Mary Williams+FollowWegmans’ tracking tech: How much is too much?Wegmans is quietly collecting a surprising amount of data on shoppers, from the moment you pull into the parking lot until you check out. Cameras log your license plate, track your movements in the aisles, and even gather info from your phone if you use their app or WiFi. While the company says it’s for security and better marketing, privacy advocates and local lawmakers are raising red flags—especially with facial recognition possibly in play. Do you think this level of surveillance is worth the convenience, or is it crossing a line? How much privacy are you willing to give up for your groceries? #Food #Wegmans #Privacy00Share
Michael Alvarez+FollowWegmans Is Watching: Facial Recognition AlertDid you know some Wegmans stores are now using facial recognition cameras? If you’ve ever been flagged for bad behavior, these cameras might recognize you as soon as you walk in. Wegmans says it’s just for security and only in certain locations, but shoppers are noticing the new signs. They promise not to share your data or keep it longer than needed, but still—feeling watched while buying groceries is a whole new vibe! #Food #Wegmans #FacialRecognition00Share
Valerie Hall+FollowLake Grove Wegmans: Facial recognition or not?Wegmans shoppers in Lake Grove are left wondering if their local store is quietly using facial recognition tech like its NYC counterparts. The company admits to using the technology in Manhattan and Brooklyn for security, but won’t confirm if it’s active in Lake Grove. They say it’s only used in higher-risk stores to spot people flagged for past misconduct, and that no other biometric data is collected or shared. Still, the lack of transparency has some locals uneasy. Would knowing your face might be scanned change how you shop? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Food #LakeGrove #Wegmans00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowWegmans shoppers face new privacy dilemmaWalking into Wegmans in NYC now means your face, eyes, and even your voice could be scanned and stored—without any clear promise of when or if that data will be deleted. This big step up from their earlier employee-only pilot has left many locals uneasy, especially since the company isn’t saying how long they’ll keep this info or who might get access to it. With city laws lacking real teeth, it’s up to us to decide: Is this a fair trade for safety, or a step too far? How do you feel about biometric surveillance in your neighborhood stores? #Food #NYC #Wegmans00Share
mary01+FollowWegmans’ opening on UWS: Still waiting, still watching?Upper West Siders are still in the dark about when Wegmans will finally open at 1932 Broadway, but there’s a new twist: the supermarket chain is quietly expanding its use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance in NYC stores. Recent signs in Manhattan and Brooklyn locations reveal Wegmans is now collecting data on shoppers’ faces and eyes, raising big privacy questions. The company claims it’s only for security and doesn’t share data, but there’s no clear promise to delete what’s collected. Would you be comfortable shopping where your face might be scanned? Let’s talk about it! #Food #UpperWestSide #Wegmans00Share
dianefrank+FollowNYC Wegmans’ facial recognition debate heats upWegmans shoppers in Brooklyn and the East Village are facing a new reality: facial recognition cameras are now watching as you shop. The supermarket says it’s all about security, but many customers are uneasy about their personal data being collected—even if it’s just to catch repeat offenders. Some feel it’s just another layer of surveillance in daily life, while others worry about privacy and potential bias. With City Council members pushing for stricter laws, this could be a turning point for how technology and privacy collide in our neighborhoods. How do you feel about stores using facial recognition? #Food #NYC #Wegmans00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowWegmans’ NYC Stores Are Scanning Your Face?!Wegmans in Manhattan and Brooklyn is now scanning faces, eyes, and voices of every shopper—no opt-out, just signs at the door. The company says it’s for security, but privacy advocates are freaking out, especially for immigrants. People are mad, saying they just want to buy groceries without being tracked. Wegmans claims they don’t profit off your data, but won’t say how long they keep it or if cops get access. Would you still shop here? #Food #Wegmans #NYC00Share
carlsongary+FollowWegmans stores now scanning faces for safetyWegmans has started using facial recognition in select stores, including some in New York City, aiming to boost safety by identifying people linked to past incidents or missing person cases. They’re not collecting retinal scans or voice prints—just facial data, which they say is deleted after use and never shared with third parties. The company posts signs to let shoppers know about the technology, especially in locations with higher risk. This move has sparked conversations about privacy and fairness. How do you feel about stores using facial recognition to protect staff and customers? #Business #LocalBusiness #Wegmans00Share
Anthony Cook+FollowWegmans’ biometrics plan sparks privacy debateWegmans is rolling out biometric data collection—think fingerprints and eye scans—at some NYC stores, and it’s got local shoppers fired up. Folks in Buffalo and the Niagara region are saying they’ll shop elsewhere if this tech comes to town, worried it’s a step too far into their personal lives. Supporters argue it helps with security and shopping trends, but many see it as a privacy invasion. With no Buffalo-area stores using biometrics yet, would you keep shopping if your favorite store started scanning you? Where’s the line between convenience and privacy? #Business #LocalBusiness #Wegmans00Share
Chris Lyons+FollowWegmans Cheese Recall Alert!If you grabbed Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese from Wegmans lately, double-check your fridge! There’s a recall across the East Coast over possible Listeria contamination—yikes. All lot codes are being pulled, and you can return it for a refund. No one’s gotten sick yet, but better safe than sorry. Boar’s Head had a similar recall this week, too. Cheese lovers, stay alert! #Health #BodyHealth #Wegmans00Share
