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Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police
Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police Shock and sadness spread following the death of a food delivery driver in a Washington D.C.  Steven Jermaine Faison, Jr., 27, was driving a Hyundai Accent with a female passenger when he was struck by a stolen and speeding Volkswagen Golf in Alabama Avenue and 25th Street Thursday, March 14, Metro DC police said. Faison and his passenger were ejected from the car, killing Faison at the scene. The passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the Golf driver fled the scene on foot. According to NBC Washington, Faison was delivering an Uber Eats order, and the p…
Know Him? Delivery Driver Wanted For Damaging Miller Place Mailbox Know Him? Delivery Driver Wanted For Damaging Miller Place Mailbox
Know Him? Delivery Driver Wanted For Damaging Miller Place Mailbox Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a delivery driver who allegedly damaged a mailbox on Long Island. The incident took place in Miller Place around 6:10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25 on Dogwood Lane.  Suffolk County Police and Crime Stoppers officers say an Uber Eats driver struck a mailbox and fled the scene. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or …
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates The lead-up to the Super Bowl is two weeks of speculation over what team will take home the Lombardi trophy, but the discussion over which company will have the most viral ad is its own cottage industry.  And with the average 30-second spot selling for $7 million, the stakes can be just as high for some companies as for the teams taking up the time between ads. To find out which commercials were the most popular, USA Today polled more than 160,000 readers to find out their favorite.  Despite Dunkin shelling out a fortune for its star-studded ad featuring Ben Affleck, his wife…
Cops Complete Uber Eats Delivery To Snooki's Husband After Driver's Florham Park Arrest: Report Cops Complete Uber Eats Delivery To Snooki's Husband After Driver's Florham Park Arrest: Report
Cops Complete Uber Eats Delivery To Snooki's Husband After Driver's Florham Park Arrest: Report Florham Park police officers completed an Uber Eats delivery last month after the driver was arrested on a warrant during a traffic stop. And according to 6abc, the Uber Eats customer was none other than Jionni Lavalle, the husband of MTV's "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. Officer Mike Zvolensky was on routine patrol in the center of town when a random plate inquiry of a passing vehicle, later determined to be an Uber Eats driver, showed the registered owner had an outstanding warrant around 8:25 p.m. Jan. 21, police said in a news release. Zvolensky stopped the car on Felch Ro…
Morris County Officer Delivers Food After Uber Eats Driver Arrested: Police Morris County Officer Delivers Food After Uber Eats Driver Arrested: Police
Morris County Officer Delivers Food After Uber Eats Driver Arrested: Police A Morris County police officer made sure the food was still delivered after he arrested an Uber Eats driver on Sunday, Jan. 21. At 8:23 p.m. officers were on patrol when a random plate inquiry of a passing vehicle showed the registered owner of the car had an outstanding warrant, Florham Park Police said on Facebook. Police pulled over the car and arrested the driver, a 60-year-old Denville woman for a $1,000 bail traffic warrant, officers said. She was processed and turned over to Denville Police, officers said. The woman was an Uber Eats driver and had food that needed to be delivered, s…
Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' At UConn Storrs Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' At UConn Storrs
Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' At UConn Storrs A popular eatery will soon bring its signature brand of hot fried chicken to a college campus in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken, will be opening its fifth location on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Storrs, Connecticut at 1206 Storrs Rd., which is within walking distance to the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus. The 2,000-square-foot location will offer the franchise's signature menu of crispy fried chicken, fries, sides such as banana pudding or garlic dill pickles, and even vegetarian options such as the "Not Chicken Sandwich." …
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police Police say they've arrested the Philadelphia street racer who was seen on camera smashing a rear windshield before head-butting a driver late on Sunday, Oct. 1.  PPD Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said a suspect is in custody but did not release a name as of Wednesday morning, Oct. 4.  @phillypolice SIG & Major Crimes Detectives have made an arrest overnight in the assault/vandalism that occurred on Sunday in center city, involving the male on the motorcycle. Great tips from public and some outstanding detective work. More will follow. — Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) October 4, 20…
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report The top of a tourism bus turned out to be an excellent vantage point for a man who captured the stunning footage of a biker smashing the back windshield of a car with his feet in Philadelphia. The video from the Sunday, Oct. 1 incident in 1400 S. Penn Square was shared to Instagram by George Coloney, where the video garnered more than 42K likes as of Tuesday, Oct. 3. The footage shows the armed street racer jumping on the back windshield of the vehicle, which according to 6abc was carrying a 5-year-old girl in the back seat. The driver tells the outlet she was with her girlfriend and two c…
Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Albany Vehicle Thefts Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Albany Vehicle Thefts
Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Albany 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.…
Submerged Car Leaves Delivery Driver Stranded Submerged Car Leaves Delivery Driver Stranded
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 …
Uber Driver Shot In Foot During Delco Delivery, Cops Say Uber Driver Shot In Foot During Delco Delivery, Cops Say
Uber Driver Shot In Foot During Delco Delivery, Cops Say An Uber Eats driver had his car stolen and was shot while making a delivery in Delaware County over the weekend, according to authorities.  It happened in East Lansdowne on Sunday, June 18, borough police wrote in a release. The victim had just dropped off food at a house on the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue around 9:45 p.m. when he saw two suspects get into his car, the department said.  When the delivery man confronted the carjackers, police said one of them shot him in the foot.  The suspects are described as "two black males in their late teens/early twenties," authoritie…
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Clam chowdah, anyone? A husband and wife has brought a taste of New England to the Jersey Shore. Steve Marchel and Robin Kramer have recently opened Betty's Seafood Shack in Margate. The restaurant pays homage to Steve's beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Betty, who died in 2018. The fried shrimp, lobster rolls and scallops being served at Betty's conjure up fond memories for Steve and Robin, who bonded over their love for all-things New England — especially the seafood shacks —  both having graduated from college in New England. "Steve would often say 'Margate needs a joint like this, especi…
Exhausted Horse Collapses As Driver Slaps Him Leaving NYC Onlookers Horrified: Reports Exhausted Horse Collapses As Driver Slaps Him Leaving NYC Onlookers Horrified: Reports
Exhausted Horse Collapses As Driver Slaps Him Leaving NYC Onlookers Horrified: Reports A sick and exhausted carriage horse collapsed in the New York City heat Wednesday, Aug. 10 as his driver slapped him and ordered him to get up, leaving onlookers horrified, reports say. The horse named Ryder was captured laying on the hot asphalt at 45th Street and 9th Avenue around 5 p.m., according to a video posted by the Instagram account NYC Class. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stopping NYC Horse Abuse (@nyclass) The driver apparently ordered the horse several times to "Get up," slapping him and jerking the reins, the New…
Amended Virginia Law Takes Cocktail Delivery Seriously Amended Virginia Law Takes Cocktail Delivery Seriously
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…
'Don't Be a Douchebag': Texts From North Jersey Restaurant To Customer Go Viral 'Don't Be a Douchebag': Texts From North Jersey Restaurant To Customer Go Viral
'Don't Be a Douchebag': Texts From North Jersey Restaurant To Customer Go Viral Antagonistic messages between a North Jersey restaurant and a customer checking the status of his food have gone viral. Montclair's Joe Stephen reached out to Get Stuffed in Union to see where his Uber Eats delivery was earlier this month, when the owner quickly became antagonistic, according to text messages and a report by NJ Advance Media. Stephen tells the restaurant it's been more than 45 minutes that he's been waiting. "Bumper to bumper everywhere and flooding everywhere," the restaurant says. "Getting driver info and it's not due yet — would you like us to ask somebody to jump into …
Uber Eats Driver Injured During Westport Carjacking, Police Say Uber Eats Driver Injured During Westport Carjacking, Police Say
Uber Eats Driver Injured During Westport Carjacking, Police Say An adult and two juveniles were arrested following a carjacking in Fairfield County that left an Uber Eats driver with a severe head injury. The incident took place around 7 p.m., Saturday, March 5 when Westport Police officers responded to the parking lot of 1759 Post Road East on a report of the possible theft of a motor vehicle.  When officers arrived on the scene, they learned a white Hyundai was stolen and that during the theft the owner of the car, a sixty-four-year-old woman, suffered a head injury, said Lt. David Wolf, of the Westport Police.  The victim, w…
Philly Man Arrested For Selling Heroin, Fentanyl To Einstein Hospital Patient Philly Man Arrested For Selling Heroin, Fentanyl To Einstein Hospital Patient
Philly Man Arrested For Selling Heroin, Fentanyl To Einstein Hospital Patient A Philadelphia man was arrested for selling and delivering heroin and fentanyl to a hospital patient in Montgomery County, authorities said. Jeremiah Harris, 30, is facing multiple felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and other charges related to drug trafficking. The investigation began on June 30 when Einstein Medical Center on West Germantown Pike notified East Norriton Township police that hospital staff had seized illegal narcotics that day, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and East Norriton Township Police Chief Brandon Pasq…
New Restaurant Offers Fresh Take On Caribbean Cuisine In Fairfield County New Restaurant Offers Fresh Take On Caribbean Cuisine In Fairfield County
New Restaurant Offers Fresh Take On Caribbean Cuisine In Fairfield County If you're feeling a need for a little island time during the winter months, there's a relatively new Caribbean restaurant that's sure to fill the bill.  Open for almost six months, Ethno Caribbean Cuisine, at 73-75 Main St., in Norwalk, is like walking into an island's eatery with bright colors, palm wallpaper, and plenty of spicy island smells. Owned by Louis Nostain, who is both Haitian and Cuban, the restaurant specializes in dishes that bring the Caribbean to mind including goat, yep, it's big in the islands, and plenty of curry dishes, and of course, jerk everything and …
Police: Armed Uber Eats Driver Captured After Dumont Carjacking Police: Armed Uber Eats Driver Captured After Dumont Carjacking
Police: Armed Uber Eats Driver Captured After Dumont Carjacking Police captured a gun-toting Uber Eats deliveryman who carjacked a driver in Dumont and then crashed during Wednesday night's snowstorm, authorities said Thursday. The victim told police an SUV struck his orange Dodge Challenger from behind at the intersection of Washington and Madison avenues shortly after 11 p.m. The victim said he got out and was confronted by two men, one carrying a gun, Police Chief Thomas McKeary said. The gunman, identified as Abel Gomez-Pichardo of the Bronx, “snatched the keys from around the victim’s neck and fled with the victim’s vehicle," he said. Officer Ja…
Connecticut Has The Pickiest Eaters In US, New Report Says Connecticut Has The Pickiest Eaters In US, New Report Says
Connecticut Has The Pickiest Eaters In US, New Report Says Connecticut has some of the pickiest eaters in the country, according to a new report. Uber Eats 2020 “Cravings Report” notes that people in Connecticut - along with Georgia, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Nevada - provide the most “special instructions” on orders when compared to other states. The least picky, or the states with the fewest order changes and substitutions, are Delaware, Vermont, Wyoming, Utah, and North Dakota. The report offers an analysis of Uber Eats orders have taken in 2020 so far. The Cravings Report details popular delivery order trends by state. The most popular deli…
Another Chick-Fil-A Lands In Central Jersey Another Chick-Fil-A Lands In Central Jersey
Another Chick-Fil-A Lands In Central Jersey A new popular Chick-fil-A eatery is opening in Old Bridge next month. The chain announced its newest fast-food joint will open on Sept. 10 at 770 Texas Road. Located near The Shoppes at Old Bridge off Route 9, the restaurant has posted job openings on its Facebook page. Chick-fil-A previously announced another new restaurant in Middlesex County which opens on Thursday in South Plainfield at 4801 Stelton Road as reported here. There are more than 40 Chick-fil-A eateries in the Garden State, according to the company website.  The chain also plans opening New Jersey restaurants in Edis…
COVID-19: Starbucks Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy COVID-19: Starbucks Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy
Covid-19: Starbucks Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy Starbucks will close up to 400 of its traditional cafes due to fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has put a stop to indoor dining in many areas. The company announced on Wednesday, June 10 that it will open dozens of pickup-only stores and renovate or move other existing stores in the United States and Canada in the next 18 months. “Starbucks stores have always been known as the ’third place,’ a welcoming place outside of our home and work where we connect over a cup of coffee,” said Kevin Johnson, the CEO of Starbucks. “As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis,…
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Oddly Quiet Diners Still Dish Favorites For Westchester Customers For Delivery & Takeout Oddly Quiet Diners Still Dish Favorites For Westchester Customers For Delivery & Takeout
Oddly Quiet Diners Still Dish Favorites For Westchester Customers For Delivery & Takeout The expected noisy chorus of plates and cutlery combined with the chatter of people talking at once seems oddly hushed on a mid-day phone call to Westchester's Bedford Diner. The iconic diner, which draws from throughout the county as well as Connecticut, still serves some of its customers' favorite dishes for deconstruction at home either alone in isolation on a sofa or in the bosom of your family kitchen. And though revenue is down 80 percent, Tony Dimopoulos, son of the Bedford Diner's owner, said the popular eatery, known to offer great steaks and seafood amid a robust rotation of …
Most Popular Food Order Requests In Nation Revealed In New Survey Most Popular Food Order Requests In Nation Revealed In New Survey
Most Popular Food Order Requests In Nation Revealed In New Survey Spaghetti and extra olives. Weird. Apples with a side of mustard. Weirder. The first-ever Uber Eats Cravings Report reveals the most popular and most unusual delivery requests on Uber Eats in the past year. Some other odd pairings include shake and a side of ranch, mushrooms and ketchup, tilapia and cheese, poke and mayonnaise, sushi and cream cheese, and pizza and nuts, according to the company. Among the most popular delivery requests in the United States are: no onions,  extra sauce,  no tomatoes,  no cheese,  spicy,  extra cheese,  extra Ranch,  dr…
ASAP Pizza Opens In Hackensack ASAP Pizza Opens In Hackensack
ASAP Pizza Opens In Hackensack ASAP Pizza has opened in Hackensack. The Main Street restaurant offers New York-style pizza, specialty thin crust pizza, pizza by the slice, rolls and salads. Have you pizza delivered through Doordash, GrubHub, Uber Eats and soon ASAP drivers, too. ASAP Pizza: 80 Main St., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Prosecutor: Uber Driver Had 2.2 Pounds Of Heroin, $5,200 Cash Stashed In Caddy Near GWB Prosecutor: Uber Driver Had 2.2 Pounds Of Heroin, $5,200 Cash Stashed In Caddy Near GWB
Prosecutor: Uber Driver Had 2.2 Pounds Of Heroin, $5,200 Cash Stashed In Caddy Near GWB A day after Hackensack police said they busted an Uber Eats driver caught masturbating outside a customer’s home, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of an Uber driver from the Bronx who he said was carrying more than two pounds of heroin and $5,200 in proceeds. Detectives from Musella’s office stopped 58-year-old Ramon Reyes in Fort Lee and found a hidden compartment in his 2009 Cadillac Escalade holding the drugs and money, the prosecutor said. A judge later released Reyes with conditions pending further court action on charges of possessing heroin for sale and mone…
Hackensack Customer Records Her Uber Eats Driver Masturbating Outside, Arrest Made Hackensack Customer Records Her Uber Eats Driver Masturbating Outside, Arrest Made
Hackensack Customer Records Her Uber Eats Driver Masturbating Outside, Arrest Made A Hackensack woman who'd just received food from an Uber Eats driver found him masturbating outside her house -- and took a cellphone video for police who tracked him down. The 23-year-old woman thought it was odd that the afternoon delivery bag was unstapled, Capt. Darrin DeWitt said, so she approached the 2016 black Ford Explorer parked out front. That's when "she observed him masturbating in the front seat," he said. City Detectives Robert Ghirardi and Michael Keonig investigated and identified the driver as Vinicius Porto, 23, of Newark, the captain said. They arrested Porto, charged …
Modern Caribbean Restaurant Replacing Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger Modern Caribbean Restaurant Replacing Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger
Modern Caribbean Restaurant Replacing Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger The long-vacant Hackensack storefront formerly home to Black Rebel Burger has a new tenant. JERK'D Modern Caribbean Kitchen will be moving into the Essex Street shop early this summer, according to a sign hanging in the window. Black Rebel Burger occupied the space from Spring 2016 to Winter 2017 and has been empty ever since. JERK'D will offer delivery and to-go options, as well as Uber Eats. No word yet on specifics or an opening date. JERK'D, 363 Essex St., Hackensack.
Most Popular Food Order Requests In CT, Nation Revealed In New Survey Most Popular Food Order Requests In CT, Nation Revealed In New Survey
Most Popular Food Order Requests In CT, Nation Revealed In New Survey Spaghetti and extra olives. Weird. Apples with a side of mustard. Weirder.  The first ever Uber Eats Cravings Report released Wednesday, June 5, reveals the most popular and most unusual delivery requests on Uber Eats in the past year. Some other odd pairings include shake and a side of ranch, mushrooms and ketchup, tilapia and cheese, poke and mayonnaise, sushi and cream cheese, and pizza and nuts, according to the company. Among the most popular delivery requests in the United States are no onions, extra sauce, no tomatoes, no cheese, spicy, extra cheese, extra Ranch, dressing on th…
Popular Irish Eatery Eileen's Re-Opens In Westchester Popular Irish Eatery Eileen's Re-Opens In Westchester
Popular Irish Eatery Eileen's Re-Opens In Westchester After closing in January of 2018, Eileen’s has reopened at 960 McLean Avenue in Yonkers with a new name, a new look and some fresh Irish fare. Formerly known as Eileen’s Country Kitchen, the eatery was initially established in 1997 by Eileen Mannion. Mannion decided to close the eatery to rethink strategy and redecorate with some modern flair, including exposed brick, new lighting fixtures and more. "The old diner concept is dying," Mannion told Lohud. "The restaurant business has changed due to the advent of apps such as Grub Hub, Door Dash and Uber Eats and we restaurateurs need to chang…
McDonald’s, Franchisees To Invest $320M To Modernize New York Restaurants McDonald’s, Franchisees To Invest $320M To Modernize New York Restaurants
McDonald’s, Franchisees To Invest $320M To Modernize New York Restaurants McDonald’s USA announced that the company and its franchisees are investing about $320 million in New York this year and next to reconstruct and modernize 360 area McDonald’s restaurants. The upgrades are aimed at offering new self-service technology and a more engaging customer experience, officials said. Nationwide, McDonald’s and franchisees are investing nearly $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020. Some area residents have already offered mixed reviews to similar remodeling projects that included modern ordering kiosks as reported here by Daily Voice.  The transformed…