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Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester Released From Hospital Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester Released From Hospital
Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester Released From Hospital The veteran detective in Westchester who was shot during an anti-gun task force sting operation has been released from the hospital, according to multiple reports. There was no shortage of fanfare for Yonkers Police Det. Brian Menton, a 27-year veteran of the force who was shot at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in a small grocery store on Elm Street. Earlier story - ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Yonkers On Tuesday, May 3, Menton, age 47, was released from Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where he was met with bagpipes and raucous applause from…

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by Zak Failla
Business
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in New York. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including an expanding number of locations in New York. According…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Wegmans Announces It Will Open New Store In NY Wegmans Announces It Will Open New Store In NY
Wegmans Announces It Will Open New Store In NY One of the nation's most popular supermarket chains is opening its first location on Long Island. Wegmans Food Markets announced on Monday, April 25 that it will be opening the store in Suffolk County, in Lake Grove, a village in the Town of Brookhaven. The 100,000-square foot store will be located in the DSW plaza at the corner of Middle County Road and Moriches Road, the company said, noting that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 8.5 acres of the existing 28-acre plaza.  Prestige Properties and Development will continue to own and operate the remainder of the plaza, Wegma…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize A New York man won a $1 million lottery prize. Edward Kelly claimed the top prize in the New York Lottery’s Emerald 10’s scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Friday, April 15. Kelly is a resident of the Orleans County village of Albion, located about 35 miles from Rochester. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $585,000 after required withholdings, the lottery said. The ticket was purchased at J P’s Farm Market, which is located at 16672 Route 31 in Holley, according to the announcement.

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by Nicole Valinote
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ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester
ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester A veteran police detective in Westchester is recovering from surgery after being shot during an FBI anti-gun task force sting operation. The Yonkers Police Department said that Det. Brian Menton, a 27-year-veteran of the force who was a week from retiring, was shot at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in a small grocery store near the intersection of Elm Street and Linden Street in the city. Earlier story - New Details Released After Officer Shot, Hospitalized In Yonkers At the time of the shooting, Menton, who was assigned to the Westchester County Safe Streets…

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by Zak Failla
Business
NY-Based Grocery Chain Ranks High In Fortune's Best Places To Work For Rankings NY-Based Grocery Chain Ranks High In Fortune's Best Places To Work For Rankings
Ny-based Grocery Chain Ranks High In Fortune's Best Places To Work For Rankings A New York-based grocery store chain is one of the best companies to work for, according to a new ranking for Fortune. Wegmans Food Markets was ranked third in Fortune's 2022 list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Fortune and its partner Great Place to Work have been releasing the list for the past 25 years, and Wegmans is one of just four companies that has made the list every single year since it began, Fortune reported. The grocery store chain, which is based in Rochester, employs nearly 48,000 people. The news outlet cited the company's policy that allows for flexible schedulin…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New York Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize New York Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize
New York Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize A New York man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Carl Ribbeck Jr. won the prize in the New York Lottery's 25X The Cash scratch-off game, NY Lottery reported on Thursday, March 24. Ribbeck is from Batavia in Genesee County, located about 35 miles from Rochester.  Ribbeck received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $579,390 after required withholdings, the lottery reported. The ticket was purchased at Harry’s Niagara, which is located at 563 East Main St. in Batavia, NY Lottery said. 

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by Nicole Valinote
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Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm Crews are working around the clock to restore power to thousands of Hudson Valley utility customers who are still without power following Winter Storm Landon. As of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, Central Hudson was still reporting 576 active outages in the region, impacting 7,990 of the company’s Hudson Valley customers, largely in Ulster County. Outages by county: Ulster: 7,916; Orange County: 49; Dutchess: 20; Greene County: 3; Sullivan County: 2. In Ulster County, outages were still being reported in: Marbletown: 1,340; Hurley: 1,147; Ulster: 744; Rochester: 706; Woodstock: 689; Rose…

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by Zak Failla
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New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working to repair hundreds of reported outages that are impacting tens of thousands of area residents and businesses. In the latest update from Central Hudson on Friday, Feb. 4, more than 50,000 Hudson Valley customers were without power, with more wintry weather expected to hit the region through the afternoon and into the evening. As of 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, Central Hudson was reporting these outages in the Hudson Valley: Ulster County: 46,722 of its 90,990 customers, with an estimated restoration time of 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6; Dutchess County…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Testing Site Coming To Westchester Amid Rise In Cases COVID-19: New Testing Site Coming To Westchester Amid Rise In Cases
Covid-19: New Testing Site Coming To Westchester Amid Rise In Cases With the Omicron COVID-19 variant raging and new cases spiking across New York, the state will be opening up a pair of new testing sites in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state will be opening six new testing sites to address the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, including locations in Westchester and Rockland counties as of noon Tuesday, Jan. 4. The two sites: Westchester: Grace Baptist Church at 52 S 6th Ave. in Mount Vernon, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; Rockland: Patriots Hills Golf Club at 19 Club House Lane in Stony Point, ope…

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COVID-19: Northwell Sends Nurses To Assist Hospitals Struggling With Surge In Cases COVID-19: Northwell Sends Nurses To Assist Hospitals Struggling With Surge In Cases
Covid-19: Northwell Sends Nurses To Assist Hospitals Struggling With Surge In Cases The largest health system in New York State has dispatched a team of nurses to medical centers that need assistance with a new surge in COVID-19 cases. Northwell Health announced that a team of 16 clinical professionals and two team leads were sent to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo and the University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Saturday, Dec. 11. The nurses will spend two weeks assisting the hospitals due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. “Being a nurse, I know the importance of helping those in need,” said Brendan McDermott, a critic…

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by Nicole Valinote