Stop & Shop Recall Issued Over Salad Label Confusion Stop & Shop Recall Issued Over Salad Label Confusion
Stop & Shop Recall Issued Over Salad Label Confusion A mix-up in the deli aisle has triggered a new food recall across much of the Northeast, and it’s the label, not the recipe, that’s causing concern. Hans Kissle is recalling 66 containers of its Red Bliss Potato Salad after discovering a labeling error that could pose a serious risk to people with wheat allergies. The affected product was shipped to Stop & Shop stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and may still be sitting in consumers' refrigerators. While the container’s front label correctly identifies it as Tri Color Twist Pasta Salad, the to…
Comedian Matt Rife Becomes ‘Legal Guardian’ of Annabelle Doll, Warren Family’s Haunted Items Comedian Matt Rife Becomes ‘Legal Guardian’ of Annabelle Doll, Warren Family’s Haunted Items
Comedian Matt Rife Becomes ‘Legal Guardian’ of Annabelle Doll, Warren Family’s Haunted Items Matt Rife is most well-known for his comedy chops. Now, he's dipping his toes into the horror genre. The comedian took to social media to announce that he and content creator Elton Castee have "officially purchased" the home and museum of the Warren family in Monroe, Connecticut, which includes their "entire haunted collection"  — as well as the infamous Annabelle doll. Rife made it official in what he dubbed an "INSANE ANNOUNCEMENT."  "I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren’s home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next (five years…
Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year
Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year Some Americans are stacking more good days than others, and where you live may play a bigger role than you think. A new national survey shows that the average American racks up 252 good days a year, but residents in certain states are reporting significantly more.  Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Icelandic Provisions, the annual Bowl Half Full report looked at how healthy habits, morning rituals and even food choices shape daily optimism. Florida topped the list with an average of 276 good days annually, while at the opposite end, Connecticut, Kentucky and Vermont residents …
Ex-NY High School Wrestling Coach Accused Of Raping 2 Students Nabbed In CT: Police Ex-NY High School Wrestling Coach Accused Of Raping 2 Students Nabbed In CT: Police
Ex-NY High School Wrestling Coach Accused Of Raping 2 Students Nabbed In CT: Police A former New York high school wrestling coach accused of repeatedly raping two students — ages 15 and 16 — has been arrested in Connecticut as a fugitive from justice, authorities said. Reid Kappler, 32, is facing 18 charges, including rape, in Ulster County, New York. He was captured on July 14 in the Moosup section of Plainfield, Connecticut, police announced on Monday, July 28. Kappler has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Kappler, now residing in Plainfield, worked as a custodian and wrestling coach at Saugerties High School from 2023 to 2024. Police say he repeatedly raped the two gir…
NY Classic Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings NY Classic Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings
NY Classic Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings Some of the most popular summer foods in the US come straight from the Northeast, according to a new survey. Mixbook has ranked the 100 most beloved summer dishes. The photo book website polled 3,003 self-described foodies. For grillmasters, New York's grilled strip steak and garlic scapes were ranked No. 3. "New York's agricultural regions produce top-tier beef, and summer grilling often centers around the strip steak — especially in the Hudson Valley," Mixbook said. "Paired with seasonal garlic scapes or grilled ramps, this dish reflects the state’s balance of urban sophisticat…
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 …
Most Loved Ice Cream Flavors In NY Revealed In New Study Most Loved Ice Cream Flavors In NY Revealed In New Study
Most Loved Ice Cream Flavors In NY Revealed In New Study When it comes to ice cream, the Northeast isn't picking sides. A new report from Beach.com found that Neapolitan is among the most popular in many Northeastern states. The classic trio of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry was listed as a favorite in states like Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia. The travel website used five years of Google search data to determine the top-searched ice cream flavor in each state. In total, Neapolitan ranked No. 1 in 19 states, making it the most popular flavor in the country. In the tri-state area, it's more than just a single scoop: C…
'Tool For Bribery': Sens. Blumenthal, Warren Want Rules For Trump’s Presidential Library Fund 'Tool For Bribery': Sens. Blumenthal, Warren Want Rules For Trump’s Presidential Library Fund
'Tool For Bribery': Sens. Blumenthal, Warren Want Rules For Trump’s Presidential Library Fund Two high-ranking Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to tighten the rules for how sitting presidents raise and use donations for their presidential libraries, citing practices linked to President Donald Trump. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren are backing the bill alongside Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), according to CBS News. “Donald Trump is using his presidential library as a tool for bribery while he is still in office,” Warren told CBS. She added, “Many of the donations to Trump's …
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…
EXCLUSIVE: Carjacker Arrested By FBI On Hutchinson River Parkway, Officials Say EXCLUSIVE: Carjacker Arrested By FBI On Hutchinson River Parkway, Officials Say
Exclusive: Carjacker Arrested By FBI On Hutchinson River Parkway, Officials Say A 24-year-old man from Connecticut was captured on the Hutchinson River Parkway with help from the FBI following a carjacking investigation in the Bronx, police said. According to the NYPD, James Hendrickson, of 110 Forest St., in Manchester, CT, was charged on Monday, July 14, at 6:45 p.m. within the confines of the 41st Precinct, after he was located on the Hutchinson River Parkway that afternoon in Westchester. UNF News photographer Kyle Mazza, of Fair Lawn, NJ, was en route home from Massachusetts where he'd been photographing an assisted living facility fire that left nine people …
Health Insurance Premiums Take Among Most In US From NY Paychecks, Study Says Health Insurance Premiums Take Among Most In US From NY Paychecks, Study Says
Health Insurance Premiums Take Among Most In US From NY Paychecks, Study Says Health insurance premiums are taking a big portion of many Northeast residents' paychecks, while some are losing much less of their incomes, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Health Insurance on Thursday, July 10. The study ranked all 50 states by how much residents spend on silver-tier health insurance plans as a share of median household income. Premiums rose 6% for individual plans and 7% for family plans in 2024, continuing a recent trend of dramatic increases. "Inflation has driven up health i…
Poop Problem: Nearly 60% Of NY Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says Poop Problem: Nearly 60% Of NY Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says
Poop Problem: Nearly 60% Of NY Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…