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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.
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.
Winter in Upstate New York has a way of making a full freezer feel like the smartest thing in the house. When the snow piles up and the roads get slick, nobody wants to make three grocery runs a week just to get dinner on the table. That is where...
Crews are working to develop a level pad that could be attractive for companies interested in the Huron Campus.
People who bought certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 have until March 8, 2027 to file for a share of settlements that New York and 47 other attorneys general reached with drugmakers over inflated prices. The lawsuits cover more than 100 generic drugs, and the court notice says no receipts have... The post People who bought any of more than 100 generic drugs can file by March 8, 2027 for a share of settlements New York and 47 other attorneys general reached with drugmakers appeared first on The Financial Wire .
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
The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Tuesday giving nonprofit housing organizations the first opportunity to purchase certain distressed and affordable apartment buildings. The move ends a six-year legislative fight that survived a veto by former Mayor Eric Adams and months of negotiations with the real estate industry. The Community Opportunity to...
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.
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 […]
Toys "R" Us is making a big comeback throughout New York and the Hudson Valley! We've got all the locations.
Massachusetts households that heat with oil or utility gas can get about $525 to $1,200 in state heating aid this winter. New York utility customers on the state’s discount program can save up to $500 a year, and Maine started automatic electric-bill discounts of 17% to 83% for low-income households on or soon after November […]
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 .
When it comes to kitchens and bathrooms – or, really, ANY room in your home or business – the appearance of master-crafted tile and stone can serve to enhance any space from run-of-the-mill to one that truly serves to impress. And when it comes to who to trust when upgrading your home in such a fashion, there’s none other than Cancos Tile & Stone, Long Island’s premiere tile specialists for over 70 years and counting.
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.
New York’s franchised auto dealers generate more than $70 billion in economic activity and support tens of thousands of jobs, according to a new report from the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association. Association President Mark Scheinberg joins us on today’s CBT Live to discuss what those numbers say about the industry’s role in local communities and why that economic impact matters as dealers face rising costs, affordability concerns and ongoing policy challenges.
Why This Matters to Distributors: Hajoca is expanding its HVAC distribution business in upstate New York through the acquisition of an established regional distributor with three locations and longstanding contractor relationships. The deal illustrates how larger distributors can enter or strengthen regional markets by acquiring established businesses while retaining their local management and customer relationships.
With winter approaching, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman is encouraging all residents to see if they are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a New York State program that issues heating benefits to help with eligible household’s annual energy costs. The application opened on Nov. 2 and runs through the winter or until funds run out.
