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Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Citing incidents involving violence and theft, Target announced it is closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York. The New York store is in Manhattan, at 517 E 117th St. Three other stores are in California, in the San Francisco/Oakland market, and three in Oregon, in Portland. The other two stores are in Seattle, Washington. "We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance," the company said in a statement released Tuesday afternoo…
Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds
Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds Almost three-quarters of Americans think that Boston is one of the safest cities in the country, according to new poll.  It's one of the few things Republicans and Democrats agree on these days. However, a person's political party is becoming a driving factor in what they consider is safe.  In a Gallup poll, 74 percent of Americans believed Boston was a safe city to live in or visit. The survey looked at 16 of the country's biggest cities. Only Dallas performed better.  Seattle, Las Vegas, and Miami followed Boston as third, fourth, and fifth-safest cities, respectivel…
ID Released For CT Climber Among 3 Killed In Washington State Avalanche ID Released For CT Climber Among 3 Killed In Washington State Avalanche
ID Released For CT Climber Among 3 Killed In Washington State Avalanche A 54-year-old Connecticut man who was among three climbers killed in an avalanche in Washington State has now been identified, authorities said.  The incident happened Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, in the central Cascade Mountains near Colchuck Lake, located 70 miles east of Seattle, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. Seong Cho, a Korean national living in West Hartford, was confirmed as being among the dead. A 56-year-old Maryland man contacted deputies on Monday, Feb. 20, and said that six members of the group he was with had attempted to climb Colchuck Peak the day befor…
UPDATE: Northeastern Grad Student Killed By Seattle Cop SUV, Family Demands Answers UPDATE: Northeastern Grad Student Killed By Seattle Cop SUV, Family Demands Answers
Update: Northeastern Grad Student Killed By Seattle Cop SUV, Family Demands Answers A 23-year-old graduate student at Northeastern University was struck and killed by a police SUV while she was walking in a crosswalk, officials say.  Jaahnavi Kandula, from Andhra Pradesh in India, was crossing the road in a crosswalk on Dexter Avenue North in Seattle around 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 when a marked police SUV hit her, inflicting life-threatening injuries, according to the Seattle Police Department.  Police located the young woman and performed CPR until fire fighters arrived and took over. Kandula, in critical condition, was transported to Harborview Medical Center where…
Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery A Connecticut resident claimed a $390,000 lottery prize. New London County resident Gary Beaulieu, of Colchester, won a "Lucky For Life" prize from a ticket purchased at Gibbs, located at 299 South Main St. in Colchester, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 14. Other notable winners announced on Monday include: Brian Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big Y Ellington Express #115, located at 140 West Road in Ellington Angela Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big…
Amazon Holding Online Career Fair For 33K New Jobs Centered In Four Cities, Including NY Amazon Holding Online Career Fair For 33K New Jobs Centered In Four Cities, Including NY
Amazon Holding Online Career Fair For 33K New Jobs Centered In Four Cities, Including NY Amazon hopes to dole out 33,000 corporate and tech careers, some to New York state residents, at an online career fair offering 20,000  free career coaching sessions from 1,000 Amazon recruiters.  The company's 2020 Career Day, which will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 16., will give attendees the opportunity to learn about jobs available across the country in areas supporting Alexa, operations technology and Prime video.  The event, the company said, is designed for individuals at all levels of education and training, and jobseekers searching for work both within an…
COVID-19: Retailer Closing Connecticut Location COVID-19: Retailer Closing Connecticut Location
Covid-19: Retailer Closing Connecticut Location A popular retailer has filed for bankruptcy and plans to permanently close nearly half its stores, including one in Connecticut, after temporary store closures amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Kitchen goods retailer Sur La Table made the Chapter 11 filing late this week, saying 51 of 121 stores will close. The Seattle-based company, founded in 1972, brands itself as "the leading retail destination for those passionate about cooking and entertaining." The company announced it would sell its remaining stores and brand names to Fortress Investment Group. "Following the sale, …
COVID-19: Starbucks Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy COVID-19: Starbucks Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy
Covid-19: Starbucks Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy Starbucks will close up to 400 of its traditional cafes due to fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has put a stop to indoor dining in many areas. The company announced on Wednesday, June 10 that it will open dozens of pickup-only stores and renovate or move other existing stores in the United States and Canada in the next 18 months. “Starbucks stores have always been known as the ’third place,’ a welcoming place outside of our home and work where we connect over a cup of coffee,” said Kevin Johnson, the CEO of Starbucks. “As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis,…
COVID-19: Nordstrom Permanently Closing 16 Stores COVID-19: Nordstrom Permanently Closing 16 Stores
Covid-19: Nordstrom Permanently Closing 16 Stores Nordstrom has announced it plans to close 16 of its luxury department stores as it makes adjustments to its business model amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The company is also planning phased reopenings of its other 100 stores. Nordstrom did not list what locations are closing but said it will start contacting employees who are affected. It will also implement curbside pickup and returns and speed up digital services, CEO Erik Nordstrom said in a statement. Earlier story - COVID-19: Retailer J.Crew, With 450 Stores Throughout Nation, Files For Bankruptcy Nordstrom, ba…
PEACE OF MIND: Woman Who Survived Coronavirus Shares Her Story PEACE OF MIND: Woman Who Survived Coronavirus Shares Her Story
Peace OF Mind: Woman Who Survived Coronavirus Shares Her Story While the rest of the world is trying to make sense of the terrifying pandemic that is COVID-19, a 37-year-old woman from Seattle who survived the illness is telling her story. Elizabeth Schneider hopes her story, which she documented in a Facebook post, will bring peace of mind to others. The marketing manager believes she caught the bug at a party. No one was sneezing or coughing, but nearly 40 percent of attendees ended up sick within days, she said. It wasn't until after recovering that Schneider discovered she too had the virus. "The media tells you to wash your hands and avoid …
College Student In Connecticut Being Monitored For Coronavirus College Student In Connecticut Being Monitored For Coronavirus
College Student In Connecticut Being Monitored For Coronavirus A college student who returned from Asia with symptoms that could possibly be signs of the deadly coronavirus is under isolation at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. The rare respiratory illness can cause pneumonia, fever, coughing and wheezing. The news was announced by the university as health officials in China said that the virus’ ability to spread was stronger than originally thought. "No diagnosis has been made," the university said in a statement. "Out of an abundance of caution, we are working with the state Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Cont…
Luxury Retailer Barneys Closing 15 Stores, Files For Bankruptcy Luxury Retailer Barneys Closing 15 Stores, Files For Bankruptcy
Luxury Retailer Barneys Closing 15 Stores, Files For Bankruptcy Barneys has gone bankrupt. The luxury retailer has officially filed for bankruptcy due to decreased sales, and will be closing down 15 stores as part of a reorganization effort. “For more than 90 years, Barneys New York has been an iconic luxury specialty retailer, renowned for its edit, strong point of view, creativity, and representation of the world's best designers and brands," Barneys CEO and President Daniella Vitale said. "Like many in our industry, Barneys New York's financial position has been dramatically impacted by the challenging retail environment and rent structures that are …
This Interactive Map Shows Where Rats Are In NYC With 38 Percent Population Increase In 5 Years This Interactive Map Shows Where Rats Are In NYC With 38 Percent Population Increase In 5 Years
This Interactive Map Shows Where Rats Are In NYC With 38 Percent Population Increase In 5 Years New York City residents have been forced to welcome some unwanted visitors in the neighborhood as the rat population continues to soar. Since 2014, rat sightings are up 38 percent, according to watchdog site OpenTheBooks.com. There were 12,617 sightings reported in 2014, a number which has jumped to 17,353 just four years later. In response to the growing population, Open the Books, a nonprofit organization, has created an interactive map to allow area residents to see each reported rat sighting in their current or prospective neighborhood. The map includes all sightings in 2018 and 2019. …
Oh Rats! The Four-Legged Vermin 'Taking Over NYC,' Report Says Oh Rats! The Four-Legged Vermin 'Taking Over NYC,' Report Says
Oh Rats! The Four-Legged Vermin 'Taking Over NYC,' Report Says Rats have gone from lurking in the shadows to literally taking over some streets in New York City, according to a new report. The New York Times reported on Wednesday, May 22 that rat sightings are up 38 percent from 2014, citing data from OpenTheBooks.com. There were 12,617 sightings reported in 2014, a number which has jumped to 17,353 just four years later. According to the report, in that same time period, during that time frame, the number of time city health inspectors found active signs of rat activities has nearly doubled. The report states that as Manhattan and the boroughs contin…
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and a near record-breaking number of Americans are expected to hit the road to kick it off this year, according to AAA. Nearly 43 million Americans are expected to mark the unofficial start of summer on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend jaunt, making it the second most traveled since AAA began tracking travelers in 2000, only behind 2005. In total, an additional 1.5 million more people are expected to travel this year on roads, rails, and runways, AAA announced, a 3.6 percent increase from last year’s holiday. According to AAA, 37.6…
First Amazon Go Store Debuts In New York City First Amazon Go Store Debuts In New York City
First Amazon Go Store Debuts In New York City The future has come to New York, as Amazon Go opened its first store to accept cash in Manhattan - the first to accept cash in the country. The 1,300-square-foot store opened its doors on Tuesday across the street from One World Trade Center on the second level of the Brookfield Place Mall. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store last year, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle in 2018 after experimenting with physical retail locations for several years. According to Amazon, the company “created the world’s most advanced shopping technology so you never…
Employees Catch Man Walking Out Of Darien Library With Stolen Laptop, Police Say Employees Catch Man Walking Out Of Darien Library With Stolen Laptop, Police Say
Employees Catch Man Walking Out Of Darien Library With Stolen Laptop, Police Say A 41-year-old man was arrested after being busted stealing a laptop from the Darien Public Library and attempting to store it in a USPS mailbox. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to the library on Post Road shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, following reports of a stolen laptop. Police said that the suspect, who was later identified as Andrew Taylor of Seattle told investigators that he took the laptop, but put it into a blue deposit box near the library. He alleged that he intended to send emails with the laptop. According to police, several library employee…
Amazon Now Reconsidering Plans To Open Second Headquarters In New York, Report Says Amazon Now Reconsidering Plans To Open Second Headquarters In New York, Report Says
Amazon Now Reconsidering Plans To Open Second Headquarters In New York, Report Says Amazon may be getting cold feet and be ready to backpedal out of its plan to build a new campus in New York City. In November, the online retailer announced that it has chosen two locations for its new HQ2 project, one in Long Island City, and a second in Virginia. However, according to a new report released Friday, Amazon is reconsidering its choice in New York. "The question is whether it's worth it if the politicians in New York don't want the project, especially with how people in Virginia and Nashville have been so welcoming," one person familiar with Amazon's plans told The Washington…
Area 'Proud Boys' Founder Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour Area 'Proud Boys' Founder Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour
Area 'Proud Boys' Founder Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour The Westchester founder of "Proud Boys" recently was denied a visa to Australia for a speaking tour called "The Deplorables." Australia labeled  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, of "bad character," according to this report. Last week, the co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." His visa application to enter Australia was blocked by the Home Affairs Department. McInnes was due to visit the land down under for a speaking tour early next year Immigration offici…
Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside
Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside The Westchester resident and founder of "Proud Boys," recently labeled a dangerous extremist group by the FBI, isn't so proud after all.  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." In earlier media reports, McInnes blamed fake news and Westchester billionaire George Soros for his demise and spreading lies about his group. On YouTube, McInnes said he was officially disassociating himself from the Proud Boys “in all capacities, forever,…
Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores
Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores While traditional brick-and-mortar retail locations continue to survive on life support, social media giant Facebook is going in the opposite direction, opening a series of pop-up stores at Macy’s throughout the country. Facebook is opening small business pop-up locations at nine Macy’s stores, marking the social media giant’s first foray into traditional retail sales. The stores will highlight nearly 100 brands that are sold and popular on social media, allowing entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their businesses. The stores will be open through the holiday season, and housed in “The …
It's Official: New Amazon HQ2 Headquarters Will Bring 25K High-Paying Jobs To NYC Area It's Official: New Amazon HQ2 Headquarters Will Bring 25K High-Paying Jobs To NYC Area
It's Official: New Amazon HQ2 Headquarters Will Bring 25K High-Paying Jobs To NYC Area In one of the most anticipated business announcements in years, Seattle-based Amazon said Tuesday morning that it will split its second headquarters between the New York City and Northern Virginia. Speculation had swirled since September 2017 when the global giant Internet retailer said it was seeking proposals from cities and metropolitan areas across North America to compete for its second headquarters. The 500,000 square-foot facility known as HQ2 was expected to include $5 billion in private investment and create as many as 50,000 new high-paying jobs. But now comes the dramatic plot t…
Surprise, Surprise: Amazon Plans To Split HQ2 Between Two Cities, One Could Be NYC, Report Says Surprise, Surprise: Amazon Plans To Split HQ2 Between Two Cities, One Could Be NYC, Report Says
Surprise, Surprise: Amazon Plans To Split HQ2 Between Two Cities, One Could Be NYC, Report Says Speculation has swirled since September 2017 when Amazon, the Seattle-based global giant Internet retailer, announced it was seeking proposals from cities and metropolitan areas across North America to compete for its second headquarters. The 500,000 square-foot facility known as HQ2 was expected to include $5 billion in private investment and create as many as 50,000 new high-paying jobs. But now comes a dramatic plot twist. Call it HQ2 times two. The Wall Street Journal is reporting Amazon will evenly split its second headquarters among two cities, dividing the number of jobs …
Up To 3,000 Amazon Go Stores Could Be On The Way Up To 3,000 Amazon Go Stores Could Be On The Way
Up To 3,000 Amazon Go Stores Could Be On The Way While many traditional brick-and-mortar stores are falling by the wayside, due in large part to the boom in online shopping, web giant Amazon is contemplating opening thousands of cashier-less stores in the coming years. Reports emerged earlier this week that Amazon is planning to open as many as 3,000 cashier-less Amazon Go stores by 2021, following a cautious initial rollout of the product, with just three stores in Seattle and one in Chicago. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store this week, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle earlier this year afte…
Support Pours In For Area Native Who Survived Deadly Cougar Attack Support Pours In For Area Native Who Survived Deadly Cougar Attack
Support Pours In For Area Native Who Survived Deadly Cougar Attack Friends have rallied around the Westchester native who survived an extremely rare and much-publicized cougar attack that resulted in the death of a friend last week in the Cascade Mountains near Seattle.Isaac "Izzy" Sederbaum, 31, a social science researcher who graduated from Byram Hills High School in Armonk, was treated for his injuries at a nearby hospital and has been released. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover Sederbaum's medical expenses. You can access the page by clicking here. Sederbaum was mountain biking with fellow Seattleite SJ Brooks, 32, a leader in the…
Lone Survivor Of Fatal Cougar Attack ID'd As Area Native Lone Survivor Of Fatal Cougar Attack ID'd As Area Native
Lone Survivor Of Fatal Cougar Attack ID'd As Area Native A Westchester native has been identified as the survivor of an extremely rare and much-publicized fatal cougar attack that occurred last week in the Cascade Mountains near Seattle. Isaac Sederbaum, 31, a social science researcher who graduated from Byram Hills High School in Armonk, was treated for his injuries at a nearby hospital and has been released. Sederbaum was mountain biking with fellow Seattleite SJ Brooks, 32, a leader in the local cycling community, in the morning on Saturday, May 19 when the attack occurred in which Brooks was killed. The two initially scared off the cougar by…
First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens
First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens Amazon may be once again changing the way tristate residents -- and American -- get their shopping done. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store this week, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle on Monday after experimenting with physical retail locations for several years. According to Amazon, the company “created the world’s most advanced shopping technology so you never have to wait in line.” The inaugural store is 1,800-square feet and in Amazon's main headquarters. “Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by the same types of technolog…
Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2 Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2
Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2 Amazon has revealed the number of jobs it expects to add and the average annual salary at its new second headquarters after announcing 20 finalists, including New York City, for the new location Thursday morning.Amazon said it expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction and grow this second headquarters to include as many as 50,000 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $100,000. Seattle-based Amazon did not disclose how it determined the finalists after receiving nearly 300 applications from localities.  The winner will be selected later this year. No specific month for that…