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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
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Iowa high school softball: Top performers from Wednesday
Wednesday featured semifinal games in all five classes at the Iowa high school state softball tournament from Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Finals are now set, as teams battled through sweltering heat to earn a shot at a state championship. MORE: Top performances from semifinals at the Iowa high school state baseball tournament In Class 5A, Waukee Northwest will play Linn-Mar, as Waukee Northwest downed Ankeny Centennial and Linn-Mar bested Cedar Falls. For the 4A title will be underdog Pella, a winner over ADM, and North Polk, who downed North Scott. The 3A final features two-time defending champion Williamsburg, as they play Dubuque Wahlert. Competing for the 2A gold will be Van Meter, a winner over West Fork, and West Lyon, who topped Louisa-Muscatine. The 1A final will feature Wayne, who bested Riverside, taking on Clarksville, who knocked off St. Edmond. Here are some of the top individual performances from Wednesday at the Iowa high school state softball tournament: Class 5A Sophia Schlader, Waukee Northwest: The freshman allowed just four hits while striking out five, adding an RBI at the plate. Aunya Van Zetten, Waukee Northwest: Van Zetten went deep, finishing 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial: The future Minnesota Golden Gopher homered, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Emily Koranda, Linn-Mar: Koranda allowed just one hit over six innings, striking out five while walking just two. She also drove in a pair of runs. Emma Barnes, Linn-Mar: Barnes was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Class 4A Emma Eekhoff, Pella: The senior allowed just three hits, striking out seven while hitting a home run with two RBI. Katie Scheckel, Pella: Scheckel had two hits for the Dutch. Lauren Hagedorn, ADM: Hagedorn struck out 14 batters, allowing just six hits with two earned runs and no walks. Ava Husak, North Polk: Husak struck out seven while hitting a home run and going 3-for-3 at the plate. Adalynn Johnson, North Scott: Johnson had a home run for the Lancers. Alexandra Mohlke, North Polk: Mohlke was 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Class 3A Julia Roth, Dubuque Wahlert: Roth hit not one, but two home runs, striking out six inside the circle while driving in four. Hayley Lang, Dubuque Wahlert: Lang went 4-for-4 with a run scored. Libby Winters, PCM: Winters made a highlight-reel catch, going 2-for-4 with a run scored. Taylor Pitlick, Williamsburg: Pitlick was 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Makenna Hughes, Williamsburg: Hughes had two hits, scored twice and stole two bases. Class 2A Ava Hohenadel, Van Meter: Hohenadel went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored, hitting a home run. Bryle Dickman, West Fork: Dickman had a homer, driving in two. Aniston Netten, Van Meter: Netten had eight strikeouts in relief, allowing just two hits. Braylyn Childress, West Lyon: Childress went deep, driving in two while scoring twice. Keely Williams, Louisa-Muscatine: Williams was 3-for-4 at the plate. Class 1A Izzie Moore, Wayne: Moore struck out seven inside the circle while hitting a home run and going 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs scored. Allie Jo Fortune, Wayne: Fortune had two hits and drove in a pair of runs. Claire Lodge, Clarksville: Lodge hit a walk-off grand slam, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Kara Bohlen, Clarksville: Bohlen hit a grand slam, finishing 2-for-3 with two runs scored and four RBI. Faith Shirbroun, St. Edmond: Shirbroun had two hits and scored a run for the Gaels. MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS: Top center prospect commits to Loyola Chicago Illinois football prospect lands with Big Ten rival Missouri offers top Iowa girls basketball prospect
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Williamsburg, VA
SEATTLE, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Williamsburg, Virginia in fall 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Williamsburg community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack. "We're excited to grow our footprint in the Norfolk market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience." Lionello added that in this location "customers will be able to take advantage of our convenient services such as online order pick up from both and and they can make returns easily." The 25,000 square-foot store will be located at Settlers Market, a popular shopping center that includes Michael's Arts & Crafts, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Trader Joe's, World Market, and HomeGoods. Settlers Market is ideally located off of Monticello Avenue and Humelsine Parkway. "We are excited to welcome Nordstrom Rack to Settler's Marketplace in Williamsburg, Virginia," said property management. "This fantastic addition not only reflects our long-term commitment to the vibrant community of Williamsburg but also enhances the shopping experience for our customers. We can't wait for our guests to enjoy the Nordstrom Rack experience and look forward to seeing how it will elevate our already diverse retail mix." Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc. and plays a critical role in the company's Closer to You strategy, which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient and interconnected experience across its stores and digital platforms. Nordstrom Rack offers customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty products, home decor and shoes from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores as well as core services like online order pickup for and easy returns and alterations at select stores. Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom. This new location expands the company's physical footprint and economic impact in Virginia. It currently operates two Nordstrom stores and seven Nordstrom Rack stores in Virginia, generating more than 1,000 jobs statewide. Nordstrom is committed to investing in the diverse communities where it operates. Over the past four years, Nordstrom, with its customers, has donated more than $2 million in support of its long-term partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the United States. These proceeds support the recruitment, training and engagement of adult mentors and mentorship moments between Bigs and Littles, including preparing for an interview, learning to tie a tie and helping with homework. About Nordstrom At Nordstrom, Inc., we exist to help our customers feel good and look their best. Since starting as a shoe store in 1901, how to best serve customers has been at the center of every decision we make. This heritage of service is the foundation we're building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. Our interconnected model enables us to serve customers when, where and how they want to shop – whether that's in-store at more than 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations or digitally through our Nordstrom and Rack apps and websites. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. MEDIA CONTACT: Manuela UscherNordstrom, Inc. NordstromPR@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nordstrom, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Inday's Manhattan-Based Fast Casual Chain Takes It Slow In Brooklyn
Imagine Shake Shack having one location that, in addition to serving burgers and shakes, also features steaks and martinis, or a Panera with waiter service and proper flatware. That should give you some idea of the vibe of Inday's (also known as Inday All Day) in Williamsburg, the offbeat and more upscale offshoot of the Inday fast-casual chain that's helped to bring Indian food out of the culinary ghettos of East 6th St. and Curry Hill and into the mainstream of NYC office lunchery. Founder/owner Basu Ratnam launched Inday in Manhattan in 2015 as 'basically, an office canteen,' he says. At the time, it was a conscious gamble: 'A lot of people still thought of [Indian food] as too spicy, too heavy, or just something you only eat at dinner or on a special occasion.' The gamble paid off, and Inday now has eight locations scattered throughout Manhattan. 'Especially here in New York, there's a real openness now,' Ratnam says. 'There's still work to do. But the energy right now feels different. People are ready. And we're proud to be a part of this shift.' Fast-casual chains tailored to office workers hit a speed bump with the pandemic. Inday was no exception: as Ratnam notes, 'It was a good business model up until 2020.' The opportunity to pivot soon arose on Driggs Ave. in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. 'The landlord who owned this building said, 'There's no good Indian food in Williamsburg. Everyone's at home. They want the craveability and comfort of what you guys do. Why don't you take a swing at like, more of a sit down restaurant?'' The interior of Inday's, also known as Inday All Day. Photo courtesy Inday's In 2022, while work-from-home was still the default mode for many NYC office workers, Inday All Day was born. The Williamsburg iteration isn't quite the polar opposite of its fast-casual sibling — Inday standards like samosas and naan are, of course, available, as are bowls of protein over rice — but the vibe is very different, and the menu is more expansive and creative, mixing traditional Indian classics with witty and delicious Indian-Western hybrids. It's those hybrids that first got me in the door, specifically the Lamb Smash Burger, with creamy, melty Cooper sharp cheese, turmeric pickles, and cumin aioli on a sesame seed bun with masala spiced fries. It's a dense, bold, flavorful, mildly spicy masterpiece that was one of the most distinctive – and filling — burgers I've ever eaten. The Butter Chicken Parm sandwich is almost as good. Lemon yogurt-marinated tandoori-style chicken filets are 'crisped' (read: lightly fried) and topped with mozzarella and (I think) a touch of soft paneer, with tikka masala sauce subbing for marinara. The Lamb Smash Burger with masala-spiced fries at Inday All Day. As delicious as it is filling (it's very filling, FYI) Photo by Tony Sachs Classic Indian dishes like Chicken Biryani and Shrimp Moilee, the latter in a coconut-based curry with ginger, chilis and curry leaves, are expertly prepared, as are the selection of kebabs and breads. If you're in the mood for a less hipster, more traditional Indian meal, very satisfying in their own right. Indian-influenced cocktails have largely flown under the radar in NYC, though they're not unheard of — Hemant Pathak of Junoon and Jazba in particular is making some of the best cocktails in the city with Indian spirits and spices. But the drinks at Inday's, curated by GM Colly Whelan, acquit themselves very well. The Rum Thandai, which utilizes 100-proof unaged J.M rhum agricole, has a gentle, boozy-milkshake vibe, while the Dirty Chai Martini, with vodka and cold brew liqueur, is an espresso martini with an Indian accent. Ratnam's favorite drink on the menu is the Spicy Mango Margarita, featuring tequila, mezcal, cinnamon, and mango juice: 'Tequila and mezcal are my go-to spirits, and the mango brings me right back to summer,' he says, adding, 'But it's not just a warm-weather drink.' My pick of the several drinks I sampled is the Himalayan Negroni, with Jin Jiji Indian gin, vanilla-infused Campari, and pink peppercorn — a beautifully balanced blend of sweet, bitter, and spicy. The Himalayan Negroni, an Indian-accented take on the classic. Photo by Tony Sachs The vibe at Inday's is the opposite of its fast-casual compatriots. The bright, airy room has a relaxed vibe, not casual but not stuffy — informal is the right word for it. Prices are quite reasonable for food and drink, with cocktails in the $15-16 range and most dishes around $20. The service is efficient and friendly, attentive but not rushed, just right for a long, lazy lunch when you don't have an office to get back to, or a cocktail-filled date night. And sure, you could grab a quick bite in between work meetings, but that's not the point of the place. One thing Williamsburg lacks that Manhattan does have, at least for now, is Ratnam's Indian-flavored take on the chicken over rice that's become a citywide classic thanks to the proliferation of halal carts throughout the five boroughs. Priced at a food cart-comparable $12, Ratnam will be donating a portion of every sale of Inday's Chicken Over Rice in the month of August to the Street Vendor Project, an organization that provides legal representation and advocacy for better working conditions for food cart and other vendors. It's a dish, and a cause, close to his heart 'I was born and raised in New York,' Ratnam says, 'and like a lot of New Yorkers, I grew up on halal cart food. Chicken over rice was the dish I turned to during some of my best moments and some of the hardest ones too.' I was skeptical about his ability to 'reinvent,' as he puts it, such a simple but seminal dish, but he's done an excellent job of it, with tandoori chicken and coconut rice topped with a Kashmiri chili hot sauce. Its tang and spice is balanced out by a cool house-made raita. Whether or not you get the homage, it's a delicious dish — and the one item on the fast-casual menu that I hope crosses over to the slower version of Inday. (658 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn)
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Brooklyn's Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast celebrates towering Giglio tradition
Under the blazing July sun on Sunday, more than 100 men hoisted an 80-foot wooden tower into the air, swaying to the rhythm of a live brass band. Known as the Giglio, the towering structure is the centerpiece of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, a tradition brought to Brooklyn by Italian immigrants more than a century ago, and one that traces its origins back over 1,000 years to Nola, Italy. Head Capo Danny Vecchiano led the procession like a general commanding a small army. The capo's role is to coordinate the massive lift and guide the men carrying the several-ton structure through the streets of Williamsburg. "This is the epitome of being an Italian American in Brooklyn," Vecchiano said. "This is the greatest show of faith. This is the greatest show of family, of tradition, of our heritage." Supporting Vecchiano was a team of lieutenants, responsible for executing his commands and maintaining the Giglio's balance as it moved down the street. "The lieutenant's job is to take the directions from the capo, relay them to the men, and then help the capo direct the Giglio down the street, keep it straight and let the men know what's going on," said Mark Mascioli, one of the lieutenants. Vecchiano is a local high school principal. He said his students contributed to the towering structure that looks like a work of art. "I had students involved in painting the Saints on the Giglio and doing some work here in the church. They came here on Saturdays to help. So it was very cool," he said. Each capo serves a two-year term and is responsible for the design and operations of the Giglio. Many participants wait decades for the honor. This year marks the end of Vecchiano's tenure. Despite the oppressive summer heat, the lifters worked together to carry the structure. "My dad did when he was a kid, now me and my brothers, we do it in my family," said lifter Andrew Conce, explaining the intergenerational nature of the tradition. Hundreds of spectators lined the streets to watch the spectacle, which commemorates Saint Paulinus of Nola, a fifth-century bishop who, according to legend, offered himself into slavery to save a widow's son during a pirate invasion. "So many memories with our family and I'm so proud to keep this tradition going," said lifter Craig Addeo Jr. For Addeo and others, the event is more than a religious ritual, it's a celebration of identity and community. "My dad lifted the Giglio from 1940 to 1970," said Craig Addeo Sr. Attendees said the spectacle blends the sacred and the joyful. "There's something comical and also very beautiful about the whole thing," said attendee Matthew Falcone. "My parents got married right in this church, and we got married there as well. So it's just tradition and good food," said Susan Millan. "Every year is different. Every year you get the chills every time they sing the songs, so it's just amazing," added volunteer Angelina DiGioia. This year's final day of the feast also paid tribute to past capos, referred to as "old timers," and marked the ceremonial hand-off to a new leader. "This tradition will carry on long past us," Vecchiano said. Thousands of people with ties to Brooklyn, many of them returning from across the country, reunited in Williamsburg for what has become one of New York City's most iconic ethnic and religious festivals. Have a story idea or tip in Brooklyn? Email Hannah by CLICKING HERE.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Williamsburg-Greenpoint Rezoning has complicated legacy 20 years later
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the historic Williamsburg and Greenpoint rezoning that changed the northern Brooklyn waterfront forever. The area's industrial waterfront gave way to a vision of parks and high-rise developments after the historic vote in 2005. Twenty years later, after a first-of-its-kind rezoning, the landscape has drastically transformed and carries a complicated legacy. "You look at a place like North Brooklyn, which has had a lot of increased green space since the rezoning, but the amount of residents has also increased dramatically," said Katie Denny Horowitz, executive director of the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance. The North Brooklyn Parks Alliance was founded in 2003 to advocate for access to green space. The community was promised more than 50 new acres of parks as part of the rezoning of 175 blocks along the Williamsburg and Greenpoint waterfront. While parts of Bushwick Inlet Park now provide much-enjoyed recreation, the promised 27-acre promenade remains unfinished. "As of right now about a third of the total acreage has been completed. We're super excited that a third parcel at the northernmost tip around the Bushwick Inlet itself, that should be open quite soon, as early as this September. And that's going to be the third parcel to be completed in over 20 years," Horowitz said. Former New York City Councilmember Diana Reyna, who represented parts of Williamsburg from 2002-2013 and grew up in the neighborhood, recalled the stark conditions before the rezoning. "None of this existed. This was desolate, prostitution, crime, gangs, drugs," she said. She also remembers a tight-knit and resilient community, including many, like her own family, who were displaced as rents began to soar. "I would have fought to get the affordable homeownership. There's nothing like owning your home. The reason why my family left Williamsburg, we were living in a three family home, privately owned. The landlords sold, went to Puerto Rico to retire, and the new landlord left us to dry for seven years in and out of court without heat and hot water," Reyna recalled. The 2020 census showed a 41% population increase in Williamsburg over the past decade. Rent increases and displacement came with it. David Yassky, the former Councilmember for Williamsburg and Greenpoint, said housing instability predated the rezoning. "People who had lived there 20, 30 years were already getting priced out. And it was obvious that was going to continue. So to me, the rezoning was an opportunity to open up that waterfront and provide some affordable housing that would allow people in the neighborhood, some, to stay," Yassky said. Asked whether the rezoning was ultimately a net benefit, their responses were mixed. "There's no question in my mind the rezoning was a net benefit for the area. For the people who were living there in 2005, it was still a net benefit, but it was more mixed because, you know, the rise in prices had an impact," said Yassky. "I would say it was a net zero," countered Reyna. "Unfortunately, I would say it's too early to say even though we're 20 years in. A lot of the plans have yet to be realized," said Horowitz. Data shows Kings County had the most land rezoned in the city over the last 25 years, with more than 550 blocks affected. Local leaders say lessons from North Brooklyn, like the importance of advocating for affordable housing and public green space, have informed more recent rezonings in neighborhoods like Gowanus and East New York. Have a story idea or tip in Brooklyn? Email Hannah by CLICKING HERE.
