Will a New Law Make the Price of Bacon Skyrocket in the HV? - wpdh.com
I just heard something on the news that made me actually say “oh no” out loud. I just caught the tail end of the report, but the anchor was talking about the price of bacon. All pork, actually, but bacon is the big one that even vegetarians have a hard time staying away from. Anyway, they said the price of pork is going to go up even more than it already has.
So, what’s the deal? It seems there is a California law going into effect in early 2022 that is going to make it harder to keep as many pigs. The new law says that each pig has to have at least 24 square feet of space. And you can’t keep them in those stalls anymore. So, it’s much better for the pigs and I’m all about being more kind to animals even if they are being raised for food.
Then I thought to myself, why would a law that is only going into effect in one state going to have an impact on those of us here in New York? I figured the only way to get to the bottom of this is to go online and google the whole thing.
Here’s the good news. According to CNN, the new law will probably only cost each California resident about 8 dollars more per year. And in states outside of California, the impact will be even less. It looks as if the new California law isn’t going to hurt the Hudson Valley too much, but even if it did, 8 dollars a year is a small price to pay to give a pig a better life for as long as he’s here.
One of a Kind Burger Drive-Thru with a Twist Opens this Week in Kingston
Some of the Food Items at Moonburger
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One of a Kind Drive Thru
Here's the newest drive-thru burger stop in Kingston. This one is locally owned and unique to our area, and has a cool new twist.
What's a burger without great fries? These are the classic fries. And make sure you try the homemade cheese sauce with the fries.
Hudson Valley Restaurants With the Most Critical Violations in 2021
Critical violations are those that can cause immediate harm to consumers such as undercooked food and improper storage of ingredients. Other violations like inadequate handwashing facilities or dirty conditions are noted as non-critical violations.
The ten restaurants below all received four or more critical violations during their latest inspection of 2021. In some cases, the restaurants were given the opportunity to correct the violations by inspectors and have done so. Just because a restaurant is on this list doesn't mean that they are currently in violation of the health code. However, the Board of Health does think it's important to be armed with information on how seriously a restaurant takes kitchen cleanliness, food safety and other important rules that affect the food you feed your family.
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The Village Deli and Grill in Middletown
The deli received five critical violations in May of 2021. Among the most serious were improper food temperatures, food items not stored under refrigeration, not enough refrigerator space available, food not protected properly, food prep surfaces not being sanitary and non-food prep surfaces kept unclean.
Peking House in Cornwall
The Chinese restaurant in Cornwall was cited with five critical violations in February of 2021. Peking House was cited for serving ice from unsafe sources with potential cross-contamination, Not cooling down food fast enough, improperly storing food and not protecting food from potential contamination.
Hong Kong Chinese in Monroe
In June of 2021 Hong Kong Chinese in Monroe received five critical violations. The restaurant was found to be potentially cross-contaminating cooked food with raw food, food not kept at proper temperature and ingredients not refrigerated. Also, food was found to not be stored properly.
New Windsor Coach Diner
There were five violations handed out to the New Windsor Coach Diner on April 20, 2021. The most critical was food being used from "unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises." Other violations include the improper labeling of toxic chemicals, sewage contamination of foods/food areas, the improper thawing of foods, dirty rags and towels being used, insects or rodents, non food areas kept unclean and other issues with the construction of the food area.
Juicy Seafood in Middletown
There were four violations handed out to Juicy Seafood in Middletown this past May. The restaurant was cited for cross-contamination from raw food, lack of thermometers to monitor food temperatures and improperly labeled chemicals.
El Habanero in Warwick
Four critical violations were found at El Habanero in June including unsafe ice, insects, food surfaces or equipment not accessible to cleaning and utensils improperly stored.
El Sol in Newburgh received four violations in June for cross-contamination from raw roods, improper storage of food and utensils used for serving and improperly labeled chemicals.
The Cafe at Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery received seven critical violations in May of 2021, the most of any restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Violations included bare hand contact with food, improperly labeled chemicals in the kitchen, contamination from sewage dripping from waste pipes, foods kept at improper temperatures and uncovered, inadequate hygene facilities for employees and other issues.
Many Other Restaurants Listed
A complete database of Hudson Valley restaurant inspections is available online. If you're concerned about the cleanliness of a restaurant near you, be sure to check the list to find out how the establishment scored on its last inspection. Full information is available on the database.
Is It Legal to Carry These Things in the Hudson Valley?
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Pot
Recreational marijuana is now a thing in New York, but is it already in effect? Can we carry a bag of weed? Yes we can. According to the new laws, we can carry and transport up to 3 ounces of pot and 24 grams of cannabis concentrate.
You can carry a gun, but you have to have a license (which also serves as a permit) to carry. According to gunlawsuits.org, you have to be at least 21 to apply for a permit, and there are several laws that govern gun possession. So, if you plan to carry a gun, make sure you've done your homework , because you could land in big trouble.
It all depends. It is legal to carry a legal knife. But there are lots of illegal knives that will get you in trouble. Knifeup.com says that switchblades, pilum ballistic knives, cane swords and metal knuckle knives are all ILLEGAL. You CAN have a switchblade for hunting, fishing and trapping, but you have to have a valid hunting and/or fishing license. It is legal to own and carry a gravity knife.
Pepperspraystore.com says that it is legal to carry and use pepper spray in New York for self defense, but the canister must be pocket sized and the user must be 18 or older with no felonies or assaults on record.
If the drugs are prescribed to you, then it is legal. According to newyorklawyers.org, if the drugs are prescribed to someone else it is a crime, but there are some exceptions. If you are carrying them for a child or spouse, chances are that you would not be criminally charged.
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