Convenience Store to Open at Hartsdale Train Station

Starbucks formerly held the concession at the Hartsdale Train Station.The first blast of frigid weather last week in Westchester was a sad reminder that the station house in Hartsdale is still not open. Even though there is a heated overpass, this leaves most commuters outside on a freezing platform awaiting the train.

Why is it taking so many years for Metro North to find a new tenant for the station house? Starbucks vacated the property during the COVID crisis and the building has now been shuttered and empty since 2021. Train riders no longer can use the bathrooms, stay warm or enjoy a cup of coffee. In better times locals congregated at tables inside and outside the station and the venue was a place to meet. Since that time Enrico's bakery in Hartsdale has also closed, taking away their sidewalk cafe too.

We contacted Ray Raimundi from the MTA Press Office who had some news. He reports that the MTA signed a lease with Airport Mart, Inc for a food, beverage and convenience store. He has no further details about what will be inside and when it will open.

We assume the business will be similar to a 7-Eleven, but don’t know whether or not there will be tables and chairs for customers or if any fresh food will be offered. A Chestnut Market, which is another snack and beverage store, is also slated to open across the street at the gas station at 240 East Hartsdale Avenue.

The station house in Scarsdale has also been closed, but the Village of Scarsdale recently issued an RFP to find a food vendor to re-open the building.

We’ll continue to follow this and send you updates when available.