Worcester, MA
Business
COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic If it feels like fast food tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet than just a few months ago - you are not alone. Across the nation, fast food prices have gone up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Business reported. In fact, quickie restaurants haven't jacked up their prices like this since the Great Recession of 2008, according to Eat This, Not That. Citing government data, a Restaurant Business analysis found that prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 6.2 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, traditional resta…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hackensack, NJ
News
‘Daddy Killed Mommy’: Carlstadt Gunman In Murder-Suicide Told Daughter It Was Only A Dream ‘Daddy Killed Mommy’: Carlstadt Gunman In Murder-Suicide Told Daughter It Was Only A Dream
‘Daddy Killed Mommy’: Carlstadt Gunman In Murder-Suicide Told Daughter It Was Only A Dream UPDATE: The 5-year-old daughter of a convicted sex offender who died by suicide after an hours-long SWAT standoff at his Carlstadt home on Saturday was there when he shot and killed his ex-wife the night before, authorities said. The little girl apparently told her grandparents, who lived upstairs, that James Cox had killed Massiel Deoleo, 34, of Mahwah, in the downstairs apartment of the family's 6th Street home sometime Friday night. “Daddy killed Mommy,” she told them, but said Cox had assured her that it was only a nightmare, responders said. Police got the girl and the grandparents o…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Rutherford, NJ
News
SWAT STANDOFF: Two Dead As Carlstadt Sex Offender Shoots Ex-Wife, Himself SWAT STANDOFF: Two Dead As Carlstadt Sex Offender Shoots Ex-Wife, Himself
SWAT Standoff: Two Dead As Carlstadt Sex Offender Shoots Ex-Wife, Himself UPDATE: The 5-year-old daughter of a convicted sex offender who died by suicide after an hours-long SWAT standoff at his Carlstadt home on Saturday was there when he shot and killed his ex-wife the night before, authorities said. The little girl apparently told her grandparents, who lived upstairs, that James Cox had killed Massiel Deoleo, 34, of Mahwah, in the downstairs apartment of the family's 6th Street home sometime Friday night. “Daddy killed Mommy,” she told them, but said Cox had assured her that it was only a nightmare, responders said. Police got the girl and the grandparents o…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Torrington, CT
Lifestyle
Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Litchfield County Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Litchfield County
Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Litchfield County After a lengthy wait, the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location has opened up a new eatery in Northern Connecticut. It's in Litchfield County, in New Milford. Earlier this month, the popular sandwich shop celebrated its grand opening at Litchfield Crossings on Danbury Road, New Milford’s largest shopping center. Calling it “the true American sub,” free coupons were provided to the eatery’s first patrons, with charitable contributions being contributed to Camella’s Cupboard, a non-profit dedicated to feeding families and changing lives in the community. “The waiting is over and we are thrilled t…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Gains Praise For Tasty Offerings, Spacious Seating Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Gains Praise For Tasty Offerings, Spacious Seating
Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Gains Praise For Tasty Offerings, Spacious Seating A brand-new Long Island restaurant is bringing Medetrreranian street food indoors. Super Greek in Ronkonkoma specializes in Greek gyros and bowls - with no shortage of flavorful combinations. It's also serving unique “pita melts” stuffed with chicken souvlaki, veggies, or gyro meat - and french fry bowls (a new take on standard rice bowls, which Super Greek also makes). The restaurant has seating for up to 30 people and offers takeout and curbside pickup as well. The setup is similar to a Subway or Chipotle where you go up to the counter, choose your protein and toppings, then watch the st…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
New Classic American Restaurant Opens In Area New Classic American Restaurant Opens In Area
New Classic American Restaurant Opens In Area A much-anticipated restaurant featuring traditional American dishes launched this week in a popular spot for eateries in the area. The owners and operators of 18 North Grill officially opened up this week in Dutchess County on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Hudson Valley Towne Center on Westage Drive in Fishkill. According to the developers of 18 North Grill, the location at the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 84 includes Regal Cinema 10, Famous Footwear, Boutique Wines Spirits & Cider, Van Heusen, Hudson Buffet, Chipotle, Five Guys, Boston Market and Dunkin. The 18 North Grill takes ov…

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by Zak Failla
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Central Bucks PD: Philly Fugitive Stole Shopper's Wallet Central Bucks PD: Philly Fugitive Stole Shopper's Wallet
Central Bucks PD: Philly Fugitive Stole Shopper's Wallet A 44-year-old fugitive from Philadelphia has been arrested for stealing a wallet from a shopper in a Bucks County supermarket, authorities said. Djemba A. Goldwire was arrested after a theft at Acme Markets in Doylestown Borough, according to Central Bucks Regional Police Department. According to a police report, Goldwire distracted the victim and stole a wallet from her purse, police said. Police searched the area for Goldwire and found her near Chipolte on North Main Street, they said. Goldwire was taken into custody and processed at which time it was learned there was a felony warrant …

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by Jon Craig
Jersey City, NJ
Business
North Jersey Gets Another Drive-Thru Chipotle North Jersey Gets Another Drive-Thru Chipotle
North Jersey Gets Another Drive-Thru Chipotle Another Chipotle has opened in North Jersey. The new eatery and drive-thru -- a Chipotlane -- opened on 74th Street in North Bergen. The fast-casual Mexican eatery is open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Chipotle planned to add drive-thru lanes to approximately 160 of its new restaurants built in 2020, CNBC reports. The only other New Jersey Chipotle restaurants with drive-thru lanes are located in or coming to Cherry Hill, Chester, Edison, Paramus, Somers Point and Washington Township. Chipotle,  2199 74th St., North Bergen

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
Business
Chipotle With Drive-Thru Lane Opens In Central Jersey Chipotle With Drive-Thru Lane Opens In Central Jersey
Chipotle With Drive-Thru Lane Opens In Central Jersey Chipotle has opened a new Central Jersey location. The Edison restaurant on Route 1 is complete with a Chipotlane, or drive-thru lane, and is open for takeout. Customers can enjoy the dining area with limited seating and heightened safety protocols. The restaurant is open every day from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. The new Edison Chipotle is looking for employees to fill approximately 25 positions. Chipotle also offers a debt-free college degree program and English as a second language plus access to mental healthcare for employees and their families.  Those interested in joining Chi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings While COVID-19 has forced some Bergen County restaurants closed, others are just getting started. Here's a list of what's here, what you can expect to see soon and who to say goodbye to. Urban Bricks, Paramus: The fast-casual pizza chain is opening their first Bergen County location in Paramus sometimes this month or next. Current nearby locations are in Kearny and Secaucus. 315 Route 17, South. 88 Rice Shop, Ridgefield: The Chinese restaurant is the fourth moving into the space on Route 46, and trying to "breathe new life" into Chinese food, without totally reinventing the wheel. Its sis…

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by Cecilia Levine
Danbury, CT
Business
Jersey Mike's, Chipotle Opening New Stores In Area Jersey Mike's, Chipotle Opening New Stores In Area
Jersey Mike's, Chipotle Opening New Stores In Area Some popular chain restaurant franchises will soon be serving a new host of customers in Connecticut. Jersey Mike’s Subs and Chipotle announced that they will be opening new locations at Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping center. Jersey Mike’s franchisee has signed a five-year lease with officials, while Chipotle is set to open a 2,400-square-foot location as soon as the fall under a 10-year lease. “We are thrilled to have another dining option to offer our shoppers,” said Kristen Gazzi, executive director of Litchfield Crossings. “It will be a wonderful addition t…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area There's a new spot to run on Dunkin' in the area. Chen Management of Wappingers opened its 15th Dunkin Donuts at in Fishkill at the Hudson Valley Towne Center on 18 Westage Drive. The location is across from Walmart/Sam’s Club and near other buildings and hotels at the Westage Business Center. The store's first day of business was Friday, Dec. 20. Dunkin' joins other popular eateries at the center, including Five Guys, Chipotle, Boston Market, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grille and Hudson Buffet. Regal Cinema 10 anchors the development at the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 84. The new …

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by Joe Lombardi