ICYMI: New Lidl In East Patchogue Set To Open Next Month

In case you missed it, here's a story that appeared earlier this week in the Patchogue Patch:

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — The new Lidl opening in East Patchogue is set to open its doors next month. The new store will take over the Best Market on 655 Montauk Highway and will be hosting a grand opening event on August 5.

"I am excited to welcome Lidl to East Patchogue," Presiding Officer Rob Calarco, Suffolk County Legislature said. "They have shown themselves to be a company that cares for their community by offering affordable and competitive prices for their products. I wish them great success as they provide excellent service to our residents."

In addition, the supermarket chain will be opening another new store in East Meadow on July 29. Both ribbon-cuttings will start at 7:40 a.m.

During the event, Lidl will host a Farmer's Market pop-up in the store parking lot to allow customers a chance to check out the products. The company will also donate 50 cents to John Theissen Children's Foundation to raise money for kids in need on Long Island for every new myLidl member who signs up and sets East Meadow or Patchogue as their home store.

The event will also include a selfie social media competition outside of the store for a chance to win Lidl gift cards ranging from $5 to $100 each and a Lidl Scavenger Hunt and an offer for 15 percent off for those who find all items in the store.

According to Lidl, all team members who worked at Best Market were offered job opportunities at Lidl with a leading wage and benefits package. The packages include a starting wage of $15 an hour and comprehensive medical benefits for all team members regardless of the number of hours they work per week.

"Focus East Patchogue welcomes LIDL and appreciates the investment they are making to create a new store and to establish themselves as a quality food source for our community," John Quatrale, Focus East Patchogue said. "In addition we were glad to review a study that showed that LIDL has had the overall effect of reducing food prices on Long Island which is critical to the day to day needs of our community. We recognize the critical need for business to exist and thrive as a means of revitalizing East Patchogue and look forward to their success as a member of the community."

Over the next month, Lidl will also start remodeling two Best Market stores on Long Island, Franklin Square and Massapequa, for the next wave of Lidl store openings early next year.