Extra Extra: Is this the best jarred marinara sauce from a NYC Italian restaurant?

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Published May 30, 2024

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Emily Nadal

Published May 30, 2024

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It’s Thursday afternoon in New York City where a G train shutdown is looming.

Here’s what else is happening:

Whitestone Lanes, a beloved bowling alley in Queens, is slated to be torn down and replaced with a housing development. But some regulars are still fighting for its survival.
The corner of Bedford Avenue and Avenue P in Midwood, Brooklyn was renamed “Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way” in honor of the late Supreme Court justice who attended high school on the same block.
Several of New York City's Italian restaurants offer jarred versions of their marinara sauce. But which one has the best? According to Eater, it’s Patsy’s.
New York now has a “Youth Workers Bill of Rights” that outlines several rights young workers are entitled to, including time to study, rest and attend school.
Lightning struck the Empire State Building during last night’s storm. See photos of it here.
Taco Bell and Cheez-It teamed up two years ago to collaborate on some products, including a tostada made from a massive Cheez-It cracker. Those items will now be available nationwide.
The Trucking Association of New York is the latest group to file a lawsuit challenging New York City’s impending congestion pricing tolls. The group’s president says the group isn't against the overall plan, but disagrees with the way that “trucks are being targeted.”
And finally, we’ve all been there:

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