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Mountain Dew Launches New Flavor Amid Growing 'Dirty Soda' Trend Mountain Dew Launches New Flavor Amid Growing 'Dirty Soda' Trend
Mountain Dew Launches New Flavor Amid Growing 'Dirty Soda' Trend Mountain Dew is jumping on a viral drink trend surging in popularity. Dirty Mountain Dew is hitting stores nationwide in 20-ounce bottles and 12-pack cans, PepsiCo announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 7. A zero-sugar version is also available. The release marks the brand's first version of "dirty soda," a beverage typically made by adding syrups and cream to soft drinks. The new product combines Mountain Dew's citrus flavor with a creamy finish, offering a prepackaged option without the need for custom mixing. Interest in dirty soda has grown rapidly in recent years, with Yel…
Trio Robs Late-Night DoorDasher In Hudson Valley, Police Say Trio Robs Late-Night DoorDasher In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Trio Robs Late-Night DoorDasher In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three men are facing felony charges after allegedly robbing a DoorDash driver who was making a late-night food delivery in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, when Hudson City Police responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery near Strawberry Alley. A DoorDash delivery driver told officers he was approached by three men who demanded his wallet and food order. One suspect claimed to have a firearm, though no weapon was displayed. Fearing for his safety, the driver handed over his iPhone, cash, and the food order, police said. He was not physically …
New Slice Spot In Wappingers Falls Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’ New Slice Spot In Wappingers Falls Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’
New Slice Spot In Wappingers Falls Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’ Craving a slice that actually lives up to the hype? This spot might just be your new go-to. Stone’s Pizza Shop might be the new kid on the block, but in just a few months, it’s already slicing its way into the hearts (and stomachs) of Dutchess County locals. Located at 2554 South Avenue in Wappingers Falls, the no-frills counter-serve spot opened in April inside the former Pacini’s Pizza space.  Now, it’s racking up five-star Yelp reviews and serious buzz for its hand-crafted pies, beef tallow-fried wings, and dedication to high-quality ingredients — no seed oils allowed. …
Market 32 and Price Chopper Team Up with DoorDash to Bring Groceries Right to Your Door Market 32 and Price Chopper Team Up with DoorDash to Bring Groceries Right to Your Door
Market 32 and Price Chopper Team Up with DoorDash to Bring Groceries Right to Your Door Whether you're prepping for a last-minute dinner, hosting a thrilling game day party, or simply craving a midnight snack, Market 32 and Price Chopper have you covered — fast. Thanks to a new partnership with DoorDash, customers can now get fresh groceries and pantry staples delivered straight to their doorstep. As the demand for convenience continues to grow, Market 32 and Price Chopper are stepping up to make shopping easier than ever. From missing ingredients for tonight’s meal to milk, bananas, and chips, shoppers can browse and order a wide selection of products right from the DoorDash a…
37-Year-Old DoorDash Exec, 3 NY Residents Among 8 Killed In Lake Tahoe After Boat Overturns 37-Year-Old DoorDash Exec, 3 NY Residents Among 8 Killed In Lake Tahoe After Boat Overturns
37-Year-Old DoorDash Exec, 3 NY Residents Among 8 Killed In Lake Tahoe After Boat Overturns A young executive for on-demand food delivery service DoorDash and his mother and father were among eight people killed when a boat with 10 onboard capsized in Lake Tahoe, on the border between California and Nevada. The other boaters who died were all friends of the exec, Josh Pickles, including his 72-year-old uncle, Peter Bayes, according to San Francisco's KTVU, which reported the group was celebrating the birthday of Pickles' mother, Paula Bozinovich, who turned 71. Pickles' father, Terry Pickles, was 73 years old. Three other victims were from New York, according to the…
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo is launching a new debit card rewards program and expanding its checkout options as the popular payment platform aims to compete with other similar services. Parent company PayPal announced the upgrades to the Venmo Debit Mastercard and Venmo Checkout service in a news release on Wednesday, June 4. The money-transferring app is used monthly by more than 64 million Americans. Venmo's debit card now offers 15% cash back at major retailers like Lyft, McDonald's, Sephora, Walgreens, and Walmart. Users can activate offers through the Venmo app to earn rewards on purchases both in…
2 Feet Of Intestine Removed For Lost DoorDash Driver Shot By NY Highway Boss: Officials 2 Feet Of Intestine Removed For Lost DoorDash Driver Shot By NY Highway Boss: Officials
2 Feet Of Intestine Removed For Lost DoorDash Driver Shot By NY Highway Boss: Officials An Orange County town official has been arraigned on attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly shooting a lost DoorDash driver who came to his home asking for directions, and who later needed two feet of his small intestine removed, prosecutors said.  John J. Reilly III, 48, the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Chester, was arraigned on Monday, June 2, in Orange County Court on a 13-count indictment related to the Friday, May 2 shooting of delivery driver Alpha Oumar Barry, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  Reilly is facing a host of …
DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money
DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money Federal officials have recovered more than $736,000 linked to a Connecticut-based scam targeting DoorDash drivers. But the man behind the scheme was murdered just two days before a court appearance, and now prosecutors must figure out how to return the stolen cash. Police began investigating David Smith in January 2023 when Stamford police responded to a domestic violence call at a local apartment, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Inside, officers found a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine and multiple safes stuffed with $736,040 in cash, along with 118 credit and debit cards, most…
DoorDash Driver Shooting: HV Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (UPDATE) DoorDash Driver Shooting: HV Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (UPDATE)
DoorDash Driver Shooting: HV Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (Update) A grand jury has indicted an Orange County town's Highway Superintendent, John J. Reilly III, on 13 felony counts, including attempted murder, stemming from the Friday, May 2 shooting of a DoorDash driver outside his home, prosecutors announced.   Reilly, 48, is now facing a slew of serious charges, including two counts of first-degree assault, attempted second-degree murder, and multiple weapons charges, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  The indictment was handed up in Orange County Court on Monday. A date for Reilly’s arraignment is …
DoorDash Driver Shooting: Town Board Asks Highway Super To Step Down In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) DoorDash Driver Shooting: Town Board Asks Highway Super To Step Down In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
DoorDash Driver Shooting: Town Board Asks Highway Super To Step Down In Hudson Valley (Update) Nearly two weeks after a DoorDash driver was allegedly shot by a New York town's highway superintendent, town officials are publicly responding to increasing calls for his removal and addressing the limits of their authority to act.  John J. Reilly III, 48, who serves as Highway Superintendent for the Hudson Valley town of Chester in Orange County, was arrested on Saturday, May 3, after allegedly shooting a lost DoorDash driver who had pulled into his driveway asking for directions on Valerie Drive the night before. Police say Reilly told the driver to leave, and as the driver atte…
Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking For Directions: NYSP Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking For Directions: NYSP
Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking For Directions: Nysp A New York township's highway superintendent has been identified as the homeowner charged in the shooting of a lost DoorDash driver asking for directions over the weekend, officials confirmed. John J. Reilly III, 48, is facing charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and criminal possession of a firearm in the Friday, May 2 shooting around 9:50 p.m. on Valerie Drive in Chester, according to New York State Police and Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. "We are deeply troubled by what has been reported so far," Holdridge said. "We hope the …
DoorDash Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ For Deliveries—Internet Has A Field Day DoorDash Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ For Deliveries—Internet Has A Field Day
DoorDash Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ For Deliveries—Internet Has A Field Day Struggling to justify that $30 fast food order? No worries–DoorDash is letting you buy now, worry later. The popular food delivery app announced a partnership with Klarna, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, allowing customers to split the cost of their meals, groceries, and even DashPass membership into installment payments. In the coming months, DoorDash users will have three new payment options at checkout: Pay in Full: The traditional method Pay in 4: Split payments into four interest-free installments Pay Later: Defer payments until a later date, aligning them with your paycheck …
$16M DoorDash Settlement Could Mean Long-Overdue Payday For NY Delivery Drivers $16M DoorDash Settlement Could Mean Long-Overdue Payday For NY Delivery Drivers
$16M DoorDash Settlement Could Mean Long-Overdue Payday For NY Delivery Drivers Thousands of New York delivery drivers who worked for DoorDash may soon receive a long-overdue payout. DoorDash agreed to a $16.75 million settlement with the State of New York after getting caught pocketing drivers’ tips and misleading customers, Attorney General Letitia James’ office announced Monday, Feb. 24. The food delivery giant cheated drivers out of their hard-earned tips between May 2017 and September 2019, using customer tips to cover base pay instead of paying them out to drivers as promised, an Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigation found. Customers were misled int…