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NYC Grocery Scales: Hundreds Flawed, Shoppers Overcharged
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New York City grocery stores face scrutiny over faulty scales, with hundreds of violations and confiscations from 2023 to 2025. Big chains like Gristedes, Westside Market, and Whole Foods were hit with issues, leading to potential overcharging of shoppers. The city plans to inspect all food scales by June 2026, but wary shoppers may want to verify weights themselves. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Teen Stabbed to Death in Queens, Suspects Arrested
01:29|Two teenagers arrested for fatal stabbing of Josue Argudo in Woodhaven, Queens. 17-year-old turned himself in, 18-year-old Derek Trejo taken into custody. Argudo, a recent immigrant, stabbed while walking home from school. Community mourns, Congresswoman Velazquez calls for an end to violence. Trejo had previous weapons charges, released without bail. Police investigating cause of fight. Checkout Solipillow.com
Wegmans' Facial Recognition: Privacy vs. Security
01:38|Wegmans grocery chain is implementing facial recognition technology in its New York City stores to combat theft and misconduct, sparking debates on shopper privacy versus store protection. Other retailers like Macys, Fairway, and Whole Foods are also using similar biometric scans. While a city law requires signs warning customers about data collection, compliance is inconsistent. Shoppers and privacy experts express concerns about data leaks and the creepy nature of the technology. Retailers argue its a smart way to spot suspects and reduce shoplifting, but lawmakers are pushing back with bills for clearer notices and bans in public spots. Checkout Solipillow.com
New York City: Brace for Chill, Snow Thursday
00:59|Brace for a chilly week in New York City! Temperatures plummet to feel like the twenties and teens on Monday, with a brisk breeze making it feel even colder. Nights stay frigid, dipping to feel like the twenties or thirties. Tuesday improves slightly with sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-forties. Wednesday warms up to the upper forties or near fifty, but watch for possible showers. The big news is a potential snowstorm hitting Thursday into Friday across the Tri-State Area, so stay tuned for updates. Checkout Solipillow.com
Urban Reflections: Charis Ammon's Pedestrian Exhibit
01:39|Brooklyn artist Charis Ammons oil paintings, inspired by her daily city walks, are on display at Sargents Daughters Gallery in Tribeca. Her show, Pedestrian, features storefronts and city spots, with a focus on reflections in glass and plastic, creating a lively, layered view. The exhibition runs through January twenty-fourth. Checkout Solipillow.com
Dorothy Gaugler: New Yorker of the Week
01:27|Dorothy Gaugler, inspired by her faith, transforms a church storage room into the Good Neighbor Closet, a boutique-like giveaway spot offering gently used clothes, books, toys, and more. With a team of volunteers, she creates a welcoming space for families in need, fostering a sense of community and reducing waste. Checkout Solipillow.com
MTA Completes Second Avenue Subway Stations
01:34|MTA Completes Second Avenue Subway Stations: Upgrading Safety and Mechanical Systems Checkout Solipillow.com
NYC Nurses Strike: Largest in History
01:24|New York City nurses launch largest strike in history, demanding higher pay and safer conditions amid flu season. Mayor Mamdani assures care continuity, praises nurses, and urges fair deals. Hospitals vow to stay open, while Northwells Long Island spots reach agreements to avoid strike. Checkout Solipillow.com
NYC Nurses Strike Over Staffing, Benefits, Violence
01:38|New York City nurses, represented by the New York State Nurses Association, are set to strike at three major hospital systems over safe staffing levels, health care benefits, and workplace violence protections. Hospitals maintain theyre prepared for the strike, while state leaders prioritize patient safety and have resources on standby. Checkout Solipillow.com
Nurses Strike in NYC: Largest in History
01:53|Thousands of nurses in Manhattan and the Bronx launch historic strike, demanding better staffing, safety, and benefits; hospitals counter with concerns over wage hikes and budget cuts; Governor Hochul declares disaster emergency, allowing out-of-state healthcare workers to assist; negotiations continue amid patient transfers and ambulance reroutes. Checkout Solipillow.com