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ShopRite Expands Caper Cart Rollout
Wakefern Food Corp. and Instacart are adding Caper Carts at four ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area, expanding on the grocer’s rollout of the smart carts since May. To date, 11 ShopRite stores have added the AI-powered smart shopping carts as another option for customers to checkout. Stores installing the carts in June 2024 include locations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as the ShopRites of Morrell Plaza, Bridge & Harbison, Brookhaven, and the ShopRite of Drexeline. The carts are also planned for a new ShopRite store expected to open in Mount Kisco, NY, later this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Shoppers...
Maria Coto’s infectious charisma for life recalled by her co-workers
Petite in stature, but supersized in personality, Maria Coto was the life of the office, said her co-workers in interviews on Monday. Maria, a 56 year-old social worker, died on June 19 from injuries she sustained on May 14 when she went to visit a client at an apartment in Peekskill.
Local friends join forces to create the Copperhead Club
When Sue’s Sunset House closed its doors on May 15, Peekskill lost an iconic (and literal) corner bar. But, thanks to Kacie Wilson (36), Carolyn Mosher (26), Zach Moore (37), Rocco Fultz (28), Meg Blatt (37) and Rob Blatt (42), the city is getting another cozy destination tavern in the same spot. Together, the six friends have put in over 2500 hours renovating, painting, and preparing for the grand opening of the Copperhead Club at 137 North Water Street in Peekskill.
Popular Westchester seafood restaurant to close, owners 'devastated'
The 9-year-old Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House in Port Chester, known for its raw bar, innovative cocktails and midweek "Saltire Supper" deals (it was in my "Summer Bucket List" story), is closing July 14. Owners Beth and Les Barnes said the reason was a lease issue and that they...
Sunday Market on the River July 7!
Hi, It's Kacey - wishing you a great celebration for the 4th of July this week!. On Sunday, July 7th I hope you will join me at the Let It Shine Sunday Market on the River, 10 AM - 2 PM at 45 Riverview Avenue in Verplanck. We've got lots...
Rebranded White Plains restaurant opens with focus on 'robust' agave cocktails
What had been the 2-year-old Archie Grand on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains is now El Primo, an agave bar with a Latin American focus. The restaurant, which opened July 1 and translates to "cousin," has the same ownership as before, namely Brazen Fox owners Declan Rainsford and Rory Dolan (who also owns Rory Dolan's in Yonkers), but with the addition of Daniel Cahill, formerly of The Blind Pig of Westchester and OMC in White Plains.
Made in the Hudson Valley: The Canvas Experience takes the idea of camping – or 'glamping' – to the next level
Based in Croton-on-Hudson, the husband-and-wife duo started the canvas experience one year ago, taking the idea of glamorous camping, or ‘glamping,’ to the next level.
Donna Massaro reflects on her near-death experience
MAHOPAC – Donna Massaro is thankful her number wasn’t up!. Last Sunday, the lifelong resident of Mahopac was paddle boarding with several friends and her dog, Joey, on Lake Mahopac when within seconds, a pleasurable afternoon turned nightmarish. During an interview Tuesday, Massaro who owns the Freight House...
New post-Austen mystery book available at Peekskill Library.
A new book called "The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh" is a post-Austen mystery story that may appeal to fans of Jane Austen. The book takes a different approach to the character Lady Catherine de Bourgh from "Pride and Prejudice." The book is available at The Field Library in Peekskill, NY.
New Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Westchester: '3 Years In Making,' Owner Says
If you're craving something a little more authentic than instant ramen, a soon-to-be-opening Westchester restaurant has you covered. Ramen Musashi, located at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. in Ardsley, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m. The eatery will be Ardsley…
Grab Brunch at These Hudson Valley Restaurants Near Train Stations
With the warmer weather upon us, there is so much to do in the Hudson Valley – from day trips to scenic hikes to swimming spots. As you traverse the region, make life easier by using Amtrak routes or Metro-North’s public transportation on the Harlem, Hudson or Port Jervis line to avoid traffic, spend less on gas, and get to your destination more quickly. If you’re looking to get around earlier in the day, make a pitstop at these station-side eateries to fill up on brunch so that you don’t board your train hungry.
Palisades Center Announces Summer Concert Series 2024
West Nyack, NY – Summer is here, and Palisades Center is turning up the heat with our electrifying Summer Concert Series. Join us every Friday and Saturday in July on Level Four near Palisades Climb Adventure for an incredible lineup of talented performers. Concerts are free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family to enjoy the music.
This Hudson Valley Deli Turns Into a Concert Venue After Dark
Have you ever seen a concert at an Italian deli? You really should. Recently I found out that one of my all-time favorite bands was reuniting for a rare concert. Better yet, this once-in-a-lifetime event would be happening right here in the Hudson Valley. The band is Too Much Joy....
Spotlight on Strawberry Place: A Nyack Staple
Located in the heart of Nyack, Strawberry Place has been proudly serving homemade meals since 1974. Last week, I had the pleasure of enjoying a marvelous breakfast here with my family to celebrate my niece's high school graduation. Let me tell you, Strawberry Place is not just a restaurant; it's an experience! From its rich history to its diverse menu, this place is a whole vibe!
Art of Antique Bottle Detecting in Newburgh
NEWBURGH- Have you ever come across that lone bottle residing on your kitchen shelf or living room counter begging to tell a story?. Today, it is often forgotten how glass bottles were once a primary method of storing and transporting substances of all kinds. Join Alex and Viktor Prizgintas with the Town of Newburgh’s Demond Campus for Community Enrichment, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh NY on Thursday, July 25, 2024, as they discuss the fundamentals behind dating and identifying antique bottles.
Campbell Brings Drum Clinic to Hudson Valley
WAPPINGERS FALLS – “I’m always counting, but I’m counting with my mouth closed so you don’t know I’m counting… After you know where the groove is, then you kind of fall into it… Sometimes I don’t count because it makes it more confusing. Sometimes I will listen to the groove of the song… So, if the baseline is going like Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom! I just play with that baseline. I just keep that in my head. So, even if they do a change, I’m just listening to musically what they’re playing and I just copy that,” said Gorden Campbell as he instructed drummers who came out to his Drum Clinic on Wednesday, June 26th at Alto Music.
Safe Harbors of the Hudson’s Ann Street Gallery announces program to support Newburgh & Hudson Valley artists
NEWBURGH- Safe Harbors of the Hudson’s Ann Street Gallery is pleased to announce its 2024 Emerging Artist Fellows: Matthew Gilbert, Nicole Hixon, and Zeinab Manesh. The three fellows were selected by a jury led by Ann Street Gallery Director Alison McNulty with members of the region’s arts community from applications submitted during an annual open call.
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