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Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said. Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
'Absolutely Disgusting': Aldi Employees' Refusal To Accept $2 Bills Leaves NY Customer Irked 'Absolutely Disgusting': Aldi Employees' Refusal To Accept $2 Bills Leaves NY Customer Irked
'Absolutely Disgusting': Aldi Employees' Refusal To Accept $2 Bills Leaves NY Customer Irked A routine grocery trip turned into a viral controversy. A New York man claims that cashiers at an Aldi store refused to accept his $2 bills, believing them to be counterfeit. Sullivan County resident Richard Scott Steger, of Wurtsboro, recounted his frustrating experience at the Monticello Aldi store in a post on the "Uncensored Sullivan County New York News and Politics" Facebook group Monday, Jan. 27. According to Steger, a cashier outright rejected his legal tender and another employee doubled down, refusing to even check the bills with a counterfeit detection pen. “So g…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Canadian Airline Expands To LGA, Offering Daily Flights To Toronto Without Middle Seats Canadian Airline Expands To LGA, Offering Daily Flights To Toronto Without Middle Seats
Canadian Airline Expands To LGA, Offering Daily Flights To Toronto Without Middle Seats A Canadian airline will soon fly from LaGuardia Airport for the first time. Porter Airlines is expanding its presence in New York City with the launch of year-round service between LGA and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), the company said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 27. Porter will fly roundtrip up to three times daily starting on Thursday, May 1. The flights will be on 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 planes, featuring no middle seats, free high-speed WiFi, and complimentary beer and wine. "We have built a strong passenger base over more than 15 years for those travelling b…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights
Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights Travelers on Spirit Airlines may not be allowed on flights with offensive clothing or tattoos, according to a new policy. Spirit made the change in its Contract of Carriage, which was updated on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new rules allow the airline to deny boarding or remove passengers whose attire or body art is deemed "lewd, obscene, or offensive in nature." The changes, outlined in section 4.3 of the contract, could prevent a flyer from boarding or forcing that person to leave a plane for not following the policy. Passengers removed for violating these rules will not be elig…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Store Closings Surge To Highest Level Since Pandemic: Why 2025 Could Be Worse Store Closings Surge To Highest Level Since Pandemic: Why 2025 Could Be Worse
Store Closings Surge To Highest Level Since Pandemic: Why 2025 Could Be Worse Retail store closures surged in 2024, reaching their highest levels since the start of the pandemic, a new study said. A total of 7,325 U.S. stores closed in 2024, driven by inflation and an increasing shift toward online shopping, according to retail data firm Coresight Research. The closings marked the steepest decline in brick-and-mortar retail since nearly 10,000 stores closed in 2020. While 5,970 stores opened—the highest yearly number since 2012—closures outpaced openings by a net loss of 1,355 stores.  "Retailers that were unable to adapt supply chains and implement t…

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by Chris Spiker
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No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, prioritizing access for paying customers and employees. The coffeehouse chain will no longer allow just anyone to hang out in its cafes or use its bathrooms. Starbucks has created a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct, requiring people to buy something to use the cafe, patio, or restrooms. Starbucks said it hopes the change will improve the overall coffeehouse experience. "We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our stores," company spokesperson Sam Jefferies said in a statement to Daily Voice. "Implementing a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct i…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years
AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years Nearly half of companies worldwide are planning to cut jobs within the next few years as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and automates millions of positions, according to a new global report. The World Economic Forum’s "Future of Jobs Report 2025" outlines the seismic shifts AI will bring to the global workforce, revealing both challenges and opportunities: Job Displacement: The report says 41 percent of companies intent to downsize their workforce globally between 2025 and 2030, particularly in industries reliant on routine and manual tasks such as manufacturing, customer …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
H&R Block Fined $7M For Deceptive 'Free' Filing Ads, Must Reform Tax Services: FTC H&R Block Fined $7M For Deceptive 'Free' Filing Ads, Must Reform Tax Services: FTC
H&R Block Fined $7M For Deceptive 'Free' Filing Ads, Must Reform Tax Services: FTC H&R Block will pay $7 million in federal fines for deceptive practices and must implement sweeping changes to its filing services in time for the 2025 tax season, officials said. H&R Block reached the settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the agency announced in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The order requires the company to revamp its services and pay $7 million to compensate its customers. The settlement stemmed from a February 2024 complaint accusing H&R Block of forcing users to contact customer service to downgrade products. The tax filer was also a…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Iconic Long Island Ice Cream Shop Closing After 50 Sweet Years Iconic Long Island Ice Cream Shop Closing After 50 Sweet Years
Iconic Long Island Ice Cream Shop Closing After 50 Sweet Years After 50 years of serving sweet treats to the East Islip community, Pam’s Ice Cream is closing its doors. The iconic ice cream shop at 195 Carleton Avenue announced its bittersweet farewell in an emotional Instagram post shared by owner Pam. "After over 50 years serving ice cream, I have made the very difficult decision to retire," the post reads. "We have loved being a part of the community and watching all your families grow. We will always cherish the memories and truly appreciate all your dedication to our family's business." Pam’s last day behind the counter will be Tuesday, Jan. 14. T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack is launching a limited-time promotion offering free burgers with a qualifying purchase during the holiday season.  The “Holiday Burger Blitz” will run from Monday, Dec. 16, to Tuesday, Dec. 24, providing customers with a free burger each day when they spend a minimum of $10 and use the code BURGERBLITZ at checkout. The promotion features a different burger each day, including popular items like the ShackBurger, SmokeShack, and Avocado Bacon Burger. The schedule for the free offerings is as follows: Monday, Dec. 16: ShackBurger Tuesday, Dec. 17: SmokeShack Wednesday, Dec. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Long Island Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant Long Island Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant
Long Island Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant A Long Island restaurant that opened last year to rave reviews was named the best new ramen spot in the country.  Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, claimed the top spot on Yelp's best new ramen restaurants for 2024 thanks in part to the chef's dedication and patience in creating authentic Japanese fare.  Rich, 16-hour tonkotsu broth and authentic homemade dishes earned this Long Island ramen hotspot the #1 slot on our 2024 list. Yelp users rave about their standout offerings, including the “rich and savory” black garlic tonkotsu ramen, shoyu truffle rame…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Iconic Suffolk County Diner Closing After Almost 40 Years Iconic Suffolk County Diner Closing After Almost 40 Years
Iconic Suffolk County Diner Closing After Almost 40 Years It’s the end of an era for this beloved Long Island restaurant. The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – is set to close after 39 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart, I have to announce that due to economic hardships the Lindencrest Diner will be closed,” read a sign posted on the front door Thursday, Aug. 22. “We would like to thank all our patrons and staff over the past 39 years for making this diner the success it has been. We will truly miss all the familiar, happy faces that made this establishment a huge part of our lives and family.” The…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Stop & Shop Issues New Guidance To Customers After Massive Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Expands Stop & Shop Issues New Guidance To Customers After Massive Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Expands
Stop & Shop Issues New Guidance To Customers After Massive Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Expands Stop & Shop has issued new guidance to customers after a massive recall of Boar's Head deli meats has expanded by seven million pounds due to the threat of Listeria contamination. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recall expansion includes 71 products produced between Friday, May 10, and Monday, July 29, 2024, under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brand names. The products, all made at Boar's Head's facility in Jarratt, Virginia, have “sell by” dates ranging from 29 July 2024 to 17 Oct. 24. The products shipped to retailers bear the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' 'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem'
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' To say this place has the meats would be a massive understatement. A new Brazilian steakhouse on Long Island is earning high praise just months into business. AG Steakhouse – located in Westbury at 1177 Corporate Drive – held its soft opening in May 2024, promising “an edgy twist” on the traditional Brazilian churracso (barbecue) experience. Diners who opt for the AG Rodizio, Portuguese for “rotation,” can simply flip their tokens to green and watch as their table is regaled with an endless stream of freshly cooked meats, including lamb chop, ribeye steak, pork ribs, and chicken legs, all …

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by Michael Mashburn