From our friends at the NYS Thruway Authority
Are you still traveling along New York’s and other state’s roadways without an E-ZPass tag? This probably means you have to stop at a toll booth to pick up a toll ticket, find cash to pay the collector, or wait for a bill in the mail to be charged by your license plate. Price Chopper can help you travel more efficiently and cost-effectively. E-ZPass Tags are available at the customer service desk at New York Price Chopper & Market 32 locations! Purchase a tag for $25, register it with E-ZPass before you use it and the tag becomes active within 24 hours. Now is the perfect time to sign up for E-ZPass and start saving.
While more than 34 million vehicles currently travel and save with E-ZPass tags, there are still some common misconceptions about E-ZPass. Here are some myths and facts!
MYTH: E-ZPass costs more.
FACT: E-ZPass saves time, money, fuel and emissions.
E-ZPass doesn’t cost anything. There is a $10 refundable tag deposit which is waived if you replenish with a credit card or link to your checking account. You don’t have to be an everyday commuter to benefit from E-ZPass either. The $25 initial prepaid toll requirement will remain in your account until you use it. You are also saving on fuel and emissions when you are not waiting at toll booths to pay cash.
MYTH: I don’t drive on toll roads enough to benefit from E-ZPass.
FACT: You save every time you use E-ZPass, and there is no usage charge for your account.
Whether you commute daily on the Thruway or take that annual summer trip to camp, E-ZPass offers toll discounts and the most convenient way to travel. If you don’t travel, funds in your E-ZPass Account remain in your E-ZPass Account.
MYTH: If I get an E-ZPass in New York, I can only use it on NY roads.
FACT: You can use your E-ZPass Tag wherever you see the signature purple E-ZPass sign.
E-ZPass is accepted in 16 states, with 26 different agencies included in the E-ZPass network. From Maine to North Carolina on the East Coast and West to Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois, you can enjoy the benefits of E-ZPass.
MYTH: Your E-ZPass Tag can only be used in one vehicle
FACT: E-ZPass Tags can be used in any passenger vehicle.
Traveling with a friend or family member? You can use your E-ZPass tag in other vehicles. Make sure the tag is mounted on the windshield, and if the vehicle is used on a regular basis, be sure to list the license plate number in your E-ZPass account. Just like the E-ZPass Tag, E-ZPass mounting strips are free. Request them from the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-8655.
MYTH: You can only have one E-ZPass tag on your account
FACT: You can have up to four E-ZPass tags on your account.
E-ZPass Tags are free, and there is no tag deposit if you choose to use your credit card to automatically replenish your account. You can either add additional tags to your account or move the Tag from vehicle to vehicle. Be sure to list any license plates on your account that will be using the tag on a regular basis.
MYTH: You must link your credit card to your E-ZPass account.
FACT: You have several convenient payment options with E-ZPass.
The most convenient and popular way to fund an E-ZPass account is by automatic replenishment with a credit card because you will always have funds in your account for travel, but it is not required. You can choose to call in payments as needed, mail in check payments or set up a Pay Per Trip payment method, which would deduct tolls from your checking account as you travel.
MYTH: E-ZPass will share or track my account information.
FACT: Strict security and privacy regulations are in place to protect your E-ZPass account information.
E-ZPass takes customer privacy very seriously and does not share information with other agencies, including law enforcement, unless it is for the purpose of collecting a toll, or by subpoena.
MYTH: E-ZPass is used to issue speeding tickets.
FACT: E-ZPass is NOT used to issue speeding tickets.
For safety reasons, equipment monitors speed in the actual toll lane. Your E-ZPass account may be suspended if you travel too fast through the toll lane.
There you have it! Myths debunked.
If you’re in New York, stop into your neighborhood Price Chopper or Market 32 store, pick up an E-ZPass Tag and experience the savings and convenience. You’ll wonder what took you so long! To locate a store near you visit: www.thruway.ny.gov./getezpass. Customers can also apply for E-ZPass online at www.e-zpassNY.com. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
July 8, 2018
Arizona Refrigerated Teas
Born in the heart of Brooklyn, Arizona Beverages came onto the scene with a fresh take on iced tea, which has now taken the world by storm. Since 1922, they have made it their mission to bring their customers great-tasting products using top-quality ingredients, presented in uniquely designed packaging. Arizona Refrigerated Teas use the finest natural ingredients with no preservatives. They
are an American family owned and operated business
Arizona Refrigerated Teas are available in the following four varieties:
Arizona Arnold Palmer
Arizona Green Tea
Arizona Lemon Tea
Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice
Arizona Refrigerated Teas are now available in the Dairy aisle – The Fresher The Better! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
July 8, 2018
Disney FROZEN and PAW Patrol String Cheese
Looking for an easy grab & go snack for your kids before a soccer game – or a fun addition to their school lunchbox? You‘ve found it! Disney FROZEN and PAW Patrol String Cheese offers a healthy snack option parents can feel good about giving their kids. Bring the magic home and share your child’s love of characters with them in a snack that will make you smile, too. Favorites such as Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Chase, Skye and Marshall will help make healthy snacking that much more
enjoyable.
These String Cheeses are a good source of protein and calcium and contain 0 grams of Trans Fat per serving. Now that’s something to smile about! This seems like it is a win-win situation, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your child smile. All the cool moms and dads are buying it!
Look for PAW Patrol and Disney’s FROZEN String Cheeses in the Dairy aisle!
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
July 1, 2018
Enjoy New Atkins Plus with Protein and Fiber!
Each delicious Creamy Milk Chocolate or Vanilla Shake is packed with 30g of high quality dairy protein, 7g of fiber and 20 vitamins and minerals. Atkins Plus Shakes give you steady energy throughout the day so they are the perfect meal replacement or complement to your workout routine.
With 2g of net carbs and 1g of sugar, they will satisfy your hunger while keeping you on track. New Atkins Plus Chocolate or Vanilla Shakes are a delicious ready to drink performance and nutritional shake.
You can find these delicious new Atkins Plus Shakes in the Sports Nutrition aisle.
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
July 1, 2018
New Green Giant Veggie Spirals are a perfect swap-in for traditional pasta.
are gluten-free and come without sauce or seasoning, so you can prepare them just the way you like!
Made with 100% vegetables, new Green Giant Veggie Spirals have up to 90% fewer calories than pasta*, making them the perfect swap-in. They’re perfect to use as an entrée, side dish, or as an addition to your soup or salad.
Microwave your Green Giant Veggie Spirals for efficiency; they go from freezer to table in just 6 minutes!
Look for Green Giant Veggie Spirals in Frozen Vegetable aisle
*Varieties have 65 percent to 90 percent fewer calories per serving than the leading brand of spaghetti. Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN, CDN Senior Nutritionist
As we continue to celebrate Dairy month, I find I am on an “ology” kick – sharing facts, recipes, and the many ways dairy foods combine bring good taste together with good health.
Cheese has a lot to offer! It is a good or great source of nutrients including calcium, phosphorous, protein, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Cheese can be part of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, appetizers, gifts, celebrations, and even decorations. It is both flavorful and flavor-maker – think about buttery Havarti, or savory Pecorino Romano. Even the names of cheeses are interesting and reflect historical and romantic origins – Cheddar from the village of Cheddar in England, Roquefort from France (first written reference about this type of cheese is from A.D. 79). American cheese was originally cheddar exported to England in Colonial times – named by the British!
What’s Your Type?
The USDA developed cheese groups to help Americans see how cheese can be part of a healthy diet. Serving size is one ounce or a cube, a cheese stick, a thin slice (pre-packed in the dairy case) or a tablespoon of grated cheese. Good news – PICS cheeses come in all of these flavors and sizes!
Need more protein options? Try Swiss, cottage, ricotta, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Gouda, Colby, Port de Salut, provolone, Mexican blend or Muenster.
Trying to increase calcium? Try Swiss, Cheddar, ricotta, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Gouda, queso blanco, Mexican blend or Colby.
Lactose issues? Cheese is still on your plate. Enjoy Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
Trying to lower sodium in your diet? Options include Swiss, Monterey Jack, ricotta, or Parmesan (1 Tbsp). Also try lower sodium varieties of Colby-Jack, provolone, Muenster, mozzarella or Cheddar.
Trying to lower fat in your diet? Finish recipes with a small amount of cheese to keep flavor up and calories down. Try Parmesan, Romano (grated) or part-skim mozzarella. Also try lower fat options of cottage, ricotta, Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Colby, Muenster, provolone, Mexican blend or American (process).
A last point to ponder – we use the phrase “Say Cheese” to bring out your smile. Coincidence? I don’t think so 🙂 June 26, 2018.
Today we celebrate the grand reopening of our Mountain Street location [72 Pullman Street, Worcester MA 01606].
Introducing Market 32 – a brand new shopping experience centered around you. Yes, our name has changed but our commitment to value, quality and the best in fresh never will! Whether your passion is bakery, seafood, produce, floral, cheese or something else… we have it for you.
We invite you to come explore all that is in store at your local Market 32. Here are just a few snapshots from the store (taken this morning).
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Several kombucha offerings have a limited consumer base due to their unusual flavor combinations. Bing Z saw the need and heard the requests for a more drinkable kombucha with a smooth flavor.
Bing Z is handcrafted with delicious and organic fruit juices to balance the tanginess of traditional kombucha while still providing a healthy beverage that will appeal to a wider audience.
Consumers who may be adverse to traditional kombucha will appreciate Bing Z’s completely new interpretations of this healthy probiotic beverage.
Bing Z Kombucha can be found in the Produce department. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
June 24, 2018
Introducing the Gillette3 and Gillette5 Razors:
Gillette3 and Gillette5 offer you high performance and trusted quality at an affordable price. Both Gillette3 and Gillette5 razors feature a 360 Aqua Grip handle for a strong grip, even when wet.
They have a Front Pivot that transfers pressure of your hand away from the blades for better skin comfort. Additionally, Soft Microfins gently stretch the skin to create a smooth even surfaced for a comfortable shave.
Look for Gillette3 and Gillette5 in the Shaving aisle. 
We’re Produce Proud, and today we’re here to drop some hot pepper knowledge!
Most of us have probably experienced this scenario: We’re either out to dinner or making a dish at home, and want to have some spice in our dish.
Since some of us can take more spice than others can, it’s good to know which peppers we can or can’t take. Some of us struggle to get through a single jalapeno, while others think a ghost pepper only feels like a moderate spring day. Whatever our spice tolerance is, some of the peppers we consume have more to them than we’d expect!
Ghost peppers are easily one of the hottest peppers in the world. It’s been said that they’re about 100 times hotter than the hottest jalapenos! The ghost pepper comes from India, where the people there put it to good use. It’s so hot that they rub ghost peppers on walls and fences to prevent wild elephants from entering certain areas. To a human, a ghost pepper is incredibly hot, but when taken in very moderate amounts as an ingredient in a hot sauce, it adds a delicious kick to anything you want spicy!
We’ve all heard of (and a lot of us tasted) the habanero pepper. One of the hotter peppers you can find in the average grocery store, it’s very unique. Coming in a wide variety of colors (orange, red, brown, white, and pink), the habanero will throw a lot of punches. While most people like chocolate that melts in their mouth, the Chocolate Habanero (brown) just melts your mouth, while the White Habanero delivers some nice, fruity heat.
The cayenne pepper is a pretty common one here in the US. Unlike most peppers, it is ground up and sprinkled on food to add a bit of a punch to whatever you’re having. Cayenne peppers also have a unique pain relieving ability! The same substance in the peppers that gives them their spice also does a good job at relieving pain and helping you feel better, all while your mouth is lit on fire.
Jalapeno peppers: one of the most common peppers we see and eat! Often found on pizzas and used to make delicious jalapeno poppers and salsas, jalapenos are delicious, without bringing too much heat. They hold the distinction as the first pepper to travel to space! In the 1980s, NASA started using jalapenos as food for astronauts that went to space aboard shuttles, officially making jalapenos a main ingredient in spicy space food.
There are a ton of different peppers out there, each packing a punch of its own (some stronger than others). Hopefully this quick hot pepper rundown will help you know which peppers to have with dinner, and which ones to use to keep wild elephants out of your yard!