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New York Post
19 hours ago
- New York Post
NYC's notorious Roosevelt Hotel shelter will close next week as last migrant families relocate
The Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter is set to close Tuesday – three years after it opened and quickly became a symbol of the city's migrant crisis in the heart of Manhattan. There were fewer than 10 families of asylum seekers still in the former hotel as of Thursday, as the spot spent its final days as a migrant intake center in a very visible and highly trafficked area of midtown packed with tourists and commuters, The Post has learned. The historic hotel has been the first stop for many of more than 230,000 migrants that have come to the five boroughs since 2022. During the peak of the crisis, the shelter housed as many as 2,900 people on the taxpayers' dime, according to officials. Advertisement 5 The migrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan is set to close on Tuesday. Christopher Sadowski 5 People seen moving out of the Roosevelt Hotel on June 18, 2025. Christopher Sadowski Mayor Eric Adams first announced the closure of the notorious shelter back in February, when he stopped just short of proclaiming that the migrant crisis was over. Advertisement The Post observed around a dozen or more workers or shelter residents leaving the building this week. 'I imagine that they are cleaning and making repairs now to give the building back to the owner,' said one female asylum seeker from Venezuela, who asked not to use her name. She hadn't landed a new place to stay since she left the shelter last week, she said. 5 The hotel hosted 2,9000 migrants at the peak of the city's crisis. Brian Zak/NY Post Advertisement 5 People removing bags from the migrant shelter. Christopher Sadowski 'To be honest, the situation is complicated because they are closing most of the shelters. I sleep where the night takes me. Sometimes in the street. My fate is in God's hands,' she said. The shelter has been plagued with issues since it opened in May 2023 – with police sources saying the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua organized moped robbery crews from the hotel. Several shelter residents were arrested for a $5,300 shoplifting spree and a 12-year-old ringleader of a Central Park robbery crew was accused of taking part in the assault of two NYPD officers back in May. Advertisement 5 There are fewer than ten migrant families still in the hotel as of Thrusday. Christopher Sadowski 'Out of 100 men coming from Venezuela, 80 are bad and 20 are good,' one migrant outside the Roosevelt told The Post earlier this week. 'The problem is that the good people get screwed and pay the price for the bad people.' The Post previously reported that the hotel could sell for as much as $1 billion after migrants move out. A source told the Post that the property owner – the Pakistani government's Pakistan International Airlines – were considering replacing the over 100-year-old hotel with a new skyscraper. It is unclear whether the hotel will begin welcoming guests again.
New York Post
a day ago
- General
- New York Post
Costco customers campaign for return of beloved $1 treat — despite new food court offerings
Costco's been rolling out plenty of new food court offerings this summer – but many of the wholesaler's most loyal fans are longing for an old favorite. A recent discussion on Reddit focused on the long-gone $1 churro at Costco. This particular social media community is home to over 1.3 million Costco customers. Costco has served churros on and off throughout the years. The treat fell off the food court menu in early 2024 to make way for the viral Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie. At the time, it sold for $1.49. The recent Reddit post about the churro garnered some 5,500 likes, with over 300 members chiming in. 'Who misses the churro????' the original Reddit poster wrote. 'I miss the churro. When they were fresh and crisp, they were great,' one person said. 'Although neither compares to [the] toasted almond ice cream bar.' 6 A recent discussion on Reddit focused on the long-gone $1 churro at Costco. Christopher Sadowski A different user wrote, 'Us big ol' women down in San Antonio miss them.' Other commenters praised the original churro but said it changed for the worse after the 1990s. 'Churro was good until they changed the recipe and then it sucked,' one Redditor wrote. 6 The churro fell off the food court menu in early 2024 to make way for the viral Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Nelea Reazanteva – Another reminisced, 'I miss the churro from the '90s. The one pictured was no bueno.' But some customers were unimpressed by the cinnamon-and-sugar dessert and called for the pre-churro pretzel offering. 'Reminder: The pretzels that the churro replaced were so much better,' a customer said. 6 Some commenters praised the original churro but said it changed for the worse after the 1990s. dennizn – A different user wrote, 'I will complain about them replacing the pretzel with the churro until the day I die.' A possible reason the churro hasn't been brought back may be the treat's low price tag. Costco's signature $1.50 hot dogs have stayed at the same price since 1985. 6 Some customers were unimpressed by the cinnamon-and-sugar dessert and called for the pre-churro pretzel offering. Grandbrothers – This summer, Costco announced it would bring back its combo pizza – but in a slightly different form. Priced at $6.99, the 'Combo Calzone' is stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, onions, peppers, olives and mushrooms. Costco also recently began selling a frozen strawberry lemonade drink in its food courts. 6 A possible reason the churro hasn't been brought back may be the treat's low price tag. pimpampix – The drink, made with real fruit and no artificial flavors or colors, costs $2.99 and is said to contain only 250 calories. But the drink has received mixed reviews from the wholesaler's members. 'It's good but too sweet for me,' one commenter wrote. 6 Costco also recently began selling a frozen strawberry lemonade drink in its food courts. gabriel – 'Had one. It's a bit tart so be prepared! But refreshing,' another member said. Unsurprisingly, some members invoked the beloved churro. 'I want the churro back,' one blunt customer said. Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for additional comment. Fox News Digital's Peter Burke contributed to this report.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Chick-fil-A's stronghold on customer satisfaction outshines other restaurants
Americans have a lot of choices when they want to eat out, whether it be at a fast-food chain or a full-service restaurant, with customer satisfaction being a significant factor in where they go. A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) offers insight into how brands stack up in terms of customer satisfaction. Advertisement In general, customer satisfaction with quick-service restaurants stayed the same as last year, coming in at 79 out of 100, according to the ASCI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2025. Of fast-food brands, Chick-fil-A notched the highest customer satisfaction score, at 83, the study said. It also ranked highest out of chicken-focused fast-food joints specifically. The chain, which has over 3,000 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, has now held the top spot for customer satisfaction among quick-service restaurants for 11 consecutive years. Advertisement In the overall fast-food scoring, there was a two-way tie for second-place. 6 Of fast-food brands, Chick-fil-A notched the highest customer satisfaction score, at 83, the study said. Refrina – Panda Express and Starbucks received scores of 80, according to the ASCI. Starbucks posted a 4% jump in customer satisfaction year-over-year, the study found. Advertisement Arby's, Panera Bread, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut, with scores of 79, were not far behind, according to the data. The fast-food brand with the lowest customer satisfaction score in the study was McDonald's, at 70. That was 1% lower than last year. 6 Starbucks received scores of 80, according to the ASCI Christopher Sadowski However, the ASCI said the company's 'new efforts to speed up R&D to drive faster technology and menu changes may reverse this trend.' Advertisement McDonald's recently debuted McCrispy Strips on its U.S. menus and will reintroduce its fan-favorite snack wraps next month. The company has also said beverages are an area where it can see major growth. The full-service restaurant sector, meanwhile, had a customer satisfaction score of 82, according to the ASCI. That marked a decrease of 2% from last year. 6 The fast-food brand with the lowest customer satisfaction score in the study was McDonald's, at 70. Christopher Sadowski The ASCI said full-service restaurant customers 'perceive less value and are frustrated with their carry-out and delivery experiences' but noted food and service benchmarks were still 'quite high.' Texas Roadhouse, which tied for first with LongHorn Steakhouse last year, held onto the top customer satisfaction score for sit-down restaurants this year despite a 1% drop. It scored 84. With a decrease in customer satisfaction of 2%, LongHorn Steakhouse dropped to No. 2, receiving an 83, per the study. Advertisement Darden Restaurants-owned Olive Garden, at 81, was below LongHorn. 6 Texas Roadhouse, which tied for first with LongHorn Steakhouse last year, held onto the top customer satisfaction score Christopher Sadowski Two brands – Applebee's and Cracker Barrel – scored 80 for customer satisfaction, the ASCI study found. ASCI Director of Research Emeritus Forrest Morgeson said in a statement that restaurants 'can't simply rely on their traditional playbooks anymore.' Advertisement 'The brands that succeed will be the ones that adapt quickly to shifting tastes without compromising consistency or experience,' he said. 6 Two brands – Applebee's and Cracker Barrel – scored 80 for customer satisfaction, the ASCI study found. Oksana – The ASCI's study also looked at how food delivery services were faring on customer service. It found 'smaller' services saw higher customer satisfaction compared to major companies such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Advertisement The small services had a score of 77, two points higher than Uber Eats and five points higher than DoorDash and GrubHub. In general, customer satisfaction for food delivery services hit 74, a 1% year-over-year increase. 6 'Smaller' services saw higher customer satisfaction compared to major companies such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Christopher Sadowski 'While prices remain the lowest-scoring part of the food delivery experience, scores have improved somewhat with fairness of food prices and fairness of taxes and service fees both up 3% to 71,' the ASCI report said, noting customer satisfaction with food delivery mobile apps and websites also made some gains. Advertisement The average total that U.S. households spend on eating out each month averages $269 per month, according to WalletHub. Some restaurant brands have been contending with consumers eating out less and spending less when they do in recent months as economic uncertainty has factored into their decisions.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Dangerous heat wave with 100-degree feels-like temperatures to grip I-95 corridor
After what has largely been a cool start to meteorological summer in the northern U.S., temperatures are expected to swing in the opposite direction shortly after astronomical summer arrives. According to the FOX Forecast Center, a stout ridge of high pressure will move eastward across a large swath of the country, bringing sweltering heat to major cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and the major urban centers along the Interstate 95 corridor. 'In the summer, when you see these big ridges, that's a strong indication that you've got some big-time heat. But this one could be a significant one,' said FOX Weather meteorologist Stephen Morgan. The prime time for this heat wave will be from Sunday through Thursday, when hundreds of millions of Americans will experience temperatures ranging anywhere from a few degrees above average to 20 degrees above average. While relatively few locations may actually hit the 100-degree mark, the combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels will make it feel significantly hotter. 3 A view of the blazing sun setting behind the Empire State Building and Midtown Manhattan as seen from Brooklyn, NY on April 13, 2023. Christopher Sadowski Heat indices, which are a measure of how the temperature feels to the human body when factoring in humidity, are forecast to soar well into the triple digits in many areas. Among the areas expected to be affected are Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City and Washington. New York City has only reached the 100-degree threshold three times during the month of June, and Philadelphia has done so nearly a dozen times, with the most recent instance occurring in the mid-1990s. 3 New York City has only reached the 100-degree threshold three times during the month of June. Fox The National Weather Service is expected to issue a range of heat-related alerts in the coming days. These may include Heat Advisories, Extreme Heat Watches, and Extreme Heat Warnings, depending on the expected severity and duration of local conditions. The alerts are intended to warn residents about the dangers of prolonged exposure to high heat, which can lead to serious health impacts such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke and dehydration. 3 Sunbathing in Central Park during hot weather in Manhattan on May 26, 2019. Stephen Yang Heat waves pose a particularly high risk to vulnerable populations, which include children, the elderly, outdoor workers and those without access to air conditioning. In communities with heat response plans, cooling centers are usually opened for residents to take advantage of when temperatures reach dangerous levels. Temperatures are expected to return to more typical levels by the final days of June and early July as the ridge treks eastward, allowing for the entrance of frontal boundaries, which will help induce more cloud cover and rainfall. The heat likely won't be gone for long, as the hottest days of the season usually occur in mid-to-late July, as the effects of the year's direct sunlight and solar radiation are felt across the Northern Hemisphere.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Amazon makes drastic change to this year's Prime Day that will benefit bargain shoppers
Here's a primer on the upcoming Amazon deals. Amazon's Prime Day is about to get even bigger — and bargain hunters will soon have a whole lot more time to score incredible deals. For the first time, Amazon is extending its highly anticipated shopping event from two days to four. Amazon Prime Day deals will now be offered for four days this summer. TIkTok/@amazon The 2025 Prime Day will begin at 12:01 am PDT on July 8 and run through July 11. This is the event's first change since 2017, when the annual summer sale increased from one day to two. Amazon's Prime Day has long been a fan favorite for online shoppers with its steep discounts on everything from high-tech gadgets to household essentials. No matter what you're stocking up for, with more days to shop and an even broader selection, shoppers are sure to find something they want for cheap. This year's sale kicks off on July 8. Christopher Sadowski 'With an extended 4-day event, our Prime members will have more time and flexibility to conveniently shop, while enjoying exclusive deals and incredible savings,' an Amazon spokesperson told the Daily Mail. The move comes at a time when inflation and economic uncertainty have made consumers more likely to pinch their pennies. The extended day sale will allow customers to take their time before pulling the trigger on a major buy. TIkTok/@amazon Having more time to pull the trigger on an Amazon purchase allows shoppers to take a strategic approach to their purchases. And extending the sale isn't the only change Amazon has announced for this sale. This year's Prime Day will introduce 'Today's Big Deals,' a daily themed deal drop that features some of the event's most exciting savings. Shoppers can expect exclusive discounts on items in all categories that Amazon sells, with new deals launching daily at midnight PDT. The event that takes place across 20 countries, including the U.S., the UK, Germany, Japan, and Australia — is only for Prime members. This is a situation where, sometimes, an annual fee ends up saving you money in the long run. This year, Amazon is upping its game with new AI-powered shopping tools that make it easier than ever to track deals. Prime members can use Amazon's generative AI assistant, Rufus, to find personalized recommendations based on their shopping interests. Whether you're an Amazon veteran or a newcomer, Prime Day 2025 promises to be one for the books — the only product they used to sell.
