(HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.) – On Thursday, Sept. 5, Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Siela A. Bynoe (D – Westbury) and Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) issued the following statements:
“Earlier today, I was informed by Stop & Shop Government Affairs Manager Maura O’Brien - who has been in contact with me from day one of this process - that Stop & Shop is working collaboratively with Food Bazaar to ensure a supermarket will continue to operate in the heart of Hempstead Village,” Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Siela A. Bynoe (D – Westbury) said. “I have been advised that Stop & Shop will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 to make way for a seamless transition to Food Bazaar, which will open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.”
“Through their actions, Stop & Shop has demonstrated true commitment and dedication to a community they have served for more than two decades,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Bynoe said. “As we prepare to welcome Food Bazaar, I am thankful to Stop & Shop for working so diligently to address the community’s concerns and understanding the importance of preserving nutrition access in Hempstead Village.”
“Today’s announcement is tremendously welcome news, and I am very appreciative of Stop & Shop’s efforts to ensure that a full-service supermarket continues to operate at 132 Fulton Avenue,” Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) said. “I look forward to working with Food Bazaar and thank them for their commitment to providing desperately needed services for the Village of Hempstead and its surrounding communities.”