Student, 19, Who Died In Fall From NJIT Parking Deck Remembered Student, 19, Who Died In Fall From NJIT Parking Deck Remembered
Student, 19, Who Died In Fall From Njit Parking Deck Remembered A 19-year-old student who died in a fall from a parking deck at the New Jersey Institute of Technology this month is being remembered as a “faithful friend” and a “beacon of positivity.” Elna Nandako Nyongesa died in Newark on Saturday, Nov. 11, her obituary says.  "With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking loss of Elna Nyongesa, who was suddenly taken from us on November 11, 2023," reads a GoFundMe for her family.  "Elna, our shining star, was a student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology who tragically died after falling from the parking deck at her school, leaving be…
KNOW THEM?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks KNOW THEM?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks
Know Them?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks Worcester police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who vandalized a Starbucks with pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel graffiti on Wednesday, Nov. 8, authorities said.  Police shared a surveillance photo of the suspect in connection with the incident at the Starbucks on 11 East Central St., according to the Worcester police.  “We are angered by this recent antisemitic vandalism and the other acts of hate that have been directed at our... Posted by Jewish Federation of Central MA on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 The words “Free Palestine,” “Free Gaza,” and “You Make D…
Starbucks Swiper: Man Steals Thousands In Gift Cards From Long Island Chain Starbucks Swiper: Man Steals Thousands In Gift Cards From Long Island Chain
Starbucks Swiper: Man Steals Thousands In Gift Cards From Long Island Chain A thirsty thief walked out of a Long Island Starbucks with thousands of dollars worth of gift cards, authorities said. The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 29 in Coram. Just before 6 p.m., an unknown man walked into the Starbucks located at 1710 Route 112. Authorities said the man snatched gift cards from an employee, worth a total of $1,200, and ran. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest of the thief. Anyone with information can submit tips by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips app. …
More Details: New Target Location In Yonkers To Feature Drive-Up Starbucks, CVS More Details: New Target Location In Yonkers To Feature Drive-Up Starbucks, CVS
More Details: New Target Location In Yonkers To Feature Drive-Up Starbucks, CVS More details have been unveiled about a new Target location in Westchester that will soon be opening to the public. The new store, located in Yonkers in the Cross County Center at 8000 Mall Walk, is set to hold its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 22.  Earlier Report: First Target Location In Yonkers Announces Opening Date The department store will include features such as a CVS Pharmacy and a "Drive-Up" Starbucks coffee shop, which will allow customers to have their orders delivered to their cars after parking, officials announced.  Customers planning to shop at the …
Knife-Wielding Man With History Of Violence Sentenced For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Knife-Wielding Man With History Of Violence Sentenced For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland
Knife-Wielding Man With History Of Violence Sentenced For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland A 20-year-old man who admitted to a fatal stabbing during a drug deal in Montgomery County will have plenty of time to think about his crime.  Silver Spring resident Dakari Thomas has been sentenced to 25 years with all but 12 years suspended after admitting to killing Getro Marius Benamna in December 2021 during a botched marijuana sale. Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy said that on Dec. 7, 2021, Thomas and Benamna met at Startbucks in the 900 block of Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring for a shady drug transaction. Thomas attempted to pass off a different substanc…
Florida Man Snapchatting With Pennsylvania Girl Caught In Sting, Police Say Florida Man Snapchatting With Pennsylvania Girl Caught In Sting, Police Say
Florida Man Snapchatting With Pennsylvania Girl Caught In Sting, Police Say A Florida man was caught in a police sting in Pennsylvania after local officers received a tip that he was having "inappropriate conversations" with a girl on Snapchat, according to a police release on Monday, Sept. 11.  The Camp Hill Police Department was informed about the Snapchat conversations between the 15-year-old girl and 21-year-old Ty Hunter Eaddy at 11 a.m. on Sept. 6th. The police "retrieved" the girl's phone and "began communicating with the 21-year-old" while impersonating the teen, according to a release by the police department.  During the conversation with the u…
Starbucks Workers Strike Over 'Threats And Intimidation' In Philly Starbucks Workers Strike Over 'Threats And Intimidation' In Philly
Starbucks Workers Strike Over 'Threats And Intimidation' In Philly Workers at five Starbucks stores in Philadelphia demonstrated Sunday, July 23 in protest of what they call the company's "illegal union-busting campaign." "We are taking collective action in response to the company's interference with protected activity when (Store Manager) David Vaughan threatened and intimidated striking workers during a protected strike," said Starbucks Workers United, a labor union representing over 8,000 employees at more than 335 stores, according to its website.  An SBWU spokesperson told Daily Voice Vaughan's alleged intimidation was aimed at workers at the 9th and…
New Eatery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Yonkers New Eatery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Yonkers
New Eatery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Yonkers An all-new Latin restaurant in Westchester is hoping to expose future patrons to a style of cuisine that they say is not as prevalent in the area.  Casa Fuego Wood Fired Latin Restaurant & Cocktails, located in Yonkers at the Ridge Hill shopping mall at 238 Market St. across from Starbucks, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The restaurant, which hopes to serve as a popular destination for Latin fusion, will serve menu items such as Paella, a Spanish rice dish, and Mofongo, a dish often made with mashed plantains.  …
Police ID DC Man Gunned Down In Midday MD Shooting Police ID DC Man Gunned Down In Midday MD Shooting
Police ID DC Man Gunned Down In Midday MD Shooting New details have been released by police in Prince George's County following a midday shooting that left a 29-year-old DC man dead on Wednesday. Kre'sean Hoover-Haskins has been identified as the man who was shot and killed hours after an armored truck employee took justice into his own man and shot a man at an area Starbucks. Police say that officers were called to the 1200 block of Fairmont Heights Drive shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, where there was a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Hoover-Haskins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was r…
Police ID Man Killed By Armored Truck Employee At Starbucks Near Maryland Mall Police ID Man Killed By Armored Truck Employee At Starbucks Near Maryland Mall
Police ID Man Killed By Armored Truck Employee At Starbucks Near Maryland Mall Police have identified the 35-year-old man who was shot and killed inside a Maryland Starbucks on Wednesday afternoon. Upper Marlboro resident Jonathan Griffin was shot by an armored truck employee at the coffee shop early in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 19 while both were behind the counter, police say. Members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3400 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday to investigate a fatal shooting. Officials said that an armored truck driver was inside Starbucks doing business with store employe…
These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County
These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County If you haven’t heard of Paris Baguette yet, you will soon — especially if Joe, Andrew, and Yulia Kook have anything to say about it. The Kooks are the owners of the first Paris Baguette in Loudoun County, which is slated to open in Brambleton this fall. Enjoy a sweet rice donut! You'll find 139 fresh-baked items to choose from at Paris Baguette.Paris Baguette Joe, a former Starbucks barista and personal trainer, and Yulia, a former IT professional, along with brother Andrew were looking for a business opportunity they could do together. “I love food,” said Joe, “and have been looking f…
Target Opens Long-Awaited Small-Format Store On Jersey Shore Target Opens Long-Awaited Small-Format Store On Jersey Shore
Target Opens Long-Awaited Small-Format Store On Jersey Shore A long-awaited Target store in Monmouth County will have its grand opening this Sunday, July 16, officials announced. The twist? It's one of Target's newest "small-format" stores, located next to Best Buy at Eatontown Plaza on the busy corner of Routes 35 and 36. The store sits in a 60,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Vingo Wines, China Buffet and Babies R Us. The small-format stores "live up to their name as some of our smallest Target stores, and for a good reason," the Target website says. "Their flexible designs let us bring the best of the Bullseye into urban neighborhoods,…