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Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Oakdale Subway owner Chandrakant Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and money laundering in a Louisiana U-Visa fraud scheme involving fabricated police reports, federal prosecutors said. Patel, 40, entered his plea on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said the scheme operated from December 2015 through July 2025. Lo
Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Oakdale Subway owner Chandrakant Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and money laundering in a Louisiana U-Visa fraud scheme involving fabricated police reports, federal prosecutors said. Patel, 40, entered his plea on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said the scheme operated from December 2015 through July 2025. Lo
LIRR Strike: Paramus Shuttle Offers Citi Field Travel Option
The LIRR strike has suspended Long Island Rail Road service, forcing commuters and baseball fans to look for alternate travel options across the New York City area. The MTA said LIRR service was suspended systemwide because of a strike on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with the disruption affecting hundreds of thousands of daily riders. The agency advised passengers to avoid nonessential travel, work from home when possible and allow extra time for alterna
LIRR Strike: Paramus Shuttle Offers Citi Field Travel Option
The LIRR strike has suspended Long Island Rail Road service, forcing commuters and baseball fans to look for alternate travel options across the New York City area. The MTA said LIRR service was suspended systemwide because of a strike on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with the disruption affecting hundreds of thousands of daily riders. The agency advised passengers to avoid nonessential travel, work from home when possible and allow extra time for alterna
Tax Day food deals 2026: Freebies and discounts across US restaurants
Restaurants and food chains across the United States are rolling out limited-time promotions on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to mark Tax Day, offering customers discounts, free items, and value meals designed to ease the financial stress of filing returns. The annual wave of offers spans fast-food outlets, pizza chains, coffee brands, and delivery platforms, with many promotions available only on Tax Day. The deals typically require app orders, promo codes, or minimum purchases, but col
Tax Day food deals 2026: Freebies and discounts across US restaurants
Restaurants and food chains across the United States are rolling out limited-time promotions on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to mark Tax Day, offering customers discounts, free items, and value meals designed to ease the financial stress of filing returns. The annual wave of offers spans fast-food outlets, pizza chains, coffee brands, and delivery platforms, with many promotions available only on Tax Day. The deals typically require app orders, promo codes, or minimum purchases, but col
Trump administration halts $18B funding for Hudson rail tunnel and subway expansion
The Trump administration announced that it is withholding approximately $18 billion in federal funds meant to support two of New York’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and the expansion of the Second Avenue subway. The decision, revealed on Wednesday, comes against the backdrop of the federal government shutdown and adds another layer of political tension to already strained negotiations in Washington. According to the adminis
Trump administration halts $18B funding for Hudson rail tunnel and subway expansion
The Trump administration announced that it is withholding approximately $18 billion in federal funds meant to support two of New York’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and the expansion of the Second Avenue subway. The decision, revealed on Wednesday, comes against the backdrop of the federal government shutdown and adds another layer of political tension to already strained negotiations in Washington. According to the adminis
Subway falls below 20,000 US locations for the first time in two decades
Subway, one of America's most recognized fast food franchises, has seen its number of US locations drop below 20,000 for the first time in over 20 years. In 2024 alone, the chain shuttered 631 restaurants, reducing its US footprint to 19,502 outlets. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Subway has scaled back its presence in its home country. Despite this consistent decline, Subway still holds the distinction of being the largest restaurant chain in the United States by number of loca
Subway falls below 20,000 US locations for the first time in two decades
Subway, one of America's most recognized fast food franchises, has seen its number of US locations drop below 20,000 for the first time in over 20 years. In 2024 alone, the chain shuttered 631 restaurants, reducing its US footprint to 19,502 outlets. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Subway has scaled back its presence in its home country. Despite this consistent decline, Subway still holds the distinction of being the largest restaurant chain in the United States by number of loca









