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3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown 3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown Several national retail brands will be opening new locations at the site of a former Kmart in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  All-new T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below locations will be opening in the empty big box store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr., Yorktown officials announced on Thursday, March 28.  The announcement follows an effort from the town to fill the space left behind by the defunct Kmart store. "The Town Board has made every effort to facilitate a renaissance for this vital property in the center of Yorktown Heights’ bus…
WINNERS! Two Bergen County Powerball Players Get Big Bucks WINNERS! Two Bergen County Powerball Players Get Big Bucks
Winners! Two Bergen County Powerball Players Get Big Bucks It was a sensational Saturday for two Bergen County Powerball players. The two Bergen County Powerball players matched four of the five numbers plus the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, Feb. 24. The tickets were sold at BJ's Wholesale Club in Paramus and 7-Eleven in Cliffside Park. The winning numbers were 3, 8, 40, 53, 58 and the red Powerball was 3. 
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Yorktown: Police Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Yorktown: Police
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Yorktown: Police A man faces criminal charges after spitting on a victim in front of a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester and hitting his shopping cart with his car, police said. Peekskill resident Robert Casey, age 30, was arrested after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Thursday, Jan. 18 on charges resulting from an incident on Monday, Jan. 8, the department announced.  According to Yorktown Police, on the day of the incident around 10 a.m., officers responded to a verbal argument in front of the BJ's Wholesale Club in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). There, they met with …
8 Winning 'Millionaire Raffle' Lottery Tickets Sold Across Pennsylvania 8 Winning 'Millionaire Raffle' Lottery Tickets Sold Across Pennsylvania
8 Winning 'Millionaire Raffle' Lottery Tickets Sold Across Pennsylvania A Pennsylvania Lottery player in North Philadelphia earned the jackpot prize playing the New Year's Millionaire Raffle on Saturday, Jan. 6, according to state gaming officials.  The lucky player won one of four million-dollar prizes in the final drawing for the game, said lotto representatives. The Shell Gas Station at 6200 North Broad Street will receive a $5,000 selling bonus, officials said.  The other three big winners were sold at:  Sheetz, 356 New Castle Road in Butler;  7-Eleven, 999 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh; BJ’s Wholesale Club, 6720 Northway Drive, Pitt…
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50,000 massage guns sold at major retailers across the country are being recalled due to more than a dozen reports of overheating and a burn injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that Homedics is recalling tens of thousands of personal massagers that ca overheat while charging, leading to a report of fire or burn risk.  In total, approximately 46,000 are being recalled in the US, and another 41,000 in Canada, according to federal officials. The recall includes "HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers" with model number HHP-715 and a 120 VAC, 6…
Marlborough-Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say Marlborough-Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say
Marlborough-Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say BJ's Wholesale Club has agreed to pay $9 million in penalties for failing to immediately report a known defect with an air conditioner it sold linked to the death of a mother after a house fire. The move by the Massachusetts-based company, located in Marlborough in Middlesex County, resolves its charges by the US. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC said BJ’s knowingly failed to immediately report to it, as required by law, that portable air conditioners manufactured by Royal Sovereign International, Inc. and sold by BJ’s, contained a defect that could create a substantial p…
WANTED: Black Bear, Last Seen Licking Tree In Quincy (WATCH) WANTED: Black Bear, Last Seen Licking Tree In Quincy (WATCH)
Wanted: Black Bear, Last Seen Licking Tree In Quincy (Watch) A bear is on the lam after a chance encounter with a patrolling police officer.  A black bear was having an intimate moment with a tree in a wooded area when it was interrupted by a police officer who spotted the creature from his police cruiser on Tuesday, June 27, according to the Quincy Police Department.  The bear was spotted behind BJ’s Wholesale Club on Crown Colony Drive in Quincy.  🚨🚨Bear sighting in Crown Colony🚨🚨 Last night just before midnight, while on patrol in South Quincy, Officer Jimmy... Posted by Quincy Police Department on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 The bear's wherea…
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports 456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports Nearly half a million waffle makers are being recalled due to a burn hazard that has resulted in dozens of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 456,000  PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers on Thursday, May 18 after 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention. "Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers," the CPSC said. The waffle makers were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, B…
Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Yorktown, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Yorktown, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police
Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Yorktown, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police A man faces charges after making away with numerous pieces of clothing from a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester, police said.  The theft happened on Monday, Dec. 12 around 8:30 p.m., when police were notified of a larceny at the BJ's Club located in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21.  After investigating the incident, police determined that the suspect had stolen five items of clothing worth $98 from display shelves and had left the store without trying to pay for them. An arrest warrant was then issued for the suspect, who was …
Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police
Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Police are searching for a man who pretended to have a heart attack so he and another man could steal two Samsung $2,349.98 televisions from BJ's Wholesale Club on January 16, 2023 around 11:44 a.m., according to a police release on Friday, Janauary 20.  "The pictured male decided to fake a heart attack at the checkout line and as employees attended to him, the other male pushed the TV's out of the store," the Lower Allen Township police say. "It is believed that both males then fled the area in a pick-up truck." Anyone who recognizes our "actor," or anyone with information about …
Know Them? Trio Stole 83-Year-Old's Wallet, Bucks Police Say Know Them? Trio Stole 83-Year-Old's Wallet, Bucks Police Say
Know Them? Trio Stole 83-Year-Old's Wallet, Bucks Police Say An 83-year-old woman is out $5,000 — and authorities are searching for the trio they say took it.  Police in Fairless Hills were called to BJ's Wholesale Club on Commerce Boulevard at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31, where the senior citizen told them a woman stole her wallet while a man was distracting her.  Just minutes later, the victim's credit cards were used at the Best Buy right next door, investigators said. A second female suspect was seen on security camera using the 83-year-old's money to buy $5,000 in electronics and gift cards, according to police.  The male suspect is d…
BJ's Wholesale Club, Low-Price Gas Station Now Open In Wayne BJ's Wholesale Club, Low-Price Gas Station Now Open In Wayne
BJ's Wholesale Club, Low-Price Gas Station Now Open In Wayne The new BJ’s Wholesale Club and low-priced gas station is now open in Wayne. Located at 300 Willowbrook Mall, the new BJ’s Wholesale Club is the retailer’s 24th Garden State store. Customers can shop in-store, pick up their groceries at the curb, or get them delivered with same-day or standard delivery from BJs.com. “We couldn’t be happier to open our doors and begin welcoming members into our brand-new club,” said Frank Griscavage, Club Manager of Wayne’s BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We’re excited to bring the value and convenience of BJ’s Wholesale Club into the Wayne community.” The new Wayne …
Chesco Dad Missing For 2 Weeks, Family Says Chesco Dad Missing For 2 Weeks, Family Says
Chesco Dad Missing For 2 Weeks, Family Says A Chester County dad has been missing for nearly two weeks, and loved ones are asking members of the public for help.  Jason Woods, 42, of Downington, was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 12, family members said in Facebook posts.  Woods is described as 5-foot-9 weighing about 160 pounds. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing dark shoes with black pants, a black hoodie with red and white lettering on the sleeves, and a small, black backpack, according to loved ones.  Woods has not showed up to work at BJ's Wholesale Club since Oct. 12, nor has he made …
Police Ask For Help Identifying Man Accused Of Stealing Electronics From North Bellport Store Police Ask For Help Identifying Man Accused Of Stealing Electronics From North Bellport Store
Police Ask For Help Identifying Man Accused Of Stealing Electronics From North Bellport Store Authorities asked the public for help identifying a man who is accused of stealing electronics worth about $300 from a Long Island store over the summer. A man stole electronics, including a dashboard camera, from BJ's Wholesale Club in North Bellport at about 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, according to a report from the Suffolk County Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 4. SCPD said the store is located at 790 Eastbound Sunrise Highway Service Road. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1…
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Cyclists will soon be able to enjoy the colorful foliage on a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway with the return of "Bicycle Sundays." Westchester County officials announced that a portion of the parkway is set to close to vehicles for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and strollers on select dates in September and October. The course will run from the Westchester County Center in White Plains south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, for a round-trip of 13.1 miles, officials reported. Bicycle Sundays will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: …
Police Seek Suspect Caught On Video Stealing Woman's Wallet At Yorktown Store Police Seek Suspect Caught On Video Stealing Woman's Wallet At Yorktown Store
Police Seek Suspect Caught On Video Stealing Woman's Wallet At Yorktown Store Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly stole a woman’s wallet from a store in the region. The theft occurred in Northern Westchester, at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Yorktown, located on Highway 202, Yorktown Police said. The woman noticed her wallet was missing when she went to pay for items. A check of store surveillance footage showed a man reaching into her pocketbook, which had been placed in her shopping cart, and removing her wallet, police said. He was then seen on video leaving the store. “It only took seconds for this to occur and a crime like this c…
Public Health Alert Issued For Perdue Frozen Chicken Tender Products Due to Foreign Material Public Health Alert Issued For Perdue Frozen Chicken Tender Products Due to Foreign Material
Public Health Alert Issued For Perdue Frozen Chicken Tender Products Due to Foreign Material A public health alert has been issued for Perdue’s frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast tenders that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small pieces of clear plastic and blue dye, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 23. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase, FSIS said. The frozen RTE chicken breast tenders “gluten free” were produced on July 12, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert: 42 oz. plastic bags containing “PERDUE C…
Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card, Cash From Purse At Commack BJ's Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card, Cash From Purse At Commack BJ's
Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card, Cash From Purse At Commack BJ's If you recognize this man, police on Long Island want to hear from you. He’s accused of stealing a credit card and cash from a woman at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Commack, police said. Investigators said it happened Wednesday, April 20, at the store on Veterans Memorial Highway. The suspect took the victim’s purse from a shopping cart and then swiped the money before getting away, police said. Police released surveillance footage showing the man wearing a dark colored, long sleeve shirt with an American flag design, a red baseball cap, and a blue surgical mask. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers …
Winning $1.6M Lotto Ticket Sold At BJ's Wholesale Club In Waterbury Winning $1.6M Lotto Ticket Sold At BJ's Wholesale Club In Waterbury
Winning $1.6M Lotto Ticket Sold At BJ's Wholesale Club In Waterbury A winning lottery ticket valued at more than $1,600,000 was sold at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Connecticut. Connecticut Lottery announced that the winner claimed the $1,605,524 prize from the "LOTTO!" game on Wednesday, April 27. The winning ticket was sold in Waterbury at the BJ's Wholesale Club located at 344 Reidville Drive.  CT Lottery did not announce the name of the winner. 
BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations
BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations With the “gas tax holiday” taking effect in Connecticut and providing drivers some financial relief at the pump, one of the country’s largest big-box stores will be offering additional discounts for motorists. On Friday, April 1, Connecticut’s “gas tax holiday,” knocking 25 cents off each gallon of gas for drivers through Thursday, June 30, took effect after garnering unanimous support from the state House and Senate. Related story - Here's How Much CT Motorists Can Save Per Gallon When Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect In response, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that through the month of April,…
Winning $500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Avon Supermarket Winning $500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Avon Supermarket
Winning $500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Avon Supermarket One CT Lottery player is feeling extra lucky after cashing in a winning scratch-off ticket worth a half-million dollars. In Hartford County, a resident of Avon who chose not to disclose a name won $500,000 playing "$500,000 Extravaganza!" on Monday, March 28 after cashing in a ticket sold at the Big Y Class Market on West Main Street in Avon. "$500,000 Extravaganza!" players have a 1 in 3.09 chance of winning, lottery officials said. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that …
Here's Why Walmart Is Suing Competitor BJ's Wholesale For Theft Here's Why Walmart Is Suing Competitor BJ's Wholesale For Theft
Here's Why Walmart Is Suing Competitor BJ's Wholesale For Theft A battle is brewing between two of the country's largest big-box franchises. Walmart is suing rival BJ’s Wholesale Club claiming that the retail giant stole technology to launch a self-checkout feature similar to the ones used at the company’s subsidiary Sam's Club, which boasts nearly 600 locations in the US. Walmart alleges that the company worked for years to develop a “Scan & Go” feature that allowed Sam’s Club customers to ring up purchases on smartphones while shopping, eliminating the need for a long checkout line. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court, alleges that inn…
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers A company is recalling millions of units of fruit gummies that were sold in stores nationwide after receiving reports of the cap popping off with force, causing injuries. On Wednesday, March 16, Reckitt recalled 63 and 75 count bottles of Airborne Gummies, which were sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. Find the full list of UPC numbers and lot codes that are included in the recall here. Reckitt said it has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the…
PA's Tori Yorgey Stuns Viewers After Being Struck By SUV On Live TV PA's Tori Yorgey Stuns Viewers After Being Struck By SUV On Live TV
PA's Tori Yorgey Stuns Viewers After Being Struck By SUV On Live TV Tori Yorgey can't be stopped. The Montgomery County, PA native was on live television when she was struck by an SUV at the scene of a water main break in West Virginia Wednesday. “Oh my God! I just got hit by a car, but I’m okay," she told WSAZ-TV anchor Tim Irr. “Well, that’s a first for you on TV, Tori,” Irr replied. Yorgey, 25, was praised for her resilience on Twitter, where the clip had garnered millions of views. "We're good, Tim." pic.twitter.com/9kn2YElDLK — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 20, 2022 Yorgey attended Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and worked at a local Chick…
Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station
Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $250,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a busy Connecticut gas station. On Monday, Sept. 27 in Hartford County, a Manchester resident cashed in a "$250,000 Cashword 8" scratcher that was sold at the Best Gas station on Tolland Turnpike in Manchester. Related story - 'I Was In Shock': Connecticut Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Unti…
BJ's Wholesale Club To Hold Hiring Event At All CT Stores BJ's Wholesale Club To Hold Hiring Event At All CT Stores
BJ's Wholesale Club To Hold Hiring Event At All CT Stores BJ’s Wholesale Club is hosting a statewide hiring event this weekend in Connecticut. The company is looking to hire roughly 140 open positions and is offering a $500 sign-on bonus and a $500 referral bonus for employees who are in good standing for 90 days. The hiring events will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at all BJ's Wholesale Club including: Brookfield Derby Fairfield Manchester North Haven Southington Stratford Torrington Wallingford Waterbury Waterford West Hartford Willimantic BJ’s offers training opportunities, a competitive pay rate, and a benefits packa…
Skeletal Remains Found Near Lehigh Shopping Center ID As 36-Year-Old NY Man Skeletal Remains Found Near Lehigh Shopping Center ID As 36-Year-Old NY Man
Skeletal Remains Found Near Lehigh Shopping Center ID As 36-Year-Old NY Man Skeletal remains found near a Lehigh County shopping center were identified as a 36-year-old New York man, PennLive reports. The remains of Bryan Geel Jr., 36, of Chatham, N.Y., was found March 8 in a wooded area in the 2100 block of Hoover Avenue in Hanover Township, the news outlet reports. The area where investigators found the body of Geel Jr. is also not far from a shopping center on Airport Road that houses a BJ's Wholesale Club, PennLive says. An autopsy was performed on March 9 by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, but the cause of death has yet to be determined, the outlet report…
WINNER: Historic Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket Good For $4.68 Million Sold In Montgomery County WINNER: Historic Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket Good For $4.68 Million Sold In Montgomery County
Winner: Historic Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket Good For $4.68 Million Sold In Montgomery County A Pennsylvania lottery ticket good for $4.68 million was sold in Montgomery County. The ticket from the Tuesday, Feb. 23 Match 6 drawing was sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club, on Mill Road in Oaks. The winning numbers were 1-3-4-13-17-26. This Match 6 jackpot was the eighth largest jackpot in Pennsylvania Lottery history. The retailer will win a $10,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket.
BJ's Wholesale Club Opens New Hudson Valley Outlet BJ's Wholesale Club Opens New Hudson Valley Outlet
BJ's Wholesale Club Opens New Hudson Valley Outlet A new BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened in the Hudson Valley, bringing dozens of temporary and full-time jobs to the region. The wholesale giant opened up the new 89,000-square-foot club in Orange County on Auto Park Place in Newburgh, making it the company’s 44th location in New York and 220th across the country. At BJ’s, club members will have their option of a wide assortment of fresh foods, a full-service deli, and household essentials such as paper and cleaning products, diapers, and pet care supplies. Other items available include seasonal toys, clothes, footwear, electronics, and a var…