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Woman furious after hotel staff refuse to refund cockroach-infested room

A customer at a hotel in Australia has been left furious after staff refused to refund her for a room infested with cockroaches. The guest, who goes by the name Kitti on TikTok, visited the Koala Tree Motel in Port Macquarie, NSW, with her partner recently while visiting a loved one who was sick in hospital.

State Supreme Court prohibits NYC from sending homeless to Dutchess hotels

Dutchess County Supreme Court Justice Maria Rosa has ruled in the county’s favor restraining the City of New York from transporting homeless persons to any hotel or other facility for overnight rentals in the county. County Executive William O’Neil called the justice’s decision “wise and thoughtful.”

California ski resort's plan to erect Virgin Mary statue ignites fury among locals: 'Keep religion out' - Critics called out the statue for being 'disrespectful' toward the area's Native American history

A rural California ski resort's plans to install a 20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary has left some irate and pushing back against the Christian symbol they say disrespects the area's rich Native American history. "Virgin Mary at a ski resort makes no sense, keep religion out of skiing," one critic wrote, echoing the complaints of multiple others.

Galway hotel fire: Irish police probe inferno at 19th Century Georgian venue set to house 70 asylum seekers - as blaze was sparked just hours after protesters formed blockade outside

An inferno ripped through a 19th Century Georgian country hotel last night in Galway, as police confirm they are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire. It comes just hours after protesters gathered outside the Ross Lake House hotel, Rosscahill, amid concerns about migrants in the area.

More Than 240 Sushi Restaurant Patrons Complain Of Illness - A Raleigh, North Carolina sushi restaurant, Sushi Nine, is at the center of more than 240 customer reports of illness

A Raleigh, North Carolina sushi restaurant, Sushi Nine, is at the center of more than 240 customer reports of illness, reaching back as far as November 28, when the first symptoms were reported. Local Wake County Environmental Services confirmed three norovirus cases as being linked to the restaurant, but the remaining cases are still under investigation. The restaurant voluntarily closed for 48 hours on December 5, to perform sanitizing and allow inspectors to examine the premises for clues to the source of the outbreak. No new cases were reported when the restaurant reopened on December 8 following that deep cleaning.

4 people stabbed at a Boston hotel; suspect in custody - Police say they received a call around 4:25 p.m. for reports of a person stabbed at 240 Mount Vernon Street, which is the listed address for the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Bayside hotel

BOSTON — Boston Police say a person is in custody after four people were stabbed Sunday evening at a hotel in Dorchester. Boston firefighters first responded to a fire alarm at the hotel and were faced with a gruesome scene just steps into the front door where four people were suffering from apparent stab wounds.

Detectives arrest 38-year-old alleged drug dealer at Red Lion Hotel in Wenatchee - Detectives say they saw him and two other people exit the hotel room and start loading several bags into a vehicle

The Columbia River Drug Task Force arrested a 38-year-old alleged drug dealer who was staying at the Wenatchee Red Lion on Tuesday. At the time he was also wanted on a felony arrest warrant. Detectives say they saw him and two other people exit the hotel room and start loading several bags into a vehicle. Law enforcement then moved in and arrested him.

Udaipur Hotel Claims to Have Built Tallest Christmas Tree to Celebrate Their 120th Anniversary

Taj Aravali in Udaipur proudly claims the title of hosting the tallest Christmas tree ever erected in the country. This remarkable feat was accomplished as part of the celebration marking 120 years of the Taj Group of Hotels. The event, graced by Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover, added a touch of glamour to the momentous occasion.

Harry Stinson staffer faces 2-year ban after breaking Ontario securities law in $19M hotel-condo project

Employee says he didn't know he was breaking the rules and was relying on Stinson - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has given a two-year ban to a Hamilton developer's employee who it says misled investors of the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York, but documents from the proceedings state the employee didn't know he broke the rules and was relying on the developer, Harry Stinson.

Historic S.F. bar with famous views reborn with new drinks - The Cable Car Redux is seen in the Starlite Room at the Beacon Grand Hotel, named after the legendary barman and nightclub owner who died in 2021

San Franciscans will soon once again sip cocktails and take in sweeping views from the historic rooftop cocktail bar on the 21st floor of the Beacon Grand, formerly known as the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, in Union Square. The bar at 450 Powell St., now renamed Starlite and opening on Feb. 2, 2024, was most famously known as Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, named after the legendary barman and nightclub owner who died in 2021.

Drunken, belligerent tourist ‘sexually molested’ manatee statue at Florida restaurant - Anthony Lessa, 23, of Pittsburgh, was arrested Friday by Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

A tourist settled right into the “Florida Man” trope after he allegedly “sexually molested” a manatee statue during a drunken scene at two St. Pete Beach establishments. Anthony Lessa, 23, of Pittsburgh, was arrested Friday by Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a charge of creating a disorderly intoxication disturbance, police records show.

How a top York businesswoman became the Press Business Personality of the Year - Sarah is a well-known York hotelier, having for some years been a director of Grays Court Hotel in York

Today, we feature the last two profiles of winners from this year's York Press business awards. Sarah Czarnecki is the Business Personality of the Year for 2023. Earlier this year, Sarah also became president of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, following on from being its vice-president.

Woman charged for stealing $64,000 of items from foreign tourist in US - Police said the theft took place at the Westin Hotel and Spa

A woman in Las Vegas has been charged for stealing a suitcase that contained items with total value of US$64,000 from a foreign tourist while he was asleep. She was released on bail and her case is due for a status check on Jan. 9, 2024, according to the arrest warrant released earlier this week from Las Vegas Metropolitan police. The woman has been charged with grand larceny with value of up to $100,000, residential burglary, and engaging in prostitution or solicitation.

Tennessee hotel owners charged after hosting fugitives in 'hide out room,' police say - Dakshaben Patel and Harshil Patel own Super 8 and Mountain Inn in Monteagle

The owners of a hotel in Tennessee were arrested Tuesday after authorities say the pair hid fugitives in the building. Dakshaben Patel and Harshil Patel, who own the Super 8 and Mountain Inn in Monteagle, allegedly lied to police about the whereabouts of wanted individuals during an investigation on July 18, the Monteagle Police Department said.