Rite Aid

Spuyten Duyvil: Two Arrested following Robbery of Rite Aid Store

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Two men in their 20s have been arrested following a robbery in Spuyten Duyvil, police said.   An NYPD spokesperson said there is a complaint report on file for an incident that occurred on Thursday, Oct. 6 at around 8 a.m. inside a Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 21B Knolls Crescent. “It was reported to police that some males walked into the store and removed miscellaneous items,” the spokesperson said.   Kareem Johnakin, 27, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged with third degree grand larceny and fourth degree grand larceny, and Kshawn Bowers, 20, also of Brooklyn, was also arrested and


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Rite Aid Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines at all Locations

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Rite Aid announced on Friday, April 30, it is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine at all locations, spanning more than 2,500 stores in 17 states. “Following the latest guidance from the Biden Administration, all those aged 16 years or older are now eligible for vaccination, and Rite Aid encourages everyone to schedule an appointment as soon as possible,” the statement read.   While scheduling appointments in advance is recommended to reduce wait time and guarantee availability of the vaccine, Rite Aid is now also accommodating walk-in vaccines on a limited basis in every store. “Enabling walk-in appointments supports customers who


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Rite Aid Closure Stuns Bedford Park Locals

Rite Aid Closure Stuns Bedford Pk. Locals
By ALONDRA VASQUEZ
Gloria Murray, 70, a resident at the Serviam Gardens senior home in Bedford Park, will no longer be able to pick up her prescriptions at her local Rite Aid. The sign taped to the pharmacy’s front door at 239 E. 198th St., just two blocks from the affordable housing complex, said it all: “Hello Rite Aid Customers. We are closing at 7 p.m. today. Thanks for choosing us as your favorite store. Sorry for the inconvenience.” The sign was posted Feb. 5, the date the store permanently closed. The closure adds a greater layer of inconvenience for residents at Serviam


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