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New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be
New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be A Shake Shack will soon be serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry customers at a shopping center in Westchester.  The new fast food eatery will open at the Gateway Shopping Center in Port Chester at 421 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), according to the shopping center's website.  An opening date for the Shake Shack has not yet been announced, but it will be "coming soon," according to the shopping center.  The fast food chain, which already has three other locations in Westchester in Yonkers, Hartsdale, and White Plains, is known for offering a variety of burgers, chicken sa…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location A new Target store will be opening at the Danbury Fair Mall. It will take over the space formerly occupied by Sears, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, June 21 by Macerich, owns and operates the mall. The 126,000 square-foot two-level Target store will be the first in the City of Danbury. "Target coming to Danbury Fair is the latest anchor-replacement success for Macerich's A-quality portfolio of regional town centers," Macerich President Ed Coppola said. "The terrific merchandise mix and attractive demographics surrounding Danbury Fair make this property a great match…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester
Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester Two new Target locations are preparing to open their doors to customers in Westchester. They will be in Port Chester and Yonkers. The Port Chester store, which will be a draw both New York and Connecticut residents, is planning an 89,000-square-foot location in the Gateway Shopping Plaza at 495 Post Road which is already home to Whole Foods and Old Navy, according to store officials.  The Yonkers store, the first in the city, will be 132,000-square-feet and located at the Cross Country Center, store officials added. The Cross Country Center which is already home to H&M, and such favo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Shake Shack Ready To Throw Open Its Doors At Newest Site In Fairfield County Shake Shack Ready To Throw Open Its Doors At Newest Site In Fairfield County
Shake Shack Ready To Throw Open Its Doors At Newest Site In Fairfield County Burger and shake lovers will be able to chow down while shopping when Shake Shack throws open its doors at the restaurant's brand-new location in Fairfield County. The newest Shake Shack will open at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Danbury at the Danbury Fair shopping area at 7 Backus Ave. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday and features indoor and outdoor dining options. Alternately, guests are able to place orders to-go at the Shack or pre-order for pickup or delivery via the Shack App. New at the Danbury Shack is a Shack Track drive-up window, which…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Customers of a popular burger chain can expect to pay a bit more for their orders, as the company is planning to increase its prices soon.  Shake Shack CFO Katherine Fogertey said customers will have to pay as much as 3% to 3.5 percent more, a higher increase than previous years, according to Eat This, Not That.  The site said the price is expected to change at the end of 2021, and another increase might take place in 2022. The decision was reportedly made to offset the costs of commodities and labor that have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other businesses, such as Chipotl…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
COVID-19: Indoor Diners Must Show Proof Of Being Vaccinated, NY Restaurant Group Says COVID-19: Indoor Diners Must Show Proof Of Being Vaccinated, NY Restaurant Group Says
Covid-19: Indoor Diners Must Show Proof Of Being Vaccinated, NY Restaurant Group Says Union Square Hospitality Group will begin requiring customers at its restaurants to show proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. CNBC reported that the decision was announced by the company's CEO, Danny Meyer, on Thursday, July 29. He said the policy applies to indoor diners, and it also applies to employees. Meyer is the founder of Shake Shack. He told CNBC that the fast-food chain will make its own decision about its vaccine policy "at the appropriate time." Union Square Hospitality Group has a number of restaurants in the New York City and Washington, DC area, including U…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall One of the area’s most popular shopping centers is getting a facelift as developers signed multiple deals to bring new restaurants, stores, and “experiences” to the Danbury Fair Mall. Site construction has already begun at Danbury Fair on a new Shake Shack and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants, officials announced this week, marking the first ground-up construction at the site since 1991. Other planned grand openings at the Danbury Fair Mall include in 2021 include Athlete, Barbarie’s Fitness Evolution gym, Charming Charlie, FYE, Newbury Comics, and Urban Outfitters. Officials noted that des…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu It seems the chicken sandwich fast-food wars are heating up again with McDonald's jumping into the fray with a new line of sandwiches.  McDonald's announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, it was releasing a new crispy chicken sandwich, which is joining its roster of longtime favorites like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Egg McMuffin, and Filet-O-Fish. Not unlike the famous Popeye's sandwich, the new fried sandwich features a crispy fillet made with all-white meat chicken topped with crinkle-cut pickles and served on a  potato roll. But not be outdone, the chain will also offer two additio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Shake Shack Opens In Hudson Valley New Shake Shack Opens In Hudson Valley
New Shake Shack Opens In Hudson Valley After months of waiting, Shake Shack fans can get their fill of crinkle fries and burgers when the famous chain opens its newest location in the Hudson Valley. Yep, today, Monday, Feb. 8, is the day the restaurant throws open its door at its new home at the Rockland Plaza in Nanuet. Beginning at 11 a.m., the restaurant opened with a limited menu and hours but will still offer the favorites including ridiculously thick shakes, fries, and burgers of all kinds. New to the menu lineup is a brownie batter hot cocoa shake perfect for the freezing weather, and a Korean-style fried chicken sandwic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Locally Owned Restaurant Doing Battle With New Shake Shack Popular Locally Owned Restaurant Doing Battle With New Shake Shack
Popular Locally Owned Restaurant Doing Battle With New Shake Shack The owner of a small restaurant that serves up some of the best hot dogs around is attempting to go up against a national leasing corporation saying it is violating his lease agreement by bringing in the mega-popular Shake Shack. James Barracato, the owner of the Dawg House in Rockland Plaza in Nanuet, says the new Shake Shack will directly compete with his business by selling the same items he does, including hot dogs, burgers, and chicken. And that competition, Barracato says, violates an exclusivity clause in his $7,000 a month lease with the Brixmore Property Group that says it will no…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
NYPD Finds No Wrong Doing By Shake Shack After Officers Get Sick From Milkshakes NYPD Finds No Wrong Doing By Shake Shack After Officers Get Sick From Milkshakes
Nypd Finds No Wrong Doing By Shake Shack After Officers Get Sick From Milkshakes NYPD officials said an investigation into a potential poisoning of three officers who purchased milkshakes at Shake Shack found "no criminality" by the restaurant's employees. The incident took place on Monday, June 15, when three NYPD officers from the 42nd Precinct in the Bronx were on duty in Manhattan when they began not feeling well after drinking the milkshakes from the Shake Shack at 200 Broadway, said the NYPD. The officers said they tasted a chemical flavor and began not feeling well. They were transported to a local hospital and later released.  Chief of Detectives Rodney Ha…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Shake Shack Temporarily Closes Store In Westchester Due To Positive Test COVID-19: Shake Shack Temporarily Closes Store In Westchester Due To Positive Test
Covid-19: Shake Shack Temporarily Closes Store In Westchester Due To Positive Test A popular Westchester County hamburger spot has temporarily closed after one of its employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The Shake Shack, located in Hartsdale at 379 N. Central Ave. in the Dalewood Shopping Center, has posted a notice on its doorway announcing they learned of the positive test on Monday, March 16, and immediately closed the restaurant. Related story: Second COVID-19 Death Reported In Hudson Valley The notice says the employees came to work on Friday, March 13 and reported not feeling well. She was sent home immediately, the note stated. All e…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Opening Day Set For New Shake Shack In Westchester Opening Day Set For New Shake Shack In Westchester
Opening Day Set For New Shake Shack In Westchester Shake Shack is set to shake things up by opening its second Westchester location in the heart of Hartsdale. After developers opened up the first Shake Shack to rave reviews at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers, they quickly went to work to identify the ideal location for a second location. That search led them to the Dalewood Shopping Center on North Central Avenue. Late last year, the Greenburgh Town Board and Planning Board approved plans for a new restaurant and commercial building at the shopping center, which includes plans for a sidewalk connecting Central Park Avenue to the…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Trader Joe's Starts Expansion At Hartsdale Store Trader Joe's Starts Expansion At Hartsdale Store
Trader Joe's Starts Expansion At Hartsdale Store Trader Joe's Hartsdale store is starting work on a 4,000-square-foot expansion at 215 North Central Ave. while construction of a Shake Shack wraps up nearby.       They have begun fencing off the area for the expansion.  Westchester Square shopping center has received permission for an entry on Dalewood Avenue which could be coming soon as well. Approved by the Greenburgh Town Board in 2016, Trader Joe's said the store will remain open throughout the expansion project.  Yonkers-based Hampshire Management also plans to build a new 8,000-square-foot  building for stores or offices behind the…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Cross County Shopping Center Unveils Summer Fest Lineup Cross County Shopping Center Unveils Summer Fest Lineup
Cross County Shopping Center Unveils Summer Fest Lineup Westchester residents are invited to enjoy the sunshine and fun at Cross County Shopping Center’s 8th Annual Summer Fest. Summer -- which begins earlier than usual in Yonkers: This year it runs from mid-May through August. “Winter was so long! So, we’re happy to say good bye to the cold temperatures and welcome the sunny skies of summer, filled with engaging outdoor entertainment at our annual Summer Fest event,” said Liz Pollack, senior manager of marketing for Cross County Shopping Center.  There's also free parking as Summer Fest kicks off at noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 19…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Shake Shack To Open New Westchester Location Shake Shack To Open New Westchester Location
Shake Shack To Open New Westchester Location Shake Shack is opening a second Westchester County location as soon as the end of the year. The Greenburgh Town Board and Planning Board approved plans for a new restaurant and commercial building at the Dalewood Shopping Center II in Hartsdale, which will include a sidewalk connecting Central Park Avenue to the main driveway of the shopping center. Currently, the only Westchester Shake Shack location is at the Cross County Mall in Yonkers. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said this week that the restaurant space was recently confirmed as a Shake Shack, which “will add to the excelle…

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by Zak Failla