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Seritage Proposes Moving Sears, Adding Fitness Center Seritage Proposes Moving Sears, Adding Fitness Center
Seritage Proposes Moving Sears, Adding Fitness Center This story has been updated. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A new proposal from the owners of Sears at the Jefferson Valley Mall would see the store move up a floor. Seritage, which owns the retailer, told the Yorktown Town Board at a June 13 meeting that it is considering moving Sears to the second floor, according to Citizens for an Informed Yorktown. The first-floor Sears would be turned into three separate spaces, including a 24-hour fitness center. No other tenants were identified for the other two spaces, according to Citizens for an Informed Yorktown.  The Sears auto center on the second…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Ann Taylor, Dress Barn To Close Hundreds Of Store Ann Taylor, Dress Barn To Close Hundreds Of Store
Ann Taylor, Dress Barn To Close Hundreds Of Store As sales at traditional “brick-and-mortar” retail stores continue to drop, several Hudson Valley Ann Taylor, Dress Barn, Loft and other shopping destinations will be shuttering its doors as part of a nationwide business reshuffling. Officials with Ascena Retail Group - which owns Ann Taylor, Dress Barn, Loft, Lane Bryant, Justice, Maurices and Catherines - announced that as many as 650 locations will be closed down in the next two years as the company pivots its business offerings. No less than 250 locations will be closed, officials said, with another 400 in danger unless the company can n…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Westchester Store Among Hundreds Of Payless ShoeSource Closures Westchester Store Among Hundreds Of Payless ShoeSource Closures
Westchester Store Among Hundreds Of Payless ShoeSource Closures Following announcements from formerly prominent brick-and-mortar retail stores such as GameStop, Kmart and Sears, Payless ShoeSource has become the latest retailer in the Hudson Valley to announce that it will be shuttering its doors nationwide. According to multiple reports, the popular shoe chain store has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as retailers continue to encounter pressure and struggles from online competition. The company announced on Tuesday that nearly 400 stores would be immediately closed as they reorganize. It is estimated that there are nearly 4,500 Payless loca…

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by Zak Failla
Business
GameStop, With Seven Hudson Valley Locations, To Close Up To 150 Stores GameStop, With Seven Hudson Valley Locations, To Close Up To 150 Stores
GameStop, With Seven Hudson Valley Locations, To Close Up To 150 Stores Gamers looking to pick up their favorite titles may have to soon think outside the box, as popular retailer GameStop announced that it will be closing more than 100 locations throughout the country. According to multiple reports, with its stock falling more than 30 percent in the past year, GameStop officials have announced that they will be shuttering the doors of no less than 150 stores as digital downloads and gaming becomes more prevalent. In the fourth quarter last year, GameStop reportedly reported that global sales decreased nearly 15 percent, down to approximately $3 billion. The c…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Owner Says 'Substantial Doubt' Sears, Kmart Will Stay In Business Owner Says 'Substantial Doubt' Sears, Kmart Will Stay In Business
Owner Says 'Substantial Doubt' Sears, Kmart Will Stay In Business As their stock prices continue to dip, the corporate owner of Sears and Kmart is questioning whether or not the two chains can continue their traditional brick-and-mortar operating model as shoppers continue to utilize e-commerce services. Sears and Kmart have a combined 10 stores in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties. According to multiple reports, on Tuesday, Sears Holding Corporation said that there was “substantial doubt” that it can continue its current services, citing efforts to cut costs, sell property and find new revenue sources as the companies continue bleeding …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
What's On Trump's Menu? This President Never Met A Meatloaf He Didn't Like What's On Trump's Menu? This President Never Met A Meatloaf He Didn't Like
What's On Trump's Menu? This President Never Met A Meatloaf He Didn't Like A cauldron of culinary, if not political, intrigue, the White House kitchen has had to adjust to the personal tastes of every new president and First Lady. So what’s Bedford resident and real estate mogul Donald J. Trump’s go-to comfort food? Filet mignon? Lobster tails swimming in butter? Truffled mac ‘n’ cheese? Nope. The commander in chief loves plain ol’ meatloaf, especially if it’s made with his mama's recipe,  multiple media reports say. (That's the food, not the actor/musician Michael Lee Aday.) For Scottish-born Mary MacLeod Trump's meatloaf recipe, click here.  Trump pal Tom Barr…

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by Carol Reif
Lifestyle
Hello Cupid: Westchester Eateries Serve Up a 'Sweet' Valentine's Day Hello Cupid: Westchester Eateries Serve Up a 'Sweet' Valentine's Day
Hello Cupid: Westchester Eateries Serve Up a 'Sweet' Valentine's Day WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A lot of love goes into designing a Valentine's menu and Westchester County is ablaze with options. A sampling follows; feel free to add your own to our comments or Facebook page, but book now. Reservations are filling up. Siegel Bros. Marketplace, Mount Kisco: At-home chefs and wine lovers can sample the wares at this brand-new family-owned marketplace’s open tasting event from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Not in the mood to cook? Pre-order a world-class takeout meal for pick up during the heartfelt holiday by clicking here. Love Rules: 39 S. Moger Ave., (914) 86…

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by Carol Reif
Police & Fire
Putnam Man Stole More Than $1,000 At Mall, Police Say Putnam Man Stole More Than $1,000 At Mall, Police Say
Putnam Man Stole More Than $1,000 At Mall, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Putnam Valley man was charged Sunday with stealing more than $1,000 from a cash register at the Sears store at the Jefferson Valley Mall, according to the Yorktown Police. Dominic Santucci, 53, was charged with felony grand larceny after a police investigation uncovered he had stolen $1,017 over nine days from a cash register at the store, police said. He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16. 

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by K Reakes
Police & Fire
Putnam Man Stole More Than $1,000 At Mall, Police Say Putnam Man Stole More Than $1,000 At Mall, Police Say
Putnam Man Stole More Than $1,000 At Mall, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Putnam Valley man was charged Sunday with stealing more than $1,000 from a cash register at the Sears store at the Jefferson Valley Mall, according to the Yorktown Police. Dominic Santucci, 53, was charged with felony grand larceny after a police investigation uncovered he had stolen $1,017 over nine days from a cash register at the store, police said. He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16. 

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by K Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Charged In One Day With Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall Three Charged In One Day With Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall
Three Charged In One Day With Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall YORKTOWN, N.Y. - For the second time this month, a trio of sticky-fingered shoplifters were arrested attempting to steal from the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights. On Tuesday, Yorktown police officials announced that they arrested three people on Friday, Dec. 23, who have been charged with individual counts of petit larceny. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Friday, officers were dispatched to the Sears store at the Jefferson Valley Mall on Lee Boulevard, when they received reports of a shoplifter from the location’s asset protection team. According to police, Peekskill resident Willi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teens Charged With Shoplifting Nearly $430 From Jefferson Valley Mall Teens Charged With Shoplifting Nearly $430 From Jefferson Valley Mall
Teens Charged With Shoplifting Nearly $430 From Jefferson Valley Mall YORKTOWN, N.Y. - A trio of Mahopac teens found themselves on the wrong side of the law on Tuesday after they were caught attempting to shoplift hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights. On Wednesday, the Yorktown Police Department announced that three children under the age of 15 are each facing individual charges of juvenile delinquency - with an underlying charge of petit larceny - after allegedly attempting to steal more than $400 in goods from the Sears location on Lee Boulevard. The suspects include a 14- and 12-year-old female and an …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Larchmont's Plates Makes Thanksgiving Easy With Feasts To Go Larchmont's Plates Makes Thanksgiving Easy With Feasts To Go
Larchmont's Plates Makes Thanksgiving Easy With Feasts To Go WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Let’s be honest: As much as many of us enjoy home cooked meals, especially come Thanksgiving, not all of us enjoy preparing it.   Which is where a host of Westchester food stores and gourmet stores come to the rescue offering everything from turkey and all the fixin's to partial feasts. A sampling follows. Feel free to comment on our Facebook page and let us know any we've missed. ACME Markets, Yorktown Heights, Thornwood, Mohegan Lake, Goldens Bridge, Bronxville, Rye Brook, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Greenburgh, Shrub Oak: ACME offers everything from cooked meals …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lifestyle
Pace Cook-Off Tosses College Dining Services Into The Frying Pan Pace Cook-Off Tosses College Dining Services Into The Frying Pan
Pace Cook-Off Tosses College Dining Services Into The Frying Pan PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Chefs from four area colleges faced off at Pace University in Pleasantville, as Food Network chef Jet Tila hosted a Cutthroat Kitchen style challenge, testing the culinary flair and speed of dining service chefs. Chefs from Pace's Manhattan and Pleasantville campuses, as well as chefs from Manhattanville College and SUNY Purchase prepared two appetizers, a main entrée and dessert for a panel of judges. The panel was comprised of two Pace University staff members, Westchester Magazine’s John Turiano, the regional vice president of Chartwells -- a higher education dining…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Stealing Twice At Jefferson Valley Store Man Charged With Stealing Twice At Jefferson Valley Store
Man Charged With Stealing Twice At Jefferson Valley Store YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A 42-year-old Putnam Valley man was arrested Monday after, police said, he shoplifted at a Yorktown store and then came back for a second shot. Police said that Irving N. Baisley is facing two misdemeanor counts of petit larceny in connection with the theft of more than $500 worth of items from Sears at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Baisley is accused of taking $179.98 in merchandise without paying for it around 10:56 a.m., police said. He returned to the store around 6:38 p.m. the very same day and, this time, was grabbed by store security as he tried to leave with merchand…

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by Carol Reif
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Stealing From JV Mall Woman Charged With Stealing From JV Mall
Woman Charged With Stealing From JV Mall YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Mahopac woman was charged with stealing from the Sears store at the Jefferson Valley Mall after she was caught with $60 worth of merchandise, according to the Yorktown Police. Susan Dowling, 66, was charged with petit larceny after police arrived at the store for a shoplifting compliant and found that she had attempted to walk out of mall without paying for the merchandise, police said. Dowling was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 15. 

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by K Reakes
Schools
Pines Bridge Graduates Seven Students Pines Bridge Graduates Seven Students
Pines Bridge Graduates Seven Students YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- How do you measure success? Combine practical and everyday skills, add the number of relationships formed with students and teachers, then apply the calculation to seven students who just graduated from the Pines Bridge School at Puntam/Northern Westchester BOCESThe graduates were greeted by Principal Csilla Mate and retired principal Robert Kelderhouse to mark their achievement. “The Pines Bridge graduates have had many, many challenges that most of us will never understand,” said Kelderhouse. He added that they have reached this point in their lives thanks to the love an…

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by Donna Christopher
Events
Jefferson Valley Mall Hosts Final Concert In Summer Series Jefferson Valley Mall Hosts Final Concert In Summer Series
Jefferson Valley Mall Hosts Final Concert In Summer Series YORKTOWN, N.Y. --The finale to Jefferson Valley Mall's Sounds of Summer Concert Series with the Cortlandt School of Performing Arts will take place Saturday.The event will be from 2 - 3 p.m. at the Jefferson Valley Mall (CPSA Stage on the main level), 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights. Staff from The Cortlandt School of Performing Arts will take the stage as the finale to Jefferson Valley Mall’s “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series.  There will be live guitar performances by professionals as the swan song to this month-long initiative.  Before and after the show, guests can take advantage of sh…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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