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Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Stranded, Seething: 2.5K Southwest Flight Cancellations Leave Passengers In Post-Christmas Mess
More than 2,500 Southwest Airlines flights were canceled and 8,3072 delayed as of Wednesday, Dec. 28, leaving even more passengers across the US stranded and seething. Processes and computer systems that haven't changed since the 1990s are to blame, Captain Casey Murray, the president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, tells CNN. “It’s phones, it’s computers, it’s processing power, it’s the programs used to connect us to airplanes," he said, "that’s where the problem lies, and it’s systemic throughout the whole airline." The federal government said it plans on investigating. Cu…
Towson, MD
Breaking News
2,500 Southwest Flight Cancellations Leave Stranded Passengers Seething In Post-Christmas Mess
More than 2,500 Southwest Airlines flights were cancelled and 8,3072 delayed as of Wednesday, Dec. 28 leaving even more passengers across the US stranded and seething. Processes and computer systems that haven't changed since the 1990s are to blame, Captain Casey Murray, the president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, tells CNN. “It’s phones, it’s computers, it’s processing power, it’s the programs used to connect us to airplanes," he said, "that’s where the problem lies, and it’s systemic throughout the whole airline." The federal government said it plans on investigating. Cu…
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos)
Jessica Sypniewski was a mom on a mission. She had to find some place – any place – where she and her boyfriend, along with their 11-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, could take refuge from the blinding snow and howling winds of an historic, deadly blizzard that had barreled down in western New York just before Christmas, and lasted days. The Erie County resident, 33, of West Seneca, had set out Friday morning, Dec. 23, to pick up a relative on the other side of town, she told Daily Voice. But on the way back, they found themselves caught in one of the worst winter storms the region has…
Lakewood, NJ
Breaking News
Lakewood Water Repairs May Cause Discoloration
New Jersey American Water crews have been performing water system improvements on Madison Avenue in Lakewood. The project is et to be completed on Friday, Dec. 2. When water service is restored, customers may experience discolored water, the authority said. If the water is discolored, run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about three to five minutes until the water runs clear. You will not receive any further notification unless additional action is required or conditions change. For more information or to see a map of the affected area please go to http…
Westminster, MD
Breaking News
Maryland Starbucks Employee Suspended After Labeling Customer's Cup With 'Monkey:' Reports
A longtime Starbucks customer in Maryland is up in arms after a now-suspended barista used seemingly racially-charged language to deliver her order, according to multiple reports. Monique Pugh, who has frequented Starbucks for two decades, said that she visited the coffee shop in the Westfield Annapolis Mall, but when she picked up her venti Caramel Frappuccino, it wasn’t her name that was affixed to the label. Instead of “Monique,” the receipt on the side of her cup read “Monkey,” which she believes was racially motivated, to which an employee flippantly responded, calling it a mistake w…
Alexandria, VA
Breaking News
Virginia 7-Eleven Confirmed To Be Pumping Water Instead Of Gas In Customer's Gas Tanks
Several people have now reported water being pumped into their vehicle instead of gas at a 7-Eleven in Virginia, according to WJLA. Customers are reporting vehicle issues after pumping gas at the 7-Eleven in Sterling, claiming that "excessive" amounts of water are being found in their fuel tanks when taken to get inspected. The water in the tanks is reportedly causing several vehicles to suddenly break down, costing the effected customers thousands in estimated repairs, the outlet continues. One customer reports that over 60% of his fuel tank was found to be filled with water after filling …
Brentwood, NY
On Your Side
Sports Schmear? NY Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear
Kent Strickland welcomes all types of patrons at his Long Island bagel shop, and yes, he told Daily Voice, that even includes Mets fans. That’s why Strickland, who has owned Miller Place Bagels & Deli in Miller Place, on Route 25A, for four-and-a-half years, was baffled to see a recent post on the Facebook group, Long Island Foodies. “What do you think about an owner of a business harassing customers for wearing a hat of a sports team he doesn’t like and demanding you take it off?” reads a post from Amy Lee, of Stony Brook, that has garnered nearly 400 comments. “The first time he did…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Lifelong Morris County Resident, Faithful Church Deaconess Dies Unexpectedly, 39
Lifelong Morris County resident and faithful church deaconess Shanell Renee Henderson died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 14. She was 39. Born in Morristown, Shanell was a “miracle child” who suffered health issues as an infant and was given a two percent chance at survival, her obituary says. “Thirty-nine years later, she exemplified the sufficiency of God’s grace and mercy,” reads her memorial. Shanell graduated from Morristown High School in 2001 before briefly attending The Chubb Institute in East Hanover. She was also a faithful member and singer in the choir at Union Baptist Church in…
White Plains, NY
On Your Side
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales
Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of cutting air conditioning in its stores in an attempt to lower company expenses, according to a new report from CNN. The news outlet said in a report on Tuesday, June 28, that Bank of America conducted store visits and found that the stores are cutting the AC to try to recover for lower sales. Representatives for Bed Bath & Beyond told CNN that "... no Bed Bath & Beyond stores were directed to adjust their air conditioning and there have been no corporate policy changes in regard to utilities usage." CNN reported that the analysts from Bank …
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Breaking News
Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness
Labor, food and rising fuel costs have forced the closure of a popular Mexican restaurant in Atlantic City. Los Amigos announced plans to close its doors in this Facebook post last week. The restaurant had been in business for 46 years. Los Amigos, located at 1926 Atlantic Ave., originally opened in West Berlin in 1976, before moving to Atlantic City two years later. “We are sorry to say Los Amigos will be closing its doors until further notice due to the poor labor market, exorbitant food costs, and fuel and energy costs,” the Facebook post said. “We would like to thank all our custome…
Alexandria, VA
Your Community
Here's What You Need To Know About The New Wegmans Coming To DC & Reston
Wegmans recently announced a new location is coming to Washington DC and there's a ton in store for area residents. This will be the chain's first DC location and it comes on the heels of Wegmans' Alexandria location that opened earlier this month. The new store will be located in Northwest DC at City Ridge and will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, the company said in a press release. The Wegmans Washgtion Avenue locationWegmans Meanwhile, Wegmans is looking to fill 150 full-time positions at their new Reston, Va. store, located at the intersection of Reston Parkway and Sunrise…
Gaithersburg, MD
On Your Side
Best Reverse Phone Lookup Sites: Find Numbers Or Who Is Calling You
How many times have you gotten a call from an unknown number? This is a frequent occurrence for many people, especially with the rise of imposter spam calls contacting hundreds of cell phones at once. Many call with a promise to lower your credit card interest rates or pretend to be someone from the IRS and insist your taxes are overdue. The good news is that various online tools and phone lookup services can help identify these unknown callers. A reverse phone lookup service is the easiest and most convenient way to reveal the identity of the individual or business trying to reach you. T…
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