In a heartwarming ode to its roots, Häagen-Dazs unveils two new flavors, inviting ice cream enthusiasts to savor the essence of tradition and innovation. The release marks the ice cream brand’s first original flavors since 2022, signaling a return to its pioneering spirit.

Titled “New York Strawberry Cheesecake” and “Vanilla Caramel Pecan,” these creations embody the legacy of Häagen-Dazs founders, Rose and Reuben Mattus, who embarked on a journey from Poland to New York City. 

The former flavor, New York Strawberry Cheesecake, pays homage to the city’s famed dessert, blending velvety cheesecake ice cream with a swirl of strawberry sauce and delicate graham cracker crust pieces. Meanwhile, Vanilla Caramel Pecan reimagines a beloved classic, pairing creamy vanilla ice cream with decadent caramel sauce and caramelized toasted pecans.

The new flavors join the brand’s recent innovations, including Chocolate Cookie Crumble and Dulce de Leche bars, as well as a miniature version of its popular Vanilla Milk Chocolate bars.

Costco Wholesale announced its plans to increase its annual membership fees for its U.S. and Canada customers for the first time since June 2017.

The current “gold star” and business membership price will increase from $60 to $65, while the executive membership fee will increase from $120 to $130. The big-box warehouse club retail chain’s membership offers discounts on food, gas, home insurance and grocery items, as well as an annual 2% reward on qualified purchases.

Costco said the raised fees could result in its maximum annual 2%  reward for executive members increasing from $1,000 to $1,250. The changes will affect an estimated 52 million members, half of whom are already paying the executive membership fee, the store confirmed.

Costco has benefited from its commitment to offering low prices amid inflation with shares nearly doubling and its market value increasing by about $180 billion during the past 18 months.

Comedian and actor Tom Green is angling for a return to the small screen with three new projects for Prime Video – including a reality series about his life on a farm.

The shows are among seven new Canadian projects commissioned by the streamer, which also ordered two true crime series, a northern survival show and a docu-series about a woman who lost her memory. 

The Pembroke, Ont.-born Green, known for his sketch comedy in the 1990s “The Tom Green Show,” will produce, direct and star in all three of his Prime Video ventures. 

Dairy Queen welcomes back the Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard and more to the brand’s Blizzard Treat Menu.

Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat: Oreo cookie pieces and cocoa fudge blended with DQ soft serve and garnished with whipped topping.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat: Snickerdoodle cookie dough pieces and cinnamon sugar blended with DQ soft serve.

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat: Cheesecake pieces and fudge covered salty caramel pieces blended with DQ soft serve.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie Blizzard Treat: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and graham blended with DQ soft serve and garnished with whipped topping.

Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard Treat: Strawberry and choco chunks blended with DQ soft serve.

New Royal Reese Fluffernutter Blizzard Treat: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and peanut butter topping blended with DQ soft serve and filled with a marshmallow center.

Yankees Battle Red Sox, Win in Extra Innings 

In the New York Jets’ 2024 season opener, on a beautiful clear, warm evening in Santa Clara, California, the Jets lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 32 – 19. The game was not as close as the score might indicate.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was back. And the New York Jets, one year later, provided a few glimpses of resembling the contender that they always believed they’d be with the four-time league MVP in their lineup.

But resembling a competent team here and there is not nearly enough against the defending NFC champs. The San Francisco 49ers began their latest bid to make a championship run by beating Rodgers and the Jets convincingly in the first Monday night game of the NFL season.

With the loss the Jets open the season at 0-1. Next week the Jets look  to even up their record as they remain on the road to take on the 0-1 Tennessee Titans.

The New York Giants hosted the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. The weather was picture-perfect for football as Big Blue celebrated the start of their 100th season in the NFL.

The Giants wore their ‘Century Red’ uniforms to commemorate their 100 years in the league. Ring of honor quarterbacks Phil Simms and Eli Manning rang the bell before the game, and Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor handled the honorary coin toss.

Viking QB Sam Darnold had one of those super performances at MetLife Stadium that New York Jets fans hoped to see weekly after he was drafted No. 3 overall in 2018. 

Six years later as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, he did it against, of all teams, the Giants on his old home turf.

Darnold threw two touchdown passes in a highly efficient performance and Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Vikings to an easy 28-6 victory over the woeful New York Giants on Sunday.

Giants QB Daniel Jones did not play well and finished 22 of 42 for 186 yards and two interceptions.

NEW YORK — The sexy Rick’s Cabaret New York Girls are hosting “I Heart New York” parties Sept. 11 through Sept. 14th, at Rick’s Cabaret New York, the renowned adult club known for its warm hospitality, providing the  best in VIP treatment, and the delicious food at its Rick’s Steakhouse.

“We’re celebrating New York City with day/night parties at the club,” said Rick’s girl Hanna. “There are so many things about this city that are awesome. The museums. The skyscrapers. The culture. The sports teams. Broadway. The energy. The great restaurants, and so much more. Oh, and of course, the best strip club—Rick’s Cabaret New York.” 

“Parties at Rick’s are always so much fun,” said Rick’s girl Tanya.  “Everywhere you look, there are gorgeous girls stripping out of their outfits and showing off their perfect bodies. The party never stops at Rick’s!” 

Inspired by the city that never sleeps, over 100 Rick’s girls will be performing and there will be food and drink specials, including our own martini fit for for the Big Apple, the “appletini.” 

Rick’s Cabaret New York is a three-story haven of adult entertainment known for its stunning entertainers, and an atmosphere that’s electric with excitement.

Rick’s Cabaret New York features private suites, luxury skyboxes and the culinary excellence of Rick’s Steakhouse, offering delectable lunch specials and exquisite dinners, and for night owls, there is a special late-night menu. 

Rick’s Cabaret New York
50 West 33rd Street
RICK: NASDAQ Listed
Beautiful Dancers
Three Floors of Fun
Rick’s Steakhouse, Open Late
Roof Deck Cigar Lounge 

The New York Mets appear unstoppable right now. Now in the home stretch, the Mets have kept their eyes on the prize and swept the Red Sox in another clear signal of intent. Talk about a perfect way to begin a crucial homestand.

As a result, the Mets have now won seven straight and are gathering all the momentum at exactly the perfect time. They remain hot on the heels of the Braves for the final Wild Card spot in the National League.  New York is also now a season-high 12 games over .500.

This team appears to be getting red-hot when it matters the most. We should be in for a very fun  Finnish.

Jesse Winker could go down as the best pickup of the entire trade deadline. He’s certainly in the conversation. The one-time Mets nemesis since arriving in Queens has come up with big hit after big hit. 

Everything seems to be going perfectly for the Mets right now. Case in point: Kodai Senga could return before the end of the regular season. 

The NFL season is underway and Game 1 of 272 was an absolute thriller. The Kansas City Chiefs escaped with a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens after Isaiah Likely’s toe was out of bounds on a pass from Lamar Jackson on the final play of the game in the back of the end zone.

It was a tough ending for a great night for Likely, who caught 9 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown on a career night. Jackson had a big night as well with 122 yards on the ground and a 26/41 night through the air with that touchdown pass to Likely in the fourth quarter.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and a touchdown — the TD pass was to rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy who also ran for a score in his NFL debut.

The start of the game was delayed by 20 minutes due to inclement weather in Kansas City just ahead of the scheduled 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Both teams will now have a little extra rest heading into Week 2 where Kansas City will host the Bengals and the Ravens head back to Baltimore for their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.