Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination A recall has been issued for thousands of pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with a foreign object. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Sunday, Nov. 19 that Skyline Provisions, Inc. is recalling approximately 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that were produced and packed on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.  The items were shipped to locations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in instituti…
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears A recall has been issued for a brand of ice cream, ice cream bars, yogurt, and gelato due to Listeria concerns. Vermont-based Wilcox Ice Cream says that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured on Tuesday, Nov. 14 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In addition to the mint chip flavor, the company is recalling all other products manufactured at its facility during the same time period.  Products were distributed in retail stores and co-ops located in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The products, with best-by dates from 9/14/24 to 11/…
'Special Kind Of Evil': Child Sex Trafficker Who Recruited NY Victims Gets 40 Years In Prison 'Special Kind Of Evil': Child Sex Trafficker Who Recruited NY Victims Gets 40 Years In Prison
'Special Kind Of Evil': Child Sex Trafficker Who Recruited NY Victims Gets 40 Years In Prison A convicted sex trafficker will spend decades in prison for forcing underage girls into prostitution. New York resident Christopher Thomas, age 40, of Colonie in Albany County, was sentenced to 40 years behind bars Monday, Oct. 30, in Albany federal court. According to prosecutors, Thomas coerced numerous vulnerable children and young women, some as young as 16, to engage in sex work for his financial benefit between 2018 and 2020. His crimes spanned New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. In March 2023, following a 5-day trial, jurors convicted Thomas of 16 counts, including s…
Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study
Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts is home to some of the best healthcare systems in the country, but another state claimed the crown in a new survey.  Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states under four categories, including healthcare access, outcomes, cost, and quality of hospital care.  Each category is given a score on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating the worst result for that category. Only Minnesota scored better than Massachusetts.  The study revealed that the Bay State has the lowest percentage of residents without health insurance coverage (2.50 percent) and the highest number of …
Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Capital Region Home, Police Say Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Capital Region Home, Police Say
Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Capital Region Home, Police Say He would’ve gotten away with it, if it weren’t for that pesky fire alarm. A 34-year-old man from the region is facing felony drug charges after police allegedly uncovered illegal amounts of narcotics inside his home. The Saratoga County discovery, made in June 2023 but not made public until Thursday, Oct. 12, occurred at a Saratoga Springs home on Elm Street, according to Saratoga Springs Police. Emergency crews were initially called to the home at around 9:30 a.m. after a fire alarm sounded. While checking inside the home, firefighters reportedly uncovered “large quantities” of psilocybi…
Tewksbury Man Killed In Reading Wreck On I-93: Police Tewksbury Man Killed In Reading Wreck On I-93: Police
Tewksbury Man Killed In Reading Wreck On I-93: Police A 41-year-old Tewksbury man was killed in a crash on I-93 in Reading Thursday, Sept. 28, when a box truck slammed into the back of his pick-up, authorities said.  Michael Murphy was confirmed dead at the scene of the 1 a.m. crash near the Commerce Way ramp, Massachusetts State Police said.  A 51-year-old Vermont man was behind the wheel of the box truck that hit Murphy. Officers said the impact of the crash pushed Murphy's pick-up into another lane. Two lanes were closed for three hours as police cleared and cleaned the scene.  The second driver was not injured.  State…
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day'
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Java heads won’t want to miss this giveaway. In honor of National Coffee Day, New York convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops will hand out free cups of Joe at all locations on Friday, Sept. 29, the company announced. Customers can enjoy any size hot, iced, or cold brew coffee with any flavor, on the house, from noon to close. “When we say free, we mean free!” the company said in a press release. “There’s no additional purchase necessary to receive your free coffee. We make it easy, with no strings attached.” Whether you're going hot or iced, it's always a good time for pumpkin spic…
Somerset County Dad Killed, Mom And Daughter Seriously Hurt As Drunk Driver Strikes Family Car Somerset County Dad Killed, Mom And Daughter Seriously Hurt As Drunk Driver Strikes Family Car
Somerset County Dad Killed, Mom And Daughter Seriously Hurt As Drunk Driver Strikes Family Car Support is on the rise for a Somerset County family whose lives were turned upside down after their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver, killing a beloved father while seriously injuring a devoted mother and teenage daughter. Cris, Ana, and Lucia Bolle of Bridgewater were heading to Vermont when their car was struck by a drunk driver on Tuesday afternoon, August 22, a GoFundMe launched for their support says. They were rushed to Albany Medical Center in New York, where Cris, a native of Argentina who received his Ph.D. in physics at Instituto Balseiro and completed post-doc work at Harvard…
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New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits Historic $1 Billion Milestone New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits Historic $1 Billion Milestone
New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits Historic $1 Billion Milestone The gambling market has significantly expanded globally in recent years. Sports betting is the most popular (and legal) betting in the USA. The country has 28 states where wagering on your favorite team online is permitted, with Vermont being the last to adopt the bill. In-person wagering is legal in 33 states, and four will launch their programs by the end of this year. Sports betting is heavily favored if we're comparing it with any other casino activity. Online slots and poker, for example, are legal only in five states or remote Native American reservations. However, casinos generate mo…
CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open
CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is a place for stars, and Connecticut native Paige Lorenze is one of them. The 27-year-old New Haven County native from Guilford sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday, Sept. 3, as her boyfriend Tommy Paul, played against 20-year-old Ben Shelton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) Lorenze posted a photo of the court to her Instagram story moments before the match started. Paul, age 26, ultimately fell to Shelton in the fourth set, making Shelton the youngest Am…
CAUGHT: Fugitive Gang Member Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed By Mahwah PD CAUGHT: Fugitive Gang Member Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed By Mahwah PD
Caught: Fugitive Gang Member Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed By Mahwah PD A fugitive member of the Crips who was wanted for attempted murder in New York City was nabbed by Mahwah police on Route 17, authorities said. Hakeem “Flow Cash” Jamison, 28, was a passenger in a 2005 Mercedes E500 driven by a Vermont woman who committed several motor vehicle violations before Officer John Lange stopped her on the northbound highway near the Route 287 flyover, Capt. Guido Bussinelli said. Sgt. Richard Albro quickly joined his colleague during the 10:15 a.m. stop on Monday, Aug. 28, the captain said. After getting conflicting stories from the driver, 44-year-old Jill Steel…
Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study
Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study Massachusetts residents succumbing to baby fever may have the best birthing experience in the country, although it wasn't all good news for the Bay State, according to a new report. The state was named the ideal place to have a baby in the US in 2023, according to a report from WalletHub. The financial news site looked at the cost of giving birth and access to health care, as well as other factors.  Minnesota and Vermont were number two and three, respectively, in baby birthing metrics. The two states scored only a few points behind Massachusetts's overall rating of 69.31.  …