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Clarkstown
Business
New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs
New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs Lego fans looking for a new set or who need a few red or yellow special pieces, or moms sick of bins full of bricks the kids never play with can all find happiness at a new Hudson Valley Lego resale store. Named "Brick It Again," the Rockland County store has just opened its doors in Valley Cottage, and the best part is it provides workers with developmental challenges to learn job skills.  The brainchild of Jawonio CEO Randi Rios-Castro, a non-profit organization services provider in both Rockland and Westchester counties dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and e…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenburgh
Business
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford A new 74,000-square-foot ShopRite supermarket is about to open in Westchester.  Located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), the new ShopRite will open on Sunday, March 26, and hold a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. that will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting.  The full-service supermarket will feature an in-store space called "Fresh to Table," which will provide to-go food options and ingredients for those who only have time to make one stop.  The space will offer meals that are ready-to-cook, ready-to-heat, and ready-to-eat, in addition to also…

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by Ben Crnic
New Haven
Police & Fire
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Connecticut Post Mall In Milford Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Connecticut Post Mall In Milford
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Connecticut Post Mall In Milford A popular estaurant chain has announced it will open its second Connecticut location at a busy mall in the region. The Connecticut Post Mall located in New Haven County in Milford announced on Wednesday, Aug. 3 that P.F. Chang’s will open in 2023 at the shopping center. “We are thrilled to bring P.F. Chang’s to the CT Post Mall and our Milford-area community,” said Ken Sterba, general manager of the mall. “The immersive Asian dining experience P.F. Chang’s offers will be a hit with our guests, and the restaurant is sure to become a go-to spot to celebrate with friends and family on any occa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Vernon
News
Hundreds Of Jobs Available For At-Risk Young People In Hudson Valley, NY State Says Hundreds Of Jobs Available For At-Risk Young People In Hudson Valley, NY State Says
Hundreds Of Jobs Available For At-Risk Young People In Hudson Valley, NY State Says In an effort to prevent gun violence, New York State has announced more than 830 jobs for at-risk young people in the Hudson Valley area. The announcement comes after the state held a gun violence prevention community meeting for the lower Hudson Valley. "Our goal is to keep our young people away from dangerous activities, and that is why we are creating more than 830 jobs for them across parts of the lower Hudson Valley region," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The state said the 833 jobs will be made available to young people who live in the following ZIP codes: 10550 and 10552, in Mo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Pound Ridge
Lifestyle
Popular, Fast-Growing Burger Chain Opening Store In Hudson Valley Popular, Fast-Growing Burger Chain Opening Store In Hudson Valley
Popular, Fast-Growing Burger Chain Opening Store In Hudson Valley One of the nation’s fastest-growing and trendiest burger chains is getting closer to opening its doors in the Hudson Valley. Late in 2018, Burgerim announced that it would be opening a new location in Orange County off Temple Hill Road in New Windsor. According to a new report, new signs reading “Serving Soon” have been posted outside the building next to the new Bubbakoo’s Burritos. According to Burgerim, it is the fastest-growing franchise in the country, though it has reportedly faced bankruptcy difficulties and has closed multiple locations, Though as recently as last October, the resta…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
Business
DeCicco & Sons Will Open New Store In Westchester DeCicco & Sons Will Open New Store In Westchester
DeCicco & Sons Will Open New Store In Westchester DeCicco & Sons will expand its footprint in with a new supermarket planned to open next summer in Westchester. The company announced that it will be opening its ninth location in Eastchester as soon as summer 2020. The newest store will be located at 777 White Plains Road, replacing the Acme Supermarket that recently announced it will be closing in the fall. In a statement, John DeCicco Jr., the CEO of DeCicco & Sons, said that, “we believe that our focus on quality and exceptional service will resonate strongly with the Eastchester community. We look forward to meeting our neighbor…

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by Zak Failla
Hudson
Police & Fire
Want To Be An NJ State Trooper? Agency Accepting Applications Soon Want To Be An NJ State Trooper? Agency Accepting Applications Soon
Want To Be An NJ State Trooper? Agency Accepting Applications Soon The New Jersey State Police will begin accepting applications for troopers beginning April 29. Applications, which will be available online, will be accepted until May 12, the agency said.  In a filmed segment Thursday, Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver invited men and women of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply.  The agency's approximately 3,000 troopers patrol state highways, support local law enforcement, conduct investigations and maintain vital criminal records, among other functions. The starting salary for troopers is $62, 736.93.  For more informatio…

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by Paul Milo
Armonk
Business
Proposed Supermarket, Restaurant, May Replace Westchester Multiplex Proposed Supermarket, Restaurant, May Replace Westchester Multiplex
Proposed Supermarket, Restaurant, May Replace Westchester Multiplex New details have emerged about the proposed grocery store development at the site of the Greenburgh Multiplex. The Town Board met with developers during a special work session on Tuesday, Feb. 12, where developers Robert Baker, the chair of National Realty and Development Corp. and William Null, an attorney at Cuddy and Feder, who laid out their vision for the proposal to replace the defunct movie theater on Saw Mill River Road. Greenburgh Town Supervisor said the supermarket will be approximately 69,000-square-feet, and they’ve agreed to build a sidewalk to the condos on Old Country Road a…

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by Zak Failla
Rutherford
Business
Rutherford's Popular Sabor Peru Relocating To Caldwell Rutherford's Popular Sabor Peru Relocating To Caldwell
Rutherford's Popular Sabor Peru Relocating To Caldwell A popular Latin-American restaurant in Rutherford will be relocating to Caldwell in May or June. Sabor Peru, owned by Ani and Horacio Tlatelpa, announced it will be hiring all new kitchen staff, bus boys/girls and wait staff ahead of the move. The eatery has been a favorite among locals since opening in 2007 on Highland Cross and has become well-known for its Tacu Tacu --  rice and bean pancake with fried yuca, plantains, and chicken. Call the store to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
Danbury
Police & Fire
Danbury Police Department To Hire Certified Police Officers Danbury Police Department To Hire Certified Police Officers
Danbury Police Department To Hire Certified Police Officers DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Police Department will be accepting applications for certified police officers later this month. The application for Connecticut Lateral Entry Police Officers will be open from Jan. 22 to Feb. 12. Applicants must pass a battery of tests, including a written exam and a physical. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In order to qualify, applicants must: be a current Connecticut P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer; have a high school diploma or equivalent; have a valid driver's license; be at least 21 years old by the application closing date; be …

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by Casey Donahue