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RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Trader Joe's Bridgemarket

Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket Opened, And It’s Just Beautiful

Yesterday, Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket opened with packed crowds, later than many hoped, but well worth the wait. Its immediate impact brought new life to the intersection at 59th Street and 1st Avenue. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…

The Wait’s Over. Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket Opens on Thursday

Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket opens on Thursday, December 2nd. Extended by the pandemic, the long wait is over. One of New York’s best loved stores arrives with a grace note of historic preservation. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…

Are hiring difficulties delaying the opening of Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket?

Hiring difficulties may be forcing a delay of opening Trade Joe’s new UES store under the historic Queensboro Bridge. Bridgemarket was expected to welcome shoppers in October, but all that happened was the hanging of a banner about hiring. And…

One Step Closer: Trader Joe’s Is Now Hiring

Going back, a week later, I found that Trader Joe’s papered over the window where I got an inside look and shared it with readers. But, now, there was an even better sign of an opening coming soon. The Roosevelt…

We got a quick peek inside Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket…

While my wife edged back toward the sidewalk, pretending she didn’t know who I was, I angled past an unlatched gate and got a look inside. My photo wasn’t much, but it clearly identified a Trader Joe’s in the works….

Great News Now, Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket Welcomes Shoppers This Month

According to several sources, Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket at 59th and First will open in October. One source pegs the date as the 15th, although the owners are officially mum, except for “Opening Soon.” By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…