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Target To Lower Prices On 5,000 Items: Here's Where You Can Expect To See Savings
Target announced that it would lower prices on 5,000 "frequently shopped" items in its stores nationwide, the company said in a press release.
Those items include milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks, yogurt, peanut butter, coffee, diapers, paper towels, pet food, and more, the chain said in a Monday, May 20, news release. The new prices will be rolled out throughout the summer.
"We know consumers are feeling pressured to make the most of their budget, and Target is here to help them save more," said Rick Gomez, Target's executive vice president and c…
Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps
A cold front will move through the region accompanied by precipitation and followed by a drop in temperatures.
Ahead of the late-day arrival of the front on Wednesday, May 24, skies will be mainly clear, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the mid-70s.
A line of showers will accompany the front, with a slight chance of thunderstorms, late Wednesday afternoon into the early evening.
The front will sweep southward, causing a sharp drop in temperatures, starting in areas farther north and inland and continuing in the evening into Thursday, May 25. (See t…
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In New York Amid Surge In Oil Costs
There is no relief in sight for motorists in New York as prices at the pump continue to rise to new record highs, according to AAA.
As of Monday, May 16, AAA was reporting that the average price per gallon has risen to $4.76 in New York, setting another new record after peaking at $4.52 a week prior, the previous high.
Diesel gas is also on the rise, up to $6.50 as of Sunday, May 15, also a new record in New York.
According to AAA, there is not expected to be any relief for drivers with Memorial Day and the busy summer driving season fast approaching.
“The high cost of oil, the key ingre…
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high.
Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices.
As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a ye…
New Hot Dog Spot Opens On Long Island
Hot dog lovers on Long Island can take a break from the grill and head to a new restaurant that's offering a long list of funky, music-inspired dogs just in time for Memorial Day.
Rock City Dogs in Bay Shore recently threw open its doors after a slight delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Owned by Steve Reno, a former musician, the restaurant is designed with a rock vibe and is well, a cool place to grab a craft hot dog.
Selections, which are named after rock bands and songs, include such choices as the classic Chicago dog with pickle, onion, tomato, mustard, relish, sport peppers, and ce…
Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail
A line of thunderstorms will sweep through the region, bringing the potential for severe weather.
The time frame for the storm system, which will be ignited by an approaching cold front, is late Wednesday afternoon, May 26 through Wednesday evening.
Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes are possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Wednesday.
"Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat," the statement said.
The high temperature will shoot back up to the upper 80s to around the 90-deg…
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Long Island State Police Memorial Day Crackdown
New York State Police troopers on Long Island dished out hundreds of tickets during Memorial Day Weekend to everyone from impaired motorists to speeding drivers.
During the special enforcement campaign, which was held from Friday, May 22 through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, troopers issued more than 8,900 tickets, including 203 for alleged DWI.
Troopers investigated 457 crashes during the detail, which resulted in injuries to 11 New Yorkers. There were also two fatal crashes during the holiday weekend.
During the detail, New York State Police troopers issued tickets for:
Speeding: 3,332 t…
