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Chester, NY
News
DoorDash Driver Shooting: Town Board Asks Highway Super To Step Down In Chester (
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Nearly two weeks after a DoorDash driver was allegedly shot by a New York town's highway superintendent, town officials are publicly responding to increasing calls for his removal and addressing the limits of their authority to act. John J. Reilly III, 48, who serves as Highway Superintendent for the Hudson Valley town of Chester in Orange County, was arrested on Saturday, May 3, after allegedly shooting a lost DoorDash driver who had pulled into his driveway asking for directions on Valerie Drive the night before. Police say Reilly told the driver to leave, and as the driver atte…
Chester, NY
Police & Fire
Chester Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking Directions:
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A New York township's highway superintendent has been identified as the homeowner charged in the shooting of a lost DoorDash driver asking for directions over the weekend, officials confirmed. John J. Reilly III, 48, is facing charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and criminal possession of a firearm in the Friday, May 2 shooting around 9:50 p.m. on Valerie Drive in Chester, according to New York State Police and Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. "We are deeply troubled by what has been reported so far," Holdridge said. "We hope the …
Albany, NY
Business
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 …
Prince Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Prince Frederick Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal
A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…
Albany, NY
Business
$16M DoorDash Settlement Could Mean Long-Overdue Payday For NY Delivery Drivers
Thousands of New York delivery drivers who worked for DoorDash may soon receive a long-overdue payout. DoorDash agreed to a $16.75 million settlement with the State of New York after getting caught pocketing drivers’ tips and misleading customers, Attorney General Letitia James’ office announced Monday, Feb. 24. The food delivery giant cheated drivers out of their hard-earned tips between May 2017 and September 2019, using customer tips to cover base pay instead of paying them out to drivers as promised, an Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigation found. Customers were misled int…
Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA
Business
Sweet News: Crumbl Opening Fourth Harrisburg-Area Cookie Shop In Swatara Township
Cookie lovers in the Harrisburg area will soon have another place for some very sweet treats. Crumbl Cookies will open a new location in Swatara Township on Friday, Feb. 21, the company said in a news release. The shop will be at 4640 High Pointe Boulevard in High Pointe Commons near Target and Petco. Owners Sam and Penny Yarbrough said their love for Crumbl started when friends sent them the brand's signature pink boxes during a difficult time. The experience inspired them to open a store of their own, hoping to "spread sweetness and cheer to even more people." The shop will be …
Shrewsbury, MA
Business
Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway
A new Crumbl Cookies location in Worcester County is set to open this week with a free giveaway for the first 100 customers. The bakery at 50 Boston Tpke., Unit 17, in Shrewsbury’s White City Shopping Center, will debut on Friday, Feb. 7. A live DJ will perform from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Friends Dennis Sosa and Richard Howell co-own the new franchise. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Beginning Monday, Feb. 10 through March 11, customers can get a free chocolate chip cookie at the location using the code MASHRWSBRY in the C…
Cortlandt, NY
Business
New Restaurant Reopens In Recently-Vacated Space In Croton-On-Hudson
Only months after the closure of a well-liked eatery in Northern Westchester, the restaurant that held the space beforehand has once again taken its place and is now open for business. Croton Grille, located in the building that once housed 140 Grand in Croton-on-Hudson at 140 Grand St., opened on Monday, Jan. 27. The new eatery holds a happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily and also boasts weekly specials including 2-for-1 burgers, $2 tacos, and $8 martinis depending on the day of the week. The business also utilizes Doordash to deliver and will allow customers to book it for …
Hartford, CT
Business
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries
Forget about only getting dinner delivered, you can now use Uber Eats and DoorDash to order tools, hardware, and other things you need to complete home projects. The Home Depot has expanded its delivery options by teaming up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, the home improvement chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The on-demand delivery apps will be able to bring customers some supplies and materials in as little as an hour. The apps join other options for the store like Instacart, same-day deliveries through the Home Depot website, and free next-day delivery. "We've n…
Netcong-Byram-Stanhope, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser
A two-alarm fire in Netcong left two families homeless on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 7, authorities and a fundraiser set up to support the families said. At 7 p.m., Firefighters responded to the blaze on Dell Avenue, the Netcong Fire Department said. Fire officials could see the flames while traveling on Route 183 and upgraded the fire to a second alarm, firefighters said. Crews dealt with strong winds and freezing cold temperatures as they worked to extinguish the blaze, firefighters said. Embers carried by the wind ignited a small fire in an adjacent yard on Allen Street, firefighters …
Suffern, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Suffern BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All
Fink’s BBQ has fired up the grill once again! After David Finkelstein's popular barbecue spot announced it would be closing late last year (to the great disappointment of longtime customers), the eatery has officially reopened. And with it comes its signature flavors, revamped hours, and a fresh lineup of events. “We’re so grateful to our diehard fans for their support during our closure,” the Fink’s team shared. “Thanks to them, we’re back and ready to serve up everything you’ve been missing!” The Fink's comeback means the kitchen will be open for lunch Monday through Friday, …
Suffern, NY
Business
Fink's BBQ In Suffern To Close, Owner Hints At Comeback
Rockland County staple Fink's BBQ Roadhouse, a community favorite in Suffern, is closing after eight years in business. Owner Dave "Fink" Finkelstein announced that the restaurant’s last full day of operation will be Monday, Dec. 2, citing ongoing challenges that have become insurmountable. Finkelstein tells Daily Voice: "The location is tough — half of the compass is trees, and trees don't eat BBQ. We're a destination spot, Saturdays are insane and Tuesdays it's a ghost town. It's hard to balance business." Fink’s BBQ opened its Suffern location in 2016 after running a successful sp…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
New details have been released by the Baltimore Police Department as they continue to investigate the shooting of a 22-year-old man on I-295 last week. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, officers were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate near Annapolis Road, where they found Isaiah Shackleford inside his vehicle suffering from a "severe gunshot wound." Investigators say that Shackleford was driving a gray 2017 Mazda 3 south on South Monroe Street onto the ramp of I-295 and onto the interstate, where they found Shackleford suffering from the gunshot wound. No details…
Abington, PA
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Girl Struck In Hit-Run Involving DoorDash Driver: Abington Police
A 13-year-old girl is in the hospital and two 21-year-old men have been arrested following a hit-and-run in Abington Township, police announced on Friday night, Oct.11. The men involved in the crash are both from Philadelphia, according to the police. The driver, Jason MacDonald will be charged with numerous felonies related to aggravated assault, reckless driving, and fleeing an accident. The passenger Goldwin Prince was armed with an illegally possessed handgun when he was arrested, so he will be charged with firearms violations and possession of marijuana. Court dockets were n…
Greenburgh, NY
Business
New Restaurant Off To Great Start In Hartsdale: 'Can't Wait To Go Back,' Visitor Says
A little more than a month after opening, a Westchester eatery serving up American fare has already received a rave reception from visitors, including town officials. Urban Central Restaurant & Bar, located in Hartsdale at 10 North Central Ave., has made its mark on patrons since opening on Monday, June 24, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who said the eatery has been "getting great reviews from constituents." Owned by Brian Angarola and Pedro Luis Sosa, who have also opened other successful restaurants in Westchester over the last 20 years, Urban Central features …
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When
Hot, Nashville-style style chicken is coming to a new location in Connecticut. The newest Haven Hot Chicken will open in the town of Fairfield on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 907 Post Road (Route 1). The 1,500-square-foot location will offer its signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy chicken and vegetarian options ranging from the country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy). This includes their signature "THE Sandwich," other featured mains dishes, classic sides, and seasonal limited-time offerings, including this summer's salad, strawberry banana pudding, and a BBQ chicken sandwich.&nb…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
DoorDasher Delivering Dessert Escapes Horrific Fate When Kia Catches Fire In Ho-Ho-Kus
A DoorDash driver delivering ice cream in Ho-Ho-Kus escaped a horrific fate when she bailed out of her burning car. The 2016 Kia Sorento went up in flames at the intersection of Timberline Road and Powderhorn Drive shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Ho-Ho-Kus police and firefighters responded. CityWide Towing removed the charred vehicle. CityWide Towing removed the Kia Sorrento. CONTRIBUTED
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
DUI DoorDash Driver Arrested When Deputies Spot Something Off During Virginia Delivery: Sheriff
A DoorDash driver was stopped by keen-eyed Stafford County deputies who noticed something was awry. Sergeant B.U. Demirci and Deputy A.J. Charoenthep stopped a Mazda with a license plate belonging to a Volkswagon just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at Warrenton Road and Olde Forge Drive, Sheriff David Decatur said. Demirci and Charoenthep stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, 44-year-old Michael Parnell II, of Bumpass. Parnell said he was trying to make a DoorDash delivery, but the order would need to wait considering Parnell had a revoked license due t…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Best Hot Dogs Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say
Whether you prefer yours topped with chili and onions, relish and sauerkraut, or just plain old ketchup and mustard, nothing beats a good hot dog. But just as important as how you eat your dog is where you get it. Around here, your best bet is Charlie’s Legendary Hot Dogs – located in Islip Terrace at 16 Lowell Avenue – voted best hot dogs by the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island survey. Founded in 1963 by Charles Summa, a disabled World War II veteran, Charlie’s began as a small pushcart based in Brentwood. Over 60 years later, the family-owned business is still going strong. “Locals lin…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Watch: DoorDash Driver Steals Packages, Using Food As Cover, On Long Island
A food delivery driver was caught with her hand in the cookie jar after a doorbell camera caught her stealing a package from a Long Island porch, police said. The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Manhasset, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:30 p.m., 33-year-old Juliana Saggaram of Queens was on the clock as a DoorDash delivery driver. After picking up Chipotle for a customer, police said Saggaram drove around a neighborhood at Highland Terrace, scanning the area for packages. Then, she struck. According to authorities, as well as a video captured on the vi…
Ashburn, VA
News
Gunman Who Shot YouTuber At Virginia Mall Found Not Guilty On 2 Charges: Report
The gunman who shot a YouTube prankster at a mall in northern Virginia last April has been found not guilty on two charges, but guilty of a third, as reported by WUSA9. Alan Colie had been facing charges of aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and discharging a firearm within a building, after shooting 21-year-old Tanner Cook on April 2 in Dulles Town Center, authorities in Loudoun County said. This week, a jury found Colie not guilty of aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm for aggravated malicious wounding, WUSA9 says. He was found gu…
Albany, NY
Police & Fire
Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Capital Region Vehicle Thefts
Police are warning of an uptick in vehicle thefts in the region, including several belonging to food delivery drivers. The Albany Police Department has received numerous reports of stolen cars, many of which were left running unattended, the agency said on Facebook Monday, Aug. 7. In some of the thefts, the cars belonged to independent contractors working for Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grub Hub. “We want to remind our community that you should not leave your vehicle running unattended,” the department said. “You should not leave your keys in the ignition or a spare key inside your vehicle.…
Jersey City, NJ
Neighbors
Submerged Car Leaves Delivery Driver Stranded
Michael Torto, a Newark resident, was leaving the gym when he discovered his Honda Accord was halfway immersed in water. For Torto, who works as a delivery driver for Doordash and Uber Eats when he's not attending school at Harvard University, his car is his "prized possession" and necessary for his income. A fundraiser has been created to assist Torto with repairing the car. As of Friday, July 14, almost $3,000 has been raised. Torto said the car repairs will cost almost $5,000. "I saved up money for about two years in order to put payment down for my car," Torto said. " Now that I …
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
PA High School Music Booster Treasurer Spoiled Herself Using Thousands In Stolen Cash: Police
A school district volunteer in Bucks County faces criminal charges after police claim she used her role as treasurer in the Music Boosters Association to steal over $25,000 in club funds. Rebekah Ann Watson, 46, of Bensalem, surrendered to authorities on Friday, March 24, and was charged with access device fraud, theft by unlawful taking, and theft by failure to make required deposits, township police said in a statement. The investigation into the Bensalem High School Music Booster Association's treasury was launched on Feb. 8, when the club's president and vice president repor…
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Phony DoorDash Driver Asleep At The Wheel Attempts To Pull Fast One On Stafford Sheriff
A woman arrested in Stafford County can boast that she “ain’t no snitch” from behind bars after posing as a DoorDash driver while allegedly under the influence, according to police. Toni Echols, 35, of King George, is facing a pair of charges after attempting to pull a fast one on members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office who found her and a passenger asleep inside a car on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Deputies were called at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon to respond to multiple calls of a pair who were passed out in a vehicle at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Austin …
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Kohberger Victims, Roommate Were Reportedly Awake During Idaho Slayings: Affidavit
The probable cause affidavit in the quadruple murders of University of Idaho students was unsealed Thursday, Jan. 5 as prime suspect Bryan Kohberger appeared in court, suggesting that at least one of the victims and one surviving roommate were awake during the crimes. It was ultimately DNA on the button snap of a knife sheath that helped police identify the 28-year-old criminology PhD student as the suspect in the Nov. 13 killings of Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, according to the affidavit published in NewsNationNow. The affidavi…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
PA DoorDash Driver Learns His Fate In 'Gays For Trump' Impersonation Scam
A Central Pennsylvania DoorDash driver will face prison time after threatening to kill a US Congress member in addition to impersonating members of the Trump family online to raise funds for a made-up political organization, federal officials said. Joshua Hall, 23, of Mechanicsburg, was sentenced to 20 months in prison as well as three years of probation for both threatening a member of Congress and impersonating some of former President Trump's family members, according to Damien Williams, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. On Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, Hall pl…
Paterson, NJ
News
Ex-Con Gets 10 Years As Accomplice To Still-Unidentified Killer Of Beloved Paterson DoorDasher
An ex-con was sentenced to a plea-bargained 10 years in state prison for his role in the cold-blooded killing of a DoorDash driver as she made a delivery in Paterson three years ago, authorities said. Authorities haven’t said whether Quadir Whitaker, 37, of East Orange has cooperated with their attempts to identify the shooter who ambushed 43-year-old Petra Rhoden the night of Oct. 4, 2019. That unfortunately leaves the case open -- and loved ones, friends and others who cared for Rhoden still without closure. Whitaker was driving as he and the mystery killer followed Rhoden from a pickup …
Torrington, CT
Police & Fire
Know Her? DoorDash Driver Wanted For Stealing $700 Worth Of Items From CT Restaurant
Police are asking the public for help identifying a DoorDash driver who allegedly stole $700 worth of Apple products from a restaurant in Connecticut. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 8:15 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Watertown. According to the Watertown Police, the driver stole a fanny pack containing the apple products from the Lebnani Grill in Watertown. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ofc. D’Adonna at 860-945-5200 or email him at jdadonna@watertownctpd.org.
Alexandria, VA
News
Amended Virginia Law Takes Cocktail Delivery Seriously
The Virginia government is updating and extending a pandemic-born law allowing the delivery of to-go cocktails — this time with an emphasis on public safety. Bill HB 426 took effect July 1, and maintains that delivery companies such as Uber Eats and DoorDash are required to get a specific license and follow a strict set of rules if they want to offer the new boozy option. Delivery services must keep the alcohol in a locked compartment or behind the driver’s seat, and the beverage itself must be completely sealed and have a label to indicate that it is alcoholic. Failing to do so comes…
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Police Search For Danbury Delivery Driver Whose Car Was Found On Fire
A DoorDash driver and a driver for hire in the region has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Connecticut Carlos Reyes, age 20, was reported missing by his family members in Fairfield County at around 8 a.m. Thursday, March 31, according to the City of Danbury Police Department. His family said they last saw him on Monday, March 28 at approximately 11 p.m. Reyes was known to frequent Danbury, Waterbury, and Naugatuck, said police. When Reyes was reported missing, investigators received information that Reyes’s vehicle, a 2008 gray…
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