westfaironline.com May 15, 2023
BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com
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he New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) is seeking approval from Yonkers to move ahead with a $141 million portion of an approximately $2 billion long-term plan for improvements to the Hillview Reservoir, which has a street address of 100 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers. The entire project includes covering of the reservoir before 2050, which would comply with a settlement agreement reached in 2019 between New
York City and the federal government to ensure water quality. The reservoir holds about 900 million gallons of water and is concrete-lined. It was built between 1909 and 1917, According to Matthew Valade of the engineering firm Hazen and Sawyer, which specializes in dealing with water projects, the Hillview facility handles approximately 50% of the water supply for the city of Yonkers and and up to 100% of New York City’s drinking water.
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Robeks smoothie chain plans further expansion across Connecticut BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com
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mong the grab-and-go eateries that populate Connecticut’s strip malls and commercial districts, the Robeks chain is not the most ubiquitous – there are eight stores in the state, with six based in Fairfield County. The chain’s nationwide presence is also relatively modest, with more than 90 locations
open and 50 in development across 13 states and the District of Columbia. Of course, Robeks has a different focus than the other establishments serving up burgers, pizza slices, tacos and hot dogs. With its mix of smoothies, fresh pressed juices, acai bowls and premium toasts, the chain emphasizes a healthier alternative to traditional fast food mix. And while it may not be rivaling McDonald’s and Dunkin in terms of the
quantity of Connecticut locations, the Robeks management is very happy with the quality of performance in the state. The Business Journals’ Fairfield County Bureau Chief Phil Hall spoke with Todd Peterson, chief development officer for Robeks, about the company’s place within Connecticut. Robeks recently announced that it was planning a further expansion across
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