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Great Save: NY's Own Bob Costas Saves Diner's Life Using Heimlich, Report Says
A famed NBC sports broadcaster, born and raised in New York, is being called a hero after he apparently saved a restaurant-goer’s life, according to a new report.
Long Island native Bob Costas, the legendary commentator and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee from Commack, became a hero when he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a fellow diner at a restaurant, an exclusive report by Page Six claims.
It has not been revealed where Costas was dining at the time of the incident, but the magazine reported that when another patron at the eatery, who was not seated with the broadcaster, b…
'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include 2 Restaurants In Region
When it comes to the best burger in New York, two contenders vying for the title aren't very far away.
Rensselaer County eatery Illusive, located in Rensselaer at 3 Ferry Street, and Columbia County’s Chatham Brewery, found in Chatham at 59 Main Street, are among 29 restaurants that were nominated for this year’s Best New York Burger Competition.
Voting for the 7th annual contest, which is put on by the New York Beef Council, is underway until Wednesday, April 19.
Chatham Brewery was nominated for its burgers, which are made with beef from local Trowbridge Farms, in the town of Ghent. In…
Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Tyson Foods has issued a recall for about 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat, frozen chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria.
The brands were produced between Dec. 26, 2020, and April 13, 2021, according to an announcement by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The items were shipped nationwide to retailers and institutions, including hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, schools, and Department of Defense locat…
Covid-19: NY Issues New Guidelines For Gatherings, Including In Homes, Restaurants, Bars, Gyms
Indoor and outdoor gatherings in New York State will be limited to no more than 10 people under sweeping new measures to combat the increase of COVID-19 cases announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
In addition, restaurants, and bars that have liquor licenses must close each day by 10 p.m. Gyms, health clubs and bowling alleys also must close by 10 p.m.
The new rules go into effect on Friday, Nov. 13.
In making the announcement, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said further steps could be taken, including prohibiting indoor dining at restaurants and bars.
"New York follows the science," Cuomo said. "…
Covid-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Now Open With Phase 3 Underway In Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley has become the ninth of New York State's 10 regions to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The region took the next step in the four-phase reopening plan as of Tuesday morning, June 23, allowing more businesses to open.
Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties make up the Hudson Valley region.
Long Island will enter Phase 3 on Wednesday, June 24, leaving just New York City in Phase 2, possibly entering Phase 3 in two weeks.
In Phase 3, limited indoor dining is permitte…
Covid-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
The Hudson Valley and Long Island are on track to become the latest regions in New York to enter Phase 3 of opening up the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Provided the COVID-19 numbers continue to stay steady, the Hudson Valley will enter Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 23, with Long Island following suit a day later on Wednesday, June 24.
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In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as nai…