Did you know that our Genesee Street location recently became a Market 32? We are ecstatic about this new change, and have our incredible team to thank for all their hard work and efforts. We want to spotlight a few of these teammates for all they have done. Without further ado, let’s go meet the team!
Tim Turner, Store Manager
Tim started in the Grocery Store industry in 1998 as a bagger and has worked his way up to Store Manager over the years. Tim worked for Harris Teeter for 19 years in Charlotte, North Carolina, and The Giant Company for 3 years in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before Joining Price Chopper in 2018. Tim is a very high energy store manager that engages with our customers’ needs by offering excellent customer service. Tim noted that best thing about working in the grocery store industry is to be there for your teammates, customers, and the community. Tim looks forward to meeting everyone on this great opportunity to bring Market 32 to Utica, NY and all the offerings and customer service to go along with it!
Katrina Kozlowski, Co-Manager
Having joined Price Chopper Supermarkets in 1998 as a cashier, Katrina has held many roles over her 24 years with the company. She has worked in several locations as a Customer Service Manager and has been a Co-Manager for the past 7 years. Katrina was a part of the Genesee Street Price Chopper when it opened in 1999 and is excited to be a part of the grand re-opening today.
Katrina was born and raised in Utica, NY and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School in 2000. She was part of the Young Scholars Liberty Partnership Program (YSLPP), which helped develop and motivate her to expand her education and career goals. She furthered her education by earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Fine Art, and a master’s degree in Studio Art.
Community involvement has always been a meaningful part of her life. She has volunteered with several different organizations throughout the community. She is happy to be a part of the Boilermaker 15K road race, and this year will mark her 21st year participating in the race.
Katrina advocates for the kind treatment of animals, and volunteers in her community giving back her time, talent, and treasure. She leads her teammates with the same compassion in her heart. She loves working in the diverse area she grew up in and is proud she can give back to her community.
Alem Dzebo, Center Store Team Lead
In our culturally diverse community, Alem is an asset to the Price Chopper/ Market 32 team. Alem moved to Utica, NY from Bosnia in 2003 with his family and quickly taught himself English. He has been with Price Chopper since 2008 and has succeeded in every position he has held. His ambitious, hardworking, and caring nature is what makes him a great leader. Being multilingual has allowed Alem to build a culturally diverse team which has created fresh ideas and perspectives.
Alem has a genuine gift for working with both his teammates and interacting with customers. People just adore him. His coworkers respect, appreciate and hold him in high regard. When customers need assistance from finding an item to diffusing a problem, Alem is always there with a smile.
Alem brings the same drive and determination when it comes to his community. He volunteers in several different organizations and loves to coach youth basketball and soccer.
Eh Wah, Front End teammate
Eh Wah moved to Utica, NY from Thailand with his family in 2005 he started with Price Chopper in 2015. Eh Wah doesn’t allow his hearing impairment to hold him back. Eh Wah is one of our star teammates! His drive and ambition sets the tone for the rest of the team.
Lara Johnson, General Merchandise
Lara started with Price Chopper in 2010. Her hard work and dedication sets her above the rest!
Sherry Lipinski, Assistant Team Lead Deli
Sherry started with Price Chopper in 1975. Throughout her 48 years with us, her talents and efforts have helped our success. Her performance is always top-notch! Sherry’s exemplary work ethic is recognized every day and is an inspiration to the whole team.
Nate Meeks, Pharmacy Tech
Nate moved to Utica, NY three years ago from Virginia and we have been lucky enough to have worked with him ever since. Nate exemplifies the meaning of customer service. He is a star employee that takes the initiative to go the extra mile, and always does so with a smile.
Nathan Broedel, Meat Team Lead
Nate started with Price Chopper in 2010. His talent and fierce ambition is what led him to become a master at his craft.
Be on the lookout for these all-star teammates when you check out the new Genesee Street Market 32. This store is located at 1917 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501.
Mia Teal
Paid Media Marketing Coordinator
Calling all Vegetarians – this week is for celebrating YOU! At Price Chopper and Market 32, we want to highlight some delicious vegetarian options we have to offer. We supply a variety of plant-based meats including PICS veggie burgers, Beyond Meat, tofu, tempeh, and so much more. Be sure to check out the collection below and browse.
While we are celebrating our Vegetarians all this week, next Friday, May 19th is National Pizza Party Day. We have a bunch of meatless pizza recipes below that you can be sure to make for a pizza party celebration. Without further adieu, let’s get cooking!
Meatless Pizza Recipes:
Grilled Tortilla Pizzas: Looking to change up your traditional cheese pizza? Then these Grilled Tortilla Pizzas are the way to go! This pizza is loaded with feta cheese, hummus, and veggies. Needless to say… this recipe does not disappoint!
Margherita Pizza Waffles: These waffles take pizza to a whole other level! Fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella? We will have it all!
Southwest Veggie Flatbread: It’s a fiesta with your tastebuds! With fresh avocado, corn, salsa, and cheese, this will be your next favorite meatless flatbread.
Grilled Fruit Pizza: Fruit and pizza? Ok, here us out. There is nothing like grilled fruit on a spring or summer day. Put it on Market 32 pizza dough and there you have it. This is a must-try!
Other Meatless Recipes:
Instant Pot® Coconut-Curry Lentils with Tofu & Vegetables: This hearty meal is full of tofu and veggies which makes for a delicious and filling recipe.
Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese: Take your mac & cheese to the next level with this recipe! Shredded cheese, cream cheese, and veggies make for a fantastic meal.
Roasted Fennel & Brussel Sprouts Salad: This salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. The sweet apples with the saltiness of the cheese is a dream!
Black Bean, Quinoa, & Grilled Veggie Tacos: Here’s your next meal for Taco Tuesday! Thank us later.
Vegan Veggie Casserole: If you are vegan or know someone else that is, try out this recipe! It is quick, easy, and filling.
Easy Black Bean Burger: This recipe makes six servings and cooks within 20 minutes. Quick & easy!
Mia Teal
Paid Media Marketing Coordinator
There is nothing like sitting by the pool on a warm summer day, drink in hand, and not a care in the world. We want to make sure you have what you need to kick back, unwind, and make the most refreshing drinks that are ideal for any summer occasion. What better way to try a new fruit cocktail (or mocktail) than today, National Fruit Cocktail Day?
At Price Chopper and Market 32, we have a large variety of PICS seltzers, sparkling water, and club soda in all sorts of fun and fruity flavors. With both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options at hand, we have what it takes for the best summer possible!
Bourbon Cherry Smash: This drink is bursting with different flavors including cherry, lemon, lime, and orange. Be sure to pick up your favorite PICS seltzer in the water aisle and our PICS lime juice in the produce department.
Tart & Juicy Sparkling Punch : Fruit galore! Try this mix with or without alcohol. You won’t be disappointed!
Citrus-Basil Spritzer : This non-alcoholic drink is nothing short of refreshing on a summer day!
Spring Cocktails : Blueberries, raspberries, lemon, lime, and basil…what combination could be better?
Shop Our Summer Drinks and Seltzers
Interested in trying these drinks? Check out our Price Chopper and Market 32 Youtube Page to learn how!
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
The love of a pet is like no other. After all, pets are family who we cherish and adore. On National Pet Parents Day, we want to give a special shoutout to all the pawsome pet parents out there. Thank you for all you do to keep your little friends happy and healthy.
We want to call out some ways in which you can keep your pets safe around the house. This time of year, we like to fill our homes with all the beautiful colors of flowers and plants. However, some can be toxic to our pets. These include: lilies, azaleas, marijuana, amaryllis, tulips, aloe, and daffodils. Check out other toxic and non-toxic plants here.
Other ways to keep your pets safe is by ensuring that they are not ingesting human food or chemicals from the kitchen and bathroom. Make sure that when you are preparing a meal, all scraps are picked up and properly disposed of. Some foods that may be harmful to pets include chocolate, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, chives, raisins, and grapes. Read more here to learn about other harmful human foods.
Regarding chemicals and other cleaning supplies, it is a good idea to keep all of these on a high shelf. Additionally, if you do need to keep your supplies low to the ground, consider child-proof latches for these cabinets. As we know, pets can be very curious!
Consider checking out these sources below for any further information!
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Spring is a time for new beginnings. All around us, trees are blossoming, the birds are chirping, and life is getting more beautiful by the day. Another important aspect of spring that we like to honor is Earth Day. Even though the day has passed, we want to help you make Earth Day, everyday! Part of helping out our planet is by lessening, or eliminating food waste in the household. Did you know that over 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States each year? Those numbers are nothing short of frightening. Luckily, we have ways to help you combat the fight against food waste. What better day to start than today, National “Stop Food Waste Day?”
- Freeze/Store Leftovers: There are so many products that can be frozen. For example, if you bought too much meat this week, you can freeze it instead of throwing it away. Other items that can be put in the freezer include bread, fruit, vegetables, and more! If you do make too much one night, try storing it for your lunch or dinner the next day.
- Meal Plan: Set a day each week to sit down with your family and meal plan. For example, you could create a dinner outline to map out what the main course meal will be, what sides you plan to have, and any refreshments. Do this for each day of the week so that when you go to the grocery store, you already know what to buy and how much.
- Check expiration dates: How many times have you gone through your refrigerator, only to find an expired product that you completely forgot about? We’ve all been there. Regularly going through your refrigerator and pantry to check expiration dates is a huge step in the right direction! A helpful tip would be to locate items that are expiring soon and move them towards the front.
- Make a meal from a meal: There are always options to use your leftovers to make another meal. Examples of this include soup, sandwiches, and salads. Check out our recipes website or our Price Chopper Ready website for delicious meal ideas that can be made from your initial meal.
Donate: The next time you go through your pantry and find food that you no longer want or need, consider donating these products to your local food bank. Unsure of where to drop off your food? Check out Feeding America’s website to locate a food bank near you!
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Calling all cheese addicts! You know that feeling when cheese just melts in your mouth and makes you want more? That’s exactly what we deliver with our grilled cheese recipes. The month of April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and we are here to help you indulge in all the cheesy goodness! Don’t believe us? Just look at these recipes below! Our next level recipes will take your taste buds to a cheesy paradise.
Pear Grilled Cheese on Raisin Bread: The sweetness of cold pears with the saltiness of warm cheese makes for the perfect sandwich. Better yet, the raisin bread takes this sandwich to a whole new level.
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad & Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Now THIS is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! This hearty meal will satisfy the taste buds of all who try!
Smashed Blackberry, Basil & Camembert Grilled Cheese: This five-ingredient grilled cheese is perfect if you are in a time crunch! With berries back in season, try adding in raspberries or strawberries as well.
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
With Earth Day being celebrated tomorrow, we have a heartwarming story that corresponds with our commitment to help keep our Earth, and fisheries, sustainable! A special thank you to Johnstown, store #012 for making this story possible.
On March 27, 2023, the Johnstown seafood department noticed they had received a pregnant lobster. The store immediately took action. They isolated the lobster in the cooler, started making calls and writing emails to bring this lobster back to sea. After proper instruction, the store took the utmost, gentle care with this lobster and made sure she was safely and comfortably packed so she could be shipped back to Maine.
Once this lady was received, marine biologist Curt Brown cut a notch into one of her tail flippers, which signifies that she is a proven breeder. From here on out, she will be illegal to keep again, even after she releases her eggs. The lobster has been returned back to her home at sea.
Brown noted that the efforts made at Johnstown Price Chopper will result in 10,000 lobster eggs being released this spring! We are incredibly proud of our teammates for saving her life, and allowing thousands of baby lobsters to be born.
Thank you, Johnstown!
Ellie Wilson
MS, RDN, CDN
Every January, you resolve to get more active and be better connected to your health, and, for many, life happens, and your plans get moved aside. But you know you will feel better, lower blood pressure, maintain healthier weight, strengthen heart and bones, and so much more if you can create sustainable routines. Therefore, making it easy to get going and keep moving will help you hit your health and movement targets and be the healthier person and family you want to be!
First – understand that every move counts. For adults, that means walking around the office, gardening, house cleaning, lifting or mowing – whatever you do as part of your day on a regular basis. For children, it may mean walking to the bus stop or school, playing in a park or backyard, doing chores and playing sports. Think about how much you are moving, and how much your family moves – could you do more?
Second – consider how you feel. How is your energy? How well are you sleeping? For children, ask the same questions – are they chronically cranky? Sleep 8+ hours per night? Getting more active can really change energy management – literally, energy creates energy! Moving more also lowers the negative energy of anxiety that impacts overall wellness and facilitates better sleep due to the energy “cost” of physical movement. Better sleep = better energy, and creates a positive feedback loop you can tap into to keep everyone on a better schedule.
Third – set the stage to move more. What do you like to do, or what would you like to try? Set yourself up for success by making it easy to get going. Headed to work? Put your sneakers in your work bag and walk at lunch or stop and walk in the park on the way home. Kids getting restless? Take a family walk! Many families have a Sunday meal together – how about a Sunday morning hike? Try 2 or 3 different places in your area to keep it fresh and enjoy different environments. Get other family members to share their ideas and give everyone a chance to lead the way! Count steps with the apps built into phones and add them up each week.
Finally – set goals and give credit for effort, versus only the result. Can you walk the neighborhood twice per week? How can you make it 3 times? Or can you walk for 10 minutes this week, and make it 15 minutes next week? Praise partners and children for the work/play and for trying – with a side of how to recover or understand that no one is an expert at any activity the first time they try it! Share your excitement about a new option or a favorite activity – that builds confidence and memories for family members, and models being adventurous and open to new ideas.
Enjoy moving toward a higher quality of life!
Written by our friends at Green Mountain Energy
When it comes to living greener, mealtime is the right time to make a big difference. Though you may not realize it, our eating habits can be harmful to the environment. Here are a few mindful practices that can make it easier to eat and live more sustainably, courtesy of Green Mountain Energy.
Mindful eating
Mindful eating means knowing where your food comes from. Livestock production requires much more food, water and energy use than it takes to produce plants. To offset this, prioritize produce and cut back on animal products like meat, dairy and eggs.
Sustainable plant agriculture (like low-carbon production and avoiding pesticides) and animal agriculture (like buying local and considering the health and well-being of the animals) leads to a healthier life and greener lifestyle.
Cooking at home
Homemade meals give you more control over your choices, starting with local, eco-friendly ingredients, and ending with how much food you waste.
Food waste accounts for about 21% of landfill volume. As it spoils in the heat, it releases gases that harm the planet. There are easy ways to whittle down food waste, like using every part of the vegetables you eat, like broccoli stems, and composting leftover scraps for your garden. Read more about how to eliminate food waste in this blog.
Safe, sustainable serving
At Green Mountain Energy, we’re working to show people how every single decision we make can help or harm the environment, down to the plates we use at dinnertime. You can dish up a side of sustainability at every meal by considering what you eat it on and how you serve it.
Your dinnerware comes in direct contact with your food, so choose chemical-free and non-toxic options.
Go a step further with recyclable, American-made and eco-friendly dinnerware. Wood, bamboo or recycled-glass materials are great options. Also look for renewable materials when it comes to cutting boards, placemats and more.
Smart storage
Use reusable bowl covers or organic cotton wraps like these instead of plastic wrap. For storage containers, skip the plastic variety and opt for recycled glass or stainless steel.
Storing food properly is important, and that includes knowing how long you can store it. Freshness maximizes food safety and quality. Fish should remain in the fridge no longer than two days, while meat should be eaten between two and four days after being stored. Remember, produce lasts much longer and is better for your body and the planet. Check out the expiration dates for all your favorite foods here.
Keep your green momentum going
When it comes to food, use sustainable practices for the health of yourself and the planet. But don’t stop there! We’ve gathered up more simple tips for cultivating an Earth-friendly lifestyle on our blog here.
Our favorite way to live greener is also one of the easiest: choosing to use clean electricity in your home. We’ve partnered with Market 32 to make going green even more rewarding, featuring 100% renewable energy plans that let you save at the checkout line. Learn more here.
Pet Food Drive
Pets provide unconditional love, meaning, and joy to our lives. Sadly, millions of companion animals enter shelters nationwide every year. Help create a better, kinder place for them by donating items during our annual pet food and supply drive. Through Sunday, April 30, purchase pet food or supplies and place them in the collection bins at the front of the stores. All items will be provided to local animal shelters, listed below to help our furry friends in need.
| 1 | Eastern Pkwy. | CD Humane Society |
| 3 | Brunswick | CD Humane Society |
| 12 | Johnstown | the James Brennan Humane Society |
| 23 | Madison Ave. | CD Humane Society |
| 28 | Twenty Mall | CD Humane Society |
| 29 | Potsdam | |
| 30 | Ogdensburg | Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary- |
| 32 | Massena | – |
| 36 | Cohoes | CD Humane Society |
| 38 | Glenville | CD Humane Society |
| 39 | Wilton | CD Humane Society |
| 40 | Glen Street | |
| 42 | Catskill | Hyer Ground Rescue |
| 44 | North Utica | – |
| 45 | Delaware Ave. | CD Humane Society |
| 94 | Mechanicville | CD Humane Society |
| 111 | East Greenbush | CD Humane Society |
| 112 | CSW | CD Humane Society |
| 116 | Cobleskill | Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley |
| 125 | Manchester | Second Chance Animal |
| 130 | Endicott | Broome County Dog Shelter |
| 133 | Westgate | CD Humane Society |
| 134 | Oneonta | Super Heroes Animal Shelter |
| 136 | Brattleboro | Windham County Humane Society |
| 138 | Loudon – MB | CD Humane Society |
| 142 | Vails Gate | Hudson Valley SPCA |
| 158 | Route 50 | CD Humane Society |
| 159 | Bethlehem | CD Humane Society |
| 175 | Altamont Ave | CD Humane Society |
| 177 | Windsor, VT | Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society |
| 181 | Hudson Valley | CD Humane Society |
| 183 | Guilderland | CD Humane Society |
| 184 | Malta | CD Humane Society |
| 188 | Shaker Rd | CD Humane Society |
| 189 | Putnam | NECOGG Animal Shelter, Dayville CT and Paw Cat Shelter, Woodstock CT |
| 196 | Glemont | CD Humane Society |
| 207 | Commercial Drive | Anita’s Steven Swan Humane Society |
| 210 | Richfield Springs | Herkimer County Humane Society- |
| 216 | Owego | Stray Haven Humane Society and SPCA |
| 220 | Champlain | Emolre SPCA- |
| 224 | Colonie | CD Humane Society |
| 226 | Oswego | Oswego County Humane Society |
| 233 | Lenox | Berkshire Humane Society |
| 238 | Saratoga (PC LTD) | CD Humane Society |
| 241 | Alexandria Bay | Jefferson County SPCA |
| 243 | Storrs | Windham Animal Shelter; |
| 245 | Watervilet | CD Humane Society |
| 246 | Chatham | Columbia Greene Humane Society |
| 250 | Clifton Park | CD Humane Society |