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Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers
Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage.  The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state.  New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies Actress Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as younger sister Dee Thomas on the popular show "What's Happening!!", passed away in Virginia following a lengthy battle with cancer, her loved ones confirm. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer starred on the ABC program as the precocious Thomas for several years until the show was cancelled in 1979.  She died at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond on Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 60, her family confirmed.. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haywood Nelson (@haywoodnels…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone'
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is giving its restaurants a brighter, modern look, but the makeover is polarizing among the restaurant's biggest fans, with some saying the chain is losing its country charm. Cracker Barrel is in the process of remodeling dozens of its roughly 660 locations nationwide. The effort includes lighter paint, fewer antiques on the walls, updated menus, and streamlined cooking processes aimed at attracting a wider range of diners. Early remodels have already rolled out in multiple states, The Wall Street Journal reported in May. Cracker Barrel plans to update or re…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports
Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Ranked Among Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranked Among Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in some Northeast states may have a much easier time welcoming a new baby than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States to Have a Baby on Monday, Aug. 4. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 31 metrics, from average hospital bills to infant mortality rates and child-care availability. The leaders boast strong health care systems, parental support programs, and child care access. "The best states for having a baby minimize costs while providing top-notch care for both newborns and their …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Returns: First New Store Opens, Dozens Planned In Comeback Bed Bath & Beyond Returns: First New Store Opens, Dozens Planned In Comeback
Bed Bath & Beyond Returns: First New Store Opens, Dozens Planned In Comeback Bed Bath & Beyond is officially making its comeback, opening its first physical store since the last location shuttered more than two years ago. The new store, called Bed Bath & Beyond Home, opened in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Friday, Aug. 8. The Brand House Collective is planning to start with six locations in the greater Nashville area. The launch marks the first phase of a broader rollout that could see about 75 stores open by the end of 2026. Brand House was previously named Kirkland's until shareholders approved the company's name change in late July. T…

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by Chris Spiker
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Friendly’s Recalls Popular Ice Cream Flavor Over Labeling Error Friendly’s Recalls Popular Ice Cream Flavor Over Labeling Error
Friendly’s Recalls Popular Ice Cream Flavor Over Labeling Error A labeling mistake has prompted the recall of a popular Friendly’s ice cream product sold in three East Coast states. Friendly’s Ice Cream, under parent company DFA Dairy Brands, is voluntarily recalling 324 cartons of Cookies & Cream ice cream due to undeclared wheat and soy allergens.  The product was mistakenly packed in Friendly’s Vanilla Bean containers — creating a labeling mismatch that could pose serious health risks for individuals with allergies. The recalled ice cream was distributed to retail locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania via a single distribution c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report
Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report The number of Americans continuing to file for unemployment benefits has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, according to new federal data. Continued unemployment claims topped 1.97 million during the week ending on Saturday, July 26, the Department of Labor said on Thursday, Aug. 7. That's the most since early November 2021, when the insured unemployment level reached 2.04 million. Repeat claims rose by 38,000 from the previous week. The DOL data signals that more jobseekers are struggling to find work and remain on unemployment. In the Northeast, se…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up
Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up The Atlantic hurricane season is ramping up, and forecasters are urging caution as several areas of tropical activity could impact the US Southeast and the Caribbean in the coming days. “The tropics were unusually quiet last August and into the start of September," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. "The activity we’re seeing in the Atlantic basin right now is typical, not unusual. Every season is different." From Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10, meteorologists are closely monitoring conditions near the Southeast coast, where a medium risk of tropical development could b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know
Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know A popular energy drink is being recalled because some of its cans were accidentally filled with hard seltzer. High Noon is recalling certain 12-packs of its vodka seltzer, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 30. The alcoholic beverage was discovered in cans labeled as Celsius energy drinks. The recall affects certain High Noon Beach Variety Packs sent to distributors and retailers in several states, including New York and Virginia. The packs of 12-ounce cans were shipped between Monday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 23. Some cans in two production lots are labeled …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
NY Ranked Top 10 Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why NY Ranked Top 10 Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why
NY Ranked Top 10 Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why Many public school systems in the Northeast are outperforming the rest of the country in quality and safety, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States with the Best & Worst School Systems on Monday, July 21. The study ranked every state's public schools based on academic performance, safety, funding, and teacher credentials. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in the country, earning top scores in both fourth- and eighth-grade math and reading. The Bay State also had the highest share of students scoring a three or better on Advanced Placement (AP) exams and …

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by Chris Spiker