Hartford, CT
Business
Major Supermarket Chain Slashing Prices On 400+ Items Despite Trump Tariffs: Here's Why Major Supermarket Chain Slashing Prices On 400+ Items Despite Trump Tariffs: Here's Why
Major Supermarket Chain Slashing Prices On 400+ Items Despite Trump Tariffs: Here's Why At a time when many grocery bills are going up, Aldi is going in the other direction. Aldi will cut prices on more than 400 items across all its stores, the company announced. The move comes as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have increased the costs of many staples and shaken consumer confidence. The supermarket chain said it's reducing prices for many items like fresh meat, organic produce, pantry goods, and picnic snacks. "While customers may see higher prices at other retailers, we're working hard to unlock even more value for our shoppers, just in time for sum…

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by Chris Spiker
Briarcliff, NY
News
$55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor $55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor
$55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor A major redevelopment project is set to reshape the downtown of a village in Westchester, bringing new housing, retail space, public safety facilities, and trails.  Briarcliff Manor village officials announced on Friday, June 6, that they have finalized a Land Development Agreement with Briarhouse, LLC to launch a $55 million revitalization plan at 1050 and part of 1030 Pleasantville Rd.  The project includes a new police station, village court, public parking, rental apartments, retail storefronts, a public plaza, and trail connections, extending the village's Central Business Di…

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by Ben Crnic
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Business
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…

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by Chris Spiker
Simsbury, CT
Business
Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products
Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products A cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak that’s sickened dozens has now led to another round of product recalls. this time targeting fresh food trays and tubs sold across five states. TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, Maryland, announced it is voluntarily recalling several cucumber-containing products distributed under multiple brands.  The affected items — including pre-packaged salsas, salads, and produce trays — were made using cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., the same Florida-based supplier at the center of a nationwide recall and Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 people and…

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by Joe Lombardi
Rockville, MD
Business
Trader Joe’s Sets Opening Date For New Rockville Store At Town Square Trader Joe’s Sets Opening Date For New Rockville Store At Town Square
Trader Joe’s Sets Opening Date For New Rockville Store At Town Square Trader Joe’s is setting sail for the heart of Rockville. The grocery chain will officially open its newest location in Maryland on Thursday, June 12 at 225 N. Washington Street, replacing the former Dawson’s Market at Rockville Town Square, Trader Joe’s announced. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the celebration at 8:55 a.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m. for customers ready to shop the new 9,800-square-foot store. “Please join Captain Corinne and Crew for the Grand Opening Celebration,” Trader Joe’s said in its announcement. “We look forward to seeing you!” The new store is the thi…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
Real Estate
$25M Sale Will Transform REI Lot In Paramus Into Multi-Family Apartment Complex $25M Sale Will Transform REI Lot In Paramus Into Multi-Family Apartment Complex
$25M Sale Will Transform REI Lot In Paramus Into Multi-Family Apartment Complex A $25 million real estate deal will bring more than 400 apartments to a site next to Bergen Town Center in Paramus, officials said. JLL Capital Markets announced the sale of the Bergen Town Center Land Site, where a 426-unit multifamily complex will be developed along Forest Avenue near Route 4. The buyer was a joint venture between Russo Development, LLC and KRE Group. The site was sold by Urban Edge Properties, JLL said in the release. The project will roll out in two phases: one with 166 units and the second with 260. Both will offer four stories of apartments over two to three leve…

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by Cecilia Levine
North Adams, MA
Business
CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores Across US CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores Across US
CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores Across US CVS says it will close 271 retail locations across the country by the end of the year. The company — the world’s second-largest healthcare provider — announced the move to stockholders late last week as part of an enterprise-wide restructuring plan. The goal, CVS says, is to simplify the organization, improve efficiency, and generate more than $500 million in cost savings in 2025. CVS has not yet released which stores will be affected or when closures will take place. The company currently operates around 9,100 stores across the US. Founded in 1963 in Lowell, Massachusetts, CVS is n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
Chicken Soup Mix-Up Sparks USDA Warning Chicken Soup Mix-Up Sparks USDA Warning
Chicken Soup Mix-Up Sparks USDA Warning A chicken soup product sold nationwide is the focus of a public health alert issued by federal officials. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the alert after a ready-to-eat chicken soup product was found to contain wheat, a known allergen. This allergen was not listed on the label. No recall was requested because the affected product is no longer available for sale, but some containers may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. The products are: Signature SELECT Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice SOUP with White Meat Chicken (labeled…

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by Joe Lombardi
Reisterstown, MD
Sports
Baltimore Ravens Reveal Game-Changing M&T Bank Stadium Renovations For 2025 Baltimore Ravens Reveal Game-Changing M&T Bank Stadium Renovations For 2025
Baltimore Ravens Reveal Game-Changing M&T Bank Stadium Renovations For 2025 Get ready, Ravens Flock. The Baltimore Ravens have dropped fresh details on Phase Two of their massive, multi-year M&T Bank Stadium renovation, and it's shaping up to deliver one of the most electrifying game day experiences in the NFL. Picture massive LED displays, a tailgate-and-concert zone, sushi in the end zone, and an immersive retail store open year-round.  It’s all part of “The Next Evolution,” a planned transformation of M&T Bank Stadium, announced in 2023 and set to span through 2026. “The upgrades will enhance the gameday experience and provide year-round offerings…

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by Zak Failla
East Hampton, NY
Business
Tom Brady Gets Swarmed By Fans, But This Time As Store Owner In East Hampton Tom Brady Gets Swarmed By Fans, But This Time As Store Owner In East Hampton
Tom Brady Gets Swarmed By Fans, But This Time As Store Owner In East Hampton Tom Brady knows how to draw a crowd. Most notably during his NFL career, in which he won a record-breaking seven Super Bowls. Now, Brady is doing it in a different way. As a business owner with stores in four states. The retired star quarterback opened his fifth CardVault by Tom Brady store last week in New York, cutting the ribbon for the new Long Island location on Thursday, May 22, on Newtown Lane in East Hampton. Brady commented on the flock of fans who were on hand when he cut the ribbon. "Are they all going to be like that?" Brady wrote on social media on F…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
Business
Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall
Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall More than 16,000 pairs of infant footed pajamas have been recalled after reports that tight ankle elastic left marks and restricted blood circulation. Macy's issued the recall for about 16,300 Holiday Lane-branded cotton pajamas, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 22. According to the recall notice, Macy's received four reports of ankle elastic causing chafing, imprinting, or restricted circulation for babies. No hospitalizations were reported to the CPSC. The pajamas were sold exclusively at Macy's stores and online. They were available for about $…

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by Chris Spiker
Yonkers, NY
Business
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Westchester County coffee lovers, mark your calendars — and set your alarms.  Dunkin’ is celebrating the grand reopening of its fully renovated, "next-generation" store at 2365 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, May 22, and it’s bringing the perks. The first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 100 Days of Free Coffee, entitling them to a free medium hot or iced coffee every day for 100 consecutive days through the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, customers must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or sign up on the day of the event. Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, an…

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by Ben Crnic