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Woman Last Seen At Walmart Has Been Missing Nearly A Week, NY State Police Say Woman Last Seen At Walmart Has Been Missing Nearly A Week, NY State Police Say
Woman Last Seen At Walmart Has Been Missing Nearly A Week, NY State Police Say Click here for a new, updated story: Missing Woman Who Had Last Been Seen At Walmart Spotted In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 29-year-old woman has gone missing and New York State Police are asking the public's help in locating her. Alicia M. Kenyon was last seen on Friday, March 19 at Walmart in the village of Catskill in Greene County.  She is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds and was last seen wearing a blue jacket and dark camouflage pants.  Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the State Police at Catskill at 518-622-8600. Share this story by click…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Displaying Gun, Telling Customer To 'Come With Me' At Northern Westchester Store Man Accused Of Displaying Gun, Telling Customer To 'Come With Me' At Northern Westchester Store
Man Accused Of Displaying Gun, Telling Customer To 'Come With Me' At Northern Westchester Store New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who allegedly held up another shopper with a gun at a Northern Westchester Walmart. Police said that on Wednesday, Jan. 13, a suspect allegedly confronted another person shopping at the Mohegan Lake Walmart on East Main Street, posing as a Loss Prevention officer and accusing him of stealing a face mask. It is alleged that during the confrontation, the suspect ordered the other shopper to “come with me,” at which point he refused. When the patron didn’t follow him, the suspect lifted his jacket to reve…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Use License Plate Number To Catch Alleged Walmart Thief State Police Use License Plate Number To Catch Alleged Walmart Thief
State Police Use License Plate Number To Catch Alleged Walmart Thief A woman who allegedly left Walmart with $1,133.41 in merchandise without paying was arrested by State Police after troopers used her license plate number, remembered by store employees, to ascertain her identity.  The incident took place in Orange County at the Monroe Walmart on Wednesday, Dec. 23, according to State Police. Mary Hibert of Chester, 33, was reportedly approached by a loss prevention employee in the parking lot of the store after she left without paying before she fled.  Troopers responding to the scene used Hibert's license plate number to look up her vehicle regis…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Teen Duo Nabbed For Stealing Over $1,300 In Items At Area Walmart, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed For Stealing Over $1,300 In Items At Area Walmart, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed For Stealing Over $1,300 In Items At Area Walmart, Police Say An 18-year-old and a 20-year-old were both charged with the felonies after they were caught leaving Walmart with $1,333.47 in merchandise that was unpaid for, police said.  Both Kendra Suazo of the Bronx and the unnamed minor were charged with fourth-degree grand larceny after the incident in Orange County on Tuesday, Dec. 22 in Monroe, according to New York State Police.  Both were released, police said, and will appear in the Town of Monroe Court in January. 

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Two Women Walk Out Of Area Walmart With Over $1,000 In Items Apiece, Police Say Two Women Walk Out Of Area Walmart With Over $1,000 In Items Apiece, Police Say
Two Women Walk Out Of Area Walmart With Over $1,000 In Items Apiece, Police Say Two women stole over $1000 each in merchandise from an area Walmart and were both charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, according to state police.  The incident took place in Orange County at a Walmart location in Monroe on Saturday, Dec. 12, according to state police.  Erika Vargas of Manhattan, 38, reportedly left the store with $1,229.97 in merchandise she had not paid for, while Brooke Lee of the Bronx, 24, made off with items valued at a collectively $1,006.95.  Both women will appear in the Town of Monroe Court later this month. 

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
COVID-19: Man Arrested After Intentionally Coughing On Walmart Customer, Police Say COVID-19: Man Arrested After Intentionally Coughing On Walmart Customer, Police Say
Covid-19: Man Arrested After Intentionally Coughing On Walmart Customer, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly coughing on another customer at an area Walmart several times after an eagle-eyed police officer spotted him during a traffic stop. The incident took place on Monday, December 14, in Rockland County at Walmart in the Village of Airmont, said the Ramapo Police. It was alleged that the man, an Orange County resident, unprovoked coughed on another customer several times. The man then left the store, police said. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the customer became concerned over the possibility of being exposed to the virus.   Police obtained …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: Two Employees At Area Walmart Test Positive COVID-19: Two Employees At Area Walmart Test Positive
Covid-19: Two Employees At Area Walmart Test Positive Health authorities have issued an alert for possible COVID-19 exposure after employees tested positive for the virus. Sullivan County Public Health Services Director Nancy McGraw said that two positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in two employees at the Town of Thompson Walmart in the village of Monticello who may have exposed other employees and customers while they were working. Anyone who was at Walmart on Anawana Lake Road during these times may have been exposed: Monday, Nov. 16 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 17 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 18 between …

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says COVID-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says
Covid-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says The COVID-19 pandemic has forced one of the country’s largest retailers to reevaluate how it does business in a “new era of retail.” Walmart announced that after being forced to adjust on the fly during the COVID-19 outbreak, it is testing out four new stores across the country that will serve as “both physical shopping destinations and online fulfillment centers.” John Crecelius, Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Associate Product and Next Generation Stores, said that the four stores willl serve as “test centers” where they will rotate different prototype technology in and out of the st…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Attempted Rape After Chasing Woman Through Walmart In Area Man Accused Of Attempted Rape After Chasing Woman Through Walmart In Area
Man Accused Of Attempted Rape After Chasing Woman Through Walmart In Area A 59-year-old man was charged with attempted rape in the Hudson Valley after he allegedly chased a woman around Walmart and attempted to forcibly remove her pants. It happened in Orange County shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3. A police officer responded to the Walmart on Route 211 where there was a report of an assault. According to Wallkill Police Chief Robert Hertman, the investigation determined that a 34-year-old woman was chased through the store by Middletown resident John Pascucci, who allegedly attempted to forcibly remove her pants in an attempt to sexually assault …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement. Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15. Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy KB US Holdings, the parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, which has locations throughout the region, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced this week that “it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the company for $75 million.” To facilitate the sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kings currently operates 25 specialty supermarkets, including 23 in New Jerse…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Giving Out 'COVID Hugs' At Walmart Is Wanted By Police Man Giving Out 'COVID Hugs' At Walmart Is Wanted By Police
Man Giving Out 'COVID Hugs' At Walmart Is Wanted By Police Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly gave customers “COVID hugs” at a Western Massachusetts Walmart. On Saturday, Aug. 15, at around 7:10 p.m., at the Walmart on Boston Road in Springfield, police said a man took an item out of a customer's hand and then gave him a hug. The man then allegedly said, “Just giving you a COVID hug. You now have COVID.” The suspect then laughed and walked away, police said. The victim, who was not named, is a cancer survivor and does not know the suspect. The man allegedly gave out similar "hugs" to other customers, police s…

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by Kristin Palpini