Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller
Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller As one large retailer exits Lincoln Plaza, another is slated to come in. Bookseller Barnes & Noble is closing its Lincoln Plaza location in Worcester on Oct. 31, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Barnes & Noble has been in that location since 2004. While Barnes exits, TJ Maxx is slated to move its Greendale Mall store on Neponset Street to Lincoln Plaza on Lincoln Street. The plaza has lost several large stores in recent years including Staples earlier this month and A.C. Moore in 2019. Hook and Reel, a Cajun seafood restaurant, opened at the plaza in Jan…
8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree 8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree
8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree Eight Connecticut people who allegedly went on a five-state, retail-stealing crime spree have been indicted on six charges the U.S. Attorney's Office Connecticut announced Thursday, Oct. 1. .The eight people accused of robbing multiple retailers using a grab-and-dash method are: Paige James, aka “Ishaya James,” 27, of Hartford Jahlil Parrott, aka “Stretch,” 23, of Windsor Andres Barclett aka “Coolie,” 26, of Hartford Aysia Ryan, 21, of Windsor William Tisdol, 20, of Hartford Jordan Braithwaite, 23, of New Britain Jezenia Miller, 21, of Hartford Tashanique Blizzard, 25, of Hartford. …
Westchester Duo Sentenced For Forged Passport, Rewards Card Scheme Westchester Duo Sentenced For Forged Passport, Rewards Card Scheme
Westchester Duo Sentenced For Forged Passport, Rewards Card Scheme A man and woman from Westchester will spend time behind bars after being busted in an elaborate identity theft scheme that involved forged passport cards and fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from popular retailers. Mount Vernon residents Hassan Miller and Dawn Anderson have been sentenced to a term of between one and a half and four and a half years in state prison for possessing forged US passport cards in their home as part of a scheme to steal from The TJX Companies, Inc. TJX companies includes stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. Westchester County Distri…
Three Departments Stores Sold Recalled Products, Schumer Says In Call For Federal Probe Three Departments Stores Sold Recalled Products, Schumer Says In Call For Federal Probe
Three Departments Stores Sold Recalled Products, Schumer Says In Call For Federal Probe New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling out some of the nation’s biggest department stores, claiming that recalled items may be under some consumers’ Christmas trees this holiday season. Schumer says he's asking for a federal inquiry into items that were subject to recall but still sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods locations nationwide. Citing a Consumer Product Safety Commission report that alleges Schumer said that the chain stores sold hundreds of recalled products, up until last month. The senator noted that some of the items could potentially be dangerous. “They could cause inf…
New Supermarket Opens In Rockland New Supermarket Opens In Rockland
New Supermarket Opens In Rockland Shoppers who love a bargain, especially on high-quality food, will want to head to the new Aldi's grocery which has thrown open its doors in Nanuet. Located in the long-vacant site of the former Pathmark Store in Rockland Center, at 43 E. Route 59, in Nanuet, the German-based grocer celebrated its opening day Thursday, Oct. 10 by giving away gift cards to 100 lucky customers. The new 12,000 square foot store offers groceries -- including plenty of organic brands -- and household items. It fills the space filled by the former Pathmark. Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Just …
Man Brandishes Knife After Being Caught Shoplifting At TJ Maxx In Fairfield, Police Say Man Brandishes Knife After Being Caught Shoplifting At TJ Maxx In Fairfield, Police Say
Man Brandishes Knife After Being Caught Shoplifting At TJ Maxx In Fairfield, Police Say A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pulling out a knife and threatening store employees after being caught shoplifting at TJ Maxx in Fairfield. Luis Morales of Bridgeport was observed concealing $311 worth of clothing and leaving the store around 1:54 p.m., Friday, May 10, said Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy. While leaving Morales was stopped by a loss prevention employees and returned to the office. During processing, Morales pulled a knife from his pocket and fled the store with the loss prevention employee in pursuit, said Lyddy. Fairfield officers joined in the…
Actress Glenn Close, Friends Help Brighten Holidays For Seven Families In Northern Westchester Actress Glenn Close, Friends Help Brighten Holidays For Seven Families In Northern Westchester
Actress Glenn Close, Friends Help Brighten Holidays For Seven Families In Northern Westchester Seven families around the Northern Westchester area had a brighter holiday season with the help of actress Glenn Close of Bedford. Nancy Evans, Close’s Executive Assistant, and Allison Palermo, her colleague, decided to forego a traditional gift exchange in favor of finding a way to “bring the joy of giving and receiving to others” by donating to a local charity. The group reached out to the Community Center of Northern Westchester, a non-profit organization, where they were informed of the numerous families in need during the financially difficult holiday season. Together, Close, Evans an…
Fairfield County Woman Caught After Stealing 84-Year-Old's Purse, Police Say Fairfield County Woman Caught After Stealing 84-Year-Old's Purse, Police Say
Fairfield County Woman Caught After Stealing 84-Year-Old's Purse, Police Say Police nabbed a woman who ripped off a purse from an 84-year-old woman in May. Denise Purciello, 59, of Orange, was arrested Thursday in connection with the theft and use of the woman's credit card, according to Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango. The theft occurred while the elderly woman was shopping on May 8 at the ShopRite store in Shelton and had her purse in her cart, Bango said. The victim immediately called her bank to cancel her credit cards, only to learn that her card was already used at TJ Maxx on Bridgeport Ave., he added.  Video surveillance was obtained from the store and a …
Police On The Hunt For Fairfield County Purse Thief Police On The Hunt For Fairfield County Purse Thief
Police On The Hunt For Fairfield County Purse Thief Shelton police are asking the public for help identifying a woman who stole the purse of an 86-year-old woman and then used her credit card to go shopping. The theft occurred around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, while the woman was shopping at the Shop Rite located at 875 Bridgeport Ave., in Shelton, said Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango. "While shopping, the victim walked away from her shopping cart leaving her purse inside," Bango said. "Moments later the woman depicted in the attached surveillance photograph stole the purse out of the shopping cart and exited the store."…