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Bristol, CT
Business
New ESPN, Fox One Streaming Apps Officially Launch: What You Should Know
Sports fans now have a new way to watch their favorite teams without a cable subscription. ESPN and Fox One both launched direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming services on Thursday, Aug. 21. The new platforms mark a major shift in how live sports and news reach viewers. The debuts come ahead of the college football season, which begins on Saturday, Aug. 23. The apps are also launching before the NFL's opening kickoff in early September. For the first time, ESPN's full lineup of 12 networks is available directly through the new ESPN app, eliminating the need for a cable subscrip…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Lidl Opening Fourth Bergen County Store: Here's When And Where
Get your shopping carts ready, Hackensack — Lidl is coming to town. The German grocery chain is opening its newest Lidl US location at 150 River St., on Friday, July 25, with a grand opening celebration set to start at 7:40 a.m., according to a company announcement. Doors open with the sunrise, and the store promises free coffee and freshly baked croissants for early birds. The Hackensack location will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This will be Bergen County's fourth Lidl, with locations already in Paramus, Bergenfield, and Elmwood Park. Known for its wallet-friendly prices and Eur…
East Brunswick, NJ
News
Get Free Coffee At New Dunkin' In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When
A next generation Dunkin is coming to East Brunswick. The store, located at 285 Route 18, is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, April 23. The first 100 Dunkin Rewards members in line beginning at 4 p.m. that day will receive 100 days of free coffee. The grand opening will also feature a prize wheel to win Dunkin merchandise from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 p.m. The newly built 1,100 square-foot Dunkin’ will employ 11 people and be open daily from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. Features of the next generation Dunkin' include offering its signature beverag…
Hartford, CT
Business
Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Return To McDonald's In New Happy Meals
For those who want to be the very best like no one ever was, McDonald's may be the place to go in early 2025. McDonald's officially launched a new Happy Meal partnership with Pokémon on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the fast food chain announced in a news release. The nationwide promotion includes exclusive trading cards, digital rewards, collectibles, and fun activities. Each Happy Meal contains a Pokémon Trading Card Game booster pack featuring four of 15 collectible cards, a Pokémon-themed poster, and a sticker sheet to decorate the poster, The Pokémon Company said. "There's nothing more excit…
Hartford, CT
Business
McDonald's Launches McValue Menu With $1 Deals, Free Fries, Big Perks
A new year means a new way to save money at McDonald's. The fast-food chain has officially debuted its new McValue menu on Tuesday, Jan. 7, McDonald's said in a news release. U.S. customers can enjoy deals like the new "Buy One, Add One for $1" offer and the popular $5 Meal Deal. The McValue menu also introduces exclusive app deals, including free medium fries with a $1 purchase every Friday throughout 2025 and a complimentary McCrispy chicken sandwich for first-time app users. Owners of the roughly 13,500 restaurants nationwide can also add their own flair and unique …
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Residents Arrested After Human Trafficking Ring Busted: State AG
Seven people have been arrested in the dismantling two human trafficking rings, one in North Jersey and one in South Jersey, authorities said. The rings were based in Essex County and Cumberland County, state Attorney General Matthew Platkin said at a news conference on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Khailah Meekins, 21 and Donte Barkley, 28, both Newark residents, trafficked two 15-year-olds and a 13-year-old in Essex County, Platkin said. Meekins and Barkley arranged sexual encounters for the girls through mobile apps that included online ads featuring nude photos of the minors. The girls would be…
Paterson, NJ
News
Powerball Ticket Sold Statewide In NJ Wins $100K
It was a wonderful Wednesday for a Powerball player in New Jersey. A ticket sold online in New Jersey matched four numbers plus the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, July 31, winning $100,000. The ticket was sold online via the Jackpocket app, which is based in Hewitt in Passaic County. The winning numbers were 23, 34, 37, 50, 58 and the red Powerball was 7.
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
CT School Stands Up To Bullying
There are federal and state laws to protect students from bullying and harassment. Anti-bullying laws have been in place since 2002 in Connecticut when the legislature passed a statute directing all public school districts to develop and implement a bullying policy. Districts are required to have policies and practices in place as well as designated individuals to handle complaints. One of the ways a large public school can monitor and fight bullying is through a phone alert app so kids and their parents can report incidents. Norwalk Public Schools which has 11,800 students …
Armonk, NY
Business
Stop & Shop To Make Some Fridays 'Free Days' Following Northeast Employee Strikes
.In an effort to boost business and increase usage of its mobile app following a temporary work stoppage, Stop & Shop is offering giveaways to its Northeast customers at what has been dubbed “Free-Days.” The supermarket giant announced this week that it is launching “Free-Days” on select Fridays at more than 400 locations in the Northeast. During the giveaways, customers will be alerted on their phones and can then pick up free products at their local store. To be eligible for the giveaways, shoppers must go online to enroll for a Stop & Shop card and download the Stop &a…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Police & Fire
App Gives Lyndhurst Residents Anything, Everything They Need In An Emergency -- And More
Lyndhurst residents can stay immediately informed about emergencies and access a host of public safety services by downloading a new mobile app. The one-stop app “makes it easy for the public to stay connected and informed by public safety and public works officials during day-to-day incidents, happenings, and disasters,” the township Office of Emergency Management said. Emergency alerts (push notifications) are one of its most significant features: You can automatically receive township-related alerts, as well as alerts from the National Weather Service on the moderate to severe levels. T…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence
As city and school officials in New Rochelle continue reviewing and improving safety measures throughout the district, a new app has been introduced to students that they are hopeful will curtail bullying.In the wake of several violent incidents involving students at the New Rochelle High School, district officials have partnered with the creators of an anti-bullying application in an effort to curtail any further instances. Following several violent incidents involving students - including the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old student at the high school - the Board of Education announced earl…
