Six Queens pot shops padlocked in major illegal cannabis bust
Queens DA shuts down six illegal cannabis stores in major citywide sweep QUEENS, NY – A major crackdown on unlicensed marijuana businesses led to the … Read more
Shops
Operation Weed Whacker shuts down six illegal smoke shops in Queens with arrests and major cannabis seizures
QUEENS, NY — A sweeping undercover operation targeting six illegal cannabis shops across Queens has led to four arrests, the padlocking of each storefront, and … Read more
Queens and Bronx shops dish out big lottery winners
NEW YORK — Two players each won over $16,000 in Thursday night’s TAKE 5 evening drawing, with winning tickets sold in Queens and the Bronx, … Read more
National Donut Day: Three Great Donut Shops You Missed Today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – June 6, 2025 – It’s National Donut Day, and Ocean County is ready to indulge in some of the sweetest, most … Read more
Two charged in raids on Wacky Tobaccy smoke shops in Monmouth County
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two men were arrested Thursday following coordinated raids on Wacky Tobaccy retail stores in Wall Township and Asbury Park, where authorities … Read more
Two Philly shops sell scratch-offs worth a staggering $8M
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania Lottery players are celebrating major wins after purchasing Scratch-Off tickets in Philadelphia that totaled $8 million in prizes, officials announced … Read more
Yonkers police crack down on illegal smoke shops, seize $500K in illicit goods
YONKERS, N.Y. — Authorities in Yonkers have ramped up enforcement against unlicensed smoke shops, issuing over 100 summonses and seizing more than $500,000 in illegal … Read more
New Jersey Man Arrested After Taking Down Donut Shop’s Pride Flag
MATAWAN, N.J. — A Holmdel man was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to tear down a Pride flag at a downtown donut shop, returning later … Read more
Utica man charged in $6,300 Bass Pro Shops sunglasses theft
UTICA, N.Y. — A 47-year-old Utica man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of more than 30 pairs of sunglasses valued … Read more
Here Are The Four Best Donut Shops in Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey, is a low-key paradise for donut lovers, with hidden gems and classic bakeries that can turn an ordinary morning into a … Read more
Authorities raid three more vape shops in Lower Burrell amid investigation into illegal THC sales
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. — The Westmoreland County Detective Bureau, in collaboration with local police departments, executed raids on three vape shops in Lower Burrell on … Read more
Detectives raid Westmoreland County vape shops accused of selling illegal THC products
GREENSBURG, Pa. — Westmoreland County detectives, along with undercover officers from several local police departments, executed search warrants at three vape shops as part of … Read more
Over A Dozen Wildwood Shops Fined for Illegal Vape Products in Statewide Sweep
TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that 19 retailers across the state have been … Read more
Maryland UPS Worker Stole Packages, Sold Them At Pawn Shops
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A former UPS employee has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft after allegedly stealing items from packages she handled … Read more
Rockland County Smoke Shops Guilty After Cops Find 405 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the conclusion of a year-long investigation into several Rockland County smoke shops, with … Read more
The Best Ice Cream Shops in Central Ohio
Central Ohio boasts a variety of excellent ice cream shops, each with unique offerings and specialties. Here’s a closer look at some top picks: Johnson’s … Read more
Major Felony Charges After Year-Long Investigation into Rockland County Smoke Shops
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the arrest of four individuals and the charging of five corporations … Read more
New Jersey Seeks To Regulate Sales of CBD Products at Smoke Shops, Gas Stations, and Delis
TRENTON, NJ—A recent legislative effort in New Jersey seeks to streamline the regulation of cannabis-related products by clearly defining the roles of various state entities … Read more
Seaside Heights Shops Closed Out of Fear of Safety, What’s Next for the Jersey Shore?
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz and the Seaside Heights Police Department dealt with large crowds, unruly teens, and pandemonium after a … Read more
New York City Takes Aim At Illegal Weed Shops Citywide
NEW YORK, NY—Mayor Eric Adams today announced the initiation of “Operation Padlock to Protect,” a city-wide crackdown on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops across New … Read more
Biloxi City Councilman Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Vape Shops
Robert Leon Deming, III, 47, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. Gulfport, Mississippi – A Biloxi City Councilman pleaded guilty to conspiracy … Read more
New Jersey Seeks to Toughen Laws Against Unscrupulous Pet Shops
TRENTON, NJ – A groundbreaking bill has been introduced in New Jersey to overhaul pet sales, specifically targeting the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits … Read more
Multiple Smoke Shops Rockland County Targeted for Underaged Sales
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – In a significant collaborative effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations’ New York Field Office, New York State … Read more
Perth Amboy Smoke Shops Target of ‘Major Drug Bust’
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department made arrests in a drug bust targeting local smoke shops. The Special Investigations Unit, after a … Read more
New York City Smoke Shops Targeted in Lastest String of Armed Robberies
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify individuals involved in a series of robberies. The … Read more
NYC Smoke Shops Targeted by Scooter Bound Armed Robbers
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Detectives from the New York City Police Department have updated information regarding a citywide robbery pattern spanning multiple locations. Notably, … Read more
Three Arrested in Raids at South Jersey Smoke Shops
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On September 19, Gloucester Township Police, with support from Winslow Township PD, Clayton Borough PD, and the New Jersey Department of … Read more
Illegal Weed Shops Shut Down in Upstate New York
NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) have taken enforcement actions against seven … Read more
Christmas tree shops going out of business to stop taking gift cards
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have gift cards for the Brick Township or Monmouth County Christmas Tree shops, you might want to use them … Read more
Retailer Christmas Tree Shops files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(Reuters) – Christmas Tree Shops, a home-decor retailer that was spun off from Bed Bath & Beyond in 2020, filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday. … Read more
Airlines, repair shops in N. America eye used, generic parts to keep aircraft flying
By Allison Lampert and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) – Airlines and aircraft repair shops in North America are increasingly relying on used and generic parts to … Read more
New Jersey’s chair rental ban at barber shops and beauty salons may finally come to an end
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the hairstyling or cosmetology business and trying to get a head start in the business on your own, … Read more
Credit Suisse memorabilia up for grabs in online shops after merger
ZURICH (Reuters) – Within hours of its state-backed takeover by UBS Group being announced, memorabilia bearing lender Credit Suisse’s name and logo was being put … Read more
Architect of multi-million-dollar education fraud involving scuba dive shops sentenced to years in federal prison
SAVANNAH, GA: A defendant who supervised a scheme to defraud more than $6 million from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education programs through scuba … Read more
Energy crisis dims festive sparkle in Europe’s shops
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Retailers in Europe are having to strike a delicate balancing act with this year’s Christmas displays: how to create … Read more
New Innovative Platform Creates Mobile Ordering Apps for Coffee Shops to Increase Revenue and Build Strong Communities
Orda is revolutionizing the market for coffee shops by helping them grow their community through the use of a mobile ordering app customized for their … Read more
Shipley Do-Nuts Inks Agreement To Open First Orlando Shops
New development deal to bring 5 locations to the Orange County area Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts for more than … Read more
Five defendants associated with scuba dive shops convicted of defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs
SAVANNAH, GA: Five people affiliated with Georgia dive shops have admitted submitting false claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through scuba classes targeting … Read more
‘Restaurants And Barber Shops’: Expert Says These Businesses Are The Real IRS Targets
‘Restaurants And Barber Shops’: Expert Says These Businesses Are The Real IRS Targets Harold Hutchison on August 16, 2022 Grover Norquist, founder of Americans for … Read more
Restaurateur Pinskiy to buy Starbucks’ Russia coffee shops -report
MOSCOW – Restaurateur Anton Pinskiy said he will become a co-owner of Starbucks Corp’s coffee shops in Russia, Forbes Russia reported on Friday. It said … Read more
Two New Jersey Sub Shops Named Best in America
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Two New Jersey sub shops have been named for the top 10 best Italian Subs in America by Mashed. For those … Read more
LVMH to ‘temporarily’ close its 124 shops in Russia
PARIS – French luxury group LVMH will “temporarily” close its 124 stores in Russia from Sunday, a group spokesperson told Reuters on Friday. The group, … Read more
Owner of two South King County pawn shops sentenced to prison for trafficking in stolen goods and possession of images of child rape and abuse
Seattle – A 46- year-old Auburn, Washington man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 6 years in prison and 15 years … Read more
Downtown Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Credit Cards He Used at Luxury Retail Shops
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for leading a conspiracy that fraudulently obtained American … Read more
Owner of three Puyallup tribal smoke shops sentenced to prison for money-laundering scheme to evade state tobacco taxes
Seattle – A 43-year-old owner of three Puyallup tribal smoke shops was sentenced late Friday, December 10, 2021, in U.S. District Court in Seattle to … Read more
France May Ban Free Amazon Book Delivery To Protect Brick-And-Mortar Shops
Lawmakers in France will review a draft law that would require a minimum rate for Amazon book deliveries in order to protect local bookshops, Politico … Read more