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At Loehmann’s, you got bargain designer goods and communal dressing rooms. These are the New York stores many New Yorkers over 60 shopped at that no longer exist. Alexander’s reached its peak of 16 stores in the New York metropolitan area in 1980, according to a company history.
For a generation of Upstate New York shoppers, a trip to Hills Department Stores often began before anyone reached the clothing racks or toy aisles. Near the entrance, the smell of popcorn, soft pretzels, and hot dogs drifted from the snack bar. Children knew exactly where they wanted to go, and parents could pick up household necessities, school clothes, or a bargain without visiting several stores.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Millions of New Yorkers have already received the one-time Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) check. If you haven’t received yours yet, it may not have been mailed yet. The checks began mailing this fall and will continue through December. As of October 15, over 3 million New Yorkers had received theirs, […]
With the cost of living feeling like it's out of control for just about everyone, the last thing New York households want to hear is that they will be hit with another increase. Unfortunately, that's exactly the case, as New York electric bill pricing outpaces the
W.T. Grant stores disappeared in 1976 after the once-enormous variety-store chain went bankrupt and liquidated its remaining locations. The company filed for protection from creditors in October 1975, but its attempt to continue operating failed. By the following spring, the familiar Grants signs were coming down across New York and the rest of the country. The collapse ended a business that had started with one Massachusetts store in 1906 and grown into a nationwide chain with more than a thousand locations.
New York has long been the land of opportunity, but sluggish hiring and a graying workforce will “restrict employment growth” in the state.
Five companies have agreed to strengthen their cybersecurity practices and pay at least $300,000 in penalties following a massive medical data breach that exposed the […] The post Medical Data Breach Exposed 4.2 Million New Yorkers, Companies Face Up to $10 Million Settlement first appeared on SciFisland.com .
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Retailers across New York State have less than two months to meet a major state safety mandate. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, all retail employers with 500 or more employees in New York State must provide employees with a silent response button requesting immediate assistance from a security officer, manager, or supervisor in case of emergency, and provide employees with training on the use of that silent response button.
Senior homeowners in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York can cut their property tax bills if household income stays under a cap, and those caps run from $48,110 in Pennsylvania to $112,000 for Massachusetts couples. The biggest single payout among the four is Massachusetts’ senior circuit breaker credit, which maxes out at $2,820 for tax […]
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program has announced the 2026 Survey of Unsold Grapes. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program surveyed growers in 2025 to find out how many grapes were not sold after harvest. This data was used to show the economic impact of the current market conditions on grape growers in Pennsylvania and New York. Data was collected, analyzed, and can be found in this article: 2025 Unsold Grapes Survey Results.
New York grocery shoppers, rejoice: Trader Joe’s is adding two more stops to your shopping circuit! The cult-favorite grocery chain is expanding its New York footprint, bringing even more beloved snacks, affordable finds, and fan-favorite staples to our favorite state. With 38 stores currently welcoming shoppers across New York, the addition of two upcoming storefronts will make restocking your favorite seasonal treats and pantry essentials easier than ever. 💐 New Spots in Camillus and Yonkers The latest additions will serve communities in both Central New York and the Lower Hudson Valley: Camillus (Syracuse Area): Slated for 3515 W. Genesee St. , this outpost will span approximately 9,000 square feet. It marks the second location for the greater Syracuse area, joining the long-beloved storefront at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt to give local fans a welcome new option. Yonkers: Located at 2482 Central Park Ave. , this branch will measure around 10,000 square feet, offering Westchester County shoppers a brand-new hub for quick weeknight meal solutions and affordable specialty goods. Don’t miss out! Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and now on WhatsApp , too! See also: After 6 years, a beloved NYC retail landmark is finally getting a
More than half of New Yorkers say $30 an hour should be the floor. Younger workers and lower-income households are leading the push, and the reasons aren't hard to find.
Toys "R" Us is making a big comeback throughout New York and the Hudson Valley! We've got all the locations.
Photo by Tyler A. McNeil, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. There was a time when a home improvement project in Upstate New York began with a trip to a familiar hardware store, lumberyard, or neighborhood home center. Maybe it was a leaky pipe in a Rochester two-family house, a porch that needed new boards in the Southern Tier, or another winter spent trying to keep the snowblower working in Western New York. Before the largest warehouse chains dominated so many commercial strips, local owners, family businesses, cooperatives, and regional chains supplied the parts and advice that kept homes running.
The marketplace occupies the former Hummels Building in downtown Herkimer.
Proposed plans to bring a BJ's Wholesale Club and gas station to Sangertown Square are moving forward.
Older homeowners and renters in Colorado and Montana can apply for winter heating aid through April 30, while Georgia and North Carolina begin taking applications from older residents on Dec. 1, a month ahead of everyone else. New York and Pennsylvania are also open. Each state sets its own dates, income limits and payment amounts […] The post Heating aid is open in New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Montana, while Georgia and North Carolina open Dec. 1 first to households with older residents appeared first on The Money Overview .
As New York considers a generational tobacco ban, retailers are emphasizing regulatory compliance, assortment flexibility and legislative engagement to navigate evolving requirements. While c-store retailers are strategizing for assortment, pricing and inventory management, they’re also keeping a close eye on regulations. New York is considering a generational tobacco ban...
Alongside being No. 2 in the state for direct-to-consumer sales—Essex County is first in New York state for agricultural land operated by female-principal producers as a percentage of all agricultural land. That means 47%, or 27,074 of 57,622 acres of farmland in the county are run by women, either as co-owners or sole operators.
New York seniors who paid for FC&A trial books in the past six years can get full refunds, including late fees, by contacting the company before April 23, 2027.
