Fortnite will soon let creators earn money peddling items straight from their islands, throws a tomato at Roblox by comparing cuts for good measure

"Hey," says Fortnite, "we want a bit of that pie!" While Fortnite's had its own creator tools for a minute—you can create an ...
Crain's New York

Long Island City rezoning heads to Council for make-or-break housing negotiations

A city plan to boost housing in fast-growing Long Island City is entering its most pivotal stage of negotiations as it heads to the City Council following the City Planning Commission’s approval last ...
WRIC

RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion to make splash at Brown’s Island

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion will return to Brown’s Island on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Festival of Inclusion will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and is a ...
Digital Trends

Major Roblox change will make logging in a hassle, but there’s a good reason

Most parents have always been cautious about spaces in online gaming, but Roblox has come under fire more recently after it allegedly failed to implement proper safety protocols for kids. The ...
The Providence Journal

'Second Summer' is about to begin in Rhode Island. How to make the most of it

September may be starting and kids may be going back to school, but for locals on the water in Rhode Island, summer is far from over. As visitors make their way out of the region after Labor Day ...
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'Escape to Epstein Island, Diddy Party': Roblox, facing shutdown rumours, was called 'perfect place for pedophiles'

Rumours are making rounds on social media that the popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down in September. A viral notice claimed that Roblox would permanently shut down on September 1st, ...
Reuters

Marshall Islands make history with first-ever international football match

Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Marshall Islands finally got off the mark in international football on Thursday and promptly lost 4-0 to the U.S. Virgin Islands on a high school pitch in Arkansas, but not ...
Gizmodo

Louisiana AG Calls Out ‘Escape to Epstein Island’ Roblox Game in Lawsuit

The attorney general of Louisiana filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the popular online gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of failing to protect child users. Among the material with which the suit ...
Staten Island Advance

‘How does that make sense for us?’ Staten Island officials oppose pipeline project over 3.5% gas bill increase

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several Staten Island elected officials say they’re opposed to a pipeline expansion off the coast of the borough largely because of the impact it will have on residents’ gas ...
PBS

Rhode Island distillery blends local flavors to create unique spirits

Some 100 years after prohibition, a distillery in Providence is serving up local liquor. But it's not your run-of-the-mill alcohol, it’s both organic and oceanic. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS ...
Yahoo

How To Make Just About The Best Coney Island Hot Dog You've Ever Tasted

Two Coney Island hot dogs on a tray with dipping sauce - Michelle McGlinn/Tasting Table Coney Island, known for its boardwalks, sandy beaches, mouthwatering food, and amusement park, is the birthplace ...