A New York City rideshare driver was reportedly carjacked at gunpoint last week in a terrifying late-night encounter when four masked men brazenly demanded a ride, according to the authorities.

The incident happened March 23 at 1:30 a.m. when the 51-year-old driver was inside his Toyota Highlander SUV in Lower Manhattan.

Authorities said when the driver refused to take them to a specific location, one of the men allegedly brandished a gun and forcibly removed him from the vehicle.

The hijackers then sped off in the SUV, driving it all the way to Newark, New Jersey, where it was later recovered, according to the New York Post. 

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The suspects were last reported at large, with police continuing their search for the brazen crew.

Officials released video showing the masked suspects entering what appeared to be a bodega, all wearing black hooded sweatshirts pulled up and black face masks.

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It was not immediately clear whether the victim worked for a specific rideshare company, but the vehicle had TLC plates, specialized license plates issued by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission required for any ridesharing vehicles, including Uber and Lyft, the Post reported. 

Police confirmed the driver was not injured in the ordeal, the outlet added.

Fox News reached out to NYPD Crimes Stoppers for more information.

Costco shoppers are hopping into a debate over an oversized Easter treat that’s far too big to fit in any basket.

Members have been buzzing about the wholesale giant’s chocolate Easter bunny. It’s a seasonal sweet priced at $112.97 online and up to $140 in some stores, depending on location — and it comes with instructions to smash it apart using a hammer, mallet or rolling pin.

The 10-pound giant bunny is being sold as an oversized Easter centerpiece and shareable dessert. 

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The semi-solid bunny is made with milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate, according to the packaging, and contains 151 servings.

The box also details how to actually eat it.

Shoppers can either smash the bunny by wrapping it in a towel and giving it “one bold whack” with a hammer, mallet or rolling pin — or slice it using a warmed serrated bread knife, according to package instructions shared online.

The product, nicknamed “Pete the Bunny,” according to the box, quickly sparked reaction across social media, where commenters have debated everything from the price and chocolate quality to whether anyone could actually buy that much candy at once.

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In one Costco Reddit thread, a shopper shared a photo of the bunny priced at $139.99, prompting one commenter to write, “I wonder how many would actually buy it.”

Others questioned whether such a large amount of chocolate made sense for most households. 

“So excessive,” one person said.

“I can’t imagine the target audience for this,” another Redditor wrote. 

“I wouldn’t want to eat chocolate that tons of other people have touched, but I also couldn’t eat that by myself or with my family, so who is it for?!”

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Some commenters saw it as more of a spectacle than a staple.

“It honestly looks like the ultimate Easter statement piece,” one shopper noted, while another suggested it could work for group settings, such as a kid’s birthday.

Laura Lamb, who runs the social media account Costco Hot Finds, shared a video of the massive bunny and said it would be the “funniest Easter centerpiece.”

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“This one had people stopping in their tracks,” the Texas-based content creator said. 

But not everyone was convinced.

“Ummm, for $140 Pete can STAY at Costco,” one Instagram user commented on Lamb’s video. 

On TikTok, someone else joked, “For $140, does Pete do the dishes and babysit?”

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Others pointed out that the bunny costs nearly as much as filling up a tank of gas right now, while some bashed the quality of the candy.

In a Reddit thread for residents of Lincoln, Nebraska, one commenter described it as “10 lbs. of the worst chocolate,” while another called it “chocolate wax.”

Some users pushed back on the criticism, noting that the price per pound makes sense, and Lamb called it “delicious.” 

One commenter said the cost worked out to roughly $13.50 per pound, describing it as “right around the average cost for chocolate.”

Maud Borup, a Minnesota food company that makes the bunny, said it is made from fair-trade chocolate and is only being sold at Costco for now, USA Today reported. “One giant bunny, 100 little moments of chocolate,” the company told the outlet in a statement.

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Others suggested creative ideas for handling the massive bunny, such as smashing it up and saving it for later use in desserts like cookies or hot chocolate.

One Reddit user, citing the nutritional label, noted that the treat contains 19 grams of sugar per serving — adding up to 2,869 grams, or more than 6 pounds of sugar, across its 151 servings.

In the days leading up to Easter, some shoppers also reported seeing markdowns, depending on location.

One Costco customer on Reddit said the bunny had been discounted by $100 at a California warehouse, while others in the thread reported prices dropping to around $50 — or even about $30 — at select locations. 

“I wonder how much the price will drop after Easter,” another commenter said, as others pointed to Costco’s 5-pound Valentine’s Day chocolate heart, which some said they picked up post-holiday for just $20.

“Supergirl” star Milly Alcock said she’s bracing for public backlash ahead of the film’s June premiere because women in fan-favorite franchises often face scrutiny for “simply existing.”

In a Vanity Fair article released alongside the film’s latest trailer, Alcock discussed the pressure of helming a beloved DC property. She said her time on “House of the Dragon,” the “Game of Thrones” spinoff that launched her career, helped prepare her for the intense spotlight.

“It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on,” Alcock said of her experience across both fan-heavy franchises.

“We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies,” she added.

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Alcock said she’s been having “crazy dreams” about standing before a tsunami, which she links to fears about leading a major superhero film. Despite her concerns, Alcock said audience reactions are out of her hands.

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“Of course I’m scared,” said Alcock. “Of course I want people to like me and the movie. But ultimately, it’s out of my control.”

The latest “Supergirl” trailer has already racked up nearly 2 million views on YouTube within its first three hours. It features a cameo by actor David Corenswet, who starred alongside Alcock in the latest “Superman” film.

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Alcock noted that after appearing in the smash-hit “House of the Dragon,” she initially swore she’d never act in another large franchise. That changed after she was unemployed for nearly a year and feared her career was “over at 22.”

Alcock said she “bullied” herself into auditioning for “Supergirl” and ended up bagging the part. She also responded to criticism from veteran directors, including Martin Scorsese, who have expressed dislike of the superhero genre.

“Whenever a new wave comes along, there’s going to be criticism towards it,” said Alcock, adding, “Not every film is for everyone. The beauty of art is that you can be selective about your taste.”

Alcock is originally from Australia and appeared in the 2025 Netflix miniseries “Sirens.” She joined the “Game of Thrones” universe as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the debut season of “House of the Dragon.” “Supergirl” is set to hit theaters this June.