Shaina McLawrence

1 day ago | courant.com | Shaina McLawrence

By Shaina McLawrence, Staten Island Advance, N.Y.Ready-to-eat chicken and bacon wraps are on a public health alert due to ongoing listeria monocytogenes concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products, Market 32 by Price Chopper and Big Y‘s chicken and bacon wrap, were distributed by Rachel’s Food Corporation to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.

1 day ago | silive.com | Shaina McLawrence

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall on popular rice, soups, spice, porridge mix, papads and vadam mixes sold nationally due to undeclared allergens. Nature Mills US is recalling the items due to the potential presence of undeclared wheat, milk, and sesame allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk, and/or sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

1 day ago | silive.com | Shaina McLawrence

One fortunate Manhattanite recently claimed a $1 million top prize in the New York Lottery’s Mega Millions draw game, according to the New York Lottery. Julio Torres Germosen took home a single lump sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at the Lucky Corner store located at 200 West 96th Street in Manhattan. Germosen matched the first five numbers in the Feb. 4 Mega Millions drawing.

2 days ago | silive.com | Shaina McLawrence

Ready-to-eat chicken and bacon wraps are on a public health alert due to ongoing listeria monocytogenes concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products, Market 32 by Price Chopper and Big Y‘s chicken and bacon wrap, were distributed by Rachel’s Food Corporation to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. A recall was not issued for the products because they are no longer available for purchase.

6 days ago | silive.com | Shaina McLawrence

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Four vehicles were reported stolen on Staten Island from April 28 to May 4, according to police. From Jan. 1 through May 4, there have been 62 reported vehicle thefts, according to the NYPD’s CompStat database, which marks a decline of 21 thefts compared to the same timeframe in 2024. The four most recent incidents:On April 28, there were two reported vehicle thefts a few hour apart on Staten Island.