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Popular Chick-fil-A Sauce Recalled Popular Chick-fil-A Sauce Recalled
Popular Chick-fil-A Sauce Recalled Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A announced it is recalling one of its most popular dipping sauce cups and advising customers to toss them in the trash due to the possible presence of undeclared allergens.  According to a notification posted on the eatery's website, anyone who took home Polynesian Sauce cups between Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Tuesday, Feb. 27 should discard them because they may, in fact, contain a different product that contains wheat and soy. The eatery did not disclose whether there have been any reports of adverse reactions from customers consuming the mixed-up product. Any…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Chick-fil-A Will Be Forced To Open Some NY Locations On Sundays Under Proposed Bill Chick-fil-A Will Be Forced To Open Some NY Locations On Sundays Under Proposed Bill
Chick-fil-A Will Be Forced To Open Some NY Locations On Sundays Under Proposed Bill Chick-fil-A could soon be forced to open some New York locations on Sundays, overturning a policy that dates back nearly eight decades. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the chicken chain – and any other food service businesses located at New York State Thruway rest stops – to remain open seven days a week. While the legislation would affect all Thruway food businesses, its sponsor, Democratic Assemblymember Tony Simone, made it clear that his bill targets Chick-fil-A specifically. “It makes no sense for restaurants at rest stops to be closed on one of the busiest t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Chick-fil-A Reveals Opening Dates For First Locations In Region Chick-fil-A Reveals Opening Dates For First Locations In Region
Chick-fil-A Reveals Opening Dates For First Locations In Region Chick-fil-A, the wildly popular chicken sandwich joint with thousands of locations across the United States, is gearing up to open its first stores in the region. The new restaurants, located in North Greenbush in Rensselaer County and Clifton Park in Saratoga County, will both open on Thursday, July 20, the company announced. Founded in the early 1960s, Chick-fil-A is best known for its original chicken sandwich, made with a lightly breaded chicken breast with two pickle chips between a toasted, buttery bun. The eatery serves up a half dozen chicken sandwich varieties, along with nuggets…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Opens On NY Thruway Stretch In Region Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Opens On NY Thruway Stretch In Region
Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Opens On NY Thruway Stretch In Region An all-new service area with new eateries and shops is now open to commuters traveling on the New York Thruway in Westchester.  The new Ardsley Service Area, located on Interstate 87 northbound in Ardsley between Exit 6A (Yonkers Toll Gantry) and Exit 7 (Ardsley), is now open to commuters in need of a pit stop, the New York Thruway Authority announced on Thursday, June 8.  In addition to giving commuters a place to park and stretch their legs, the new service center also includes a Starbucks coffee shop and a Chick-fil-A fast food eatery.  Earlier Report - New Chick-fil-A To Open Along N…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Region New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Region
New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Region 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…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Service Area On I-87 Featuring Lots Of Amenities Opens In Ulster County New Service Area On I-87 Featuring Lots Of Amenities Opens In Ulster County
New Service Area On I-87 Featuring Lots Of Amenities Opens In Ulster County Motorists in need of a coffee or a pit stop can now enjoy that and a lot more at a new service area on I -87 in the Hudson Valley. The new service area in Ulster County, located in the town of Plattekill, (is now open to the public. The location is the sixth new service area to open on the New York State Thruway as part of the $450 million project to redevelop and modernize all 27 thruway service areas, said the New York State Thruway Authority. The Plattekill Service Area is located on I-87 northbound between Exit 17 and Exit 18. The facility is more than 20,000 square feet, making it one …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Region Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Region
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Region Chick-fil-A is inching closer to opening what will be its third location in the Hudson Valley. With locations already in the works in Westchester County near the Greenburgh/White Plains border, as well as Yonkers, the latest news comes from Rockland County where the chain is currently in the planning process to open a new eatery in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, officials with Chick-fil-A have plans winding their way through approvals with the planning board and should receive the final green light within the next three months or sometimes in early Spring. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
My Pleasure: George Santos Brings Chick-fil-A For Reporters Camped Outside Office (Video) My Pleasure: George Santos Brings Chick-fil-A For Reporters Camped Outside Office (Video)
My Pleasure: George Santos Brings Chick-fil-A For Reporters Camped Outside Office (Video) Embattled New York Congressman and late-night media darling George Santos appears to have employed a new tactic to rid himself of those pesky reporters: bribery. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the freshman Republican lawmaker, who represents the state’s 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, posted a video on his official Twitter account showing him bringing Chick-fil-A for reporters camped outside his House office. “Guys, I brought you guys some lunch since you guys are staying out here all day,” Santos is heard telling them. “I just wanted to make sure you guys were taken…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Chick-fil-A Announces Plans For New Downstate NY Locations Chick-fil-A Announces Plans For New Downstate NY Locations
Chick-fil-A Announces Plans For New Downstate NY Locations Chick-fil-A has shared its plans to open new locations in downstate New York.  Representatives from the company said the fast-food chain will open the new locations on Long Island in both Nassau, in Rosedale, and Suffolk, in Huntington in 2022. Additionally, Chick-fil-A is in the early phases of pursuing three other locations on Long Island.  “While we are still early in the process, we are happy to share that we are actively pursuing new locations in West Babylon, Riverhead, and Levittown, and we look forward to working through the approval process with those respective Cities,"…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
NY Lawmakers Oppose Decision To Open Chick-fil-A Restaurants At State Rest Stops NY Lawmakers Oppose Decision To Open Chick-fil-A Restaurants At State Rest Stops
NY Lawmakers Oppose Decision To Open Chick-fil-A Restaurants At State Rest Stops Several New York legislators are speaking out in opposition as Chick-fil-A prepares to open restaurants at state highway rest stops. Construction is set to begin on the project to develop 27 service areas on the thruway on Thursday, July 29. The project plans to expand the food and drink options at rest stops to include a number of well-known restaurant chains. The project was announced earlier this month. In a letter addressed to New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll, Assemblymember Harry Bronson, of Rochester, said the decision to include Chick-fil-A should …

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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
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
News
Photos Released Of Chick-fil-a Armed Robbery Suspects In Mercedes With NY Plates Photos Released Of Chick-fil-a Armed Robbery Suspects In Mercedes With NY Plates
Photos Released Of Chick-fil-a Armed Robbery Suspects In Mercedes With NY Plates Do you know them or the Mercedes-Benz shown above with its New York plate number? Two suspects who brazenly robbed a busy Fairfield County Chick-a-fila at gunpoint during the morning rush on Valentine's Day are on the loose and authorities are asking the public's help in finding them. The robbery took place around 7 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at the Chick-fil-a located at 467 Connecticut Ave., in Norwalk, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. The two suspects are shown in the first two images above. The plate on the vehicle is NY JCF6744 (third and fourth images above.) Anyone who recogniz…

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by Joe Lombardi