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Holiday Shopping
Darien
Police & Fire
Darien Police Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts
Police are offering residents guidance on preventing the theft of holiday packages. During the holiday season, there is an increase in online shopping, which means the items will be shipped to your home, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police Department in Fairfield County. Skoumbros said there are concerns that package thefts will increase in the coming weeks. To make sure you hold onto all of your gifts, police are offering some tips to ensure a safe holiday season. Package Theft: Have your package delivered to your workplace. Require a signature for deliv…
Saratoga
Police & Fire
Porch Pirates Hit 18 Homes On Malta Street, Here's How To Protect Your Packages
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, police are warning residents to protect themselves from porch pirates after more than a dozen homes were victimized on one street in the region. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are investigating after packages were stolen from at least 18 homes in Malta. Empty packages have been recovered from 18 separate addresses on Thimbleberry Road. Deputies said the thefts are believed to have occurred between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. The agency is asking those who live in the area with doorbell or other video footage t…
Mamaroneck
News
Support Local Businesses: Enjoy Free 2-Hour Parking In Mamaroneck During Holidays
One village in Westchester County will allow free two-hour parking in its downtown to encourage visitors to support local businesses during the holidays. Starting on Wednesday, Nov. 23, parking meters in downtown Mamaroneck on Mamaroneck Avenue will have a festive plastic bag placed over them to prevent visitors from paying for parking, according to a post by village officials. The free parking will extend until Tuesday, Dec. 27, and will also include multi-space parking machines as well, according to the village. "Come to the Avenue and Downtown Mamaroneck to shop and su…
Mercer
News
New Shops Coming To Quaker Bridge Mall
Just in time for the holidays, Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, is adding to its ever-expanding list of new retailers and dining destinations. Among the new shops coming during the next three months are: Halloween House / Christmas House: Opening in October, the immersive, family-oriented Halloween and Christmas walk-through experiences are located in the Upper Level of the JCPenney wing. Tickets are sold online and at the door through December. Socks to be You: This specialty sock retailer offers cozy, odor-free and Earth-friendly socks for all ages and is coming t…
Pleasantville
News
Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams
The FBI is warning the public of cybercriminals targeting shoppers hoping to take advantage of online bargains and hard-to-find gift items for the holidays. During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 17,000 complaints regarding the non-delivery of goods, resulting in losses of over $53 million, the agency said. It is anticipated this number could increase during the 2021 holiday season due to rumors of merchandise shortages and the ongoing pandemic. That's why criminals are busy finding ways to entice their victims in multiple …
Rivertowns
Lifestyle
New Poll Reveals How Much NYers Plan To Spend This Holiday Season Compared To Last Year
It could be a lean holiday season for some retailers, as New Yorkers are planning to shop and spend less this year, according to a newly released Siena College poll. Pollsters found that approximately 43 percent of New Yorkers plan to spend similarly as last year, while 37 percent said they will spend less, and only 17 percent are planning to open up their wallets this year more than they did last holiday season. However, while online shopping is expected to be on the decline, New Yorkers are looking forward to this year’s festivities, with two-thirds saying they are somewhat or very excit…
New Haven
Business
Hamden Plaza: Police Increase Patrols, Improve Security For Holiday Shopping
Police are stepping up patrols and surveillance for the holiday season in and around Hamden Plaza. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Hamden Police said that, at the request of residents and Hamden Block Watch members, police have enhanced security at the shopping center. Upgraded lighting has been installed in significant areas and security cameras are in the process of being installed as well, police said. Extra security patrols around Hamden Plaza on Dixwell Avenue will also take place. “Throughout the holidays, the Hamden Police Department will be conducting high visibility holiday patrols in the …
Bridgeport
Lifestyle
Become a Sam's Club Member And Get Free Rotisserie Chicken & Cupcakes With This $29 Offer
With the holidays just around the corner, everyone's on the look-out for great deals and sales. Sam's Club has everything from groceries, to furniture, to electronics, and so much more. Whether you're looking to buy your loved ones great holiday gifts, spruce up your home decor, or cook a great meal with all the fix-ins for your immediate family, you can find it all at this store. Sam's Club is your one-stop-shop for quality products in bulk. If the thought of the cost alone turns you away from warehouse clubs, do not worry. When you sign up for only $28.88 (that's 50% off the original price)…
Hackensack
News
Covid-
19, Black Friday A 'Super Bowl' Combo For Newest Scams, Here's How To Not Get Beat
WATCH OUT: The combination of COVID-19 and Black Friday creates the ultimate game for criminals who are skilled at robbing online customers blind, New Jersey's top law enforcer warned. The opportunities for cashing in at your expense this week is "like the Super Bowl for cyber criminals," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. "They are good at the game and have had time to practice and rehearse each play.” Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs warned consumers to watch out for new online scams and a slew of cyber-attacks as the holiday shopping season kicks off on w…
South Passaic
Police & Fire
'Tis the Season For Porch Piracy, So Don't Be A Victim
Porch piracy has become more rampant than ever, now that more than half of holiday season shoppers buy online. Not only that: Tens of millions of people each year have holiday decorations stolen. Yes, there are organized crews who follow delivery drivers and others who case specific neighborhoods, police say. But "it is most often a crime of convenience," Monica Eaton-Cardone, co-founder and COO of the risk-mitigation firm Chargebacks911, told InsuranceQuotes.com. "The thief sees a package sitting unattended and simply grabs it.” Nearly 26 million Americans had a holiday pac…
White Plains
News
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scam Alert Issued By NY Attorney General
As New Yorkers prepare for the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood issued tips to help consumers protect themselves on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “As holiday shopping season begins, New Yorkers should be on alert that sometimes bargains may not be as good as they seem,” said Underwood. “When purchasing gifts for family and friends, we encourage consumers to use our tips to protect themselves against fraudsters and scams.” Underwood issued the following tips for consumers shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Beware of misleading bargains and added fees.…
White Plains
Business
Hiring For The Holidays: Target Adding 120K Seasonal Employees
With the holidays fast approaching, Target is bolstering its ranks in advance of what they expect to be the busiest shopping season yet. Target announced that it will be hiring approximately 120,000 seasonal team members to serve guests at their 1,839 stores nationwide - marking a 20 percent increase from last year’s commitment. They will also be opening up 7,500 seasonal positions at their distribution and fulfillment centers to replenish products and fill online orders. Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 16, Target will be offering the season employees a minimum hourly wage of $12 an hour for all…
