Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is back next week, offering weeklong savings across dozens of popular categories. The sale — which begins Tuesday, March 25, and through the end of the month — features discounts of up to 40 percent on select apparel, beauty products, sports gear, travel essentials, outdoor furniture, and gardening supplies from big-name brands, the company said. New daily deals will drop every 24 hours, giving shoppers fresh opportunities to save. Many offers are limited-time and while supplies last, so checking back often is key. The online retail giant has already dropped some d…
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …
Popular Italian Restaurant In Guilderland Closing After 18 Years: 'Many Thanks' Popular Italian Restaurant In Guilderland Closing After 18 Years: 'Many Thanks'
Popular Italian Restaurant In Guilderland Closing After 18 Years: 'Many Thanks' For nearly two decades, MezzaNotte Ristorante in Guilderland has been a cherished spot for Italian cuisine, special celebrations, and warm hospitality.  Now, after 18 years in business, the family-run restaurant is preparing to serve its final meals. The beloved restaurant will permanently close on Saturday, April 12, owner Connie Ware announced on Facebook. “After 18 years of owning and running a successful restaurant, it’s time to retire,” Ware wrote. “I’ve loved serving and seeing the smiling faces that have visited us at MezzaNotte and will miss the friendship and warmth shown…
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 …
New Starbucks Opens In West Hartford; 5th Location In City New Starbucks Opens In West Hartford; 5th Location In City
New Starbucks Opens In West Hartford; 5th Location In City Starbucks has expanded its footprint in West Hartford with a fifth location. The coffee chain opened a new store this week at 415 South Main St., featuring a drive-thru. The store opens daily at 5 a.m. Starbucks already operates locations in West Hartford on LaSalle Road, Kane Street, Albany Avenue, and New Britain Avenue. The expansion comes during a tumultuous time for the coffee giant. Earlier this month, the company announced it is streamlining its menu and discontinuing some of its most popular drinks, including several Frappuccino options, the royal English breakfast latte, and whit…
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate 46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate Tesla is recalling more than 45,000 of its controversial Cybertrucks after a serious safety issue was discovered with their exterior paneling, the latest in a growing list of issues for the electric automaker. Tesla has issued the recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall impacts 2024 and 2025 models. According to the NHTSA, a stainless-steel exterior trim panel known as the cant rail may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risks. Tesla is offering to replace the cant rail assembly for free. The recall c…
$100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Walmart $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Walmart
$100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Walmart One lucky Maryland Lottery player just hit it big with a $100,000 Powerball win—and the ticket was sold at a Walmart. Maryland Lottery officials announced that the winning ticket from the Wednesday, March 19 drawing was purchased at the Walmart at 409 North Fruitland Boulevard in Fruitland. The winning numbers were 08-11-21-49-59, with the Powerball 15 and a Power Play multiplier of X2.  Normally, a ticket that matches four white balls plus the Powerball would win $50,000, but because the player added the Power Play option, their winnings doubled to $100,000. Lottery officials are ur…
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's is stacking up something special for Minecraft fans. McDonald's is turning its menu into a pixelated adventure with a limited-time meal inspired by "A Minecraft Movie", which will be released in theaters on Friday, Apr. 4. The fast-food chain announced the partnership in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Minecraft movie meal and Happy Meal will launch on Tuesday, Apr. 1. McDonald's will bring the video game's blocky world to life with exclusive in-game rewards, collectible toys, and a fiery new sauce. The limited-time meals offer Minecraft fans a chance to …
Today Is Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen: Here's How To Get Yours Today Is Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen: Here's How To Get Yours
Today Is Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen: Here's How To Get Yours Dairy Queen is helping make spring's arrival a little sweeter. Dairy Queen is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day, offering fans a free small vanilla soft-serve cone on Thursday, March 20, the first day of spring. Customers can stop by participating locations nationwide for their free cone, complete with the signature DQ curl on top. Click here to find your nearest store. "Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year," said Maria Hokanson, DQ's executive vice president of marketing. "There's nothing sweeter than enjoying a tasty cone – on DQ – to kick off a sea…
Mom Outraged After Price Chopper Kicks Her, Baby Out Of Mechanicville Store: Social Post Mom Outraged After Price Chopper Kicks Her, Baby Out Of Mechanicville Store: Social Post
Mom Outraged After Price Chopper Kicks Her, Baby Out Of Mechanicville Store: Social Post A Capital Region mother claims she and her family, including a baby, were booted from a Price Chopper store following a dispute over a stocking cart. Destiney Whalen detailed the alleged incident, which happened at the Mechanicville Price Chopper on North Central Avenue, in a post on the “West Side News” Facebook group on Wednesday, March 19. Whalen alleges that she, her boyfriend, and their baby were shopping when they encountered a U-boat cart—a long, narrow cart commonly used by retail employees to stock shelves—blocking the aisle. “Being the gentleman he is,” her boyfriend moved the ca…
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Webster, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Webster, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Webster, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where Ocean State Job Lot is taking over more than a dozen former Big Lots locations, bringing the discount retail chain to new communities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 former Big Lots stores, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The acquisitions come after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024. The expansion will include Ocean State opening its first store in Delaware. "This is an exciting chapter for us," said Ocean State CEO and principal owner Marc Perlman. "Expanding into new markets has long been part of…
Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit
Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit Purdue Pharma has filed a new bankruptcy plan that will distribute more than $7.4 billion to compensate opioid epidemic victims and fund addiction treatment programs. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company submitted the plan to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Purdue said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The reorganization increases the Sackler family's payout by $1 billion from a previous deal. The plan will dissolve Purdue and transfer its assets to a new public benefit company focused on opioid crisis abatement. The Sacklers, who have…
Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals
Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Some popular frozen meals are being pulled from shelves after reports of an unusual — and potentially dangerous — contaminant. Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of a limited batch of Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals due to the possible presence of wood-like material, the company just announced. The affected products include: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96 oz.) Visit the FDA site to view product labels. These meals were produced between August 20…
Philly-Style Hoagies Land In Albany: Popular Sandwich Chain Unveils New Store Philly-Style Hoagies Land In Albany: Popular Sandwich Chain Unveils New Store
Philly-Style Hoagies Land In Albany: Popular Sandwich Chain Unveils New Store Sandwich lovers, get ready to sink your teeth into something big. PrimoHoagies is bringing its famous Philly-style hoagies to Albany. The popular fast-casual chain is set to open its newest location at 563 New Scotland Avenue on Thursday, March 20. It marks the second PrimoHoagies shop in the Capital Region, following the successful launch of the Latham location in February 2024. Both spots are franchise locations owned by Latham residents Rocky and Krish Patel, who also own Philly Bar & Lounge in Latham. What’s on the Menu? PrimoHoagies is known for its fresh-baked rolls, high-qualit…
New Owners Buying Lake Compounce Among Dozen Northeast Attractions New Owners Buying Lake Compounce Among Dozen Northeast Attractions
New Owners Buying Lake Compounce Among Dozen Northeast Attractions A major shake-up in the amusement park industry is bringing some of the Northeast's most beloved attractions under new ownership. Herschend Family Entertainment, which owns other theme parks like Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, is acquiring all of Palace Entertainment's properties, Herschend said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. Palace Entertainment is the US subsidiary of Spanish-based Parques Reunidos. The acquisition means Herschend will own Lake Compounce, a Bristol, Connecticut, landmark known as the oldest amusement park in the US and the home of Boulder Dash, believed to…
Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From AI-Powered Amazon Shops: FTC Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From AI-Powered Amazon Shops: FTC
Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From Ai-powered Amazon Shops: FTC A federal court has temporarily shut down an online business that regulators accused of deceiving consumers out of more than $14 million with false promises of big earnings through artificial intelligence-powered online stores, officials said. The Federal Trade Commission said Click Profit, operating under names like FBALaunch and Automation Industries, misled consumers into believing they could earn large sums in passive income by selling products on platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok. The FTC announced the legal action against Click Profit in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18…
Pharma Giant Cutting 400+ More East Hanover-Based Jobs Ahead Of Major Drug Patent's Expiration Pharma Giant Cutting 400+ More East Hanover-Based Jobs Ahead Of Major Drug Patent's Expiration
Pharma Giant Cutting 400+ More East Hanover-Based Jobs Ahead Of Major Drug Patent's Expiration Pharmaceutical company Novartis is laying off more than 400 US employees who report to its East Hanover facility as part of a restructuring effort tied to shifts in its cardiovascular drug portfolio.  Novartis disclosed the 427 layoffs in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) and a spokesperson confirmed the job cuts to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The layoffs will take place between Friday, June 13 and Friday, Oct. 24. The Swiss drugmaker with about 78,000 employees globally is adjusting its commercial model ahead of the upcoming loss of ex…
Google Purchasing NY-Based Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal Google Purchasing NY-Based Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal
Google Purchasing Ny-based Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal Google is acquiring New York City-based cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion in one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions in history. Google announced the all-cash deal to purchase Wiz in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. If the deal is approved, Wiz will be officially integrated into Google Cloud. The acquisition comes as online threats increase, with artificial intelligence-driven risks and multicloud security challenges growing more complex. Google Cloud executives said the deal will enhance cybersecurity offerings, lower costs for customers, and improve protection across m…
Car Crashed Through Storefront, But This Maryland Restaurant Is Back And Ready To Celebrate Car Crashed Through Storefront, But This Maryland Restaurant Is Back And Ready To Celebrate
Car Crashed Through Storefront, But This Maryland Restaurant Is Back And Ready To Celebrate A popular Greek restaurant in Maryland is ready to welcome back customers just weeks after a car plowed through its storefront, forcing it to close for repairs. Big Greek Cafe in Urbana has officially reopened, restaurant officials announced, and the comeback will culminate with a Grand Reopening and Greek Independence Day Celebration on Monday, March 25. The restaurant temporarily shut down after a car crashed through the front of the business in the 3200 block of Bennett Creek Avenue in January officials said. Two people, including the driver and a guest inside the restaurant, were evalu…
Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership
Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Pokémon fans will soon be able to catch 'em all — one Lego brick at a time.  The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company International will begin a multi-year partnership, the companies announced in a joint news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The first official collaboration between the two global brands will bring Lego Pokémon sets to stores in 2026. While this is Pokémon's first partnership with Lego, the franchise has previously teamed up with Mega Bloks, a competing building toy brand owned by Mattel. The shift to Lego marks a major move for Pokémon, expanding its brick-built univers…
First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How
First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How Wendy's is opening its newest Maryland restaurant with a deal fast-food fans won't want to miss: free food for a year. The new Wendy's location at 881 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Mar. 22. The first 100 guests in line when the restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. will win one free sandwich, salad, or breakfast item every week for a year. The restaurant, operated by Flynn Group LP, officially opened on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It features a modern, updated design with open dining areas and a Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser for customized …
Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart' Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart'
Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart' As Southwest Airlines scraps its well-known "Bags Fly Free" policy, Frontier Airlines is hoping to capitalize. Frontier will give customers a free economy bundle for all nonstop bookings made by Sunday, Mar. 24, the airline said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The promotion will apply to most flights between Wednesday, May 28 and Monday, Aug. 18. The economy bundle includes a carry-on bag, free seat selection, and free flight changes. One-way fares start as low as $39 and travelers can check a bag for free using the promo code FREEBAG.  The move came less than a week …
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens has announced it will close two more stores next month as the pharmacy giant continues reducing its footprint across the country. The pharmacy chain announced this week it would shut the 311 E. Main St. Middletown store and 1083 Boston Post Road in Milford on April 23, according to its website.  Walgreens previously announced closures in Waterbury, Hartford, and New Haven slated for next month. Prescriptions from the closing stores will be transferred to nearby Walgreens locations, and customers will receive notifications by mail. The retailer plans to close …
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo is making a nearly two-billion-dollar bet on the future of soda. Pepsi said it will acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 17. The $1.95 billion deal aims to strengthen Pepsi's push into health-focused beverages. The Texas-based brand, founded by husband-and-wife duo Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, skyrocketed in popularity after landing an investment on the TV show "Shark Tank". With its mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, Poppi has built a loyal following as a low-calorie alternative to tradit…
Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say
Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say Forever 21 is going out of business in the US after struggling against online rivals Shein and Temu, according to reports. Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years and has already started liquidation sales at more than 350 stores, CNBC reported. Its US operations are expected to shut down entirely unless a buyer steps in. Sparc Group, Forever 21's operator, had been searching for a buyer for months and contacted more than 200 potential bidders. Court filings show that 30 parties signed confidentiality agreements, but no viable deal materialized. Talks wit…
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards A popular coffee creamer has been recalled due to potential health risks, affecting thousands of bottles distributed across 31 states. International Delight has voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of its coffee creamer after reports of spoilage and illness from consumers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Friday, Feb. 21, was classified as Class II by the FDA on Wednesday, March 12 — indicating that while health risks are not life-threatening, they could cause temporary or medically reversible issues. The recall affects two flavors of Int…
Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product
Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product A popular frozen mac and cheese product is being recalled due to undeclared egg and meat ingredients, posing a potential health risk for those with egg allergies. C.H. Guenther & Son LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, announced the recall of its 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese after a consumer complaint revealed the product contained meat and was not a macaroni and cheese bite as labeled. The recalled product was sold in 8.5-ounce cartons in the frozen food section at Whole Foods locations nationwide. Affected items have the following identifying details: UPC Co…
New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space
New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space Craving the taste of Southern Italy? An all-new restaurant in Westchester has got you covered.  Italian Oven, located in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center at 1086 North Broadway, is open for business and recently held its grand opening ceremony.  The eatery, which took over the space formerly occupied by Fortina and is operated by a brother and sister team, features a menu full of Italian favorites like homemade meatballs, tortellini, grilled chicken and veggie paninis, and pastas like fettuccine alfredo and linguini shrimp scampi.  Of course, the menu is also chock full …
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Capital Region residents will soon have a new spot to get their burrito fix. Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its newest location in Colonie on Monday, March 17, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1707 Central Avenue, according to a job posting on its corporate website. The popular restaurant chain is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where diners can customize everything—from protein choices like chicken, steak, carnitas, and barbacoa to free toppings including four types of salsa, fajita veggies, sour cream, cheese, and guac (for an extra charge, of cours…
Woman Wanted For Multi-State Prescription Fraud Caught On Camera: Montgomery County Police Woman Wanted For Multi-State Prescription Fraud Caught On Camera: Montgomery County Police
Woman Wanted For Multi-State Prescription Fraud Caught On Camera: Montgomery County Police Look familiar?  A woman who has spent the past year scamming pharmacies in multiple states out of prescription drugs is now wanted by police, authorities say. Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating a prescription fraud case involving an unidentified suspect who has been using other people’s names to obtain medication since March 2024. Police say the woman has fraudulently picked up prescriptions from at least six pharmacies, including Safeway and CVS locations in the District of Columbia, Arlington, Alexandria, and Kensington. Surveillance photos sh…
Consumer Confidence Falls To 2022 Lows Amid Tariff Worries, Affordability Crisis: Survey Consumer Confidence Falls To 2022 Lows Amid Tariff Worries, Affordability Crisis: Survey
Consumer Confidence Falls To 2022 Lows Amid Tariff Worries, Affordability Crisis: Survey Consumer confidence plunged in March, hitting its lowest level since 2022 as lingering inflation, a slowing job market, and economic uncertainty weigh on Americans. The preliminary consumer sentiment index dropped to 57.9 in March, down 10.5 percent from February, a survey from the University of Michigan said on Friday, Mar. 14. It marks the lowest reading since November 2022 and 27.1 percent lower than March 2024. The decline marks the third consecutive month of falling confidence, with all age groups, income levels, and political backgrounds reporting a more negative outlook. "…