White Plains, NY
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These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best
These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best New York is the home to more than 100 of the best companies to work for, according to a brand new report released this week. Forbes recently released its list of the businesses liked best by their employees in each of the 50 states. In response, citing data from Statista surveys, which interviewed 80,000 employees across the country, NewYorkUpstate.com determined the 50 employers most liked by their employees in upstate New York. Wegmans, which will open up a 125,000-square-foot Hudson Valley location in Harrison next year, topped the list. “Thank goodness for our employees. They make Wegm…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon, NY
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Here's When Wegmans Will Be Holding Hiring Sessions For New Westchester Store Here's When Wegmans Will Be Holding Hiring Sessions For New Westchester Store Here's When Wegmans Will Be Holding Hiring Sessions For New Westchester Store
Here's When Wegmans Will Be Holding Hiring Sessions For New Westchester Store A new day is coming in Westchester, and Wegmans is on its way. The retail giant, which plans to open in Harrison in 2020 is seeking 220 full-time employees - and nearly 300 part-timers - to staff the 121-000-square-foot grocery store “We bring new employees on board to begin training quickly after they’re hired,” said Store Manager Matthew Dailor, who began working at Wegmans 25 years ago as a part-time parking lot attendant. “Our commitment to in-depth training is the main reason we begin the hiring process so early. These jobs provide competitive pay with industry-leading benefits, flexi…

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by Zak Failla
Mt. Kisco, NY
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Wegmans Announces When Westchester Market Will Open, Starts Hiring 500 New Employees Wegmans Announces When Westchester Market Will Open, Starts Hiring 500 New Employees Wegmans Announces When Westchester Market Will Open, Starts Hiring 500 New Employees
Wegmans Announces When Westchester Market Will Open, Starts Hiring 500 New Employees It won't be long now. Wegmans is beginning the process of hiring and training new staff to fill its food market slated to open in Westchester next year. Site work for the Wegmans in Harrison is nearing completion, paving the way for contractors to begin construction at the site in advance of an official opening at a date to be announced in the spring of 2020. The chain is now seeking 220 full-time employees to staff the 121,000-square-foot grocery store. The store is looking for candidates to fill customer service and entry-level management positions, as well as culinary positions such as …

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
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Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License
Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License Wegmans, which is preparing to open its first market in the Hudson Valley, is facing nearly a million dollar fine for allegedly operating five liquor stores without a proper license. The New York State Liquor Authority slapped the grocery store giant with $750,000 in civil penalties to settle eight cases involving violations that include illegally trafficking wine to New York locations, as well as aiding and abetting illegal gifts and services. The Rochester-based company is also facing a potential revocation of their liquor license. Each of the violating stores has agreed to pay $75,0…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Wegmans, With Store Coming In Westchester, Earns Top Ranking For Best Retail Workplaces Wegmans, With Store Coming In Westchester, Earns Top Ranking For Best Retail Workplaces Wegmans, With Store Coming In Westchester, Earns Top Ranking For Best Retail Workplaces
Wegmans, With Store Coming In Westchester, Earns Top Ranking For Best Retail Workplaces Wegmans, which is preparing for a new market in Westchester, has been ranked as the top place to work in retail, according to Great Place to Work and Fortune. Each year, Great Place to Work takes anonymous surveys of nearly 650,000 employees in the retail industry to determine which are the best employers. This is the third consecutive year that Wegmans took the top spot. According to Great Place to Work, it “based its ranking on a data-driven methodology applied to anonymous Trust Index survey responses representing more than 631,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organiza…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
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25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp 25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp 25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp
25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp Whether it's the freshest, most convenient or cheapest, your grocery store is No. 1 in your heart for a reason. But according to Yelp, there are dozens in North Jersey that you might be missing out on. The user-based site uses an algorithm to rank each marketplace, factoring in ratings and number of reviews. Here are the top 25 highest-rated grocery stores in (or very close to) North Jersey. 25. Gourmanoff, Paramus 24. Annapurna Indian Grocery, Teaneck 23. Corrado’s Family Affair, Clifton 22. ShopRite Wallington 21. Whole Foods, Closter 20. 99 Ranch Market, Hackensack 19. Giant Gourmet Fa…

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by Cecilia Levine
Harrison, NY
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Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York'
Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Though Westchester is still waiting for the arrival of Wegmans, New York as a whole loves the chain, at least according to The Daily Meal. The website recently released its "Best Grocery  Store in Every State" list, with the Rochester-based company laying claim to The Empire State. Also winning accolades: Stew Leonard's, which won for the best grocer in Connecticut. Go here for the full report. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Armonk, NY
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Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News
Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Eric Trump got to celebrate his 34th birthday at his favorite restaurant in Westchester. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is closer to opening in Harrison thanks to recent negotiations between Newmark K…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
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Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News
Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  The 16-year-old suspect accused of fatally stabbing another girl, a New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Megan Schwab, on Wednesday, has surrendered to police. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is cl…

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by Kathy Reakes