Southington Store To Close To General Public After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Southington Store To Close To General Public After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Southington Store To Close To General Public After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Connecticut business that has sold annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and more for nearly two decades will soon be changing its business model in order to adapt to changes in the industry. Winterberry Gardens, located in the Hartford County town of Southington at 2070 West St., will be closing its garden center to the general public after Friday, Nov. 3, the owners announced. The owners said the decision was made in order to "adapt to the evolving needs of our clientele and the ever-changing industry climate."  The business will now instead focus on landscape maintenance,…
Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: CPSC Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: CPSC
Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: Cpsc Federal officials are warning parents to immediately stop using a specific bassinet sold nationwide online that could pose a host of hazards for infants. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that Missouri-based Rev Grace Import is not cooperating with the agency, which is cautioning that the "5in1 Rocker Bassinets" pose a suffocation, strangulation, and fall risk. 5in1 Rocker Bassinet (Packaging)CPSC According to CPSC officials, the bassinets do not meet their requirements for their "infant sleep products rule," though the company refuses to offer a r…
Architect That Makes Jersey Shore Dream Homes Come True Opens Shiny New HQ Architect That Makes Jersey Shore Dream Homes Come True Opens Shiny New HQ
Architect That Makes Jersey Shore Dream Homes Come True Opens Shiny New HQ Ship Bottom has new neighbors, and soon lots more as a home-building and architectural firm has opened its new headquarters in the area. Walters is putting the finishing touches on the newly-built Ship Bottom location which it moved into over this summer. The headquarters will eventually include a realty office and restaurant. The two-story, 5,000-square-foot building at 701 Central Ave. houses two divisions of the development firm: Walters Homes, including a sales and design center, and Walters Architecture.  A grand opening is planned for next spring, a spokeswoman said on Frid…
Time Running Out To Visit Knox Restaurant Closing After Less Than Year In Business Time Running Out To Visit Knox Restaurant Closing After Less Than Year In Business
Time Running Out To Visit Knox Restaurant Closing After Less Than Year In Business A family-owned Italian restaurant and pub in the region is closing after less than a year in business. Albany County eatery Joe’s Township Tavern, located in Knox at 1412 Township Road, will welcome its last diners on Saturday, Sept. 30, the company announced on Facebook. “We are sad to announce that as of September 30th, the tavern will be permanently closing,” owner Joe Conklin wrote. He attributed the move to co-owner Nadia Raza’s declining health. “With Nadia’s health concerns, it is too much stress to keep the tavern open,” he said. “We are hoping to open Curry Patta in the future at …
Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Deli Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Deli
Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Deli Check your tickets! A lucky Maryland Lottery player is sitting on a Powerball ticket worth a million dollars and may not know about it as the jackpot continues to approach record numbers. Lottery officials are on the lookout for a big winner who bought a $1 million ticket at Duck In II Convenience located at 5610 Market Street in Snow Hill for Wednesday's drawing. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Sept. 27 drawing were 01-07-46-47-63 with a Powerball of 07 and a Power Play multiplier of X3.  A $50,000 ticket was also purchased at Wesley's Restaurant on Telegraph Road in Elk…
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Thousands of cases of whole cantaloupes - many of which were shipped to the DMV region - are subject to a new recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Arizona-based Eagle Produce is voluntarily recalling 6,456 cases of cantaloupe that may be contaminated with Salmonella following a test at an FDA distribution center. Specifically, the recall includes Kandy whole cantaloupes with the UPC number code of 4050 on the package and lot codes of:  797901; 797900; 804918. The recalled cantaloupes were distributed between Tuesday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 16 and sold in sup…
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield A new Connecticut shop for women, by women, is preparing to open its doors to the public. Elegant Ridgefield, located at the former Chase bank location at 98 Grove St. in Ridgefield, is getting ready for its big day on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when the storefront opens to the public. A “luxury showroom” featuring dresses galore, Elegant Ridgefield’s message is simple: to “women own and reveal confidence at any special occasion.” Owned by Elizabeth Murray Ellis, Elegant Ridgefield hopes to help women who need dresses find an outfit perfectly suited for them. “Women will find styles that fit be…
Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Clifton Park Location Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Clifton Park Location
Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Clifton Park Location The changing of the seasons brings a new spot to get your sugar fix in the region. Popular bakery chain Crumbl Cookies will open its newest store in Saratoga County, located in Clifton Park at 22 Clifton Country Road, on Thursday, Oct. 5. The grand opening will mark the company’s second foray into the Capital Region after the Latham store debuted in March 2023. Founded in Utah in 2017 by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley, Crumbl is known for its weekly rotation of cookie flavors served in a bright pink box. View this post on Instagram …
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day'
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Java heads won’t want to miss this giveaway. In honor of National Coffee Day, New York convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops will hand out free cups of Joe at all locations on Friday, Sept. 29, the company announced. Customers can enjoy any size hot, iced, or cold brew coffee with any flavor, on the house, from noon to close. “When we say free, we mean free!” the company said in a press release. “There’s no additional purchase necessary to receive your free coffee. We make it easy, with no strings attached.” Whether you're going hot or iced, it's always a good time for pumpkin spice…
'Fun Ride': City Of Newburgh Restaurant Sets Date For Permanent Closure 'Fun Ride': City Of Newburgh Restaurant Sets Date For Permanent Closure
'Fun Ride': City Of Newburgh Restaurant Sets Date For Permanent Closure A Hudson Valley restaurant is breaking hearts by announcing that it will soon be closing its doors for good.  Orange County's Mama Roux, located in the city of Newburgh at 96 Broadway, will open for its last day of business on Sunday, Oct. 8, the owners announced on social media. In their closing announcement, the owners did not give a reason but instead expressed gratitude toward their customers. "Thank you to all of our guests for supporting us for the last 4 years," they wrote, adding, "BOY THAT WAS A FUN RIDE!! Mama's going on to a new chapter." The Southern hospitality restauran…
Ridgefield Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say Ridgefield Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say
Ridgefield Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say A new ranking says one Connecticut as the absolute best place for a shopping spree in the state. Online news site Cheapism.com dubbed Fairfield County’s own Ridgefield as the state's best place to shop its “Best 'Main Street' Shopping Districts in All 50 States” ranking. In an attempt to stray away from big box stores in favor of mom-and-pop shops, the list gathers the most quaint shopping districts from towns with fewer than 90,000 residents. Ridgefield’s Main Street and Danbury Road are named by Cheapism.com as the places to check out for not only the shops and boutiques they house bu…
Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Yo…
Popular New Haven Pizzeria Opens New Location Months After Fire: 'We Couldn't Be More Grateful' Popular New Haven Pizzeria Opens New Location Months After Fire: 'We Couldn't Be More Grateful'
Popular New Haven Pizzeria Opens New Location Months After Fire: 'We Couldn't Be More Grateful' A Connecticut pizzeria that had been a neighborhood mainstay for over three decades has opened a new location months after a fire that severely damaged the original building.  Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant, once located in New Haven, opened its new location in North Haven at 61 State St. on Thursday, Sept. 21.  The reopening follows a blaze in the eatery's original location at 129 Wooster St. in New Haven on Thursday, May 11 that left the building and owner Louis Abate's attached apartment heavily damaged.  Months after the fire though, Abate managed to rebuild …
Newly Minted Millionaire Heading To Vegas After Claiming $1.1M Maryland Lottery Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire Heading To Vegas After Claiming $1.1M Maryland Lottery Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire Heading To Vegas After Claiming $1.1M Maryland Lottery Jackpot Maryland's newest millionaire is going to let it ride after claiming a $1.1 million Lottery jackpot. This week, a 65-year-old retired computer programmer from Harford County was at Maryland Lottery Headquarters to collect his seven-figure prize after winning big on a "Multi-Match" ticket he purchased over the summer, authorities say. In June, the lucky Lottery player - who previously boasted a $10,000 win on his favorite game - purchased a ticket at the Wawa store on East Churchville Road in Fountain Green, where he is a regular.  On the day of his momentous drawing, the Bel Air man c…
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Citing incidents involving violence and theft, Target announced it is closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York. The New York store is in Manhattan, at 517 E 117th St. Three other stores are in California, in the San Francisco/Oakland market, and three in Oregon, in Portland. The other two stores are in Seattle, Washington. "We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance," the company said in a statement released Tuesday afternoo…
Brand-New Brewery Open For Business In Hyde Park Brand-New Brewery Open For Business In Hyde Park
Brand-New Brewery Open For Business In Hyde Park Sake lovers rejoice. Premium sake maker Dassai has opened a new state-of-the-art brewery and tasting room in the Hudson Valley while launching its premium brand Dassai Blue. The 55,000-square-foot brewery opened on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Dutchess County in Hyde Park, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.  “New York’s craft beverage manufacturers are engines for job creation, tourism, and regional economic growth,” Hochul said. “Dassai’s expansion into the Mid-Hudson Region builds on New York’s national and international leadership in agribusiness and will be a welcome addition to thi…
Korshak Bagels Closes: More Than Just A Bagel Store Korshak Bagels Closes: More Than Just A Bagel Store
Korshak Bagels Closes: More Than Just A Bagel Store A Philadelphia bagel shop recently named among the best in America has closed its doors. Korshak Bagels, located at 1700 S. 10th St., shut its doors for the very last time on Sunday, Sept. 24. Korshak's has been a popular bagel shop in the community for nearly three years, and rarely was without a line out the door.  Its bagels weren't typical: Think chimichurri slaw and ham on rye, and Pastrami, or carrots and beets pickled in this cardamom, mustard seed, black pepper brine. "It’s not a New York bagel. It’s not a Montreal bagel," its website reads. "It’s a Korshak Bag…
Rite Aid Plans To Close 400-Plus Stores, Report Says Rite Aid Plans To Close 400-Plus Stores, Report Says
Rite Aid Plans To Close 400-Plus Stores, Report Says Rite Aid will close 400 to 500 stores as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, according to a new report. The drugstore chain is now negotiating with creditors to formulate a bankruptcy plan that would include liquidating a substantial portion of its more than 2,100 drugstores, The Wall Street Journal says. Rite Aid is facing over $3 billion in debt and more than a thousand federal lawsuits alleging it oversupplied opioids, the report said. Founded 61 years ago in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Rite Aid moved its headquarters to Philadelphia in 2022. Click here to read the complet…
All About The Ovens: Patsy's Tavern Turned Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest Invite — For Good Reason All About The Ovens: Patsy's Tavern Turned Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest Invite — For Good Reason
All About The Ovens: Patsy's Tavern Turned Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest Invite — For Good Reason Patsy's Tavern in Paterson may have turned down their invitation to Barstool Sports' One Bite Pizza Fest, but New Jersey was still well-represented as several others were in attendance. The One Bite Pizza Fest was held Saturday, Sept. 23 in Coney Island, and featured 35 pizzerias all highly-rated by Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy. Patsy's Tavern owner Steve Barbarulo said his shop was invited to the pizza fest, but Barstool was providing the ovens for all the attending pizzerias and couldn't get them the same 90-year-old oven they've had in the shop since Barbarulo was a kid. And the oven is wh…
New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Listeria Fears New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Listeria Fears
New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Listeria Fears A new ice cream recall has been issued because of Listeria concerns. The Life Raft Treats products were shipped by GoldBelly.com to 40 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. The recall covered these products: "Not Fried Chicken" - 64-ounce bucket (No UPC) and 2.5 oz. bar (UPC 8 60006 18210 6) "Life is Peachy"- 6-count box (No UPC) To view product packaging photos from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), click here and scroll down. The company was notified last week by the South Carolina Department of Health and …
Popular Eatery Chain To Open New Mamaroneck Location: 'This Is Special One,' CEO Says Popular Eatery Chain To Open New Mamaroneck Location: 'This Is Special One,' CEO Says
Popular Eatery Chain To Open New Mamaroneck Location: 'This Is Special One,' CEO Says A restaurant chain that has proved to be a hit amongst salad lovers will soon be opening an all-new location in Westchester. Chopt, a chain known for build-your-own salads, will open a new location in Mamaroneck at 1043 West Boston Post Rd. and begin normal business hours on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  Additionally, the eatery will hold a special grand opening event on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The new restaurant will offer customizable salads, warm bowls, and grilled wraps, in addition to special Fall-themed menu items such as Tahin…
Stony Brook Restaurant Announces Closure After Foodborne Illness Incident Sickens Dozens Stony Brook Restaurant Announces Closure After Foodborne Illness Incident Sickens Dozens
Stony Brook Restaurant Announces Closure After Foodborne Illness Incident Sickens Dozens A Long Island restaurant is permanently closing two weeks after dozens of people were sickened from a foodborne illness incident. The last day in business for Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse in Stony Brook will be Sunday, Sept. 24. "In light of the recent events, we have made the very difficult decision to permanently close the restaurant," the eatery said in a statement released on Saturday, Sept. 23. Located on Nesconset Highway, it had been in business for 10 years. Twelve of the 24 people sickened on Saturday, Sept. 9 were hospitalized. Of the 28 people sickened, 12 were hospitalized.&nb…
Patsy's Tavern Turns Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest: 'No Way We're Closing On Saturday' Patsy's Tavern Turns Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest: 'No Way We're Closing On Saturday'
Patsy's Tavern Turns Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest: 'No Way We're Closing On Saturday' Patsy's Tavern won't chance closing on a Saturday, at least not for Dave Portnoy. The longtime Paterson pizza shop said on Facebook that it turned out an invite to Barstool Sports' "One Bite Pizza Fest" Saturday, Sept. 23 in Coney Island. ALSO SEE: One NJ Pizzeria May Have Bailed On Portnoy's Fest — But Not These Eight Others But Patsy's, who scored an 8.2 from Portnoy during his 2021 visit, won't be in attendance. "Yes, Patsy’s Tavern was invited to Dave Portnoy’s Pizza Festival today at Coney Island," the restaurant said on Facebook. "Yes, we said we COULD NOT ATTEND.  "There…
Popular Bakery-Café Chain Opening Relocated Restaurant In Deer Park Popular Bakery-Café Chain Opening Relocated Restaurant In Deer Park
Popular Bakery-Café Chain Opening Relocated Restaurant In Deer Park If soups, sandwiches, and pastries are your vibe, this new Long Island restaurant is for you. Popular bakery-café chain Panera Bread will hold a grand opening for its newest location, located in Deer Park at 403 Commack Road, at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, the company announced. It won’t be the first Panera in town, as the restaurant was previously located at 1258 Deer Park Avenue, roughly two miles away. In addition to the typical dine-in or takeout options, the new digs boast a drive-through window for added convenience. “We love the people in this community, and our team is excited t…
Dad Who Left Corporate Job To Pursue Dream Expands Cuban Restaurant To Paramus Park Mall Dad Who Left Corporate Job To Pursue Dream Expands Cuban Restaurant To Paramus Park Mall
Dad Who Left Corporate Job To Pursue Dream Expands Cuban Restaurant To Paramus Park Mall Cuban Eddie's is growing. The Cuban restaurant located in Dumont and River Vale is bringing new digs to Paramus Park Mall, its website says. The eatery is owned by Eddie Sanchez, a first-generation American whose parents hail from Santa Clara, Cuba, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cuban Eddies (@cubaneddies) In 2007, Sanchez left his corporate job and, in pursuit of his dream of owning his own restaurant, opened Cuban Eddie's in Dumont. Six years later, his daughter, Jacklyn, opened the River Vale location. Th…
New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews
New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews A newly-opened Vietnamese restaurant in Fairfax is getting reviews as hot as its steamed dumplings. Green Basil — Dimsum & Pho had big shoes to fill, as it replaced Viet House at 11216 Main St. in Fairfax. The soft opening was last week. As of Friday, Sept. 22, it had 4.9 stars on Yelp, and nine rave reviews. "Sparkling clean, modern decor," one person write. "Warm, very attentive service." "This was a nice little hole in the wall," another said. "I enjoyed when I first walked in how clean everything was. The menu was easy to read and order from.  "The servers were insanely…
Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey' Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey'
Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey' A new business in Caldwell is combining haircutting, coffee and live entertainment into one package. Mane.Lobby is a new salon opening at 461 Bloomfield Avenue, with a grand opening set for Saturday, Sept. 23. The salon allows customers to get their caffeine fix, with Italian brewed espressos, lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos while they get their hair trimmed and also promises to host live entertainment every month with an in-house band. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mane.Lobby (@mane.lobby) "We want to bring the Hamptons to New…
'Just Salad' Opens In Paramus 'Just Salad' Opens In Paramus
'Just Salad' Opens In Paramus Paramus has another healthy eating option. Just Salad, a chain of fast casual salad chain, recently opened a location in Paramus at 370 NJ-17.  Aside from salads, the restaurant serves wraps, bowls, soups, and smoothies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Just Salad (@justsaladparamus) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Just Salad (@justsaladparamus) The Paramus location is the company's sixth in the Garden State, joining locations in Hoboken, Totowa Village, Pompton P…
Berlin Grill Permanently Closes As Owners Face Health Issues: 'We Will Miss You' Berlin Grill Permanently Closes As Owners Face Health Issues: 'We Will Miss You'
Berlin Grill Permanently Closes As Owners Face Health Issues: 'We Will Miss You' A Connecticut restaurant known for its burgers, Philly steaks, and chicken has called it quits following the owners' decision to focus on family.  The BOSS Grill, located in Hartford County at 224 Berlin Turnpike in Berlin, closed on Saturday, Sept. 16, the restaurant announced on social media.  In their closing announcement earlier in the month, the owners said the decision to close resulted from increasing health issues faced by both them and family members.  "It is time we take a step back and focus on our family," the owners wrote, adding, "Thank you for your continued s…
Stop & Shop Hosting Career Fair In Fairfield County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs Stop & Shop Hosting Career Fair In Fairfield County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs
Stop & Shop Hosting Career Fair In Fairfield County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs Supermarket chain Stop & Shop will host a one-day career fair to fill hundreds of open positions at its Connecticut stores on Saturday, Sept. 23. On-the-spot interviews will be held at 34 locations across Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties for permanent, part-time store and e-commerce positions, the company announced. Pay starts at $15 an hour, including union positions in the bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, produce, and pharmacy departments.  There are also unionized openings on the overnight crew, as well as for cashiers, porters, baggers, home shoppers, and drivers.…
Somerville Grocery Store To Close As Sales Dwindle Somerville Grocery Store To Close As Sales Dwindle
Somerville Grocery Store To Close As Sales Dwindle BFresh Market, a popular small chain of grocery stores in Somerville, said it would shutter one of its locations.  The chain posted on its website that the 244 Elm Street location would close on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.  Stop & Shop has made the difficult decision to close our bfresh store located at 244 Elm Street in Somerville. The store will close on October 12th at 6:00pm.Our Stop & Shop stores on 779 McGrath Highway and 105 Alewife Brook Parkway in Somerville will continue to welcome local customers, or customers can shop online for home delivery at stopandshop.com. MassLive…