Man Accused Of Threatening Two Men, Child At Long Island Costco Man Accused Of Threatening Two Men, Child At Long Island Costco Man Accused Of Threatening Two Men, Child At Long Island Costco
Man Accused Of Threatening Two Men, Child At Long Island Costco A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly threatening three people - including a rabbi and an 11-year-old child - with physical violence at a Long Island Costco, police said. Nassau County Police investigators arrested Justin Pichizaca, of Queens, on Sunday, Dec. 8, after he allegedly threatened two grown men in their 30s and the child with physical violence and yelled religious slurs based on their religion, while at Costco located on Rockaway Turnpike. Police said that as a result of Pichizaca’s actions, one of his victims captured him on video, which helped detectives to locate and ar…
Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam
Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam It’s a trap! A free $75 Costco coupon that has been making the rounds on social media turned out to be too good to be true, the wholesale giant announced. “Despite several posts out there, Costco is NOT giving away $75 coupons. While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM, and in no way affiliated with Costco,” the company said. “Thanks to our fans for letting us know about this recurring hoax!” The phony coupon first cropped up on Facebook earlier this year, causing some users to unwittingly click on a link unaffiliated with Costco to collect their coupon. To gain access,…
Clifton PD: $28,000 Ring Swiped In Costco Swap Found Buried Near Passaic River In Wallington Clifton PD: $28,000 Ring Swiped In Costco Swap Found Buried Near Passaic River In Wallington Clifton PD: $28,000 Ring Swiped In Costco Swap Found Buried Near Passaic River In Wallington
Clifton PD: $28,000 Ring Swiped In Costco Swap Found Buried Near Passaic River In Wallington A thief from Nutley pulled a switcheroo on a Clifton Costco clerk, swapping a stolen $1,999 diamond ring for one worth $28,000, police said Tuesday. After arresting 49-year-old Izaebela Kolano at her home, police were directed to a spot under a fence near the Passaic River in Wallington, where they found the "rock" buried under a fence, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. Kolano carried the first ring, stolen from the Wayne Costco earlier in the day, into the Clifton Costco on Sunday and asked to see the more expensive one, Bracken said. “After looking at it for a few moments, she returned …
Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Millions Of Water Bottles Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Millions Of Water Bottles Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Millions Of Water Bottles
Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Millions Of Water Bottles Check your kids’ lunchboxes. Millions of children’s water bottles are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard. Contigo announced this week that it is voluntarily recalling the lids on 5.7 million of its Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles because the spouts present a potential hazard for children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the products subject to recall were sold at retailers throughout the nation, including Target, Walmart and Costco, between April 2018 and June this year. "The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard t…
$584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say $584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say $584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say
$584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say A Fairfield County woman’s credit cards were stolen as she shopped at Trader Joe’s in Darien, police said. The woman told police that at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 she visited Trader Joe’s on Boston Post Road in Darien, at which point she placed her pocketbook in the cart. According to police, when the woman went to the front of the store to pay after approximately 45 minutes, she found that her wallet was missing. As she was going to her vehicle, the woman said that she received a call from her credit card company stating that her card had been charged for $594 at a Walma…
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Listeria has been found in leafy greens from a variety of grocery store chains in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, according to Consumer Reports. The nonprofit organization says six of 284 samples bought from Acme, Costco, Hannaford and Whole Foods stores were tainted with listeria monocytogenes. The items purchased included lettuce, spinach, and kale. Consumer Reports says it found the bacteria in both unbagged and prewashed products. Mild Listeria symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to the Food & Drug Administration.  I…
Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend
Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend A frozen berry product that has been shipped to certain Costco locations has been recalled due to a Hepatitis scare. The FDA announced that Townsend Farms, Inc. has notified Costco that a test of Kirkland Signature Three Berry Blend products manufactured this year may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. The recalled items have best by dates between Feb. 16, 2020 and May 4, 2020. None of the products manufactured for Costco have tested positive for Hepatitis A, and members have been notified of the potential health risk. According to the FDA, there have been no reports of adverse effects or a…
12 New Rockland Exposure Sites For Measles Released 12 New Rockland Exposure Sites For Measles Released 12 New Rockland Exposure Sites For Measles Released
12 New Rockland Exposure Sites For Measles Released With the Rockland County measles outbreak continuing to grow with 247 confirmed cases of measles since the outbreak began, officials are announcing 12 new possible exposure sites for residents to be aware of. Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles: Satmar of Monsey, located at 1 Monsey Blvd, Monsey, from Monday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 14 with an ongoing risk of exposure. Congregation Yetev Lev of Satmar, located at 13 Monsey Blvd., Monsey, from Monday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 14 with an ongoing risk of exposure. Rockland Kosher Supermarket, …
Landscaper Killed In Union Identified Landscaper Killed In Union Identified Landscaper Killed In Union Identified
Landscaper Killed In Union Identified A landscaper who died Friday morning after a co-worker accidentally ran him over  at a Union worksite was identified by police Saturday. Jorge Velazquez, 38, of Staten Island, was working on a curb line at the Costco parking lot on Hudson Street when the co-worker, who was driving a pickup, ran over Velazquez while backing the truck up.  Police did not release the name of the driver, citing the ongoing investigation. Any witnesses or anyone else with information is being asked to call the traffic bureau at 908-851-5070. 
Landscaper In Union Killed In Work Accident Landscaper In Union Killed In Work Accident Landscaper In Union Killed In Work Accident
Landscaper In Union Killed In Work Accident A landscaper who was laying mulch at a worksite in Union was killed Friday morning when a co-worker accidentally ran over him with a truck.  The accident occurred in the parking lot of Costco, 1055 Hudson St., at 10:16 a.m. when a worker in a pickup struck the victim, police said. The victim, whose name was withheld pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at Overlook Hospital.  The accident is under investigation by Officer Micael Cocca of the Union Police Department. Witnesses or any others with information can call 908-851-5070. 
String Of Cashed Fraudulent, Altered Checks Under Investigation In Darien String Of Cashed Fraudulent, Altered Checks Under Investigation In Darien String Of Cashed Fraudulent, Altered Checks Under Investigation In Darien
String Of Cashed Fraudulent, Altered Checks Under Investigation In Darien Authorities are currently investigating the cause behind a string of fraudulent and altered checks that were cashed in Darien between Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Friday, Jan. 25. On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the complainant stated that she dropped off four outgoing checks into the post office depository two days earlier. She received a notification from her bank stating that fraudulent activity was suspected. She then discovered that a check that was originally written to Optimum for $233.32 had been changed and deposited in the amount of $4,989.03. On Thursday, Jan. 24, the complainant said that she pu…
Westchester-Based Wholesaler Recalls Thousands Of Pounds Of Fruit Due To Listeria Scare Westchester-Based Wholesaler Recalls Thousands Of Pounds Of Fruit Due To Listeria Scare Westchester-Based Wholesaler Recalls Thousands Of Pounds Of Fruit Due To Listeria Scare
Westchester-Based Wholesaler Recalls Thousands Of Pounds Of Fruit Due To Listeria Scare A Westchester-based company has announced a massive recall of fruit that was distributed to several major retailers and department stores due to a listeria scare. Jac. Vanderberg, a fruit distributor located in Yonkers, has issued a recall of 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches, 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines and 365 cartons of fresh plums because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The potentially contaminated products were sold to retailers such as ALDI, Costco, Fairway Market, Hannaford, Market Basket and Walmart. The FDA said the peaches and nectarines are sold as a bul…