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Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…

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by Zak Failla
Business
3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination 3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination Thousands of pounds of a beef chuck product are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Approximately 3,436 pounds of various weights of boneless items labeled "Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS" were packed on Thursday, Feb. 16,  the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday, March 24. View the product label here. The complete list of serial numbers and box count numbers can be found here. The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspect…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY A new multi-state outbreak of infections from Listeria is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak," the CDC said in a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 15. "However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death." A total of 11 illnesses have been reported in 10 states, including New York, shown in the image above. Of those states, Michigan is the only state with more than one il…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
$1 Million Powerball Winners: 3 Tickets Sold In NY $1 Million Powerball Winners: 3 Tickets Sold In NY
$1 Million Powerball Winners: 3 Tickets Sold In NY Five Powerball tickets, including three in New York, matched all five numbers to win $1 million. Two of the NY winners are on Long Island, both in Nassau County: Barefoot Peddler at 37 Glen Cove Rd. in Greenvale.  Farmingdale Petroleum at 400 South Oyster Bay Rd. in Hickville.  The other NY winner came from lower Manhattan, at Liberty News and Gifts at 4 South Street.  The other two of the five were sold in Michigan. A single ticket in Washington State won the jackpot worth $754.6 million ($407.2 million cash) after matching all six numbers drawn in the Monday, Feb. 6 draw…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
George Santos Dons Assault Rifle Pin On House Floor Days After FL Mass Shooting (Poll) George Santos Dons Assault Rifle Pin On House Floor Days After FL Mass Shooting (Poll)
George Santos Dons Assault Rifle Pin On House Floor Days After FL Mass Shooting (Poll) If you thought New York Congressman George Santos couldn’t possibly spark any more controversy than he already has, think again. The Twittersphere erupted in outrage on Wednesday, Feb. 1, when the freshman Republican lawmaker representing parts of Nassau County and Queens was seen wearing an assault rifle pin while speaking on the floor of the US House of Representatives. Related Report - Bye George: Embattled Nassau Rep Santos Stepping Down 'Temporarily' From Committee Assignments It came just two days after at least 11 people were injured in what police described as a targeted mass shoo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Hudson Valley $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Hudson Valley
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Hudson Valley One lucky person is $1 million richer after a winning second-place Powerball ticket was sold in the Hudson Valley.  The ticket, one of six sold across the country, was sold in Orange County at the Cumberland Farms in Chester at 38 Brookside Road for the Wednesday, Oct. 26 drawing, according to New York Lottery officials. No one picked the winning numbers of 19-36-37-46-56 with the Powerball of 24, to walk away with the entire $715 million jackpot. The $1 million ticket sold in Chester had five correct numbers, but not the Powerball, lottery officials said. Winning $1 million tickets …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Here's Where NY Ranks Among US States For Most Confrontational Drivers Here's Where NY Ranks Among US States For Most Confrontational Drivers
Here's Where NY Ranks Among US States For Most Confrontational Drivers When it comes to keeping your cool behind the wheel, New Yorkers appear to be among the coolest, according to a new survey from Forbes Advisor.  The outlet spoke with 5,000 drivers across the country using 10 key metrics to identify the states with the most confrontational drivers. Drivers were asked about their experiences with aggressive driving maneuvers, including whether they’d ever been tailgated, cut off, followed, or intentionally rammed by other drivers. Based on the responses, states were then scored from one (least confrontational) to 100 (most confrontational). New York…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Whole Foods Salad Dressing Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Whole Foods Salad Dressing
Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Whole Foods Salad Dressing A Whole Foods Market salad dressing is being recalled because it contains undeclared allergens. Van Law Food Products Inc. announced on Friday, Aug. 26, that it is recalling Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because the products contain undeclared soy and wheat allergens. The products were distributed to stores in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Michigan, and more states. Find the full list of states here. The company said no illnesses have been linked to the recalled products as of the announcement. The recalled products come in 12-ounce glass bot…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says A multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in sandwiches at Wendy's has grown, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have now been 55 more reported infections in the outbreak, bringing the total number of cases to 84, and hospitalizations to 34, the CDC announced Thursday, Aug. 25. In its initial report on the outbreak, about three dozen people were sickened, with 10 hospitalized, in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their ongoi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says An E. coli outbreak in four states that may be linked to Wendy's has sickened at least 37 people and put 10 in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before getting sick, the CDC said. An illness related to the outbreak was also reported in Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their o…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash On Hudson Valley Roadway Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash On Hudson Valley Roadway
Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash On Hudson Valley Roadway A 51-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle on a Hudson Valley roadway. The crash took place in Dutchess County around noon on Saturday, Aug. 13 in Stormville at the intersection of Route 216 and Phillips Road. According to the East Fishkill Police, when officers arrived on the crash scene they found a man nearby unresponsive.  The man, a native of Michigan, was the sole occupant involved in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  A preliminary investigation revealed that the man was traveling northbound on Route 216 and lost control of th…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Salad Kits Distributed In NY Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens Salad Kits Distributed In NY Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
Salad Kits Distributed In NY Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens A company is recalling salad kits that were distributed in New York because they may contain undeclared allergens.Fifth Season issued a recall of a limited number of its Crunchy Sesame Salad kits due to the possible inclusion of a dressing packet that contains milk and egg, allergens that are not declared on the label. The company said consumers with allergies or sensitivities should discard of the recalled products, as they can cause serious or life-threatening reactions. The recalled kits have best-by dates of Aug. 15, 2022, and Aug. 16, 2022, and a UPC Code of 52070008147. Fifth Se…

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by Nicole Valinote