After waiting to see what would happen after the June 4th deadline of the first round of layoffs at Rite Aid corporate, it has been determined that the Rite Aid in Beacon will close in July. Rite Aid declared bankruptcy twice after losing in court settlements demanded from the opioid crisis. The FingerLakes1 has confirmed that Beacon’s location is on the closing list.

Customers with prescriptions are encouraged to act now to transfer them. The independent and locally owned pharmacy across the street, Beacon Wellness, has been accepting Rite Aid transfers. Vogel Pharmacy, who used to be in Beacon next to what used to be Homespun but moved to Wappingers across from the stadium, is also accepting prescription transfers.

The liquidation sale in Beacon might start June 12th. The shelves are more stocked than usual because the corporate warehouses needed to empty out. Beacon’s Rite Aid doesn’t yet know if their sale will be 50% or 75% off. It’s a good time to wait to buy hair care products, makeup and sun screen until the sale starts.

The Rite Aid in Wappingers on Rte 9 has a small poster outside that reads 50% off in hand-written black Sharpie.

It is not known yet what will happen with the building property.