Walmart Unveils Remodeling Of 117 Stores: Here's What's New Walmart Unveils Remodeling Of 117 Stores: Here's What's New
Walmart Unveils Remodeling Of 117 Stores: Here's What's New There's a brand-new look at more than 100 Walmarts nationwide. The discount department store unveiled 117 remodeled stores in 30 states on Friday, Nov. 3, the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in the history of the company. Walmart says it's invested over $9 billion in the past two years to upgrade more than 1,400 stores across the country. " Each store is designed to deliver a more modern shopping experience and improve the lives of our associates and customers from the moment they step into the new space," Walmart said in a statement. The fronts of the stores hav…
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island In just one day, over 80 tickets were given and multiple arrests were made of mallgoers for various violations, including two larcenies and a fake inspection sticker, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police officers in and around the area of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream made arrests, issued dozens of tickets, and even impounded multiple vehicles. During what the department dubbed a “Quality of Life and Traffic Safety Enforcement” operation, 21-year-old Coram resident Angel D. Cruz-Torres was arrested and charged with having a forged inspection sticker on his car.…
Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say
Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at different stores. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives said the man used the card in Islandia and Central Islip. The purchases were made in September at the Walmart in Islandia and Target in Central Islip in excess of $1,000 police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime&…
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Check the fridge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is recalling a specific cake that was sold at Walmart stores across the country due to a mislabeling issue. David's Cookies issued an alert regarding its "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot code (see above photo) of #BS23212 which may in fact be "Marketside Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake."  According to the FDA, the recalled cakes were mislabeled and does not depict peanuts as a key ingredient in the item, and also lacks a peanut allergen warning. The recalled items are in a 7-ounce,…
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Long Island Walmart Found Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Long Island Walmart Found
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Long Island Walmart Found Update:  A Long Island woman who went missing after a trip to Walmart has been located, officials said.  Marie Gratia, a 66-year-old woman who authorities said had dementia, was reported missing after she left a Valley Stream Walmart on Wednesday, July 12, and disappeared.  At the time of her disappearance, she was thought to be riding the NYC bus system in Queens.  On Friday, July 14, Nassau County Police announced that Gratia had been located, but did not provide information about her condition or location.  Original story: Police are asking for the community’…
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…
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…
Robber Swings Knife, Threatens Long Island Walmart Employee, Police Say Robber Swings Knife, Threatens Long Island Walmart Employee, Police Say
Robber Swings Knife, Threatens Long Island Walmart Employee, Police Say A 21-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart store and injured an employee has been arrested, according to authorities. Officers responded to the Valley Stream Walmart, located at 77 Green Acres Road, on Tuesday, May 2 at approximately 1:10 p.m. in regards to a reported robbery. The thief, who was caught walking past the checkout with unpaid items, was confronted by the store’s Loss Prevention Officers. However, when the prevention officer attempted to escort the robber into an office, he purportedly became agitated, threatening the officer with a knife. Then, police sa…
Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with public lewdness after he was caught on video surveillance at a Walmart exposing his genitals to a woman and child. The incident took place in Nassau County on Thursday, April 13, at the Walmart in East Meadow. According to detectives, while reviewing surveillance video during an unrelated larceny investigation at Walmart, located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, officers spotted a man follow and approach a 10-year-old victim and her mother.  The man, identified as Rory K. Anderson, age 28, of Freeport, was observed by the victim f…
Identity Theft Scam: $26,000 Stolen From Long Island Woman; Police Searching For Culprit Identity Theft Scam: $26,000 Stolen From Long Island Woman; Police Searching For Culprit
Identity Theft Scam: $26,000 Stolen From Long Island Woman; Police Searching For Culprit A young woman lost tens of thousands of dollars after she fell victim to an identity theft scam on Long Island. The 24-year-old woman met an unknown man in a Valley Stream parking lot on Monday, April 3, Nassau County police said. That is where, at around 2 p.m., the man took off with $26,000 from the victim. Police said the woman was contacted by the man, who claimed to be a government employee. He told the victim that she had been the target of identity theft. In addition to providing personal information to the alleged scammer, the victim was instructed to withdraw all of her money fr…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Police on Long Island are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two men who allegedly used stolen credit cards. The incident took place in Centereach on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at a Walmart. The two men purchased items from Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall, using credit cards that were stolen earlier that day, said the Suffolk County Police.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous …