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Two Gas Station Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Hudson Valley: NYSP Two Gas Station Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Two Gas Station Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Hudson Valley: Nysp An underage drinking sting in Putnam County led to the arrests of two gas station clerks for illegally selling alcohol to a minor, police announced. The initiative took place on Tuesday, March 18, and involved compliance checks at 16 retail locations across the county, New York State Police said on Wednesday, March 19. During the operation, an underage operative went to buy alcohol at multiple businesses. At two locations, the sale was allegedly not denied, resulting in the following arrests:  Alvin B. Bonilla, a clerk at the Mobil Gas Station at 2495 Carmel Ave. in Brewster; Catheri…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have felt some serious sticker shock in the egg aisle. Prices are climbing fast, but Wegmans is vowing to keep costs from scrambling out of control. The grocery chain, known for its loyal following and high-quality selections, says it’s holding the line on egg prices even as costs soar across the country.  "With supply fluctuating nationwide, prices are rising due to avian bird influenza and strong demand," reads a blurb on the Wegmans website in the "eggs section.  "Our New York state supplier takes every precaution to ensure…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Woman Breaks Over $300 Worth Of Products At Store, Then Flees In Yorktown: Police Woman Breaks Over $300 Worth Of Products At Store, Then Flees In Yorktown: Police
Woman Breaks Over $300 Worth Of Products At Store, Then Flees In Yorktown: Police A 28-year-old woman has found herself in hot water after allegedly breaking hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise at a Northern Westchester store before running away, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, July 5 just after 4 p.m., when Yorktown Police were alerted that a woman had broken products inside the ACME store at 100 Triangle Center before leaving the store on foot.  According to the department, officers then went to the area to try and locate the woman and ultimately detained her on Veterans Road.  Police then took a look at the store's security foota…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Recall Issued For Popcorn Product Sold At Supermarkets In NY, CT, Other States Recall Issued For Popcorn Product Sold At Supermarkets In NY, CT, Other States
Recall Issued For Popcorn Product Sold At Supermarkets In NY, CT, Other States A company has recalled packages of popcorn that were sold at supermarkets in New York, Connecticut, and other states. Snak King announced on Tuesday, April 12, that it is recalling some of its five-ounce packages of "O Organics Sea Salt Organic Popcorn" because the products may be cross-contaminated with an undeclared milk allergen. The recalled products have "Best if Used By" dates of 9/24/2022 and 9/25/2022. The producets come in a flexible package with a "Best if Used By" date located on the front, upper right=hand side of the package, the company reported. The UPC number is&n…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Listeria has been found in leafy greens from a variety of grocery store chains in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, according to Consumer Reports. The nonprofit organization says six of 284 samples bought from Acme, Costco, Hannaford and Whole Foods stores were tainted with listeria monocytogenes. The items purchased included lettuce, spinach, and kale. Consumer Reports says it found the bacteria in both unbagged and prewashed products. Mild Listeria symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to the Food & Drug Administration.  I…

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by Joe Lombardi