Giunta’s Meat Farms to Acquire King Kullen Grocery Co.
Giunta’s Meat Farms announced plans to acquire King Kullen Grocery Co. on September 6, marking the second attempt to sell the 93-year-old supermarket chain.
The acquisition will involve King Kullen’s 24 stores and four Wild by Nature locations, according to both companies. The Hauppauge-based King Kullen, which claims to be “America’s first supermarket,” operates currently in Long Island and was founded in 1930.
Tracey Cullen, King Kullen’s president, stated the goal was to partner with a local family-owned business that respects their legacy. Giunta’s Meat Farms, established in 1952, has 10 locations across Long Island.
The companies expect to finalize the deal in September, pending customary closing conditions. Until then, operations will continue independently, with no layoffs anticipated. Specific details, such as the sale price and future branding of King Kullen, remain undisclosed.
Accident on County Road 39 Causes Traffic Disruption
An accident involving a motorcycle occurred on County Road 39 in Southampton around 6 p.m. on September 6, leading to the closure of eastbound lanes in front of the Southampton Golf Range.
The westbound lanes were partially obstructed, according to local reports. Emergency responders were on the scene; however, details regarding injuries have not been confirmed.
This incident occurred amid ongoing discussions among Southampton Town officials regarding recent traffic pattern changes implemented last fall, which have led to significant debate among residents regarding their effectiveness during peak traffic hours.
East Hampton Town Sues Barlume Beach Over Seating Violations
East Hampton Town has filed a lawsuit against Barlume Beach in Montauk, alleging violations of town code related to unauthorized seating capacity.
The lawsuit, submitted on September 5 to the state Supreme Court, claims the restaurant exceeded its approved seating of 75 by accommodating up to 508 patrons recently.
The town seeks a court order to revert the capacity to approved levels, remove unauthorized structures, and impose civil penalties. The defendants claim the town’s allegations stem from misunderstandings about their operations. A judge did not grant an immediate halt to the restaurant’s operations, with the next court date set for August 12.