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Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods
Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods Wegmans, which just opened a new location in the area, announced that it is recalling some fruit, and in-store produced seafood and restaurant items due to concerns of contamination. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its four-pound bags of Valencia Oranges, two-pound bags of lemons, bulk lemons, and a variety of in-store produced seafood and restaurant foods items that contain fresh lemon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Earlier story - Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following Storm Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following Storm
Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following Storm It didn’t happen quite as planned before the COVID-19 outbreak, but Wegmans has officially opened its first supermarket in the Hudson Valley. A day after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc in the Northeast, customers flocked to the newest Wegmans location drawing a crowd even before it opened its doors for the first time in Westchester at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 in Harrison. The market, on Corporate Park Drive near I-287, I-684, I-95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, was originally scheduled to open earlier this year, but the grand opening ceremony was forced to be pushed due to the CO…

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COVID-19: Wegmans Sets Opening Date For New Westchester Store COVID-19: Wegmans Sets Opening Date For New Westchester Store
Covid-19: Wegmans Sets Opening Date For New Westchester Store After having its June opening delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest Wegmans supermarket has now set a new grand opening date. Wegmans will officially open its first Westchester location at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 on Corporate Park Drive near I-287, I-684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison. Earlier story - COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Harrison When it opens, the new 121,000 square-foot store will offer a variety of restaurant-prepared foods, including The Burger Bar, fresh salads, sandwiches, kids meals, soup, sides, and beer and wine by the glass.…

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One Killed After Mercedes-Benz Overturns, Bursts Into Flames During Crash In Westchester One Killed After Mercedes-Benz Overturns, Bursts Into Flames During Crash In Westchester
One Killed After Mercedes-Benz Overturns, Bursts Into Flames During Crash In Westchester One person was killed when a Mercedes-Benz overturned then burst into flames after it crashed into the center median. It happened on Saturday, June 27 at about 4:20 a.m. in Westchester on eastbound I-287 in Harrison near the Hutchinson Parkway. A preliminary investigation determined that for an unknown reason, the 2004 Mercedes struck a delineator on the right side of the road, causing the driver to overcorrect., state police said. The vehicle struck the center median, overturned, and became fully engulfed in fire, according to police. The sole occupant was confirmed dead at the scene by t…

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Driver From Northern Westchester Charged In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Driver From Northern Westchester Charged In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Driver From Northern Westchester Charged In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash The allegedly drunk driver involved in a wrong-way crash on I-287 that killed a father taking his teenage son and son’s friends to a basketball game in Westchester has been charged. Somers resident Jaime Paucar, 50, was arraigned for the wrong-way crash in January that caused the death of 57-year-old Jordan Wachtell and one of his passengers, 17-year-old Eric Goldberg on I-287 in Harrison. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced that Paucar was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated driving while intoxicated. He was arraigned before New Roche…

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COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Hudson Valley Much like Major League Baseball, Opening Day for the long-anticipated Wegmans market in the Hudson Valley has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Wegmans, which was scheduled to open its new Westchester County location in Harrison on Sunday, June 7, announced that it will be postponed. There has been no announced date for a new grand opening, the company noted. Recruitment and training for the Harrison location on Corporate Drive near I-287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. “Given these unprecedented times, we feel this is the right thing to do,” Wegmans Harriso…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Hudson Valley Much like Major League Baseball, Opening Day for the long-anticipated Wegmans market in the Hudson Valley has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Wegmans, which was scheduled to open its new Westchester County location in Harrison on Sunday, June 7, announced that it will be postponed. There has been no announced date for a new grand opening, the company noted. Recruitment and training for the Harrison location on Corporate Drive near I-287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. “Given these unprecedented times, we feel this is the right thing to do,” Wegmans Harriso…

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by Zak Failla
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Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections
Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections A storm system bringing accumulating snow to inland areas and rain at times to the entire region has arrived. Precipitation arrived as light, wet snow north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and as rain farther south just before daybreak on Monday, March 23. After a lull later in the morning, precipitation will return around 2 p.m. As the temperature will be above freezing south of I-84, it will be rain. For snowfall and rainfall projections, see the first and second images above. But north of I-84, anywhere from 2 to 6 inches is expected with locally higher amounts. (See third image above…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections On Snowfall Totals, Timing Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections On Snowfall Totals, Timing
Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections On Snowfall Totals, Timing A storm system will sweep through the area bringing accumulating snow mainly north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. It will arrive after a dry weekend. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Sunday, March 22 with a high temperature around 40 degrees with wind-chill values between 20 and 30. Clouds then will roll in after nightfall in advance of the storm as the low temperature drops to the upper 20s inland and the lower 30s farthest south. At this point, the most likely time frame for the accumulating snowfall to arrive in those areas farther inland is a…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Early Week Storm Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Early Week Storm
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Early Week Storm Click here for an updated story - Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections The first full week of spring will start out looking more like winter. A storm system will sweep through the area at the start of the new week that will bring accumulating snow mainly north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. It will arrive after a dry weekend. Sunday, March 22 will be partly sunny but a bit colder with a high temperature around 40 degrees with wind-chill values between 15 and 25. Clouds then will roll in after nightfall in advance of the st…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest On Storm System That Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Rain To Region Here's Latest On Storm System That Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Rain To Region
Here's Latest On Storm System That Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Rain To Region The weekend will start out with a quick-moving storm system that will bring a mix of snow and rain to much of the region. Thursday, March 5 will be sunny with the high temperature around 50 degrees. The overnight low will be around the freezing mark with partly cloudy skies. The storm will move toward the area on Friday, March 6, which will be cloudy throughout the day with the high temperature will be in the low to mid 40s. The chance for precipitation arrives around noontime on Friday. Temperature will fall Friday night, with the overnight low in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees …

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Weather
Big Change Coming After Mild Stretch As Storm With Potential For Snow Sweeps Through Area Big Change Coming After Mild Stretch As Storm With Potential For Snow Sweeps Through Area
Big Change Coming After Mild Stretch As Storm With Potential For Snow Sweeps Through Area A mild, almost spring-like start to the week will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern in the form of a coastal storm bringing the potential for some snow. Tuesday, March 3 will be mild with the high temperature in the mid to upper 50s.  After a partly cloudy start, showers will arrive in mid-afternoon and continue at times through the evening and overnight. Skies will begin to clear before daybreak on Wednesday, March 4, leading to a partly sunny day with the high temperature in the low to mid 50s. After a sunny day on Thursday, March 5 with the high temperature around…

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by Joe Lombardi