Stories from New York · United States

A small, independent business owner expressed concern about the financial burden of operating costs, including rent and ingredients, and the impact of stopping business for private events.

Moody's Pizza Tavern has raised more than $13,000 through a raffle for a chance to win an unknown prize. The tavern is donating all proceeds to a local youth shelter. The drawing and opening are scheduled for tomorrow.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising. The specific nature of the advertising and the amount of the fine were not disclosed. This action suggests regulatory scrutiny over marketing practices. The fine was issued in New York.

Acclaimed novelist Paul Auster died at the age of 77. He passed away a little over a year after being diagnosed with cancer. Auster was known for works such as the New York Trilogy and The Music of Chance.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising. The fine was issued due to the unclear nature of the company's promotional materials. The specific amount of the fine was not disclosed.

The crypto project, helmed by the Trump and Whitcomb families, is under scrutiny after investors put in more than $550 million. Investors are now locked out of the majority of their holdings, with the token trading around 54 cents.

Protests were held across the United States demanding an end to immigration raids. The protests occurred in multiple cities, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The slogans and specific demands varied by location. The protests highlighted ongoing debates about immigration policy. Slogans heard at protests included 'tax the rich' and 'no ice, no war.' Slogans related to these protests were reported by Radio Rebelde in Cuba. Slogans called for prioritizing people over billionaires and taxing the rich. Some protesters also voiced anti-war sentiments. Demonstrators voiced their opposition to current immigration enforcement policies. Demonstrators gathered in various locations to voice their demands. Participants voiced concerns about immigration policies. The protests occurred amidst broader discussions on immigration and national debt.

1010 WINS NYC reported on protest slogans including 'tax the rich' and 'no ice, no war'.

A nationwide order has been issued barring pharmacies from distributing the abortion pill mifepristone. The state Office of Health and Human Services will still enforce this ban. The order states that such distribution is illegal, unauthorized, and will not be permitted. The United States is considering measures that affect the distribution of the abortion pill Mifeprixstone by pharmacies. These potential restrictions would affect how the medication is distributed by pharmacies. The nationwide average price for gasoline is $4.43 a gallon, and Brent crude closed at $108 a barrel on Friday. Stock markets saw their longest weekly advance since 2024, driven by hopes for a peace deal and solid corporate earnings, with the S&P 500 achieving its fifth consecutive week of gains. Tech companies, including Apple, also contributed to the rise in equities.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has died at the age of 81. This event was reported by multiple stations. He was a renowned figure in classical music. His passing was noted. The cause of death was not immediately released. He passed away in Kanagawa.