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The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Two teens shot and six others bear-sprayed at New York City Pride march
Two teenagers were shot and six other people were bear-sprayed at the tail end of New York City's Pride march on Sunday, bringing a violent end to the month-long LGBTQ+ celebrations. New York police said the shooting occurred near the historic Stonewall Inn in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, where the gay rights movement kicked off with an anti-police demonstration in June 1969. Police said both victims – girls aged 16 and 17 – were shot shortly after 10pm and taken to New York's Bellevue hospital. One of them is listed in critical condition from a gunshot to the head, police said. The other was shot in the leg and was reported to be in stable condition. No suspect has been identified, according to CBS News. The shootings happened in Sheridan Square, which was teeming with revelers. Reports suggest that the daytime festivities were peaceful but, as night-time approached, the crowd of revelers grew rowdy and out of control. 'Saddened to learn about the shooting by the Stonewall Inn tonight as Pride celebrations were winding down,' New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, posted on X late on Sunday night. 'During a time when our city should be rejoicing and celebrating members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community, incidents like this are devastating.' He added: 'We're praying for the speedy recovery of the victims in tonight's shooting. [Police] will work quickly and tirelessly to bring the suspects to justice.' Police have not offered a motive for the double shooting. About two hours earlier, six people were injured in nearby Washington Square Park after being hit with bear spray, which is similar to pepper spray and is used to ward off angry bears. The New York fire department said that the six who were injured were hit with the irritant at about 7.50pm and evaluated for minor injuries. Police later posted on social media saying: 'An individual deployed bear deterrent. This individual is in custody.' Police later identified the suspect in the bear spray case as Dominic Sabator, 33. According to the New York Daily News, Sabator told police he deployed the spray believing he was about to be beaten by a group . He faces counts of assault, reckless and endangerment and illicit possession of a noxious chemical.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Watch out, Starbucks: China's biggest coffee chain opens its first US locations
Luckin Coffee, the fast-growing chain that beat Starbucks at its own game in China, is entering the United States. Its first two US locations are opening Monday — both in New York City — marking an escalation in competition against Starbucks and other coffee chains, such as Dutch Bros., that have successfully built a loyal following in targeting Gen Z drinkers with TikTok-worthy drinks at affordable prices. Luckin's website and social media accounts are promoting the openings with discounts and giveaways. The stores are located in Greenwich Village, near the bustling New York University campus, and in NoMad. Luckin didn't respond to CNN's request for comment. Luckin was founded in 2017 and focuses on catering to young people, with mostly takeout booths and cashless payments. Its beverages in China are about 30% cheaper than those offered by Starbucks. The bare-bones stores usually offer only the most basic services, which has allowed the company to expand rapidly at a lower cost. It also requires consumers to use mobile phones to place orders. The US restaurant business is also increasingly pushing mobile orders and loyalty programs, which allow companies to collect extensive customer data and generate more repeat visits. Luckin's menu is filled with usual coffeehouse staples, including cold brews, hot coffee and matcha options. Signature items include adding fruit like pineapple and raspberry to its iced coffees as well as a line of brightly colored 'Refreshers' that mixes coconut milk and fruity juices and cold foams. A small selection of pastries are also on sale. Perhaps the biggest storyline has been Luckin's dominance over Starbucks in China. The number of Luckins overtook Starbucks in China in 2019, giving them the confidence to plot a US expansion. In 2019, the company filed for an initial public offering. But the company was forced to retreat a year later following the admission that its earnings had been fabricated. Luckin was later delisted from the Nasdaq, and its then chairman and CEO were both fired. The company was also slapped with a $180 million fine by the Securities and Exchange Commission. So, it retreated back to its home region of Asia, where it has more than 22,000 locations in China and several dozen in Singapore. In 2023, Luckin's revenue in China surpassed Starbucks for the first time — a significant blow for the Seattle chain that is still struggling to crack the market. Starbucks was reportedly courting buyers for a portion of its China business as part of CEO Brian Niccol's broader turnaround plans, but the company has since denied its Chinese stores are for sale. Although Luckin's formula has proven to be successful at home, it remains to be seen if the same will happen here — especially with Starbucks having more than a 50-year headstart. Laura He contributed to this report. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Watch out, Starbucks: China's biggest coffee chain opens its first US locations
Luckin Coffee, the fast-growing chain that beat Starbucks at its own game in China, is entering the United States. Its first two US locations are opening Monday — both in New York City — marking an escalation in competition against Starbucks and other coffee chains, such as Dutch Bros., that have successfully built a loyal following in targeting Gen Z drinkers with TikTok-worthy drinks at affordable prices. Luckin's website and social media accounts are promoting the openings with discounts and giveaways. The stores are located in Greenwich Village, near the bustling New York University campus, and in NoMad. Luckin didn't respond to CNN's request for comment. Luckin was founded in 2017 and focuses on catering to young people, with mostly takeout booths and cashless payments. Its beverages in China are about 30% cheaper than those offered by Starbucks. The bare-bones stores usually offer only the most basic services, which has allowed the company to expand rapidly at a lower cost. It also requires consumers to use mobile phones to place orders. The US restaurant business is also increasingly pushing mobile orders and loyalty programs, which allow companies to collect extensive customer data and generate more repeat visits. Luckin's menu is filled with usual coffeehouse staples, including cold brews, hot coffee and matcha options. Signature items include adding fruit like pineapple and raspberry to its iced coffees as well as a line of brightly colored 'Refreshers' that mixes coconut milk and fruity juices and cold foams. A small selection of pastries are also on sale. Perhaps the biggest storyline has been Luckin's dominance over Starbucks in China. The number of Luckins overtook Starbucks in China in 2019, giving them the confidence to plot a US expansion. In 2019, the company filed for an initial public offering. But the company was forced to retreat a year later following the admission that its earnings had been fabricated. Luckin was later delisted from the Nasdaq, and its then chairman and CEO were both fired. The company was also slapped with a $180 million fine by the Securities and Exchange Commission. So, it retreated back to its home region of Asia, where it has more than 22,000 locations in China and several dozen in Singapore. In 2023, Luckin's revenue in China surpassed Starbucks for the first time — a significant blow for the Seattle chain that is still struggling to crack the market. Starbucks was reportedly courting buyers for a portion of its China business as part of CEO Brian Niccol's broader turnaround plans, but the company has since denied its Chinese stores are for sale. Although Luckin's formula has proven to be successful at home, it remains to be seen if the same will happen here — especially with Starbucks having more than a 50-year headstart. Laura He contributed to this report.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
NYC Pride celebrations largely peaceful; police say nearby shooting unrelated to march
Two people were wounded in a Sunday night shooting near the historic Stonewall Inn hours after New York City's Pride March through Greenwich Village, though police said the shooting did not appear to be connected to Pride. Hours earlier, multiple people were injured after someone bear-sprayed a crowd near Washington Square Park, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has details.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Search on for gunman in NYC shooting near Pride celebration that left 2 teens injured
Two teenage girls are hospitalized following a shooting late Sunday night after the New York City Pride March in Manhattan. Police say they are now searching for a gunman. The NYPD said Monday the shooting does not appear to be connected to Pride and is not being investigated as a hate crime. Police sources tell CBS News New York one of the girls who was shot had been the first to open fire. NYC shooting near Stonewall Inn The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. along Sheridan Square in Greenwich Village, just steps from the historic Stonewall Inn. The area was packed with crowds following the city's annual Pride March. As the festivities were winding down, police said the girls, ages 16 and 17, were shot in front of a Gristedes supermarket. "It was probably 10:15 when I just heard a couple pops and then screaming," Greenwich Village resident Melissa Weather said. "I was winding down for the night and, all of a sudden, just heard a commotion. Looked outside my window and saw a bunch of cops heading to the area." Police sources say the 16-year-old was with a group of people when she displayed a gun, fired at a nearby crowd and then, unintentionally, hit the 17-year-old, who was an innocent bystander, in the ankle. Sources say after that, a man who was with the 16-year-old pulled out a gun and unintentionally struck her in the head. She remains in critical condition at the hospital. At this point, no description of the suspect has been released, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. You can also submit a tip via their website.
