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Rite Aid Announces Additional NY Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid Announces Additional NY Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Announces Additional NY Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid has announced new store closures after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2023. Shortly after declaring bankruptcy, Rite Aid announced 154 store closures, with 20 in New York, and 14 on Long Island. In a filing on Tuesday, April 9, the company said 17 more stores, including three in New York (with two on Long Island) are now slated for closure. Rite Aid currently has 2,000 stores and about 44,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure (with the newly announced closures in bold) are: 283 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntingto…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In NY Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In NY
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In NY A woman who was a longtime bookkeeper for a New York business has been accused of stealing more than $1 million from the company. On Long Island, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Domenica Giordano, age 39, of Islip Terrace, accused of grand larceny in the first degree for allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from All Systems Maintenance, a commercial plumbing business located in Bay Shore. According to the investigation, Giordano was employed as a bookkeeper for approximately 17 years.  In May 2020, the owner…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Yowza: NY Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize Yowza: NY Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize
Yowza: NY Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize An incredibly lucky New York man is starting the new year off with a much fatter bank account. Long Island resident Mack Peoples, of Brentwood, claimed a top prize on the “$10,000 A Week For Life” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. The ticket guarantees a minimum payout of $10 million. Peoples opted to take a single lump sum payment totaling $4,224,667 after paying taxes. He snagged his golden ticket at a 7-Eleven store located in Bay Shore, at 1375 Brentwood Road. As of Friday, there were still two top prizes remaining on the “$10,000 A Week For Life” ticket. Players can che…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Rite Aid Announces 20 NY Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid Announces 20 NY Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Announces 20 NY Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid has announced specific store closures just days after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy. Of the 154 closures nationwide announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 20 are in New York, 14 of which are on Long Island. Rite Aid currently has 2,100 stores and about 45,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure are: 2 Whitney Ave., Floral Park 3131 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown 3199 Long Beach Road, Oceanside 198 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream 836 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore 2784 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore 901 Merrick Road, Copiague 577 Larkfield Road, East Nor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
4 Accused Of Selling Drugs Disguised As Candy At 2 NY Stores, Including 1 Near School 4 Accused Of Selling Drugs Disguised As Candy At 2 NY Stores, Including 1 Near School
4 Accused Of Selling Drugs Disguised As Candy At 2 NY Stores, Including 1 Near School Four men have been accused of selling drugs, some disguised as candy bars, at two stores, including one near a school. Following community complaints on Long Island, Suffolk County Police executed search warrants at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Exit 42 Deli, located at 270 Spur Drive South in Bay Shore, and Legit 100 Smoke Shop, located at 165 Higbie Lane in West Islip,  During the operations, police seized large quantities of mushrooms with psilocybin, concentrated cannabis, marijuana, and cocaine. Additionally, detectives discovered narcotics package…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Recall Issued For Pork Sausage Products Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Recall Issued For Pork Sausage Products Due To Possible Presence Of Metal
Recall Issued For Pork Sausage Products Due To Possible Presence Of Metal A Long Island company has recalled pork sausage products that may be contaminated with metal. America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co., a Long Island-based establishment located in Bay Shore, is recalling about 14,635 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage sticks and luncheon loaf products, the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Wednesday, May 18. The recalled products were produced between Tuesday, April 5, and Thursday, May 5. The USDA said the following products are included in the recall: 16-oz. plastic bags containing one luncheon loaf w…

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by Nicole Valinote