The Fairway Market in Red Hook, Brooklyn, is more than just a supermarket -- it's a vital part of this community. And most importantly the reopening on Friday after the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy is a sign that Red Hook is back, stronger than ever.
Grocery shoppers could hardly contain their excitement over the reopening of their beloved Fairway. Hundreds of shoppers lined up before it even opened its doors.
The beautiful 39,000-square-foot store, with every food and treat you could imagine, is a stark contrast of what it was 4 months ago when Sandy hit. The storm devastated the market, which had only opened in 2006.
In order to reopen, the owners had to gut the entire store.
During the renovations, Fairway's 400 workers, most of whom live in Red Hook, were bused to other Fairway locations.
But now the original workers are back and shoppers were definitely happy to see them.
Mayor Mike Bloomberg and several other dignitaries were also on hand for the grand reopening.
Even Sen. Chuck Schumer and Miss America talked about much they personally love their Fairway.
Other local businesses that have reopened include the Lobster Pound and Red Hook Winery.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:57:05 GMT
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Chrysler said it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Chrysler said it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:04 GMT
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange.
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:10:37 GMT
For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months.
For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months.
Saturday, June 15 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:27:36 GMT
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing stable prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, the same price as last week. It's also the same price motorists were paying a year ago.The national average price also remained stable, coming in at $3.63 for the second straight week.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing stable prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, the same price as last week. It's also the same price motorists were paying a year ago.The national average price also remained stable, coming in at $3.63 for the second straight week.
Friday, June 14 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:14:45 GMT
Stocks are turning lower in midday trading on Wall Street at the end of a volatile week.The Dow Jones industrial average was down 67 points, or 0.5 percent, at 15,106 as of noon Eastern time Friday. The Dow had surged 180 points the day before.
Stocks are turning lower in midday trading on Wall Street at the end of a volatile week.The Dow Jones industrial average was down 67 points, or 0.5 percent, at 15,106 as of noon Eastern time Friday. The Dow had surged 180 points the day before.
