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Allentown, PA
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Allentown Armed Gas Station Convenience Store Robber Gets 14 Years-Plus In Fed Pen
A federal judge in Philadelphia sentenced a New Jersey man to a plea-bargained 14 years and nine months in prison for robbing a gas station convenience store in Allentown with a sawed-off rifle. Brandon Garcia, 22, of Jersey City, poked one Speedway station employee with the gun as he ordered him to “get down!” while demanding cash and Newports during one of the robberies on March 28, 2017, Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams said. A good Samaritan who’d pulled in for gas saw Garcia all dressed in black with his hood up and holding a gun, so he dialed 911. The citizen then fol…
Worcester, MA
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Lottery Winners Can Claim, Collect Prizes From Comfort Of Home Via New App
The Massachusetts State Lottery is making it easier for people to claim their winnings. The Lottery is launching an app this spring that will allow many big winners to claim their prizes and have the winnings deposited directly into their bank accounts, the Lowell Sun reported Tuesday, Nov. 24. Prizes between $601 and $5,000 could be claimed through the app. Convenience stores will continue to process prizes of $600 and under. In addition to providing a way to claim prizes, the app will also scan tickets to let people know if they’re holding a winner. Currently, Massachusetts Lottery Pri…
Paterson, NJ
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Wawa Approved In Wayne, 4 Other NJ Locations Opening Soon
Wawa is coming to Wayne. The township's Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved plans for the convenience store and gas station at the former site of Nagel's Candy Barn on Route 23. The 4,736-square-foot convenience store comes with eight fuel pumps with two dispensers each. Nagel's Candy Barn closed in 2015 after the owner got sick, after nearly 60 years in business. Several other Wawa stores are expected to open in the following locations, its website says: Mount Holly: 570 Rancocas Road, Fall 2020 Eatontown: Route 35 Nr. Meridian Way, Winter 2021 Randolph: 502…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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New Northern Westchester Grab-Go Eatery Offers A Bit Of Everything
A new store that aims to offer "convenience with class" has opened in Westchester County. Paulie's Grab & Go, which launched its Katonah location at 24 Woodsbridge Road to customers on Tuesday, Sept. 8, offers coffee, snacks, a selection of beer and breakfast pastries. The convenience store sells coffee brewed by Double Barrel Roasters in Yonkers, including cinnamon sticky bun and maple nut crunch flavors. The store also carries cold brew and nitro cold brew coffee. Each Sunday, the location hosts their "Paulie's Sunday Coffee, Cars and Coffee" event, calling on patro…
Mahopac, NY
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Covid-
19: Diagnostic Drive-Through Testing Clinic Scheduled In Putnam
The Putnam County Department of Health is holding another drive-through testing clinic for essential workers and residents with symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The COVID-19 diagnostic drive-thru testing clinic will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 5, the location has not been announced. The testing, which is not antibody testing, is limited to 150 people who live or work in Putnam County. To qualify for the testing you must meet the following criteria: Have a history of COVID-19 symptoms or Have current COVID-19 symptoms or Have been in close contact with a po…
Westport, CT
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'Iconic' Westport Convenience Store To Reopen
Elvira’s, a convenience store described as “iconic” to the Westport area, will soon be reopening under new ownership following renovations and rebranding efforts. Renamed as Elvira Mae, the store, which stands opposite Old Mill Beach at 222 Hillspoint Road, is scheduled to open its doors once again on or around Thursday, July 4. The shop’s new owners, Hal and Betsy Kravitz, are California natives who relocated to Westport last October, according to Westport Now. They have been overseeing the store’s operations since before the sale officially closed earlier in May. It was previously operate…
Elizabeth, NJ
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Wawa Is Opening In Roselle Thursday -- And First Responders Are Pumped
Wawa, the popular convenience store chain, will add another location Thursday, when a ribbon-cutting will be held at 1206 Rivington St. in Roselle. To celebrate, the Roselle police and fire departments will compete in a hoagie-building contest (in honor of the chain's popular sandwiches) dubbed "Hoagies for Heroes," a " battle of will, bravery, and skill of sandwich building," the agencies said in a tongue-in-cheek statement this week. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9 a.m. followed by Hoagies for Heroes at 9:30 a.m.
