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From the Lens: Waldbaums is Closing

Photos from an empty food store in Lake Ronkonkoma.

By the end of the week, the Waldbaums in Lake Ronkonkoma will be closed. Sachem Patch took a walk around the story on Tuesday to see what was left.

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AMSL February 29, 2012 at 04:43 pm
good....i can't count how many times ive either seen or even bought by accident, expired food from waldbaums...this store was nasty
Michele Rosado-gulla February 29, 2012 at 05:25 pm
So why did you keep coming back ???
Kathi Gautier February 29, 2012 at 07:14 pm
I loved this store. I'd been coming here since it was built. I knew where everything was. Now I have to learn a new supermarket. I'm pissed. Food shopping for me has always been a sport. But when you don't know the layout not only can you miss out on good deals but it takes you twice as long. Any thoughts from anyone about the other supermarkets in the area. Stop and Shop is so huge you need to pack a lunch to get through the whole store. And Pathmark seems like the next likely choice price wise. King Kullen is too pricey so they're out. I look at food as the one aspect of your monthly budget that is completely controlled by you. So where do we shop now? I'm a huge Wal-mart shopper. If they put fresh meats and vegetables in there then that's where I'm going.
CJ M. March 1, 2012 at 02:16 am
This store was too new to close. I usually shop in the Stony Brook store, but I also loved this store. I will miss it. Good luck to all the employees.
Kathi Gautier March 1, 2012 at 03:48 pm
I was actualy in the Stony Brook store last night. I guess that's the only good Waldbaums around for miles. Because I've been to the Waldbaums in Holbrook and it's too small to be a regular weekly shop store. They don't even have a seafood department. So I guess it's Stony Brook or nothing.
Regina Raab March 5, 2012 at 01:17 am
Just want to thank the employees who were so kind and helpful over the years.
Kathi Gautier March 5, 2012 at 07:44 pm
Here! Here! I second that. One of the girls that worked there had a son on the same baseball team as my son growing up. The employee's will be missed and I thank you for all for your courteous service throughout the years.
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Mark June 18, 2013 at 04:01 pm
A zero budget is not even necessary for this tremendous problem. Even with the 3.14 budget, thisRead More scenario exists. The classes will be in the thirties next year in the secondary schools. I heard the classes will have at least 35 kids in them next year because of all of the teacher excessing. It would be even worse if there is a zero budget, but the problem already exists.
Jen Jones June 18, 2013 at 04:12 pm
It's very possible Mark, and you're right, it's already a problem because of the cuts made to get toRead More this tax cap budget. It will be a complete disaster if the budget fails.
JP June 17, 2013 at 10:55 am
Shameful Remarks....
Voice Of Reason June 18, 2013 at 03:30 pm
Wrong JP, people like Mrs. Kohlmann make this country and people like yourself just take. That'sRead More what is shameful!
Mark June 18, 2013 at 04:10 pm
My kids do not have Mr. Hinkaty, but I know his name well from many others. He is a favorite ofRead More many, many students. I hope for the sake of Sachem something changes over the summer and they can find a way to keep him here. Whatever district ends up with that teacher will find that they have struck gold. We wish you the best, Mr. Hinkaty. I hope we can keep you here!
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