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Vehicle Blaze Leaves Car Seared On Busy Northern Westchester Road Vehicle Blaze Leaves Car Seared On Busy Northern Westchester Road
Vehicle Blaze Leaves Car Seared On Busy Northern Westchester Road Firefighters were called to put out a raging vehicle fire on a main road in Northern Westchester.  The fire happened on Sunday, Jan. 29 around 1:50 p.m., when firefighters in Yorktown responded to the intersection of Crompond Road (Route 202) and the Taconic State Parkway northbound exit ramp to put out the blaze.  Just under two dozen firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire, which left the vehicle heavily damaged and burned.  Luckily, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
'Wow, What An Experience': This Westchester Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building 'Wow, What An Experience': This Westchester Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building
'Wow, What An Experience': This Westchester Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building Of its more than five dozen locations around the world, none offer the kind of dining experience found at this restaurant in the region. Westchester County eatery Fogo de Chão in White Plains, located at 235 Main Street, opened in April 2021 inside the historic Bank of New York building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Earlier Report: New Brazilian Steakhouse To Open In Westchester A meat-lover's paradise, the steakhouse specializes in the Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco, roasting high quality, simply seasoned cuts of meat over an open flam…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Owners Looking To Transform Mall In Westchester County Owners Looking To Transform Mall In Westchester County
Owners Looking To Transform Mall In Westchester County The owners of a Westchester County mall are teaming up with prominent real estate players to turn the site into a mixed-use residential and commercial development.  The owners of The Galleria at White Plains located at 100 Main St. (Route 119), Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) and Aareal Bank, are teaming up with real estate developers SL Green Realty Corp. and the Cappelli Organization to transform the mall, according to an announcement by PRCP from Thursday, Nov. 3.  The 870,000-square-foot Galleria opened in 1980 in downtown White Plains and is near a major mass…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Sears' Last Full-Service Store In Hudson Valley To Close Sears' Last Full-Service Store In Hudson Valley To Close
Sears' Last Full-Service Store In Hudson Valley To Close The last full-service Sears store in the Hudson Valley has announced it will be closing next month after 43 years of serving the community.  The Orange County store, located in the Newburgh Mall, announced on Facebook on Aug. 31 that it would be closing its store on Sunday, Oct. 16. "It's with a heavy heart to be announcing the Sears Store at the Newburgh Mall is closing its doors on October 16th. We want to thank the community for its support over the last 43 years here in the Newburgh Mall," the company said. They went on to announce sales that included everything from refrigerators…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location A new Target store will be opening at the Danbury Fair Mall. It will take over the space formerly occupied by Sears, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, June 21 by Macerich, owns and operates the mall. The 126,000 square-foot two-level Target store will be the first in the City of Danbury. "Target coming to Danbury Fair is the latest anchor-replacement success for Macerich's A-quality portfolio of regional town centers," Macerich President Ed Coppola said. "The terrific merchandise mix and attractive demographics surrounding Danbury Fair make this property a great match…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
NY Is Home To One Of Kmart's Four Remaining US Stores NY Is Home To One Of Kmart's Four Remaining US Stores
NY Is Home To One Of Kmart's Four Remaining US Stores Kmart is largely gone but not forgotten in one New York community, which boasts one of just four locations still standing in the US. For years, the former big-box store giant has been shuttering the doors of its brick-and-mortar locations as it faced increased competition from online retailers. At its peak in the 1990s, Kmart has upwards of 2,400 stores and 350,000 employees throughout the US, though with new closures announced across the country, the store is down to just four locations remaining, including one on Long Island. In Suffolk County, the Bridgehampton Kmart location on Montau…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Final Kmart In Westchester Scheduled For Closure Final Kmart In Westchester Scheduled For Closure
Final Kmart In Westchester Scheduled For Closure The only remaining Kmart in Westchester County is set to close its doors, according to a liquidation firm. The White Plains store, located at 399 Tarrytown Road, was listed among the locations closing by SB360 Capital Partners. The company did not say when the store is going to close. SB360 Capital Partners also listed two other closures in the state, a Sears and a Kmart, both of which are located in Brooklyn. The closures add to a growing list of Sears and Kmart locations that have shut their doors in recent years. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Popular Westchester Restaurant Reopens Following Pandemic Closure COVID-19: Popular Westchester Restaurant Reopens Following Pandemic Closure
Covid-19: Popular Westchester Restaurant Reopens Following Pandemic Closure After being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a popular Westchester alehouse has reopened. Emma's Ale House in White Plains reopened last month to a grateful public who have missed their famous chicken pot pie along with, of course, the ale.  "First night opened since the lockdowns and it was like they never missed a day," said one Yelp reviewer. "I had the deconstructed chicken pot pie which was just as good as I had remembered." The much-talked-about chicken pot pie.Yelp Open in 2008, the restaurant is named after the owner's, Casey Egan's beloved yellow lab, Emma. The…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Two more former aides to Andrew Cuomo are accusing him of sexual misconduct, bringing the number of women who have publically said they were sexually harassed by the New York governor to five. Ana Liss, who was Cuomo's policy and operations aide between 2013 and 2015, said he kissed her hand, touched her on her lower back, called her sweetheart, and asked if she had a boyfriend. The 35-year-old Liss made her allegations in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Another former aide, Karen Hinton, said Cuomo summoned her to a hotel room, pulled her towards him, and held her in 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Closure Announced For Macy's Store In Westchester New Closure Announced For Macy's Store In Westchester
New Closure Announced For Macy's Store In Westchester A Macy's store in Westchester County will be closing its door as part of the company's restructuring strategy. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the company announced it will close the Macy's location at the Galleria mall in White Plans, said Carolyn Ng Cohen, director of medial relations. The closure is part of the company’s strategy announced in early 2020, she added.  Macy's has shared the closure information with store employees and will work to help find them jobs at nearby Macy's store.  "Regular, non-seasonal colleagues who we are unable to place at nearby Macy’s store will be eligible fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Sears To Close Last Store In Westchester Sears To Close Last Store In Westchester
Sears To Close Last Store In Westchester The last Sears store in Westchester is set to close its doors. Officials announced that the Sears store on Main Street in White Plains, including its attached auto-center, will be closing early next year as the former retail giant continues its nationwide closures of brick-and-mortar stores. Related story - New Sears Closure Announced In Hudson Valley Officials cited “unforeseeable business circumstances” that were prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted businesses nationwide. When Sears closes on Feb. 21, 2021, 59 employees will be out of a job, according to a filing with the s…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Target To Open New Location In Westchester Target To Open New Location In Westchester
Target To Open New Location In Westchester Target is making a long term commitment to Westchester’s largest city. The retail giant announced that it has signed a 40-year lease to open a 130,000-square-foot store at the Cross County Center in Yonkers, replacing the bulk of the 200,000-square-foot location left by Sears that closed last year. The 15-building Cross County Center is also home to H&M, which recently signed a 10-year renewal, as well as to Zara, Ulta, and Blink Fitness. Target entered talks about a possible deal shortly after Sears closed in September last year, though nothing official was announced until Monday, Oct…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Sears Closure Announced In Hudson Valley New Sears Closure Announced In Hudson Valley
New Sears Closure Announced In Hudson Valley Another one bites the dust. A new Sears location in the Hudson Valley is set to shut its doors amid massive nationwide closures of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Sears at the Poughkeepsie Galleria will be the latest to close, with signs going up reading “store closing sale,” and “everything must go” throughout the store. Transformco, Sears’ parent company, has been liquidating dozens of Sears and Kmart locations after acquiring the assets of Sears Holding Corporation last year. No official date has been set for the Poughkeepsie closing. Sears and Kmart have closed thousands of job…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
This Mamaroneck Avenue Eatery Ranks First For Seafood In White Plains This Mamaroneck Avenue Eatery Ranks First For Seafood In White Plains
This Mamaroneck Avenue Eatery Ranks First For Seafood In White Plains Lilly’s has long been considered an area staple due to its tapas and seafood selection. But according to Yelp, the eatery boasts four stars and more than 345 reviews, making it the highest-ranked seafood spot in all of White Plains and among the best in Westchester. Lilly’s, located at 169 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, offers a huge variety of small and large plates as well as traditional American fare with a high-end twist. Among their most popular dishes are freshly baked pizzas, pasta and steak. Classic seafood options include clam linguine, seared salmon, lobster skewers, grilled octo…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
This Mamaroneck Avenue Eatery Ranks First For Seafood In White Plains This Mamaroneck Avenue Eatery Ranks First For Seafood In White Plains
This Mamaroneck Avenue Eatery Ranks First For Seafood In White Plains Lilly’s has long been considered an area staple due to its tapas and seafood selection. But according to Yelp, the eatery boasts four stars and more than 345 reviews, making it the highest-ranked seafood spot in all of White Plains and among the best in Westchester. Lilly’s, located at 169 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, offers a huge variety of small and large plates as well as traditional American fare with a high-end twist. Among their most popular dishes are freshly baked pizzas, pasta and steak. Classic seafood options include clam linguine, seared salmon, lobster skewers, grilled octo…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Fairway Market Store In Area Will Close Fairway Market Store In Area Will Close
Fairway Market Store In Area Will Close The rumor is true, a Fairway Market store in the area is closing its doors. Area shoppers had wondered for weeks if the store, located at the Shops at Nanuet, was closing after fewer items filled the shelves and rumors circulated on various Facebook pages. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the grocer made it official by posting a sign on the front door announcing it will close for good on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The sign says: "We truly appreciate your business and loyalty over the last six years and have had the greatest pleasure being a part of your community and serving you.  "It wasn’t an easy …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Cross County Shopping Center Owners 'Surprised' To Hear News Of Anchor Sears Store Closure Cross County Shopping Center Owners 'Surprised' To Hear News Of Anchor Sears Store Closure
Cross County Shopping Center Owners 'Surprised' To Hear News Of Anchor Sears Store Closure The news that the Sears store at the Cross County Shopping Center plans to close next month came as a surprise to the owners of the center, after inquiries from Daily Voice. “While we were surprised to hear news about our particular location closing, Sears has been in the news about closures for a while now," said James Stifel and Craig Deitelzweig, EVPs Brooks Shopping Centers, LLC, owners of Cross County Shopping Center. "Retail demand is strong here and their departure will create an opportunity to re-lease that same space to a concept that will continue to drive traffic, more shopper int…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Sears Announces This Westchester Store Will Be Latest To Close Sears Announces This Westchester Store Will Be Latest To Close
Sears Announces This Westchester Store Will Be Latest To Close This story has been updated. As Sears continues to struggle to survive in a market filled with instant deliveries and the internet, the company announced on Wednesday, June 5, that another of its Westchester stores will close its doors. “As we continue to evaluate our store network and invest in our best stores, the Sears store in Yonkers at Cross Country Shopping Center did not meet our go-forward criteria," a Sears company spokesperson told Daily Voice. The store will close in late July and the store liquidation sale will start around Thursday, June 6, the spokesperson said. "We invite …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
H&M Opening Store At Danbury Fair Mall H&M Opening Store At Danbury Fair Mall
H&M Opening Store At Danbury Fair Mall H&M is returning to Danbury. The trendy clothing retailer will move into Danbury Fair by summer's end or early fall. It will occupy the former Express store space and also space next to it where Ann Taylor was. The new store will extend all the way to Lord & Taylor, said Melissa Eigen, Danbury Fair marketing manager. A sign signals the pending arrival of H&M which is posting job ads for many different positions on Indeed and other employment sites. H&M located on the mall's lower level by Sears closed in 2014 at the mall on Backus Avenue. Eigen said the new store will be l…

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by Donna Christopher
Business
Dollar Tree To Shut Down 390 Family Dollar Stores Dollar Tree To Shut Down 390 Family Dollar Stores
Dollar Tree To Shut Down 390 Family Dollar Stores Dollar Tree is closing at least 390 Family Dollar stores and will rebrand 200 others, the company announced in releasing its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings this week. Dollar Tree CEO Gary Philbin announced the plans on Wednesday, which will include renovating some locations to sell alcohol and $1 Dollar Tree merchandise sections. As many as 400 stores will get expanded refrigeration sections and some Family Dollar discount stores will be rebranded to the Dollar Tree brand. In total, the discount chain lost approximately $2.3 billion by the end of the fourth quarter. “We are further acceler…

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by Zak Failla
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