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Curbside Pickup

Lewisboro, NY
Business
Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen
Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen A Northern Westchester ice cream shop that had exclusively open for curbside pickup is now fully reopening to the public.  Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream, located in Cross River at 19 North Salem Road, will reopen for indoor eating on Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to a post from the shop.  The shop has been fully closed since Monday, Oct. 17, according to a post.  The store sells homemade ice cream in addition to baked goods like cookies, brownies, cakes, and tarts, as well as coffee, according to the shop's website.  "I will be baking up a storm today to be read…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
Business
Popular Armonk Pizzeria Opens New Location In Katonah Popular Armonk Pizzeria Opens New Location In Katonah
Popular Armonk Pizzeria Opens New Location In Katonah A longtime favorite pizzeria in Northern Westchester has opened a new restaurant nearby offering its much-loved pizza and homemade pasta. Amore Pizzeria, a fixture in Armonk for years, has launched the new location in Katonah, much to the delight of foodies and locals alike.  Known for their "Grandma" pan pizza, and homemade pasta, the new restaurant features all of the above, with new items including a complete pan pizza section featuring all types of selections, gelatos, and a huge array of artisanal salads. The success of the new location has been so huge that the restaurant ran ou…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Stop & Shop Reveals Newly Remodeled Shelton Store At Grand Reopening Stop & Shop Reveals Newly Remodeled Shelton Store At Grand Reopening
Stop & Shop Reveals Newly Remodeled Shelton Store At Grand Reopening A Stop & Shop location is celebrating its grand reopening in Fairfield County with a fresh new look to go along with the grocer’s produce. Stop & Shop unveiled its recently remodeled store in Shelton, located on Bridgeport Avenue, with refreshed produce, seafood departments, more freshly prepared food, curbside pickup, and self-checkout options. According to store officials, the facelift is “centered around delivering fresh, healthy, and convenient options to make grocery shopping easier for local customers.” The new store includes a newly expanded produce section with a wider vari…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Area Store Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Area Store
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Area Store A Stop & Shop location in the Hudson Valley is celebrating its grand reopening with a fresh new look to go along with the grocer’s produce. Stop & Shop unveiled its recently remodeled store on Burnett Boulevard in Poughkeepsie, with refreshed produce, seafood departments, more freshly prepared food, curbside pickup, and self-checkout options. According to store officials, the facelift is “centered around delivering fresh, healthy, and convenient options to make grocery shopping easier for local customers.” The new store includes a newly expanded produce section with a wider variet…

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by Zak Failla
Danbury, CT
Business
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall One of the area’s most popular shopping centers is getting a facelift as developers signed multiple deals to bring new restaurants, stores, and “experiences” to the Danbury Fair Mall. Site construction has already begun at Danbury Fair on a new Shake Shack and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants, officials announced this week, marking the first ground-up construction at the site since 1991. Other planned grand openings at the Danbury Fair Mall include in 2021 include Athlete, Barbarie’s Fitness Evolution gym, Charming Charlie, FYE, Newbury Comics, and Urban Outfitters. Officials noted that des…

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by Zak Failla
Worcester, MA
Business
Here Are 7 Major Changes Coming To Costco In 2021 Here Are 7 Major Changes Coming To Costco In 2021
Here Are 7 Major Changes Coming To Costco In 2021 Costco has plans to make 7 major changes to many of its stores in 2021. Some of the changes will add services to the wholesale retailer, such as 1.) curbside pickup options in various markets. Other changes will remove services. For example, Costco closed all of its  2.) Photo Centers for good on Feb. 14. Still, more changes are on the way, according to Eat This, Not That, a food industry blog. Here are 5 more changes you can expect to see at Costco: 3.) Updated Food Court Menu Churros are coming back to the Costco food court menu after being removed last year. The new churro will b…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
New Shake Shack Opens In Hudson Valley New Shake Shack Opens In Hudson Valley
New Shake Shack Opens In Hudson Valley After months of waiting, Shake Shack fans can get their fill of crinkle fries and burgers when the famous chain opens its newest location in the Hudson Valley. Yep, today, Monday, Feb. 8, is the day the restaurant throws open its door at its new home at the Rockland Plaza in Nanuet. Beginning at 11 a.m., the restaurant opened with a limited menu and hours but will still offer the favorites including ridiculously thick shakes, fries, and burgers of all kinds. New to the menu lineup is a brownie batter hot cocoa shake perfect for the freezing weather, and a Korean-style fried chicken sandwic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Springfield, MA
Business
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service After not being available for take-out during the pandemic, many Holyoke Mall restaurants and some retailers are now offering curbside pickup. The change reflects a shift as, statewide, Massachusetts reduces economic restrictions intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Jan. 25, Gov. Charlie Baker ended the state’s 9:30/10 p.m. business curfew and stay-home advisory. While there were some restaurants and retailers offering curbside pickup during the pandemic, the number of Holyoke Mall places providing this service has skyrocketed. Among the mall restaurants now offering curbsi…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, named the best pizza in the country by The Daily Meal and The Guardian, is debuting a new iteration of its classic coal-fired pies.  Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 30, the eatery known for its crunchy, charred crust will list chicken pesto pizza on its menu at its 12 locations in the Northeast.  The breakout pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted chicken, red peppers, nut-free pesto sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese and olive oil. Watch the making of the new pie here on the restaurant's Instagram.…

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by Christina Coulter
Yonkers, NY
Business
COVID-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic One of the area's favorite family-run markets earned top marks for the chain’s deft handling and quick response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DeCicco & Sons, which has nine locations in Westchester, was celebrated by Supermarket News for “quickly becoming a model of how to operate a business during COVID-19." Related story - Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester When the pandemic first struck, DeCicco & Sons was quick to limit the number of shoppers allowed in the store, staggering their entrance and exit from markets, which occasionally led to lines out the door…

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by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
Business
ALDI Sets Opening Date For Route 46 Store ALDI Sets Opening Date For Route 46 Store
Aldi Sets Opening Date For Route 46 Store ALDI is opening a Passaic County location next week. The new Totowa store will open Oct. 15 on Route 46, with curbside pickup starting Oct. 29. ALDI is on track to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by the end of next year. The store will offer, Mama Cozzi's Take & Bake Deli Pizza, Happy Farms String Cheese, Stonemill Everything Bagel Seasoning and more. ALDI, 465 Route 46, Totowa, New Jersey

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
Business
COVID-19: Beloved Fairfield County Record Store To Reopen After Six-Month Hiatus COVID-19: Beloved Fairfield County Record Store To Reopen After Six-Month Hiatus
Covid-19: Beloved Fairfield County Record Store To Reopen After Six-Month Hiatus Although Gerosa Records was given the green light to open in June, owner Brian Gerosa chose to hold out just a while longer, sticking to online and curbside record sales, before opening his doors in September.  The Brookfield store on 246 Federal Rd., which has sold vinyl in the community for 34 years, held a soft opening on Sunday, Aug. 29 on Record Store Day and was met with a line of customers waiting outside.  As of Thursday, Sept. 3, the store is open for limited hours between Thursdays and Sundays, only allowing eight masked customers inside the store at once per state COVID…

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by Christina Coulter
Mount Pleasant, NY
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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by Zak Failla
Lewisboro, NY
News
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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by Zak Failla
Hamilton Township, NJ
Business
LAWSUIT: Asbury Park, State Clash Over COVID-19 Indoor Dining Ban LAWSUIT: Asbury Park, State Clash Over COVID-19 Indoor Dining Ban
Lawsuit: Asbury Park, State Clash Over Covid-19 Indoor Dining Ban New Jersey is suing Asbury Park over its local decision defying Gov. Phil Murphy's orders and allowing restaurants to reopen indoor dining areas, state officials said. "We have put the health and safety protocols in place so that you can have confidence," Gov. Phil Murphy said at a Friday afternoon news briefing. State officials have tried to amicably resolve its dispute with Asbury Park government officials and "unfortunately they have not done so," Murphy said. "We believe indoor restaurants can run in a safe manner provided they are subject to all the requirements outlined in Executive …

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
COVID-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works COVID-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works
Covid-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works A Northern Westchester mall is introducing a new “Retail-To-Go” option for shoppers as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With shoppers starved for retail options, several stores at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights are providing a new curbside pickup program as they begin welcoming patrons back to the mall. The mall has been closed since Thursday, March 19 to comply with New York’s “On Pause” order that shut down non-essential businesses due to the spread of the pandemic. Beginning this week, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
Business
COVID-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Westchester Store, Other New Locations COVID-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Westchester Store, Other New Locations
Covid-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Westchester Store, Other New Locations With the nation slowly beginning to reopen the economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Wegmans has announced plans for a “cautious approach” to opening new stores, including its planned Hudson Valley location. Wegmans announced this week that it will give a targeted time frame for new locations, including market's first-ever Westchester County store, in Harrison, which was scheduled to open in June. There has been no announced date for a new hard opening for the Harrison location, the company said, and due to social distancing practices, no grand opening celebrations will be…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Business
COVID-19: Dutchess, Ulster Meet Metrics To Reopen, But Waiting On Other Hudson Valley Counties COVID-19: Dutchess, Ulster Meet Metrics To Reopen, But Waiting On Other Hudson Valley Counties
Covid-19: Dutchess, Ulster Meet Metrics To Reopen, But Waiting On Other Hudson Valley Counties Ulster and Dutchess counties have both reached each of the metrics required by the state to begin Phase 1 oof reopening, though the mid-Hudson Valley region is still not ready. During a Facebook Live event this week, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced that the two counties had reached all seven metrics set forth by the state, as the mid-Hudson Valley region is “closing in” on completion. Other counties in the mid-Hudson Valley region are Orange, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Sullivan. Earlier story - COVID-19: Long Island, Hudson Valley Could Reopen Next Week As So…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
Business
HOW IT WORKS: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup HOW IT WORKS: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup
HOW IT Works: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup More than a dozen stores at Westfield's Garden State Plaza in Paramus will begin offering curbside pickup as nonessential businesses in New Jersey begin their reopening. Beginning this Thursday, May 21, shoppers can place orders online or call select retailers (scroll down for complete list) to place an order. Retailers will assign shoppers numbered parking places within pickup zones (see map above). Upon arrival, shoppers will let the retailer know they'e in the zone and an employee will come out to make the curbside delivery. Here are the stores that are offering curbside pickup: Anthr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Kingston, NY
Business
COVID-19: NY Unveils Phase 1 Reopening Rules For Business Sectors COVID-19: NY Unveils Phase 1 Reopening Rules For Business Sectors
Covid-19: NY Unveils Phase 1 Reopening Rules For Business Sectors Five of 10 regions in New York have been given the green light to start reopening select businesses - with certain restrictions - as the state begins kickstarting the economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Related story - COVID-19: NY Launches Online Dashboard To Track How Close Regions Are To Reopening This week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out a list of seven metrics that regions throughout the state must meet before being allowed to slowly begin reopening their economies. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier w…

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by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
Lifestyle
Passaic Florist Stops To Gift Bouquet To Bride, Groom Getting Married On Front Steps Passaic Florist Stops To Gift Bouquet To Bride, Groom Getting Married On Front Steps
Passaic Florist Stops To Gift Bouquet To Bride, Groom Getting Married On Front Steps Lisse Cielo was on her way home from work at her flower shop Cielo's Floral Designs when she noticed a West Paterson couple getting married on their front porch. It was a beautiful sight, she said, but something was missing: Flowers. Cielo's daughter, Brianna, who has recently been lending her mom a hand at the shop, reminded her that they just so happened to have brought home flowers from the shop that day -- something they "hardly ever do." And so, the mom and daughter rushed home and put together a stunning bouquet and boutonniere for the couple in “probably 10 minutes,” Cielo said. T…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
COVID-19: Town Supervisor Calls For Curbside Pickup Of Prescriptions In Westchester COVID-19: Town Supervisor Calls For Curbside Pickup Of Prescriptions In Westchester
Covid-19: Town Supervisor Calls For Curbside Pickup Of Prescriptions In Westchester In an effort to continue "flattening the curve" during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a town supervisor in Westchester County is working to encourage pharmacies to offer curbside pickup. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the idea was recommended to him by a committee of local doctors. The idea is for pharmacies to offer curbside pickup for customers. "I enthusiastically support the recommendation," Feiner said. Feiner said the plan is similar to how customers order currently when they pick up at the store, by either ordering online or by calling the store.  The…

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by Kathy Reakes
Rutherford, NJ
News
Rutherford Italian Restaurant Starts Meal Donation Program For First Responders Rutherford Italian Restaurant Starts Meal Donation Program For First Responders
Rutherford Italian Restaurant Starts Meal Donation Program For First Responders Matera’s on Park, an Italian market and catering company in Rutherford, has started a meal donation program with ERA Realty in honor of first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. The First Responders Meal Program helps to provide meals to doctors, nurses, EMS and all branches of law enforcement through local donors. One $10 donation covers one meal, which includes a choice of sandwich or Italian specialty like fried eggplant, a side of macaroni salad, a bag of chips and a water bottle. More than 140 meals have been provided since the program’s inception, and each meal is m…

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by Valerie Musson
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Business
These North Jersey Restaurants Have Special Family Deals These North Jersey Restaurants Have Special Family Deals
These North Jersey Restaurants Have Special Family Deals Takeout and delivery are your options when it comes to New Jersey restaurants for the next several weeks. Many places are offering special deals as the state works to stop the spread of coronavirus. Below are some local businesses offering special deals who you can support during this time. Restaurants on this list are in Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren and Passaic counties. Click here for the Bergen County list. ESSEX: Anthony's Cheesecake, Bloomfield: Many $10 dinner entrees like balsamic pasta salad with chicken cutlet, chicken parm, penne Alfredo w…

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by Valerie Musson
Fairfield, CT
Business
Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations
Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations Target stores like to tout that you can “expect more, pay less.” Now, the retail giant is taking “more” to the next level and is extending its Drive Up curbside pickup service. Available coast-to-coast, Target officials announced this week that it is giving more shoppers the option of ordering online and picking up their items within an hour, calling the service the company’s “top rated.” Guests will have the ability to place an order, pull up to a local store and have a Target employee bring the order out to their car within minutes, for free. Drive Up is now available in more than 1,250 …

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by Zak Failla
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur
Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur Rui Cunha, who has been a restaurateur in Westchester for about 15 years, opened up Pappous Greek Kitchen in July at what used to be a Friendly’s restaurant. Serving up authentic greek fare, fresh salads and gyro and Pappous style sandwiches, this establishment has something everyone can enjoy. Yorktown was chosen carefully as the the restaurant’s locale. As Cunha’s hometown, he knows the area well and said that he felt “a tremendous need for a new restaurant in Yorktown.” Cunha also said that while he deliberately kept the menu small upon opening, he hopes to expand the restaurant’s offer…

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by Valerie Musson