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CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Colorado neighborhood welcomes new housing development thanks to 2021 ordinance, demolition set for motel
The American Motel in the Denver metro area is boarded up and ready for demolition as the City of Wheat Ridge prepares for something new. "It's exciting to see permanent housing options go up in this area," said Wheat Ridge Communications Manager Amanda Harrison. Back in 2021, city leaders, hearing community concerns about increasing crime and decreasing standards of living at several hotels and motels in a concentrated area of Wheat Ridge, established new standards for business licensure. "Many of the hotels or motels have stepped up to meet our community values," Harrison told CBS Colorado. "They've installed fences, they've installed security systems, they've hired security forces." While it's led to the closure and demolition of properties like the American Motel, it's also opened the door for developers to build more housing in a community that sorely needed it. According to Cassie Ratliff, the Chief Impact Officer for the nonprofit Family Tree, there were 18 individuals living in the motel when the closure was announced. Through their organization, with funding from Wheat Ridge, they were able to find new permanent housing for those individuals before demolition began. "They could pay the rent," said Ratliff. "They could pay rent on an apartment because they could pay the rent on a motel. But they couldn't afford to move out. So we gave them a resource to move out. People wanted to find their new home or their next place and we were able to help them navigate that." Wheat Ridge police told CBS Colorado that the nine hotels and motels in the city accounted for roughly 10% of all calls for service before the ordinance took effect. By 2024, the calls for service had dropped to just 4%. "Calls for service in the area dropped 50%," said Harrison. "Calls for service at the hotels have decreased by almost 30 percent. That's significant. It's made for a much safer area, which has invited investment." A move that builds housing in a city that needs it while aiming to reduce crime for those living there. The motel is slated for demolition in the coming weeks, with the developer taking over the site to begin construction in the future.
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Singer of huge Scottish band draws crowd for solo TRNSMT show
Taking to the King Tut's stage, the 38-year-old Dundonian brought the best of his solo career and The View hits to an initially modest crowd which only got bigger as he ramped up the atmosphere. Opening up his set with the 2021 single Stress Ball, he was on top form vocally with his unmistakable tone. READ NEXT: I saw Jake Bugg at TRNSMT - he should have been on the Main Stage READ NEXT: Singer surprises with secret TRNSMT show - and Lewis Capaldi tribute was backstage (Image: Kyle Falconer played the TRNSMT King Tut's stage on Sunday, July 13 2025.) (Image: Kyle Falconer played the TRNSMT King Tut's stage on Sunday, July 13 2025.) The View banger Grace, quickly followed. Taking a minute to fix his guitar, he then admitted: 'This is my old View guitar, I only bring it out for special occasions, hence I need to tune it, man.' Face for the Radio then had the crowd singing in unison with the star, whose voice was packed with power for the rock ballad. His family was watching from the side of the stage when he dedicated Family Tree to them before he rounded off in style with Same Jeans.
NBC News
01-07-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Bologna sold by N.J. company recalled due to ‘misbranding'
Gaiser's European Style Provisions has issued a recall for nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna due to misbranding, health officials announced Friday. In total, 143,416 pounds of the New Jersey-based company's ready-to-eat bologna is being recalled because it contains 'meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels,' the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Safety Inspection Service said. The recalled items include 'Family Tree bologna veal' containing undeclared pork, 'Babushka's recipe chicken bologna' containing undeclared pork, 'Fancy Bologna' labeled with pork but containing undeclared beef and chicken, and 'Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna' containing undeclared beef, as well as other products. View a full list of the labels here. The products were produced between March 20 and June 20 and were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide. The issue was discovered following a complaint through the Office of Inspector General's hotline and found that the products contained source materials that were not declared on the label. Health officials said no adverse health effects are expected for the recalled products, and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption. Anyone who purchased the products are urged not to consume them and throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Nearly 145,000 pounds of lunch meat recalled due to health risks: Throw out NOW
A popular lunch meat has been recalled across the US after officials found that it could put consumers' health at risk. Gaiser's European Style Provisions, based in Union, New Jersey, is recalling more than 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna products sold between March 20 and June 20, 2025. 'The various bologna products subject to recall contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels,' the recall notice stated. These mislabeling errors raise serious concerns for people with food allergies, medical diets, or religious restrictions that limit what types of meat they can eat. Consumers can identify the recalled items by the establishment number, 'EST 5385', printed on packaging that is either vacuum-sealed or plastic-wrapped. The products include popular names like Family Tree Bologna Veal, Fancy Bologna, and Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna. Gaisers Bologna Veal, Gaisers Turkey Bologna and Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba are also listed. Officials are warning consumers not to eat these products, but to throw them away or return them for a refund. The recall has been classified as a Class III, meaning it is not expected to cause widespread health problems, but it still poses a real risk to sensitive individuals, particularly those with allergies, dietary restrictions, or religious concerns. According to the alert, the affected products were shipped nationwide to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and delis, though specific retailers have not been named. Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna was also found to have hidden pork, while Fancy Bologna listed only pork but also contained beef and chicken. Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna had undeclared beef and Gaiser's Bologna Veal contained both chicken and pork. Gaiser's Turkey Bologna and Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba were also pulled after tests showed they included undeclared pork and chicken. Some of these items were likely sliced and packaged at the point of sale, increasing the chance that consumers unknowingly brought them home. This is not the first time Gaiser's has been involved in a recall. In 2016, the company pulled back nearly 4,000 pounds of lunch meat due to similar issues, including misbranding and use of meat that had not been federally inspected. That earlier recall also involved undeclared allergens, a critical violation under USDA regulations. Now, the USDA is conducting follow-up inspections to confirm that the recalled meat has been removed from stores and food establishments. 'FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers and make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers,' the agency said. The recall comes as health officials issued an urgent warning over ground beef sold at Whole Foods that may be contaminated with E. coli. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a public health alert earlier this month for one-pound, vacuum-packaged packages of Organic Rancher Beef from Vermont-based NPC Processing Inc. The contaminated packages were produced on May 22 and 23 and have use-by dates of June 19 and 20. The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) did not request a formal recall because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The meat was produced in Australia or Uruguay and processed in the US. It was then sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and then to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when company officials notified FSIS that they had shipped beef products that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a type of bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting. It's the same strain of E. coli linked to the McDonald's Quarter Pounder outbreak last year, which sickened 100 people, hospitalized 34 and killed one. E. coli may also be a culprit behind the rise of colorectal cancer in young people, research suggests, as it leads to DNA mutations in the digestive tract that raise the risk of tumors forming. Certain strains of E. coli also produce the cancer-linked toxin colibactin. To date, no illnesses linked to the contaminated meat have been reported, officials said. Consumers who have the product should throw it away or return it to the store.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
USDA Recalls 143K Pounds of Popular Lunch Meat
A popular deli meat is being pulled from shelves, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of 143,416 pounds of Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. products. The recall stems from mislabeling, as the ready-to-eat bologna may contain undeclared meat or poultry ingredients not listed on the packaging. The recall was issued after it was discovered that certain bologna products were mislabeled and may not clearly state the inclusion of pork, and in some cases, beef or chicken. The issue came to light following a complaint submitted through the Office of Inspector General's hotline. The affected bologna was distributed under various brand names at both retail and wholesale outlets between March 20 and June 20. If you've purchased deli meat during this time frame, check your packaging for the following product names: Family Tree Bologna Veal Babushka's Recipe Chicken Bologna Fancy Bologna Gaiser's Russian Brand Doktorskaya Bologna Gaiser's Bologna Veal Gaiser's Turkey Bologna Chicken Bologna Kypoyka Paba All recalled products will feature the establishment number 'EST. 5385' inside the USDA inspection mark. You can also refer to product images available on the USDA website for easier identification. Note: In addition to pre-packaged items, the recalled bologna may also have been sliced, wrapped, and labeled at grocery store deli counters. While no illnesses or health issues have been reported so far, the USDA has classified this as a Class III recall, meaning the product is unlikely to cause harm if consumed. Still, caution is strongly advised. If you've purchased any of the recalled bologna products—or bought deli-sliced bologna between March 20 and June 20 without clear labeling—you should avoid eating it. Instead, discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased. For additional information or questions about the recall, you can reach out to Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. at 908-686-3421 or via email at gaisers@ This isn't the first time Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. has come under scrutiny for mislabeled products. In October 2016, the company recalled approximately 3,895 pounds of chicken and pork bologna due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products contained nonfat dry milk, an allergen that was not listed on the label, and were also made with meat that had not undergone required federal inspection. The recall included various bologna items, such as 'Gaiser's Russian Brand Professorskaya Bologna' and 'Gaiser's Chicken Bologna,' packaged in chub form and distributed to retail locations. All recalled items bore the establishment number 'EST. 5385' or 'P-5385' inside the USDA inspection mark and were produced between October 6 and October 20, 2016. While no illnesses were reported at the time, the incident prompted a public advisory and urged consumers to discard or return the affected products. The similarities between the 2016 recall and the current one highlight ongoing challenges with labeling compliance and inspection protocols at the company. Source: AllRecipes Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission.
