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St. Johnsville Furniture Store Connects Customers with Unique Pieces

JR's Furniture expands reach across upstate New York with one-of-a-kind offerings.

Strong's Marine to Sell Grady-White Boats on North Fork for First Time

Mattituck-based marine business expands East End presence with top boat brand

NYC Furniture Retailer to Pay $350K in Settlement Over Delays, Damage

Payless Furniture, operating as 1StopBedrooms, agrees to refund customers and change business practices.

QVC Owner Faces Bankruptcy Filing

The iconic TV shopping network is struggling to adapt to changing consumer habits.

Long Island Cannabis Sales Outpace Rest of New York

Consumer demand for legal marijuana products continues to rise across the state.

Cannabis Legalization's Local Impact Explored in 2026

From tax revenue to community attitudes, how has legalization reshaped towns and neighborhoods?

Alibaba Kebab Opens Fourth Location in Western New York

The new restaurant in Williamsville features a grand opening celebration with free tastings and promotions.

Trader Joe's Customers Eligible for $100 Class Action Payout

Grocery chain settles lawsuit over credit card receipt violations in 2019

7-Eleven to Close Hundreds of Stores in US and Canada

Convenience chain cites softening consumer spending amid high inflation as reason for major closures.

Walmart Revamps Great Value Packaging

Retail giant aims to make product information more transparent for customers.

Stella McCartney and H&M Reunite for Sustainable Fashion Collaboration

The iconic designer and fast-fashion giant team up to democratize eco-conscious luxury through scaled sustainable materials.

Julien Boulangerie's Lenox Hill Bakery Closes Weeks After Opening

Le Fournil shuttered abruptly, leaving locals without a new neighborhood French bakery option.

Brooklyn Furniture Retailer Fined $350K Over Consumer Violations

1StopBedrooms to pay restitution and penalties after state investigation into delayed deliveries and damaged goods.

Dave's Hot Chicken's Viral 'Hot Mozz' Item Returns to New York State

The popular fried mozzarella dish is back after selling out nationwide.

NY AG Secures $350K in Refunds for 1StopBedrooms Customers

Brooklyn furniture retailer ordered to pay penalties and overhaul policies after hundreds of consumer complaints.

Long Island Cannabis Sales Outpace Rest of New York

Demand for legal marijuana products continues to grow across the state.

NY AG Secures $350K in Refunds for 1StopBedrooms Customers

Letitia James forces Brooklyn furniture seller to pay up after hundreds of complaints over late, damaged, and undelivered orders.

Chick-fil-A in Penfield Moves Forward with Demolition

Demolition and building permits have been issued for the new restaurant site.

7-Eleven to Close Hundreds of Stores in North America

Convenience chain cites inflation, consumer softening as reasons for major closures outpacing new openings

NY AG Secures Refunds for 1StopBedrooms Customers

Letitia James forces Brooklyn furniture seller to pay up to $350,000 after hundreds of complaints over late, damaged, and undelivered orders.

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