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Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says
Over 800 employees across three Walmart regional facilities may face layoffs, according to a new report.
The affected locations include Hoboken, New Jersey, with 481 employees; Charlotte, North Carolina, with 267; and San Bruno, California, with 79, according to Supermarket News, which said some of the workers may choose to relocate in the weeks ahead.
While the offices in Hoboken and San Bruno will remain open, the Charlotte office is set to close, the outlet reported.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with state labor departments in New Jersey, …
Suffolk Co. Employee Took Bribes, Falsified License Applications, DA Says
A Suffolk County employee is facing felony charges after allegedly accepting bribes and falsifying government documents in exchange for cash, prosecutors said.
Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 13, and charged with multiple felonies, including bribe receiving and falsifying business records, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said.
Hassett, who worked as an office assistant in the licensing unit of the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs, is accused of accepting bribes to help falsify home improvement license ap…
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders
A bizarre twist has emerged in the murders of a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, as suspects with ties to a cult-like group have been arrested.
Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 32, of Media, Pennsylvania, Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, of Berkeley, California, and Daniel Arthur Blank, 26, of Sacramento, California, were arrested in Allegany County, Maryland, according to the Maryland State Police in a statement released on Monday, Feb. 17.
The trio was taken into custody in the 10,000 block of Piney Mountain Road in Frostburg, Maryland at around 2:30 p.m. on…
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.
This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan.
“With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: Cpsc
Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations.
Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries.
The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up
Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five.
The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps.
"There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics.
The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist:
"Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you."
Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…