Utica Grocery Store Hours for Christmas and New Year’s

Oops! The worst has happened. You're hosting Christmas Eve dinner, but you forgot that main ingredient at the grocery store. Don’t worry—there may still be time to pick up those last-minute holiday essentials. Here’s a guide to holiday hours for grocery stores and pharmacies:

Hannaford Holiday Hours

Hannaford stores in Utica will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and remain closed Christmas Day. They reopen at 7 a.m. on Dec. 26. On New Year’s Eve, stores will close at 8 p.m. and reopen at 7 a.m. New Year’s Day.

Price Chopper Holiday Hours

Price Chopper will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and stay closed on Christmas Day. They reopen at 7 a.m. on Dec. 26. On New Year’s Eve, the store will close at 9 p.m. and reopen at 7 a.m. New Year’s Day.

Walmart Holiday Hours

Walmart Stores, including those with full grocery sections, will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They will remain closed on Christmas Day and reopen at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26. Normal hours apply on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

ALDI Holiday Hours

ALDI stores in Utica and Rome will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. They will also close early, at 7 p.m., on New Year’s Eve. Normal hours resume on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Chantry's Hometown Market

Chantry's will be open for your grocery needs on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. They are closed though on Christmas Day, reopening on Dec. 26 at 7 a.m.

Tops Friendly Markets Holiday Hours

Tops in Whitesboro will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, remain closed on Christmas Day, and reopen at 6 a.m. or later on Dec. 26. On New Year’s Eve, Tops will close at 9 p.m. but will be open New Year’s Day.

Stewarts Shops

Stewarts has you covered for last-minute needs. Stores typically are open during normal business hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Pharmacy Holiday Hours

Need last-minute essentials? Here’s how local pharmacies stack up:

Walgreens: Most locations will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Check walgreens.com for specific hours.
CVS: Many locations will maintain regular hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and throughout the New Year holidays, but schedules may vary. Check cvs.com or call ahead to confirm.

Happy holidays, and may your last-minute shopping be merry...and quick! 🎄

Wow! Look At This! "A Star is Born" 29 Celebs Who Were Born in Upstate New York

There is a whole lot of star power on display in this gallery. We feature 29 celebrities who were born in Upstate New York. Many of the names are instantly familiar, such as Lucille Ball and Kirk Douglas, but it is the lesser known stars that are the most fun.

You will recognize most of these people by their faces rather than by their names. Still, no matter how small the role they played in a film or TV show, these actors left an indelible mark wherever and when ever they appeared on screen.

I mean, seriously, who can ever forget Buffalo-born actor Sorrell Booke? Name ring a bell? No? How about his character "Boss Hogg" on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" Now I am sure you remember him!

This list totals 29 celebrities, but we have a feeling that we are missing some. So, if you know a TV or movie star that was born in New York outside of New York City, please let us know over on our Facebook page! We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio