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Paramus, NJ
Business
Opening Date Set For Route 17 Lidl In Paramus Opening Date Set For Route 17 Lidl In Paramus
Opening Date Set For Route 17 Lidl In Paramus Lidl, the European supermarket chain known for its wallet-friendly prices, has announced the grand opening of its newest location on Route 17 in Paramus. The store, located at 651 Route 17, will officially open its doors on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 7:40 a.m. Shoppers eager to explore Lidl’s offerings can fuel up with a freshly baked croissant and coffee before doors open at 8 a.m. The Paramus store will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., giving customers plenty of time to experience what Lidl calls the "Super-EST Market." The Paramus Lidl promises …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hempstead, NY
Business
Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Produce Sold In NY Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Produce Sold In NY Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Produce Sold In NY Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination Ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products sold in the parts of the Northeast are being recalled. Connecticut-based Gracie’s Kitchens Inc., located in New Haven, has issued the recall due to potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves products manufactured between Monday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, and sold under the Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature brands.   The products were distributed to grocery stores in New York and Connecticut. Items …

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by Joe Lombardi
Livingston, NJ
Business
Lidl Store Replacing Shuttered Livingston Toys 'R' Us On Route 10 Sets Opening Date Lidl Store Replacing Shuttered Livingston Toys 'R' Us On Route 10 Sets Opening Date
Lidl Store Replacing Shuttered Livingston Toys 'R' Us On Route 10 Sets Opening Date Lidl is adding another North Jersey store to its fleet at the site of a shuttered Toys 'R' Us store. The budget grocery store is set to open at 599 W Mt. Pleasant Ave. (Route 10) in Livingston on Dec. 11. This new location replaces the former Toys “R” Us that closed in 2018. The grand opening celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:40 a.m., with doors opening at sunrise. Early birds can enjoy freshly baked croissants and coffee before exploring the store’s offerings. For those unable to attend, the new Lidl will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lidl promises a one-of-a-k…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Shuttered Wedding Venue One Step Closer To Becoming First Grocery Store For NJ Town Shuttered Wedding Venue One Step Closer To Becoming First Grocery Store For NJ Town
Shuttered Wedding Venue One Step Closer To Becoming First Grocery Store For NJ Town One New Jersey town is about to get its first full-fledge supermarket in decades, and it'll be replacing a longtime wedding venue. Lidl is nearly complete with demolition to Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance, the more than 80-year-old wedding venue along Route 22 in Scotch Plains that shuttered sometime during the pandemic, according to Tom Strowe, the towns' director of redevelopment. Strowe struggled to remember the last time Scotch Plains had its own grocery store. The closest ones now are the ShopRite in Watchung or South Plainfield, Aldi in South Plainfield, or perhaps Trader Joe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Washington Township, NJ
Business
Sprouts Farmers Market Coming To Gloucester County Sprouts Farmers Market Coming To Gloucester County
Sprouts Farmers Market Coming To Gloucester County A third Sports Farmers Market plans to open in South Jersey, developers said. Real estate company Vantage Commercial announced an agreement to bring Sprouts to West Deptford in Gloucester County. Sprouts will open at the Southwood Shopping Center at 875 Mantua Pike. A specific opening date has not been announced for the new construction project. Corinne Giletto, director of Client Services at Vantage Commercial, said, “The residents in the area have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of an organic grocer for many years.” The new 23,252-square-foot store will replace a former Aldi, whi…

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by Jon Craig
Paramus, NJ
News
Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy
Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.  Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, CT, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.  We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, CT, in December 1969.  The successful g…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Westport, CT
News
Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy
Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.  Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, Connecticut, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.  We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, Connecticut in December 1969.  …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Quincy, MA
News
Mark Wahlberg Bags Groceries In Quincy 'Where The Hustle Started' Mark Wahlberg Bags Groceries In Quincy 'Where The Hustle Started'
Mark Wahlberg Bags Groceries In Quincy 'Where The Hustle Started' Marky Mark returned to where it all began and took his fans on a tour of the Quincy grocery store where he got his first paycheck, making only $3.65 an hour. Mark Wahlberg talked his followers through his time at a Stop & Shop in Quincy in a post made on Tuesday, April 11, according to his Instagram account.  He started working at the Stop & Shop in 1998 as a grocery bagger, he said. The grocery store is now located at 65 Newport Avenue, but used to be located across the street, the celebrity said in the Instagram video.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
'Good Friend, Mentor': Beloved Deacon From Port Chester Dies 'Good Friend, Mentor': Beloved Deacon From Port Chester Dies
'Good Friend, Mentor': Beloved Deacon From Port Chester Dies A beloved Deacon and former store owner from Westchester known for serving his community in times of need has died.  William "Deacon Billy " Vaccaro of Port Chester died on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the age of 89, according to his obituary.  A graduate of Port Chester High School, Vaccaro first served with the US Army in Korea before returning home and joining the family business, Vaccaro's Supermarket, which he operated with his brothers Joseph and Anthony for 25 years.  It was at this supermarket that Vaccaro helped many people earn their first work experience through b…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Business
New BJ's Club On Route 119 In Greenburgh To Open Soon New BJ's Club On Route 119 In Greenburgh To Open Soon
New BJ's Club On Route 119 In Greenburgh To Open Soon Updated story: New Westchester BJ's Club Announces Opening Date A new BJ's Club is set to open soon in Westchester County.  The new location in Greenburgh, which was announced in March, will be located at 399 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119). Opening day has not yet been set, but it will open this fall, BJ's officials said. The club's membership trailer hours are:  Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Official store hours have not yet been announced, BJ's officials said.  Founding members who sign up for a membership before the store open…

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by Ben Crnic
Pittsfield, MA
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookie Dough Sold In NY Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookie Dough Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookie Dough Sold In NY A New York-based company has recalled a sugar cookie dough product because it may contain traces of gluten, even though the cookie dough is labeled "gluten-free." Sweet Loren’s announced the recall of a single lot code of Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough 12-ounce on Saturday, July 16. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses linked to the recalled products. The recalled cookie dough products were distributed through grocery stores in numerous states, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and more. Find the full list of states here. The lo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Yorktown, NY
Business
Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Yorktown Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Yorktown
Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Yorktown A popular supermarket is moving to a larger nearby location later this summer in Northern Westchester. Long Island-based Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace plans to open a new location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 329 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights in August, representatives announced.  The space, formerly housing Food Emporium, sat empty for more than 10 years until the specialty grocer began renovations. The Yorktown Uncle Giuseppe's is currently located at 380 Downing Drive after taking over the space from Turco's. According to the announcement, renovations at the 45…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Business
COVID-19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says COVID-19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says
Covid-19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says A shortage of meat and eggs could impact supermarkets as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause supply chain issues, according to the CEO of a grocery store chain.  John Catsimatidis, the CEO of supermarket chain Gristedes Foods, told Fox News that the Omicron variant is taking a toll on the supply chain. "What we're seeing the Northeast is price increases," he told the news station. "The prices of eggs are going up, the price of poultry the price of beef, all across the board, because they're supplying the product but increasing the prices to try to control the demand." The Wa…

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by Nicole Valinote
Harrison, NY
News
NY Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: Here's What To Know NY Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: Here's What To Know
NY Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: Here's What To Know New York State's ban on single-use Styrofoam food and beverage containers and packing peanuts will soon take effect. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservatism, the ban on packing peanuts and food and beverage containers made of polystyrene foam, often known by the brand name Styrofoam, will go into effect on Saturday, Jan. 1. The goal of the ban is to help protect the environment, as foam packaging is a major contributor to environmental litter, harming waterways, wildlife and more. Officials said under the new ban, no food service provider or store covered in the lis…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bristol, PA
News
Amazon To Open First Pennsylvania Grocery Store In Bucks County Amazon To Open First Pennsylvania Grocery Store In Bucks County
Amazon To Open First Pennsylvania Grocery Store In Bucks County Amazon announced plans to open four grocery stores on the East Coast, including one in Bucks County. The Warrington Township location will be the Commonwealth's first Amazon Fresh location, the company confirmed Thursday, according to NBC Philadelphia. The tech company is expanding its efforts to upend traditional grocery stores by opening four locations on the East Coast. The additional locations will open in Chevy Chase, MD, Washington, D.C., and the northern Virginia area, according to a company statement provided to NBC. Amazon Fresh stores offer a modern touch to grocery shoppin…

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by Nicole Acosta
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
COVID-19: Trader Joe's Reports Infection Rate Among Employees Since Start Of Pandemic COVID-19: Trader Joe's Reports Infection Rate Among Employees Since Start Of Pandemic
Covid-19: Trader Joe's Reports Infection Rate Among Employees Since Start Of Pandemic Trader Joe’s has disclosed the number of COVID-19 infections among its employees in the eight months since the pandemic broke out in early March. During that time, Trader Joe’s said it has had 1,250 reported COVID cases among 53,000 staff members, good for a positive infection rate of approximately 2.4 percent through Saturday, Oct. 31. 
“While we do not know the specific details of other grocers, we believe it is important to our crew members and customers to share and understand what has happened in our stores,” the company announced. According to Trader joe’s, of its 514 stores in 42 st…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Business
Coming To Hartford: Restaurants, Pet Shop, Manufacturer, And Daycares Among New Businesses Coming To Hartford: Restaurants, Pet Shop, Manufacturer, And Daycares Among New Businesses
Coming To Hartford: Restaurants, Pet Shop, Manufacturer, And Daycares Among New Businesses More than 150 new companies filed to do business in Hartford in July, according to the most recent state data. The companies include over a dozen restaurants and food merchants, a jewelry store, a pet shop, a machine manufacturer, and several daycares. Here is a sample of businesses that registered to get to work in Hartford: RESTAURANTS AND FOOD 200 Franklin Inc, Full-service restaurants, 200 Franklin Ave. Fogata Mexican Restaurant, Full-service restaurants, 580 Farmington Ave. Hartford Poke Co, Limited-service restaurants, 1400 Park St. Hollywood LLC, Snack and nonalcoholic beverag…

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by Kristin Palpini
Torrington, CT
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's One Bright Spot In Record March Retail Sales Decline COVID-19: Here's One Bright Spot In Record March Retail Sales Decline
Covid-19: Here's One Bright Spot In Record March Retail Sales Decline Though the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc on retail stores in the entire nation, grocery and beverage store sales skyrocketed to new heights, according to newly released data. While retailers have seen businesses plummet, grocery stores and beverage depots have seen sales increase by more than 25 percent since the outbreak began in early March, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the overall retail business was down 8.7 percent from February to March, and down 6.2 percent at the same point last year. Th…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
Business
COVID-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely COVID-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely
Covid-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely While millions have self-isolated and have been telecommuting or not going into work at all amid fears of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there’s a select group that doesn't have that option: grocery store employees. The world has slowed to a halt for much of the country, but things have only sped up at grocery stores, where shoppers have been flooding aisles and clearing out shelves as the virus continues to spread. While most across the country have taken to social distancing and staying six feet away from others, store clerks have no choice but to deal with a never-ending line…

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by Zak Failla
Jersey City, NJ
News
Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid COVID-19 Concerns Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid Covid-19 Concerns Jersey City businesses will have to follow a number of temporary rules moving forward in an effort to minimize COVID-19 contamination risks. Beginning tomorrow, all grocery stores must reserve the hours of 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. for elderly residents, people with disabilities and pregnant residents to help “protect our most vulnerable residents from crowded supermarkets,” Mayor Steven Fulop said in a press release Monday. Gov. Phil Murphy in a joint effort with CT and NY mayors urged an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for NJ residents. Meanwhile, several business types are required to close at 12…

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by Valerie Musson
Middletown, NJ
Lifestyle
New Grocery Stores Coming To NJ New Grocery Stores Coming To NJ
New Grocery Stores Coming To NJ German discount grocer Lidl plans to open its seventh and eighth stores in New Jersey later this month. A store in Howell will be located at 4250 Route 9. The other new store will be on Route 38 in Cherry Hill (Camden County). Both stores will open at 8 a.m. on Feb. 26. Lidl officials plan to celebrate the grand opening with music, giveaways and food specials.  There are currently six Lidl locations in New Jersey, according to the grocery chain’s website, and more than 11,000 Lidl stores worldwide. Over the past few months, Lidl has announced several new stores coming to the Garden …

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by Jon Craig
Hackensack, NJ
Business
25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp 25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp
25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp Whether it's the freshest, most convenient or cheapest, your grocery store is No. 1 in your heart for a reason. But according to Yelp, there are dozens in North Jersey that you might be missing out on. The user-based site uses an algorithm to rank each marketplace, factoring in ratings and number of reviews. Here are the top 25 highest-rated grocery stores in (or very close to) North Jersey. 25. Gourmanoff, Paramus 24. Annapurna Indian Grocery, Teaneck 23. Corrado’s Family Affair, Clifton 22. ShopRite Wallington 21. Whole Foods, Closter 20. 99 Ranch Market, Hackensack 19. Giant Gourmet Fa…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Business
Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion
Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion PARAMUS, N.J. — The opening for a new H-Mart in Paramus seems to be on the horizon, as the signage is complete. ** UPDATE: Corporate officials are hoping for a March or April opening. ** The Asian grocer is replacing the 25,000-square-foot Staples is located next to the DSW on Route 17 North. It will include an Asian food court with a bakery cafe, seafood and oyster bar. With headquarters in Lyndhurst, the store will be the grocer's ninth in New Jersey -- other locations include Fort Lee, Leonia, Englewood, Edison, Cherry Hill, Little Ferry and Ridgefield. Initial reports said the grocer…

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by Cecilia Levine
Harrison, NY
News
Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York'
Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Though Westchester is still waiting for the arrival of Wegmans, New York as a whole loves the chain, at least according to The Daily Meal. The website recently released its "Best Grocery  Store in Every State" list, with the Rochester-based company laying claim to The Empire State. Also winning accolades: Stew Leonard's, which won for the best grocer in Connecticut. Go here for the full report. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Armonk, NY
News
Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News
Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Eric Trump got to celebrate his 34th birthday at his favorite restaurant in Westchester. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is closer to opening in Harrison thanks to recent negotiations between Newmark K…

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by Kathy Reakes