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TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants
TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release.
The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide.
The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities.
"As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say
A man is facing multiple charges after a road-rage incident at a Long Island restaurant.
The incident began in Manhasset at around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, near TGI Friday's located at 1445 Northern Blvd., when Antonio Condello, age 48, of New Hyde Park, had a verbal argument with a 39-year-old man, Nassau County Police said.
"During this altercation, Condello stepped out of his vehicle and retrieved a firearm from the trunk while yelling at the victim, placing him in fear for his safety," according to a statement by police.
Condello then followed the victim …
Suffolk Woman Attacks Nassau County Restaurant Employee With Liquor Bottle, Knife, Police Say
A Long Island woman was arrested after attacking an employee at TGI Friday's with a liquor bottle and a knife and then attempted to leave and steal the bottle.
Skylar Williams, 32, of Wyandanch, was arrested around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the restaurant in Massapequa, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Williams walked behind the bar inside the restaurant located at 5204 Sunrise Highway and attempted to pack food obtained from an all you can eat promotion.
Williams became upset after a 32-year-old male employee told her it was against restaurant policy to…
