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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A vehicle crashed into multiple businesses inside the Manor Road Shopping Center in Castleton Corners on Friday afternoon.The NYPD told the Advance/SILive.com that a 70-year-old woman was driving a blue sedan when she “lost control” and crashed into several businesses at 754 Manor Road around 2:33 p.m.The scene of the incident at Manor Road Shopping Center in Castleton Corners on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024. (Staten Island Advance/Luke Petrie) (Staten Island Advance/Luke Petrie)The driver was later taken to Richmond University Medical Center in stable condition, an NYPD spokesman said, and no other injuries were reported.The spokesman…

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance is facing online backlash over his interaction with a Georgia doughnut shop worker, the latest in a string of food-related gaffes.In the footage recorded by C-SPAN on Thursday, Vance is seen visiting Holt’s Sweet Shop and thanking the woman behind the counter for permission to visit, after which the woman tells Vance, “I don’t want to be filmed.”Vance then turned to his aide and said, “She doesn’t want to be in the movie, so just keep her out of it.”After looking at the display case of doughnuts, he said, “I’m J.D. Vance, I’m running…

Produce at Grier’s St. Louis Market. (Liv George/The Bama Buzz) A rooftop patio, locally grown produce and a coffee shop await busy shoppers at Alabama’s most unique grocery store. To guide you to an unforgettable grocery store near you, we’ve rounded up six of Alabama’s most unique grocery stores. Red Bird Produced | Birmingham The cutest indoor (and air-conditioned!) greengrocer. (Nathan Watson / The Bama Buzz) Birmingham’s Red Bird Produce offers a curated selection of locally grown produce and artisanal goods like jellies and jams for those who miss the farmer’s market atmosphere in the middle of the week. Grier’s…

Tampa-based Ocean Blue Group is moving forward with plans to build a new retail shopping center along U.S. 27 in Davenport, but with a different tenant mix. A shopping center proposed for U.S. 27 in Polk County would include two large retail buildings, a gas station with a convenience store and seven separate parcels. Ocean Bleu Group’s conceptual site plan for the 21-acre site at the intersection of Florida Development Road across from Ridgewood Lakes Boulevard. The developer had previously submitted conceptual plans that included a 54,000-square-foot Rooms To Go store and a junior anchor. The new plans replace these…

Rising internet penetration and changing customer preferences are driving the demand for e-commerce markets across the globe. Rapid technological advancements, rise in online shopping, security advancements, and AI are also driving the market growth. Therefore, given the industry’s robust outlook, investors may consider placing their bets on blue-chip e-commerce stocks eBay Inc. (EBAY), Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT), and Natural Health Trends Corp. (NHTC) for potential gains. The e-commerce market has changed rapidly due to the increasing accessibility and convenience of the Internet and changing consumer preferences. The number of users in the U.S. e-commerce market is increasing every year and…

Felicia Hodges Whether the reason is increased demand for certain items, extreme weather around the world, or supply chain issues caused by the coronavirus, there’s no question that it costs more to feed a family now than it did a year ago. A March survey by Change Research found that 79% of New Yorkers said buying groceries had become harder in the past 12 months, a 6% increase from 2023. With food prices not seeming to be coming down and eating in not really a choice, how can shoppers these days cut back on spending at the grocery store? The…

Shopping malls across America are in a state that even Paul Blart can’t save, and Austin is no exception. Known as “dead malls,” these abandoned, dilapidated or largely empty shopping centers have become objects of fascination, especially as the aesthetic of liminal spaces has gained popularity online. Let’s go to the mall Once the tallest building in Austin, the Dobie Center, a 27-story UT Austin residence hall, also houses a two-story indoor mall. Dobie Mall still has a food court and shops, but Austin residents may remember when it was home to Magic Mushrooms, McDonald’s, and the popular Dobie Theater.…

Each product featured is independently selected by our editors and may contain paid promotions. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our product review guidelines here.While there’s no shortage of fashion core on TikTok, the latest trends are more functional than ever. As more shoppers trade in their everyday attire for premium business wear, the new aesthetic represents a unique shift in fashion: a time when workwear is streetwear. This season, corporate core is hot. Corporatecore fashion (short for corporatecore fashion) takes all the office staples you already know and love and…

Any seasoned traveler will tell you the right travel bag can make or break a trip. The best travel purse is both fashionable and functional and big enough to hold all your essentials without weighing you down as you explore your destination. Bonus if it has multiple pockets and compartments to keep your stuff organized and anti-theft special features to keep your belongings safe from pickpockets.Finding an option that checks all these boxes is hard to come by, but luckily for you, we’re here to help. To find the best travel purses out there, we tapped a team of frequent…

One of the most humiliating things about being a human is having to wear clothes all the time. For most people, this means having to go shopping to hide their indecent bodies. Unfortunately, unlike basic necessities like eating and sleeping, shopping can be embarrassing.I love shopping. I’m good at shopping. I’m great at browsing. I know how to find the good stuff. I check racks of clothes quickly and thoroughly. I feel fabrics, note colors and textures, evaluate weights and details. There’s a lot of information to take in, but I’m very capable of processing it all. I know a…