New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester
New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester A long-standing rumor will soon become reality as Trader Joe’s is coming to Northern Westchester. Yorktown Town Supervisor Matt Slater confirmed that the building department has received plans for a new supermarket to be constructed on Crompond Road (Route 202) following months of construction at the shopping center. Trader Joe’s will join a shopping center at 3200 Crompond Road that has welcomed a new Lowe’s location and Starbucks within the past two years.  The nearest Trader Joe’s locations to the one being constructed in Yorktown Heights are in Southern Westchester, in Hartsdale, …
Traffic Stop Leads To Theft Charges For Two Area Men In Northern Westchester Traffic Stop Leads To Theft Charges For Two Area Men In Northern Westchester
Traffic Stop Leads To Theft Charges For Two Area Men In Northern Westchester Two area men were arrested for possession of stolen property after being stopped by police in Northern Westchester for several traffic infractions. The men, Todd Johnson, 40, of Poughkeepsie, and Jason Miller, 35, of Brewster, were arrested around 5:57 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 7, after being stopped by Yorktown Police for changing lanes unsafely after the officer recognized the vehicle as one allegedly involved in a larceny at Lowe's, said the Yorktown Police. When the officer approached the vehicle, he saw two new chain saws still in the boxes with the anti-theft device attached in the back…
COVID-19: Man Who Grew Up Minus Dad Has Millions Of Fans Watching Fatherly Advice Amid Outbreak COVID-19: Man Who Grew Up Minus Dad Has Millions Of Fans Watching Fatherly Advice Amid Outbreak
Covid-19: Man Who Grew Up Minus Dad Has Millions Of Fans Watching Fatherly Advice Amid Outbreak With millions of people stuck in homes during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, do-it-yourself projects have become popular. But a big problem came to light in the process. Namely, many people, both younger and older, found out they didn't know how to do a lot of things. Some were as simple as how to tie a tie, how to put together and start a grill, to going big and attempting to build a rollercoaster for their kids. Well, one dad, who said his father left when he was a 12-year-old  came to the rescue and started a YouTube channel, "Dad, How Do I?"  It shows how to han…
COVID-19: Lowe's Giving Workers Pay Raises, Rearranges Stores For Social Distancing COVID-19: Lowe's Giving Workers Pay Raises, Rearranges Stores For Social Distancing
Covid-19: Lowe's Giving Workers Pay Raises, Rearranges Stores For Social Distancing In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in an effort to retain employees and make sure they are safe, Lowe’s has announced it will raise hourly wages while implementing several safety measures. The salary increase, of $2 per hour, which runs through the month of April, is for all employees including seasonal and part-time workers, said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO. “We are continually working on ways to protect and support our associates and our customers during this time when we are all adjusting how we work and live,” said Ellison. In addition, the store…
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.8K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.8K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.8K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,800 in merchandise from an area Lowe's store. Peter Vetere, 47, of Brewster, and Carrie Walencik, of Danbury, Connecticut, were arrested by Yorktown Police on Friday, April 10, after receiving a theft complaint from the Lowe's in Yorktown, said Yorktown Police. According to police, store managers contacted the department on Thursday, April 9 to report that Vetere and Walencik had alleged stolen merchandise and left the store.  The next day, Friday, police were notified that the duo was back in the store. Officers…
Employee From Peekskill Charged With Stealing $4K In Goods At Lowe's Employee From Peekskill Charged With Stealing $4K In Goods At Lowe's
Employee From Peekskill Charged With Stealing $4K In Goods At Lowe's A 38-year-old Lowe's employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $4K worth of merchandise from the store in Northern Westchester where he worked. Nathaniel Dustin Dain, of Peekskill, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30, by police after they said they received a complaint from the Yorktown store earlier in the month. According to an investigation, Dain and an unknown individual had been stealing property during the month of October 2019 that totaled $4,146, Yorktown Police said. Dain turned himself in to police and was charged with grand larceny and released on his own recognizance…
Owner Of Loose Dog Running Around Yorktown Store Charged Owner Of Loose Dog Running Around Yorktown Store Charged
Owner Of Loose Dog Running Around Yorktown Store Charged The owner of a loose dog running around the premises of a Lowe's store in Westchester ended up with a ticket and a date to appear in court. The incident took place on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Yorktown, when police received a call from a Lowe's employee that a dog was "running at large," on the premises. Once on the scene, officers found a blond-colored lab-mixed type dog running around the store. The dog's owner, Darly Bravo, 21, of Yorktown, was located and issued a ticket for the violation of allowing dogs to run at large. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 21. 
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards A series of Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brand glass cooktops have been recalled due to burn and fire hazard issues, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Issued on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the recall alert states that certain models of glass cooktops with touch controls can turn on by themselves and pose burn and fire hazards. These cooktops were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Best Buy and other home improvement and home appliance and other stores from March 2017 through Aug. 2019 and were priced between $1,150 and $2,500. Units were also sold online. The …
Man Accused Of Stealing $405 In Merchandise From Lowe's In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing $405 In Merchandise From Lowe's In Northern Westchester
Man Accused Of Stealing $405 In Merchandise From Lowe's In Northern Westchester A 74-year-old Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than $400 in merchandise from a Lowe’s store in Yorktown Heights, police said. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department received a report at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, of a larceny at Lowes on Crompond Road. According to police, the responding officer met with a Loss Prevention Associate who alleged that Granite Springs resident Dominick Lieto stole items with a value of $405.79, which an investigation later confirmed. Police said that the officer tracked down Lieto outside a Granite Springs ho…
Lowe's To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Outsource Some Positions To Third Parties Lowe's To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Outsource Some Positions To Third Parties
Lowe's To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Outsource Some Positions To Third Parties Thousands of Lowe’s employees will soon be out of a job as the home improvement retail giant reshuffles positions. Lowe’s announced that it is planning to outsource the jobs of maintenance and assembly workers to third-party companies, including workers that put together certain items such as grills and wheelbarrows. The news of layoffs was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. It is unclear exactly how many employees are being laid off, but it is expected to be in the thousands. The company currently employs approximately 300,000 people in 1,725 stores nationwide. The layoffs come a…
Man Accused Of Stealing $1,148 In Items From Yorktown Lowe's Store Man Accused Of Stealing $1,148 In Items From Yorktown Lowe's Store
Man Accused Of Stealing $1,148 In Items From Yorktown Lowe's Store A 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing $1,148 worth of merchandise from a Northern Westchester Lowe's store. Scott Guinee, of Yorktown, turned himself in to police on Thursday, July 18, following an investigation that he allegedly stole the merchandise from the store on June 22, said the Yorktown Police. Guinee was charged with grand larceny and released on his own recognizance. Heis scheduled to appear in court on August 22.