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Barnes & Noble

Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
New Barnes & Noble Celebrates Opening In Mount Kisco New Barnes & Noble Celebrates Opening In Mount Kisco
New Barnes & Noble Celebrates Opening In Mount Kisco Book lovers can now get their fix at an all-new Barnes & Noble store in Northern Westchester that just held its grand opening. The Barnes & Noble, located in Mount Kisco at 55-59 South Moger Ave., celebrated its first day in business with a ribbon-cutting held on Saturday, Nov. 16.  The event was attended by village officials such as Mayor Michael Cindrich as well as New York Times Bestselling cooking book author Kathleen Ashmore.  The 13,700-square-foot store is located in a former Walgreens space, according to the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce. Earli…

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by Ben Crnic
Tinton Falls-Eatontown, NJ
Business
Monmouth Mall To Open First New Store Amid $500M Redevelopment Monmouth Mall To Open First New Store Amid $500M Redevelopment
Monmouth Mall To Open First New Store Amid $500M Redevelopment The first store at a revamped Monmouth Mall is about to open, officials said. The new Barnes & Noble location in Eatontown will open on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the bookstore chain said in a news release. The previous store closed about two weeks before the new location's opening. The new space is a few hundred yards away from Macy's. "We are very pleased to be opening this beautiful new bookstore here in Eatontown," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said. "The Eatontown booksellers have gone above and beyond to have this new space ready so soon after closing the previous location, and jus…

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by Chris Spiker
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Greenburgh Barnes & Noble Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Greenburgh Barnes & Noble
Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Greenburgh Barnes & Noble A 66-year-old man faces charges after allegedly taking pictures under a woman's skirt with his cell phone at a Westchester Barnes & Noble location, police announced.  Kun Cheung, a Scarsdale resident, was arrested on Wednesday, July 31, on a felony charge of unlawful surveillance in connection to an incident that occurred earlier in the month at a Barnes & Noble in Greenburgh, located at 381 Central Ave.  The announcement of the arrest was made by the Greenburgh Police on Thursday, Aug. 1. According to police, on Wednesday, July 24, the department received a report of an …

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown, NJ
Business
$500 Million Open-Air Redevelopment Of Monmouth Mall Begins $500 Million Open-Air Redevelopment Of Monmouth Mall Begins
$500 Million Open-Air Redevelopment Of Monmouth Mall Begins A more than $500 million project to transform a Monmouth County mall into an open-air town center has officially begun, officials said. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, May 9 at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, developer Kushner said in a news release on Monday, May 13. The mall will be redeveloped into a modern center with luxury apartments, new retail options, and medical office space called Monmouth Square. Kushner said the project to "de-mall" the property off Route 35 will bring a new purpose to the historic Monmouth Mall, which has been open for 64 years. …

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by Chris Spiker
Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where New Barnes & Noble Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where Iconic bookstore chain Barnes & Noble will soon open a new location in Northern Westchester. The mega-bookseller has signed a lease to open a new store in the former Walgreens space at 55 South Moger Ave. in Mount Kisco, according to Beth Vetare Civitello, Co-Executive Director of the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce.  The 13,700-square-foot store will take the space as of Friday, Aug. 2, Vetare Civitello added.  In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce said the store's arrival would help Mount Kisco become a "hub of Northern Westchester."  "Our belief…

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by Ben Crnic
Pittsfield, MA
News
Western Mass Artist Tackles Faith, Family In New Historical Fiction Book Western Mass Artist Tackles Faith, Family In New Historical Fiction Book
Western Mass Artist Tackles Faith, Family In New Historical Fiction Book Matthew Brinton admits he's more comfortable working as a visual artist, but he felt compelled to write "Tales from a Bygone Era," his first book.  The historical-fiction thriller follows multiple characters as they navigate their way through the turbulence of the early 1960s and 1970s.  "The characters are in a lot of ways based on my parents and people they knew growing up," Brinton said in an interview with the Daily Voice. "... Ultimately, though, it's about faith. There's a lot of my own path to find Jesus Christ as my personal savior in it as well. I think there is a shared …

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by Josh Lanier
Manassas, VA
Business
Two Barnes & Noble Stores Opening In Prince William County Two Barnes & Noble Stores Opening In Prince William County
Two Barnes & Noble Stores Opening In Prince William County A pair of Barnes & Noble stores are coming to Prince William County. One will be coming to the Shops at Stonewall in Gainesville, and the other in Bull Run Plaza in Manassas. Last month, the Barnes & Noble at Westgate Plaza in Manassas closed after 25 years. The new Manassas location located on Sudley Manor Drive is set to open in the fall. The Gainesville store is expected to open next winter, according to Joanna Rothermel, the Vice President or Marketing for Peterson Companies, the owners of the Shops at Stonewall.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Barnes & Noble Reopening Morris County Store Barnes & Noble Reopening Morris County Store
Barnes & Noble Reopening Morris County Store If your New Year's Resolution was to read more books in 2024, Ledgewood Commons has you covered. A Barnes & Noble is reopening at the shopping center in Ledgewood at 461 State Route 10 Building B300 next month, according to its website. The bookstore already has planned two virtual events planned for next month.  On Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m., renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic will be discussing her new book "Marina Abramovic: A Visual Biography."  On Monday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m., mystery writers Rachel Hawkins and Stacy Willingham will be discussing their new bo…

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by Sam Barron
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Hartsdale: 'Fantastic New Addition' Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Hartsdale: 'Fantastic New Addition'
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Hartsdale: 'Fantastic New Addition' An all-new bakery in Westchester that just celebrated its opening is already hitting it off with customers.  Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, opened a new business in Hartsdale at the Dalewood Shopping Plaza at 385 Central Ave. on Friday, Dec. 1, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  The new eatery, located next to Barnes & Noble near the H Mart supermarket, sells a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread.  Whether you're looking for something sweet or something sav…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News' Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News'
Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News' Those who have been wanting to curl up with a new book can now start shopping at an all-new Barnes & Noble location in Westchester open just in time for the holidays.  The new Barnes & Noble store, located in Hartsdale in the Dalewood II Shopping Center at 381 North Central Ave., is now open for business, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Earlier Report - Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence The store is located next to Ulta Beauty and features a "highly lauded bookstore design" seen in recent Bar…

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by Ben Crnic
Paramus, NJ
Business
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble is opening its new Paramus digs in grand fashion. Rev. Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, along with Harlan Coben will be at the space formerly occupied by Big Lots! on Route 17 Friday, Nov. 24, to cut the ribbon and sign copies of their books. Barnes & Noble Paramus' new location opens Friday, Nov. 24. @bnparamus Instagram “It was a dark day when we lost our Paramus bookstore in March after 28 very happy years," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said.  "As it happens, there is a silver lining to losing the old store: "This one is better in every way." The new…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Business
Paramus Barnes & Noble Sets Opening Date At New Location Paramus Barnes & Noble Sets Opening Date At New Location
Paramus Barnes & Noble Sets Opening Date At New Location Paramus has gone seven months without a Barnes & Noble. And according to its customers, that's seven months too long. The treasured book store which closed last February after 28 years at 765 Route 17 S., has announced an opening date for its new location. Drumroll please: Black Friday. Barnes & Noble will be opening on Friday, Nov. 24 at 634 Route 17 N, which was formerly home to Big Lots! and previously, Toys R Us. Customers took to the comment section on Instagram to express their excitement. "So happy to see this post!🙌" one person said, while another added, "Finally!!!! 🙌❤…

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by Cecilia Levine
Eastchester, NY
Lifestyle
'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Will Be In Eastchester For Book Written With Daughter 'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Will Be In Eastchester For Book Written With Daughter
'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Will Be In Eastchester For Book Written With Daughter Bob Odenkirk is keeping his new poetry book all in the family. The "Better Call Saul" star is the author of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes," a book of poems he wrote with his two children when they were younger. His daughter, Erin Odenkirk, a graduate of Pratt Institute, did the illustrations for the book.  The Odenkirks will be appearing in Westchester at the Barnes & Noble in Eastchester, on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bob Odenkirk (@therealbobodenkirk) While the family was home tog…

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by Sam Barron
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Smoke Seen Coming From Car Fire At Lahey Hospital Parking Garage In Burlington Smoke Seen Coming From Car Fire At Lahey Hospital Parking Garage In Burlington
Smoke Seen Coming From Car Fire At Lahey Hospital Parking Garage In Burlington Evening commuters in the Burlington area could see smoke spewing from the Lahey Hospital parking garage after a car reportedly caught on fire Friday evening, June 9. Auto fire Burlington Ma, Lahey Clinic parking garage pic.twitter.com/yJ0TVVkGUM — Metro Fire (@MaFireEMS) June 9, 2023 Smoke was seen as far from the Barnes & Noble down the road, according to a video posted by Ernie covino III (@covinoec3) on Twitter. The fire was reportedly on the roof of the garage.  Smoke as seen from Barnes and Nobles book store. Burlington Fire Department working a car fire on the roof of Lah…

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by David Cifarelli
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Stricken Tow Truck Driver Crashes Into Tree Off Route 17 Stricken Tow Truck Driver Crashes Into Tree Off Route 17
Stricken Tow Truck Driver Crashes Into Tree Off Route 17 A tow truck crashed into a tree just off Route 17 in Paramus when its driver suffered what responders said was a medical episode Tuesday afternoon. A paramedic team from the Valley Hospital tended to the driver from Criger's Auto Body in Fairfield near the former Barnes & Noble at the intersection of Glen Avenue and the southbound highway before taking him back with them. Paramus police and EMS assisted.A heavy-duty tow truck removed the damaged vehicle from the scene. Boyd A. Loving took the photo and contributed to this story.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Danbury, CT
Business
New Barnes & Noble Opening In Danbury Fair Mall New Barnes & Noble Opening In Danbury Fair Mall
New Barnes & Noble Opening In Danbury Fair Mall Book and magazine fans will be able to spend hours browsing the latest editions when mega-bookseller Barnes & Noble opens its new store at the Danbury Fair Mall. The grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 with author Amy Poeppel cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her newest book, "The Sweet Spot," company officials said. The bookseller will relocate from Danbury Square to Danbury Fair Mall, into the space formerly occupied by Arhaus. The new location will feature a B&N Café and showcase a new design seen in the most recent Barnes & Noble store openings. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Danbury, CT
Business
Danbury Location Among New Barnes & Noble Stores Planned For 2023 Danbury Location Among New Barnes & Noble Stores Planned For 2023
Danbury Location Among New Barnes & Noble Stores Planned For 2023 Book lovers in the region will have a new option for their next binge as bookseller giant Barnes & Noble continues to expand at an "unprecedented" rate. Barnes & Noble announced that it would open 30 new stores in 2023 on top of the 16 stores it opened in 2022, a sharp contrast to the store's pandemic-era closings and furloughs reported by Publisher's Weekly. At least one of the 30 new stores will open in Fairfield County, Barnes & Noble told Daily Voice. It will be in Danbury. The slew of announced openings marks a rebound for Barnes & Noble after a decade of opening onl…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Business
Barnes & Noble Brings 2 New Locations To Massachusetts, Bouncing Back After Pandemic Barnes & Noble Brings 2 New Locations To Massachusetts, Bouncing Back After Pandemic
Barnes & Noble Brings 2 New Locations To Massachusetts, Bouncing Back After Pandemic Massachusetts book lovers will have two new options for their next binge as bookseller giant Barnes & Noble continues to expand at an "unprecedented" rate.  Barnes & Noble announced that it would open 30 new stores in 2023 on top of the 16 stores opened in 2022, a sharp contrast to the store's pandemic-era closings and furloughs reported by Publisher's Weekly. At least two of the 30 new stores will open in Massachusetts, one in Sherwood Plaza in Natick and the other in Wareham, Barnes & Noble told Daily Voice. Both are scheduled to open in June.  The chain opened two new locat…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Paramus, NJ
Business
Shuttered Paramus Barnes & Noble To Reopen In Former Toys R Us Store Shuttered Paramus Barnes & Noble To Reopen In Former Toys R Us Store
Shuttered Paramus Barnes & Noble To Reopen In Former Toys R Us Store The shuttered Paramus Barnes & Noble is coming back to life. The treasured book store that long stood at 765 Route 17 south on the Ridgewood border will be replacing Big Lots! on Route 17 northbound, the store announced on Facebook. Big Lots ! is set to close in May, store associates tell Daily Voice. The space was formerly home to Toys 'R' Us.  "While we are sad to leave this location, we are excited for our next chapter," the store said. Barnes & Noble of Paramus broke hearts last January when it announced it would be closing.

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by Cecilia Levine
Greenburgh, NY
News
Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence
Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence Good news book lovers.  Barnes & Noble is returning to a busy Westchester town after leaving in 2012. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, residents were disappointed and missed the beloved bookstore on Central Avene in Hartsdale, a hamlet of Greenburgh. Feiner said the company has signed a lease at the Dalewood Shopping Center in the 12,490-square-foot space, formerly occupied by Mrs. Green's Market. "We miss browsing in bookstores," Feiner said in a statement. "This is good news for Central Avenue and great news for our residents and shoppers." Feiner said it w…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
News
Know Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself At Long Island Store Know Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself At Long Island Store
Know Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself At Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly exposed himself and committed a lewd act in front of a woman inside a bookstore. The incident took place in Lake Grove on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Barnes & Noble store at the Smith Haven Mall. 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 tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com.  All calls, text messa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Paramus, NJ
Business
Paramus Barnes & Noble To Close Paramus Barnes & Noble To Close
Paramus Barnes & Noble To Close The Paramus Barnes & Noble will close after 28 years. The Route 17 bookstore's last day in business will be Feb. 11, but the store hopes to find a new location. "We wish we could have served the community from this location for many, many more years, but the landlord has chosen not to renew our lease and will be redeveloping the site,” the Facebook post reads. "It has truly been our honor and privilege to be your bookseller in Paramus for the last 28 years." The Clark Barnes & Noble shuttered last April. The news in Paramus left customers shocked and saddened. "I spent hundreds o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Towson, MD
News
Local Award Winning Author Releases New Children's Book, 'Can You Catch a Birthday Birkle?' Local Award Winning Author Releases New Children's Book, 'Can You Catch a Birthday Birkle?'
Local Award Winning Author Releases New Children's Book, 'Can You Catch a Birthday Birkle?' A local award winning DMV author has announced the release of her brand new children's book, just in time for the holiday season. Author Julia Inserro announced the release of her newest book 'Can You Catch a Birthday Birkle?' on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The talented children's story author previously won the Readers’ Favorite Award in 2018 for her book, 'Nonni’s Moon'.  Nonni's MoonJulia Inserro Inserro's newest story was inspired by the visits of 'Birthday Birkles', a joyous troll-like creature that visit children on the eve of their birthday, leaving notes and playing pranks for laughter all…

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by Annie DeVoe
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Serial Vinyl Record Thief Wanted After Robbing Frederick County Barnes & Noble Serial Vinyl Record Thief Wanted After Robbing Frederick County Barnes & Noble
Serial Vinyl Record Thief Wanted After Robbing Frederick County Barnes & Noble A serial thief is at large in Maryland and wanted after most recently being caught on camera robbing a Barnes & Noble location in Frederick County. An alert was issued by investigators with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office as they attempt to identify and locate a woman who is wanted in connection to multiple thefts of vinyl records worth thousands of dollars. Investigators did not say how many records have been stolen in the region, though the merchandise has an estimated value of nearly $3,500, according to the sheriff’s office. The woman was described as being between 25 and 30…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a missing man last seen by his family five days ago. Dutchess County resident Jordon Jones, age 20, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was last seen by family on Saturday, April 30, at his home located at 25 South Clover St. after a recent friendship just ended.  Jones, who has Asperger’s Syndrome does not readily communicate, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police, The missing man “wiped” his cellphone and left it along with his wallet at his residence before he left, Clark said. He worked i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Saying Goodbye To This NJ Barnes & Noble Won't Be Easy For Many Saying Goodbye To This NJ Barnes & Noble Won't Be Easy For Many
Saying Goodbye To This NJ Barnes & Noble Won't Be Easy For Many A New Jersey Barnes.& Noble store will be closing after 24 years in business, and customers are having a hard time saying goodbye. The Clark store on Raritan Road will close on June 19, it said in an Instagram post. "We have loved being part of this community and are actively looking for a new location, hoping before long too return close to here with a new bookstore," the post reads. The book store was a special one for many people in the community. "This is so upsetting," one customer said. "I spent my whole childhood inside this store, buying tons of books for my birthdays, fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
News
Authorities: Perv Pic Taker In Route 3 Bookstore Bathroom Did Same To Girls At Paterson Home Authorities: Perv Pic Taker In Route 3 Bookstore Bathroom Did Same To Girls At Paterson Home
Authorities: Perv Pic Taker In Route 3 Bookstore Bathroom Did Same To Girls At Paterson Home A man caught secretly recording women in bathroom stalls at a Barnes & Noble on Route 3 in Clifton did the same with two children at a Paterson home, authorities said. Juan Mejia, 46, of Paterson was arrested in February 2020 after a woman alerted security officers at Clifton Commons who found him in the bathroom. An investigation by Clifton police and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Sexual Investigations Unit found that Mejia “secretly recorded two women at separate times who were utilizing adjoining bathroom stalls,” an indictment returned by a grand jury in Paterson says. They also …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Springfield, MA
Business
Local Bed Bath & Beyond Announces Closing Local Bed Bath & Beyond Announces Closing
Local Bed Bath & Beyond Announces Closing As Bed Bath & Beyond consolidates and closes locations across the nation, a local store recently announced its final days. In December, the Bed Bath & Beyond in the shopping plaza by the Holyoke Mall announced that it will be closing soon. “Visit soon for sales and great clearance finds,” said a notice posted to the store’s website. Bed Bath & Beyond, 39 Holyoke St., is located in Holyoke Crossing - a shopping plaza that includes a Red Robin, Barnes & Noble, and T. J. Maxx. Even before the pandemic hit, Bed Bath & Beyond had plans to close 200 stores as the company p…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
Business
Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller
Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller As one large retailer exits Lincoln Plaza, another is slated to come in. Bookseller Barnes & Noble is closing its Lincoln Plaza location in Worcester on Oct. 31, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Barnes & Noble has been in that location since 2004. While Barnes exits, TJ Maxx is slated to move its Greendale Mall store on Neponset Street to Lincoln Plaza on Lincoln Street. The plaza has lost several large stores in recent years including Staples earlier this month and A.C. Moore in 2019. Hook and Reel, a Cajun seafood restaurant, opened at the plaza in Jan…

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by Kristin Palpini
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Roxbury Barnes & Noble Bookstore Closes After 26 Years, Nixes Ledgewood Commons' Reopening Plan Roxbury Barnes & Noble Bookstore Closes After 26 Years, Nixes Ledgewood Commons' Reopening Plan
Roxbury Barnes & Noble Bookstore Closes After 26 Years, Nixes Ledgewood Commons' Reopening Plan Barnes & Noble in Roxbury has closed its doors after nearly three decades -- and will not reopen at The Shops at Ledgewood Commons after all. “We have truly enjoyed serving our Ledgewood customers from this location for the past 26 years and appreciate your loyalty and support,” read a sign posted on the store’s door Tuesday. The abrupt closure interrupts the town-approved decision to demolish the current location and relocate the bookstore to a different section of the mall. "Yes, we can confirm that they pulled out," said Dan Ivers, a spokesman for The Shops at Ledgewood Commons' dev…

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by Valerie Musson
Mahopac, NY
Business
Popular Diner On Route 9 Permanently Closes Popular Diner On Route 9 Permanently Closes
Popular Diner On Route 9 Permanently Closes A popular Hudson Valley diner which has offered home-cooked food at affordable prices for more than a decade has closed its doors for good. The Table Talk Diner, a fixture in Dutchess County on Route 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, announced on Monday, June 15, it was closing permanently, effective that same day. The closing comes after months of being closed and offering takeout due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for your support, loyalty, and patronage over the past 10 years," the owners, the Vanikiotis Family said on the restauran…

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by Kathy Reakes