The bankrupt pharmacy chain Rite Aid is closing all of its locations in New York State, with the three Manhattan stores, including the one at 81 First Ave., shutting down today.
According to WARN notices filed with the New York State Department of Labor, 15 employees are losing their jobs at the East Village location effective today. (All state layoff notices for the remaining Rite Aids are dated June 4.)
As previously reported, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy (again) last month, citing years of financial struggles and a rapidly changing retail pharmacy market. CEO Matt Schroeder stated that the chain was selling off its assets and transitioning its pharmacy services to competitors…