Under the new Massachusetts “hands-free” law, a driver can be fined $500 for using a mobile device while operating a vehicle.The law went into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 23.Massachusetts Hands-Free Driving Law prohibits the use of any electronic device - including mobile telephones - unless the device is being used in hands-free mode.And it’s not just the action of texting and driving the ...

Food Network star Guy Fieri has a new delivery/take-out-only restaurant in upstate New York.“Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen” in Colonie, just outside Albany, opened on Thursday, Feb. 25.Flavortown is uniquely fit for service during a pandemic. It will be take-out only and chefs will operate out of a “ghost kitchen.” A ghost kitchen is when a business operates out of an existing ...

When Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill opened, it had one mission above others - make the “best damn wings on Long Island.”Now, Red Zone, located in West Babylon, has attracted thousands of people who say the pub's excellent chicken wings have surpassed that goal.The restaurant serves extra-meaty chicken wings with 10-12 sauces available including, insane, teriyaki, chili ...

A modern American restaurant with a sumptuous, yet casual atmosphere and gourmet dishes continues to attract rave reviews more than 10 years after it first opened on Long Island. Built to attract singles, couples, families, and friends, City Cellar in Westbury features a large dining room with high ceilings, warm wood trim, and soft lighting. The restaurant also has an extensive wine ...

A recent church fire caused by malfunctioning electric work has the Massachusetts Fire Marshal out spreading awareness of the signs a home may be at higher risk of starting an electric fire as well as the signs that an electrical fire is already burning.On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office said that the cause of the Corpus Christi Parish Rectory at Holy ...

A heavily in-debt ex-Massachusetts state representative, who once served as chairman of the House Ethics Committee, has admitted to funding his lavish lifestyle with public money and fraudulent bank loans.On Wednesday, Feb. 24, former state representative David M. Nangle, 60, pleaded guilty in U.S. Senior District Court to 10 counts of wire fraud, 4 counts of bank fraud, 4 counts of ...

The cause of a fire at a local firefighter's home has been determined. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Massachusetts Fire Marshal’s Office said that officials had discovered the cause of a Feb. 18 house fire at 26 Runaway Brook Road in Lancaster.Lancaster Fire Chief Michael Hanson said the cause was the failure of the woodstove pipe. The fire began while residents Charles Dunnigan and Leila ...

A Massachusetts man accused of attempting to hire a hitman to kill his wife has been indicted on a murder-for-hire charge.On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Massimo Marenghi, 54, was indicted on the sole charge in federal court.According to the complaint against him, Marenghi, of Malden, met with an undercover agent that was posing as a contract killer on Jan. 20. Marenghi allegedly asked the agent ...

The guidelines for social distancing at public schools recommend far less space between people than the 6 feet standard encouraged throughout much of the pandemic.On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Massachusetts announced a plan to return all elementary school students to the classroom by April.When asked about COVID-19 safeguards for the schools, Commission of the MA Department of Elementary and ...

A brand-new Long Island restaurant is bringing Medetrreranian street food indoors.Super Greek in Ronkonkoma specializes in Greek gyros and bowls - with no shortage of flavorful combinations.It's also serving unique “pita melts” stuffed with chicken souvlaki, veggies, or gyro meat - and french fry bowls (a new take on standard rice bowls, which Super Greek also makes).The restaurant has ...