Co-founder of popular Trader Joe’s meat sticks brand learned ‘resilience’ from immigrant family upbringing on LI

The co-founder of a popular meat sticks brand sold at Trader Joe’s says his upbringing in an immigrant family on Long Island taught him resilience — one of the many things that has led “Chomps” to runaway success. Growing up, Chomps co-founder Pete Maldonado would often snack on greasy, gas station jerky sticks. The Manorville … Read more

D’oh! Give NYC pizzerias tax break to comply with emissions crackdown: pie-loving pol

Big Apple pizzerias and other businesses that use coal- and wood-fired ovens should be given public dough — in the form of a tax break — to comply with a new emissions rule, a pie-loving Brooklyn pol says. The Adams’ administration’s controversial reg — which goes into effect April 27 — is already costing some … Read more

Westminster’s housing crisis faces local opposition, state demands

Jodi Lovejoy can look out the window of her Westminster apartment and see the mountains of the Front Range. She can track the rolling clouds and watch the weather change over the peaks, something she used to do with her children. The neighborhood is quiet, dotted by mature trees. She doesn’t own the two bedrooms … Read more

NYC burns pizzerias with new rule cutting smoky pollutants by 75%

New York City has quietly approved a controversial green plan to require pizzerias and matzah bakeries using decades-old wood- and coal-fired stoves to cut their smoky pollutants by 75%. Mayor Eric Adams’ Department of Environmental Protection said the fresh edict takes effect April 27, with some city businesses having already coughed up more than $600,000 for new … Read more

Kolkata-Howrah Metro: Telecom Giants Ensure Seamless Connectivity Underwater

Published By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: March 07, 2024, 15:10 IST Kolkata-Howrah Metro: Telecom Giants Ensure Seamless Connectivity Underwater. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News) Telecom operators ensure uninterrupted services for Kolkata-Howrah Metro, including under-river stretch. Vodafone Idea completes network; Airtel follows suit. Telecom operators have said they are ready with the infrastructure to provide uninterrupted voice … Read more

Judge rejects NYU Langone claim that Northwell Health stole its color purple

New York University does not reign supreme over its use of the color purple.  A federal judge rejected NYU Langone Medical Center’s claims rival Northwell Health ripped off its signature violet hues in advertising materials. The two regional medical giants are competing for patients in Long Island as well as parts of the city, including … Read more

Colorado lawmakers weigh new building style as fire chiefs push back

As Sean Jursnick traveled through Europe, he marveled at its buildings. The Denver-based architect was particularly struck by a type of development that’s largely illegal in the United States: taller apartment buildings with just a single staircase. Such buildings often feature apartments or condos situated around a central flight of stairs, with front doors opening directly … Read more

NYC casino workers bash bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State

Nearly 700 Queens casino workers are blasting a bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State – saying it’s an attack on their jobs Employees at Resorts World casino at Aqueduct signed a letter accusing state Sen. Joe Addabbo, who has been pushing gaming legislation since 2019. “We find it appalling that you … Read more

Trump’s $355M fine won’t hurt NY businesses that follow the law, Gov. Hochul says

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday insisted that the massive $355 million fraud fine slapped against Donald Trump won’t scare away or hurt New York businesses — because most local merchants abide by the law. “I understand [that the Trump ruling might make New York business people fearful], but this is really an extraordinarily unusual circumstance … Read more

NY Mets, Jets fans out of luck on ’69’ vanity plates: State DMV

The New York DMV is driving Mets and Jets fans crazy with their rules and regs regarding vanity plates. Both teams — who have a mere three titles between them — won championships in the magical year of 1969. But New York motorists looking to post their pride via custom plates such as METS69 and … Read more