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Business In Heart Of Ridgefield Closes Up Shop After 74-Year Run
After a 74-year run, a favorite Fairfield County fine jewelry store is permanently closing.
Craig's Fine Jewelry, a Main Street staple in Ridgefield, is closing on Friday, March 29, as the owner Billy Craig retires, a sign in the window announced.
The founder, Helen Craig, purchased the business in 1950 never imagining that her small family business would be what it is today, the company website says.
Her son Norman Craig and his wife Elsie continued to grow the business, offering only the finest quality jewelry and personal service.
In 1983, they left the business to their three ch…
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection
Five workers at a Long Island restaurant have been charged after a State Liquor Authority inspection overnight which led to the business being shut down.
According to Suffolk County Police, at around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, three patrons inside Casa Bella, located in North Amityville at 577 Broadway, were found in possession of cocaine in plain view.
During the investigation, police say unclaimed drugs were also discovered on the floor.
The manager of the restaurant, Henry Segovia, age 34, of West Babylon, was charged with criminal…
Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!'
A restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon be closing for good, but not without one last week of fun.
Dog Haus Biergarten Mohegan Lake, located at 3137 East Main St., will permanently close after Sunday, Jan. 14, the restaurant announced on social media.
Although no official reason for the closing was given, in a Facebook comment, the owners wrote, "We truly tried our hardest to make it work."
Despite the bad news, the owners maintained that the eatery's last days in business would still be a blast. To make this happen, the eatery will host karaoke on Wednesday night,…
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event
A brewery in Northern Westchester that served as the site of countless beloved memories for visitors has closed for good.
Peekskill Brewery, located at 47 South Water St. in Peekskill, announced its permanent closure on Monday, Nov. 27 in a post on social media.
In their post, the owners did not give a reason for the closure but thanked those who came to the brewery's last "Kick the Keg" Happy Hour event held on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
"Thank you all for your posts, emails, phone calls," the owners wrote, adding, "We wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season!"
Th…
Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy
Of the 39 Rite Aid stores closing in Pennsylvania amid filing for bankruptcy, nearly two dozen of the leases are being sold.
A&G Real Estate Partners is acting as the real estate advisor for the pharmacy chain, which filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15, and has plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide.
The deadline for the following leases for in Pennsylvania is Monday, Nov. 20:
2722 West 9th St., Chester
5900 University Boulevard, Corapolis
1709 Liberty Ave., Erie
353 East 6th St., Erie
6090 Route 30, Greensburg
301 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover
1130 Cumberland St., Lebanon
1730 Wi…
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Rensselaer Shutting Its Doors
A struggling, veteran-owned restaurant in the region serving breakfast and lunch is shuttering after just over a year in business.
Rensselaer County eatery Cafe Twelve 04, located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue, will serve its last guests on Sunday, Oct. 29, the business announced on Facebook.
“Whelp… Not a post I want to be posting but it’s only right, Sunday will be my last day open at the cafe,” owner Chris Phelan said. “Definitely not an easy decision by any means.”
After launching the restaurant in August 2022, Phelan, a US Army veteran, spent “countless dollars and hours” t…
New Rochelle-Based Radio Station Wvox To End Programming: 'Big Loss'
After nearly 70 years, Westchester's hometown radio station, WVOX, has gone out of business a little over a year after the death of its owner.
The beloved New Rochelle-based station (1460 AM) discontinued all programming effective on Thursday night, Sept. 7, over a year after its owner, William O’Shaughnessy, died in late May 2022 at the age of 84.
Earlier Report: Bill O’Shaughnessy, Owner Of WVOX In New Rochelle, Dies
The closure was confirmed by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who had a weekly show on the station for 25 years.
Feiner called the station's c…
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening
A popular spot for beer, trivia, and quality time with neighbors moved locations in early 2023, and only a few months later announced that it had closed for good.
Burke's Alewerks, owned by Brian Burke and originally located in Hanover, moved its operations to West Newbury in January 2023, and announced its closure on Monday, May 8, according to a post on the brewery's Facebook page.
"It is with regret and sadness that I announce the end of Burke’s Alewerks," the post reads. "We poured our last pint this past week."
Well, all my licenses came through at the last minute yesterday, so…
Toy Chest In West Hartford Permanently Closing After 66 Years In Business
A store in Connecticut is set to close after decades in business.
The Toy Chest, located in West Hartford, will permanently close after 66 years so the owner and managers can retire, according to a report from We-Ha.com.
The store, located at 973 Farmington Ave., is set to close at the end of January, the news outlet reported.
WFSB reported the store's closing sale began on Saturday, Jan. 7, with all merchandise being priced at 50 percent off.
"After being part of The Center for more than 66 years, Toy Chest is saying farewell, and we are so sad to see this toy destination…
