Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Westchester Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Westchester
Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Westchester As the temperatures grow warmer and the summer months grow closer, a new ice cream shack will be opening in Northern Westchester for those looking to cool down with a sweet treat.  MJay's Ice Cream Shack, located in Cortlandt Manor at 3535 Crompond Rd., will be opening for business on Thursday, June 1, the owners announced on social media.  The shack will offer soft serve, classic cones, and cups, as well as sundaes and milkshakes. Unique sundae flavors include cookie monster sundaes with chocolate chip cookies, whipped cream, and cherries; and Empire sundaes with cookies and…
Brand-New Chick-fil-A To Open In Westchester Brand-New Chick-fil-A To Open In Westchester
Brand-New Chick-fil-A To Open In Westchester Iconic fast food chain Chick-fil-A is planning to open a third location in Westchester that will be perfect for hungry commuters who have built up an appetite.  The new location will soon open along the New York Thruway (Interstate 87) in Hastings-on-Hudson at the Ardsley Travel Plaza at Mile 6, according to Chick-fil-A.  An opening date has not yet been announced for the eatery.  The restaurant is the third announced location in Westchester and the fourth in the Hudson Valley.  Other upcoming Westchester locations include a restaurant in Yonkers at the intersection of…
Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Westchester Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Westchester
Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Westchester If you're a golf nut and wish you could hit the links throughout rain, snow, or sleet, an upcoming indoor golf simulator in Westchester may help scratch the itch.  X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator experience, is set to open in Scarsdale at 870 Central Park Ave. in Q3 of 2023.  Owned by Westchester natives Pete and Joan Gilmore, the golf simulator will be housed in an 8,840-square-foot retail building once occupied by Walgreens.  The business gives participants "unparalleled realism" by using a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors, and…
50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled 50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled
50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled A recall has been issued for a popular brand of buffalo wing sauce due to an undeclared ingredient. T.W. Garner Food Company is voluntarily recalling 50,688 12-ounce bottles of Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce because some of the bottles may contain Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce which contains soy, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, the FDA noted The product can be identified as a 12 oz. glass bottle with…
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Second Westchester Location Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Second Westchester Location
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Second Westchester Location A pizzeria that first opened in New York City 90 years ago and has continued through four generations is now set to expand to a second location in Westchester.  Patsy's Pizzeria will soon open a location in Harrison at 7 Purdy St., the restaurant announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  A New York staple since 1933, Patsy's began in Harlem and has since expanded to 15 locations across the state, including one in New Rochelle at 2 Pelham Rd.  The pizzeria chains are known for their authentic Sicilian coal oven pizza. They are also purported to be the inventors of…
Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says
Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says A pizzeria in Westchester that became a community staple for over half a century and became the setting of countless memories has closed as its owner prepares to enjoy retirement.  Raceway Pizza, located in Yonkers at 775 Yonkers Ave., has closed, owner Luigi Petrozza announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  Petrozza, whose family began the restaurant in 1971, cited his retirement as the reason for the restaurant's closing.  "Working here with my mom and dad for many, many years...it's going to be sad, but it's time for me to just let go and do what I have to do now,…
Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In Westchester Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In Westchester
Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In Westchester Those hoping to get into shape in time for summer may want to check out an all-new gym that just opened in Westchester.  LA Fitness, located in New Rochelle at 75 Nardozzi Pl., is now open to members looking to improve their health, Simone Development Companies and G&S Investors announced on Monday, May 8.  The more than 36,000-square-foot gym, located near both Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, features amenities like a 25-yard three-lane lap pool, a whirlpool spa, locker rooms with both showers and saunas, a group exercise studio, and even an indoor c…
New Westchester Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options New Westchester Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options
New Westchester Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options A brand-new eatery in Northern Westchester is quickly making a splash. The new coffee spot boasts its own roastery, live music, and "a unique experience that goes beyond your typical cafe." Common Grounds Cafe Lounge, located in Jefferson Valley at 3677 Hill Boulevard, may have only opened its doors at the end of March 2023 but has already made a name for itself by providing guests with a cozy and unique atmosphere alongside its handcrafted beverages. The eatery, which features large windows and plenty of greenery, mixes an industrial style with modern touches, from handpainted murals to a…
Van Leeuwen Recalls 4,000 Ice Cream Pints Due To Undeclared Ingredient Van Leeuwen Recalls 4,000 Ice Cream Pints Due To Undeclared Ingredient
Van Leeuwen Recalls 4,000 Ice Cream Pints Due To Undeclared Ingredient More than 4,000 pints of ice cream are being recalled by a New York-based manufacturer due to an undeclared ingredient. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn says frozen 14-ounce pints of its French Ice Cream product "Brown Sugar Chunk” may contain an undeclared allergen, walnuts.  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," according to the FDA. The recalled products are distributed nationally in retail stores.  The product comes in a reddish-brown package with black le…
Beloved Eatery To Close In Westchester Beloved Eatery To Close In Westchester
Beloved Eatery To Close In Westchester A beloved local eatery in Northern Westchester known for offering retro arcade games, a soda fountain, and plenty of tea is set to soon close.  Croton Corners & Hudson Tea Co., located in Croton-on-Hudson at 124 Grand St., will close at the end of June 2023, according to owner Tessa Tokke.  Tokke did not give a reason for the closing but said that she would miss the cafe's regular visitors. "I'll miss chatting with customers the most," she said on social media, adding, "Come for tea one last time!"  The eatery, which serves unique flavors of soda, delicious authentic En…
Recall Issued For Deli Meat Distributed In Several States, Including New York Recall Issued For Deli Meat Distributed In Several States, Including New York
Recall Issued For Deli Meat Distributed In Several States, Including New York A recall has been issued for a brand of deli meat sold in several states, including New York. Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 15,165 pounds of ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergen, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The product may contain pistachio (tree nuts), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products were produced on March 27, 2023, March 30, 2023, and April 4, 2023. Click this link from the USDA to view p…
Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard
Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Nearly five million Threshold candles sold exclusively at Target are being recalled due to burn and injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 4.9 million Threshold glass jar candles that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Officials say that the recall includes: 5.5-ounce, one-wick candles; 14-ounce, three-wick candles; 20-ounce, three-wick candles. They were sold in a variety of scents. There have been. total of 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries have been r…
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports 456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports Nearly half a million waffle makers are being recalled due to a burn hazard that has resulted in dozens of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 456,000  PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers on Thursday, May 18 after 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention. "Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers," the CPSC said. The waffle makers were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, B…