Westport, CT
Lifestyle
'Iconic' Westport Convenience Store To Reopen 'Iconic' Westport Convenience Store To Reopen
'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…

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by Valerie Musson
Poughkeepsie, NY
Business
Here's When Month-Long Grand Reopening Event Starts At Wappingers Falls Hannaford Here's When Month-Long Grand Reopening Event Starts At Wappingers Falls Hannaford
Here's When Month-Long Grand Reopening Event Starts At Wappingers Falls Hannaford The Wappingers Falls Hannaford location is celebrating its month-long grand re-opening with a number of store-wide specials. Specials will be offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting Friday, May 17 through Sunday, June 9. Each week will feature a different theme: Kitchen, Local, Taste of Inspirations, and Wellness. The offerings include a series of new products and services that are designed to boost the customer experience. Renovated supermarket offerings include an in-store sushi chef, stir-fry bar, hand-battered fried chicken, in-store prepared salads and sandwiches and a hot bar…

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by Valerie Musson
Mt. Kisco, NY
News
Mount Kisco Firehouse Estimates Off By Millions Mount Kisco Firehouse Estimates Off By Millions
Mount Kisco Firehouse Estimates Off By Millions A paperwork snafu is expected has led to ballooning construction costs for a renovation and expansion of a Mount Kisco firehouse. The architectural firm that was hired for the Green Street firehouse was nearly 4,000-square-feet off in measuring the area, making their estimated cost for the renovation short by approximately $1.6 million. Long Island-based H2M architects + engineers based its projection on 9,345-square-feet of space instead of more than 13,000-square-feet. CEO Rich Humann said that “a portion of the  total square footage of this project was inaccurately input, which dire…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Real Estate
Look Inside: Westchester Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former Mansion On The Market Look Inside: Westchester Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former Mansion On The Market
Look Inside: Westchester Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former Mansion On The Market The mansion formerly belonging to music mogul and Westchester native Sean "Diddy" Combs is on the market for just under $4.2 million. Combs purchased the home in the Bergen County community of Saddle River in 1997 for $2.5 million -- the same year he released his first rap album, according to property records.  Pool with jacuzzi, waterfall, patio, fire pit and built-in barbecue.NJMLS Combs, who grew up in Mount Vernon, sold it the following year and later bought a house in Alpine. The 11,067-square-foot, Hollow Road home was recently fully renovated.  KitchenNJMLS It boasts six bed…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Business
Stop & Shop Makeover: Roll Out Of 'Refreshed' Format Includes $70M Renovation Of Stores Stop & Shop Makeover: Roll Out Of 'Refreshed' Format Includes $70M Renovation Of Stores
Stop & Shop Makeover: Roll Out Of 'Refreshed' Format Includes $70M Renovation Of Stores Stop & Shop stores throughout the area and the country are set to get a makeover. The supermarket chain announced its intention to introduce a new brand concept at more than 400 locations in the Northeast.  The initial rollout is scheduled to begin in Connecticut with 21 stores, followed by a $70 million renovation of all the company’s grocery stores. According to Stop & Shop President Mark McGowan, the new look will “reflect a more customer-centric strategy, based on convenience,” as well as a wider selection of fresh, local food products. Improvements reportedly include an i…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester A 95-year-old fire station is getting a long-awaited facelift in Westchester. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have begun, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 -since the 1980s. Officials said that “the station has received upgrades over the years, but needs a major overhaul to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.” The renovation calls for repairs inside and outside the building, including a new roof, windows and a replacement for the two single doors with a wide double bay door. Interior improvements include replaci…

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by Zak Failla
Bergenfield, NJ
News
What You Need To Know: Bergenfield's $12M Borough Hall Renovation What You Need To Know: Bergenfield's $12M Borough Hall Renovation
What You Need To Know: Bergenfield's $12M Borough Hall Renovation A $12 million renovation to Bergenfield's 93-year-old Borough Hall is set to begin in September, according to a new report by NorthJersey.com. Hackensack's RSC Architects has been authorized by the council to come up with a basic design for the North Washington Ave. facility this week detailing a complete renovation, the report says. RSC Architects has worked several municipal projects in the area including Ridgewood's Village Hall, Cliffside Park's DPW Annex, Demarest DPW and most notably Two Bergen County Plaza -- and many more. The three-story building's facade will remain the same but …

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk, CT
Business
Wall Street Theater In Norwalk Flips The Switch On New Marquee Wall Street Theater In Norwalk Flips The Switch On New Marquee
Wall Street Theater In Norwalk Flips The Switch On New Marquee NORWALK, Conn. -- The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk marked its official opening after an extensive, $10 million renovation by lighting up its marquee in a ceremony. The 700-seat theater, located at 71 Wall St., was originally built in 1915 and has been transformed into a next-generation performance space that will showcase professional music, comedy, dance and stage performances.  In keeping with the 100-year-old history of the building, the blade and marquee sign will serve as a beacon for emerging artists and performers showcasing their talents. The lighting ceremony was held Jan. 5.

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by Casey Donahue