Fleetwood Neighborhood Association News! A&P Closing Date Finalize

Wed Jan 28 07:37:46 PST 2009

Dear Susan et al:  Although, I represent a landlord of some properties in
the Fleetwood area, and certainly am not privy to what many residents are
feeling.  I have had mixed results about the closing of A&P.  I understand
that there is a strong elderly population but there are is also a lot of
young people, all of whom do not seem to be shopping in the small retail
stores for deli, meat, fruits etc.  This may be a time for everyone, before
a Supermarket comes, for people to revisit the small community stores and
see the benefits of an intimate one on one relationship that is usually
established with small stores. .  Maybe this is a time for the community to
do a ³Lets shop in Fleetwood Campaign².  Thank you.  Mindy Schmidt
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From:     Richard Bergelson <rockdb at yahoo.com>
Date:     Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:11:05 -0800 (PST)
To:     Susan Granata <susan_granata at yahoo.com>
Cc:     fnacontactlist at fleetwoodneighbors.org
Subject: Re: Fleetwood Neighborhood Association News! A&P Closing Date
Finalize

Susan et al

Talk about lack of communication - why is this fact just coming to light
now? Hasn't the Mayor and his staff been intimately involved with the whole
CVS/A&P situation. Has anyone from his office been attending the FNA meeting
regarding this matter? And what are they alluding to when they say
"negotiations for a new supermarket are progressing"?  Did the City of Mt
Vernon have the power to stop this deal from being consumated & finalized,
considering the effect it was going to have on the whole Fleetwood
neighborhood?

Richard B

 Wed, 1/28/09, yolanda robinson <onpoint23 at gmail.com> wrote:
> From: yolanda robinson <onpoint23 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Fleetwood Neighborhood Association News!  A&P Closing Date
> Finalize
> To: "Susan Granata" <susan_granata at yahoo.com>
> Cc: fnacontactlist at fleetwoodneighbors.org
> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 9:05 AM
> 
> Greetings,
>  
> I am the Chief of Staff of the City of Mount Vernon. I would like to inform
> you that Mayor Young is aware of the closing of the A& P Supermarket on
> February 7th. While, negotiations for a new supermarket are progressing, the
> Mayor will schedule a FREE shuttle bus service for seniors to transport them
> from Fleetwood to the Foodtown store on Prospect Avenue. The shuttle service
> will commence next week. We will inform everyone about schedules very soon.
> Thank you 
> 
>  
> On 1/27/09, Susan Granata <susan_granata at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Dear Neighbors,
>>  
>> It is with much regret that I am passing on the final closing date for the
>> A&P.  Saturday, February 7, 2009 will be the last day of business for the
>> local grocery store.  On behalf of the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, I
>> would like to wish the employees of the A&P the best of luck.
>>  
>> Many people have contacted me and asked me - What do we DO?  Frankly, there's
>> a lot we can do to get through this transition time.  Ms. Derbin, one of our
>> members, thought a carpool would be a great way to help our community.  Many
>> of us have neighbors that are elderly or disabled. Many of us ARE elderly or
>> disabled.  If you drive, and are going to the store, take a few minutes and
>> knock on the door of your elderly neighbor.  Tell them - "I'm going to the
>> store - can I pick something up for you?" or even, work out a time when you
>> can go to the store together.  I know we're all busy.  I know it's hard to
>> schedule a time to "go to the store"...but a lot of us go at a certain time
>> on a certain day, give or take an hour or special occasion.  Taking someone
>> to the store doesn't really take a lot of time away from our lives - and what
>> it adds in improving your quality of life,  and the quality of lives around
>> you, is priceless.  I urge all of you, all of us, to take the time to find a
>> neighbor, and help them out.  With the weather getting worse, and ice on the
>> way, it's the perfect time for our community to show its true spirit and band
>> together. 
>>  
>> I would also like to take this time to point out that Meateria is now
>> stocking grocery items.  Milk, Eggs and the like are available along with
>> their usual fare. In addition to regular and fancy deli fare, breads can be
>> purchased at Antonee's Deli - not only Italian bread and rolls, but loaves of
>> whole wheat for sandwiches and toast.  In addition, frozen pastas and sauces
>> are available.  Obviously, produce can be purchased at Ben Nat, along with
>> milk, juice, syrups, spices and baking items.
>>  
>> This is a truly challenging time our community faces - and it will prove our
>> mettle for us to persevere - lend a hand, drive a neighbor to the store, or
>> pick up some groceries for someone - we can do this!
>>  
>> 
>> In other news, Mayor Young and his administration are happy to announce that
>> the community is invited to participate in the development of a
>> "Comprehensive Plan".  (Formerly known as "Master Plan")  Since there hasn't
>> been a plan for Mount Vernon since 1967 (which, as Commissioner Williams
>> mentioned, was before Man walked on the Moon...) it is high time to draft a
>> blueprint for our city for the new century.  Community surveys will be handed
>> out in strategic places, as well as be available online at www.cmvny.com
>> <http://www.cmvny.com/> .  When they get an electronic version, I'll also put
>> one on our website...Fill it out and turn it in - your thoughts, opinions and
>> needs will be taken into consideration.  Members of the community are welcome
>> to join the committee for the Master Plan - I know we have some members who
>> will be signing up for that!  This is truly a way to help chart a new course
>> for our city - fill out your survey soon!
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> Don't Forget to Vote!!  Today only! Until 9pm!!
>>  
>> Thanks everyone,
>>  
>> Suzie
>> 
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> 
> 
> 
> -- 
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> Chief of Staff 
> Office of the Mayor
> City of Mount Vernon
> One Roosevelt Plaza
> Mount Vernon, NY 10550
> (914) 450-2580
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