- aka the 'Fair Lawn Pizza Boss' -- is helping to manage the place after spending more than two decades buying and selling dozens of pizza shops and rest…

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by Valerie Musson
Torrington, CT
Business
COVID-19: These Companies Are Hiring In Connecticut COVID-19: These Companies Are Hiring In Connecticut
Covid-19: These Companies Are Hiring In Connecticut With thousands of people out of work amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some employers in Connecticut have stepped up and are looking for new workers. Nationwide, most bars, restaurants and other non-essential businesses have been closed for week due to fears of spreading COVID-19, though many grocery stores have seen an uptick in shoppers as store shelves continue being stripped clean. In Connecticut, the Department of Labor has received hundreds of thousands of unemployment insurance claims since the COVID-19 outbreak began, with even more expected as the pandemic continues. …

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by Zak Failla
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Howell PD: Pizza Hut Armed Robbery Was Hoax Howell PD: Pizza Hut Armed Robbery Was Hoax
Howell PD: Pizza Hut Armed Robbery Was Hoax A Pizza Hut employee wanted a pay raise, so he made up a story about chasing off an armed robber, police said. Joseph Baude, 30, of Ocean Township was charged with creating a false alarm and making a false report, Howell police said. Friday's incident at the Pizza Hut on Route 9 triggered a major law enforcement response when it was reported about 10:30 a.m. A total of 26 on-duty police officers from Howell responded to the scene and spent two hours manning a perimeter and searching for a suspect, police said. This included providing security for both the Goddard School and the Southar…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Howell Police Search For Gunman Who Robbed Pizza Hut Howell Police Search For Gunman Who Robbed Pizza Hut
Howell Police Search For Gunman Who Robbed Pizza Hut Police are searching for a gunman who robbed a Pizza Hut restaurant on Route 9 south in Monmouth County. The robber is a white male in his early 30s, 5-feet-8-inches tall, unshaven and wearing dark clothing, Howell police said. Armed with a handgun, he fled south on Kent Road late Friday morning, police said. Officers closed roads around the Pizza Hut and asked residents to avoid the area. A police K-9 was helping to track the robber The area was shut down while the search continued with police K9s. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After String Of Four Long Island Business Burglaries Suspect Nabbed After String Of Four Long Island Business Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed After String Of Four Long Island Business Burglaries A 22-year-old man was nabbed for an alleged series of business burglaries just hours after police announced they were searching for a suspect. Nassau County Police arrested Gerard Conway around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, for allegedly burglarizing four Westbury businesses on Sunday, Dec. 29, police said. According to detectives, Conway, of Westbury, allegedly used a flower pot to break the front door’s glass at the Pizza Hut in Westbury at 61 Old Country Road around 2:30 a.m., Sunday. He then entered and removed a cash register containing an undisclosed amount of cash, Nassau County…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Breaks Into Four Long Island Businesses, Walks Away With Cash Registers, Police Say Man Breaks Into Four Long Island Businesses, Walks Away With Cash Registers, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Four Long Island Businesses, Walks Away With Cash Registers, Police Say Police are investigating a series of Long Island burglaries in which a man stole cash registers from four businesses. According to detectives, an unknown man used a flower pot to break the front door’s glass at the Pizza Hut in Westbury at 61 Old Country Road around 2:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 29. The man then entered and removed a cash register containing an undisclosed amount of cash, Nassau County Police said. A short time later, the same man walked across the street, and broke into three businesses at the Mall at the Source and removed cash registers from the following businesses: The…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Business
Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store
Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store A popular national pizza chain has shuttered its doors in the Town of Poughkeepsie, leaving Dutchess County with just two national chains. Pizza Hut at 2585 South Road (Route 9) has reportedly shut down, and paper could be seen covering the windows and doors of the restaurant this week. A sign on the door made the closure official, instructing customers to frequent their Newburgh location nearly 15 miles away. “Valued Pizza Hut Customer: This Pizza Hut location is closed," the sign states. "Please visit or call our Newburgh location at 845-562-6405 for dine-in or carryout. We apologize…

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by Zak Failla