Wegmans: Behind the Scenes of the Rochester Grocery Giant’s Move into Westchester

Wegmans is moving into Harrison, 22 miles northeast of Manhattan. That much you likely know. But since December 2016 when the much-beloved upstate grocery chain made the announcement of its first site in Westchester, what has been going on behind the scenes? Here’s a look at the past two years, plus everything you ever wanted to know about the store.

What has been going on?

December 2016: The announcement is made. Wegmans Food Markets signs a purchase agreement with Normandy Real Estate Partners for 20 acres at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive, off Interstate 287 in Westchester.

According to the announcement, the 100-year-old company plans to build a 125,000-square-foot store and an 8,000-square-foot retail building.

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