SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — Have you started shopping for Thanksgiving yet? With the holiday less than a week away, Central New Yorkers are feeling the pressure, and many are getting strategic as grocery prices climb. The retail cost of a turkey is up 25% according to Purdue University, and several supermarket staples have increased as well.
Shoppers told us today that saving money this year means putting in a little extra effort. And across Central New York, there are deals available if you know where to look.
One of the biggest savings this week comes from Tops. Customers who spend $25 in-store can bring the price of a premium Jennie-O turkey down to just 48 cents a pound. For North Syracuse neighbor John Wagner, that made all the difference…