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Michaels To Open New Store At Bustling Plaza In Westchester Michaels To Open New Store At Bustling Plaza In Westchester
Michaels To Open New Store At Bustling Plaza In Westchester National retail chain Michaels has officially committed to opening an all-new location at a busy shopping plaza in Westchester. The arts and craft retail giant has committed to opening a 22,000-square-foot store at Post Road Plaza in Pelham Manor at the intersection of Boston Post Road (Route 1) and Pelham Parkway, commercial real estate firm Levin Management Corporation announced on Tuesday, March 26.  The new store's announcement follows the closing of another nearby Michaels location, and "underscores the strength of this dynamic Westchester County retail corridor," according to&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Steals Item Worth $800 From HomeGoods, Returns It For Store Credit: Police Westchester Man Steals Item Worth $800 From HomeGoods, Returns It For Store Credit: Police
Westchester Man Steals Item Worth $800 From HomeGoods, Returns It For Store Credit: Police A Westchester man faces a larceny charge after stealing an expensive item from a HomeGoods location in Fairfield County, returning it for store credit, and then using this credit to buy more products and ultimately receive a refund on his credit card, police said.  Mount Vernon resident Movado Thomas, age 25, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 16 in connection with his alleged theft of an expensive item from a HomeGoods store in Westport at 1850 Post Rd. East (Route 1), Westport Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29.  According to the department, Thomas's arrest stemmed from an …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Company Recalls 30K Candles Sold Nationwide Because They May Burn Too Hot, Break Glass Jars Company Recalls 30K Candles Sold Nationwide Because They May Burn Too Hot, Break Glass Jars
Company Recalls 30K Candles Sold Nationwide Because They May Burn Too Hot, Break Glass Jars A company has recalled more than 30,000 candles that were sold across the United States because they may burn at higher-than-usual temperatures, causing the jars to break. The recall includes Good Matters three-wick candles that come in a glass tumbler with a wooden lid, officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 15. Officials said the company received four reports of incidents where the candles caught on fire and cracked or broke apart while in use. One consumer was burned during one of the incidents, officials said.  The candles were sold in 21-ounce tumblers in various colors …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
New Target Store Will Open In Westchester New Target Store Will Open In Westchester
New Target Store Will Open In Westchester Shoppers in Westchester can “expect more and pay less” at a new Target location in Westchester. Target has signed a lease to open up a new location at the Gateway Port Chester outdoor shopping complex, taking over the space formerly occupied by the A.I. Friedman building. The two-floor Target will sit on 89,781-square-feet inside the shopping center. In a joint statement, M & J Wilkow and MetLife, the owners of the Gateway Port Chester, said that they “are delighted to announce the completion of this significant transaction, they said. “The lease with Target is the perfect catalyst to …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Three Departments Stores Sold Recalled Products, Schumer Says In Call For Federal Probe Three Departments Stores Sold Recalled Products, Schumer Says In Call For Federal Probe
Three Departments Stores Sold Recalled Products, Schumer Says In Call For Federal Probe New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling out some of the nation’s biggest department stores, claiming that recalled items may be under some consumers’ Christmas trees this holiday season. Schumer says he's asking for a federal inquiry into items that were subject to recall but still sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods locations nationwide. Citing a Consumer Product Safety Commission report that alleges Schumer said that the chain stores sold hundreds of recalled products, up until last month. The senator noted that some of the items could potentially be dangerous. “They could cause inf…

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by Zak Failla
News
Five Accused Of Stealing Over $500K From Westchester Stores In Retail Fraud Ring Five Accused Of Stealing Over $500K From Westchester Stores In Retail Fraud Ring
Five Accused Of Stealing Over $500K From Westchester Stores In Retail Fraud Ring Five people are in police custody and are facing charges for their alleged roles in a retail fraud operation that stole more than $500,000 in merchandise from Westchester County stores. Over the course of nearly six months, officials said that the group of five suspects allegedly used a machine to make fake credit cards for stores such as Marshalls and HomeGoods. They then used the cards to fraudulently purchase items before their deception was discovered. The group reportedly would steal thousands of dollars at a time, including high-end clothing, electronics, and furniture. This week, po…

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by Zak Failla