Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options
Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options Burger King is giving one of its longest-running menu items a couple of new twists. The Miami-based chain is expanding its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup with two limited-time varieties, according to a news release on Monday, July 6. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and Club Original Chicken Sandwich will arrive at participating US restaurants on Tuesday, July 7. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich features creamy jalapeño sauce, crispy and pickled jalapeños, crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. The Club Original Chicken Sandwich includes cris…
Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested
Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested A former football standout who became a familiar TV voice is facing a new legal issue. Marcellus Wiley, 51, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Saturday, July 4, on a domestic battery charge, according to multiple reports. The former NFL defensive end and longtime sports analyst was initially held without bond, according to ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando and People. No details about the alleged incident, including the location or others involved, had been publicly released as of Sunday, July 5, WFTV reported. Wiley is the husband of Annemarie Wiley, an alum of "Real Housewives of Be…
Man Found Dead In Lake After Bystander Spots Overturned Kayak At Hudson Valley Campground Man Found Dead In Lake After Bystander Spots Overturned Kayak At Hudson Valley Campground
Man Found Dead In Lake After Bystander Spots Overturned Kayak At Hudson Valley Campground An Orange County man was found dead in a lake after his kayak overturned during a fishing trip at a Sullivan County campground over the Fourth of July weekend, police said. The incident happened at Mongaup Pond Campground, located at 231 Mongaup Pond Rd. in the Town of Rockland, where troopers responded at around 8:48 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, following a report of an overturned kayak, according to New York State Police. Police said Scott N. Meyer, 56, of Pine Island, had left his campsite sometime between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to go fishing in his kayak.   At around 7 p.m., a bystan…
6-Year-Old Girl Dead In Swimming Accident On LI After Teen’s Rescue Comes Up Short: Police 6-Year-Old Girl Dead In Swimming Accident On LI After Teen’s Rescue Comes Up Short: Police
6-Year-Old Girl Dead In Swimming Accident On LI After Teen’s Rescue Comes Up Short: Police A 6-year-old New York girl died while swimming off the coast of Long Island on the Fourth of July despite the valiant efforts of her family, police said. Kiara Paolasin, of Brooklyn, and her family were celebrating the holiday at a beach near Sebonic Creek at the Great Peconic Bay, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Kiara went into the water after a shoe that was floating away around 8 a.m., witnesses told police. She was swept away by the creek current into the bay, authorities said. A 16-year-old family member went into the water after Kiara in an attempt to save her but couldn…
Norway's Bizarre Pizza Order Has Their Breath Kicking: Soccer Team Crushes 20 Pies In 25 Mins Norway's Bizarre Pizza Order Has Their Breath Kicking: Soccer Team Crushes 20 Pies In 25 Mins
Norway's Bizarre Pizza Order Has Their Breath Kicking: Soccer Team Crushes 20 Pies In 25 Mins Norway's World Cup win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, came with an unusual postgame celebration: 20 pizzas from an unlikely New Jersey restaurant. The order went to Bagels by Jarrett, now known as BXJ, at 451 Mount Pleasant Ave. in West Orange, owner Jarrett Seltzer confirmed to Daily Voice. The request came after one of Seltzer's customers sent him an Instagram message. Her husband, the executive chef at the MC Hotel in Montclair, where Norway's national team was staying, needed 20 pizzas. The team's biggest request was simple: "Heavy on the pepperoni." There were also a hand…
Drunk Man Caught With Infant In Jeep With Him On I-684 In Westchester: Police Drunk Man Caught With Infant In Jeep With Him On I-684 In Westchester: Police
Drunk Man Caught With Infant In Jeep With Him On I-684 In Westchester: Police A 27-year-old man is facing a felony charge after police said they found him intoxicated inside a Jeep parked on Interstate 684 in Westchester County with a 1-year-old child.  New York City resident Yordi Silverio Marte Brito, 27, was arrested on Sunday, June 28, following a welfare check in Lewisboro, New York State Police announced on July 3. According to the agency, the incident happened around 4:35 a.m, when troopers conducted a welfare check on a Jeep stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 684 in Lewisboro.  Troopers said the driver, identified as Marte Brito, …
Mosquitoes Positive For West Nile Virus In Hudson Valley — First Of Season Mosquitoes Positive For West Nile Virus In Hudson Valley — First Of Season
Mosquitoes Positive For West Nile Virus In Hudson Valley — First Of Season The first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus this season have been detected in Rockland County, prompting health officials to remind residents to take precautions as they head outdoors.  The infected mosquito pool was collected in Haverstraw during the week of Sunday, June 22, as part of the Rockland County Department of Health's routine mosquito surveillance program, county officials announced on Friday, July 3.  The New York State Department of Health confirmed that the mosquitoes, a mix of Culex pipiens and Culex restuans, two species known to transmit West Nile virus, tested …
NY CVS, Yoga Studio Destroyed, Thousands Without Power After Severe Storms NY CVS, Yoga Studio Destroyed, Thousands Without Power After Severe Storms
NY CVS, Yoga Studio Destroyed, Thousands Without Power After Severe Storms Power restoration efforts are continuing across the Hudson Valley after violent thunderstorms tore through the Hudson Valley over the Fourth of July weekend, toppling trees, downing power lines, sparking fires, and even destroying businesses.  The storms, which swept through the region Saturday evening, July 4, left tens of thousands of customers without electricity and caused widespread damage across the county.  As of Monday morning at around 9:10 a.m., Central Hudson was reporting over 20,100 without power in Dutchess County; nearly 300 in the dark in Columbia County; over 430 …
Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season
Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season Pringles is adding a new twist to summer cookouts with limited-edition hot dog buns inspired by three of its flavors. The snack brand officially unveiled its new Pop Dog Buns on Monday, July 6. The potato-based buns are based on BBQ, Honey Mustard, and Sour Cream & Onion potato crisps. The limited-edition buns are 7.5 inches long and packaged in Pringles-style cans. Fans can get the buns during two online drops at noon on Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 15, which is National Hot Dog Day. The Sour Cream & Onion buns feature tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, while t…
Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report
Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report That morning cup may be doing more than waking you up. Coffee has been tied to several evidence-backed health benefits, The Washington Post reported Thursday, July 2, citing hundreds of studies on the widely consumed drink. The report noted that coffee contains more than 1,000 chemical compounds, including magnesium, potassium, niacin, and other B vitamins. Research once raised concerns about coffee and cancer risk. But The Post reported that later studies found early links were often complicated by smoking, since smokers also tended to drink more coffee. More studies have since pointed i…
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing A slow-moving storm system is turning the start of the week into a soggy mess. Multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, July 6, into Monday night, with flash flooding possible across parts of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rain could fall quickly enough to overwhelm roads, low-lying areas, and poor-drainage spots. Locations in the darkest shade of green will see the heaviest rain and repeated downpours. AccuWeather.com Rainfall rates may reach 2 to 3 inches per hour in the hardest-hit areas. Widespread totals of 3 t…
Joby Baker Dies In Westchester: Familiar Face From Elvis, Disney, 'Gidget' Films Joby Baker Dies In Westchester: Familiar Face From Elvis, Disney, 'Gidget' Films
Joby Baker Dies In Westchester: Familiar Face From Elvis, Disney, 'Gidget' Films Joby Baker made a career out of finding the funny note in almost any scene. The Canadian-born actor, comedian, and painter died of natural causes on Monday, June 22, at 92, his family told Deadline. His family said he died in New York's Northern Westchester County, in Mount Kisco. The Hollywood Reporter reported that his granddaughter, Sofia Silverman, said Baker died nearby at a hospital in Westchester in Yonkers, New York. Baker was a familiar face across TV and film in the 1960s and 1970s. He starred as radio DJ Dave Lewis on the single-season CBS sitcom "Good Morning World," opposite R…