By Lindsay Press
A supermarket is set to open up its 16th location on Long Island in Great Neck Plaza. The new location will fill a vacant spot in The Gardens at Great Neck, located at 38 Great Neck Road.
According to its website, ALDI is America’s fastest-growing retailer, serving millions of customers across the country each month. The company claims its disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency gives its customers great products at the lowest prices of any national grocery store. Its 2025 Price Leadership Report shows that households are seeing a 36% decrease in the grocery bills. That means, for a family of four, they are saving $4,000 a year.
ALDI also said it strives to have a positive impact on its customers, employees and communities by being socially and environmentally responsible, earning ALDI recognition as a leading grocer in sustainability. The store was also named to Progressive Grocer’s 2023 and 2024 Top 10 Most Sustainable Grocers lists.
After listening to the frustration of local residents, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Christine Liu said she collaborated closely with ALDI’s leadership for months to solidify their commitment to the new location. When ALDI’s normal delivery times became a point of argument with the village, Liu started a meeting with ALDI representatives, the Village of Great Neck Plaza, and Kimco, the landlord.
“I wasn’t going to let a disagreement over delivery hours derail this deal,” Liu stated. “I worked hard to bring everyone to the table, and through collaboration and dialogue, we reached a compromise that satisfied all parties and ensured the deal’s success.”
According to Newsday, ALDI first opened on Long Island in 2011 by opening a store in Bay Shore. As of March 2025, the outlet reported, there are currently a total of 15 ALDI stores across Long Island. Other ALDI locations on Long Island include Bohemia, Patchogue, Central Islip, East Northport, Rocky Point, Shirley, Selden, Carle Place, St. James, Lindenhurst, Hempstead, North Babylon, Riverhead and Valley Stream.
“During my 2023 campaign, residents in Great Neck and Lake Success repeatedly voiced their frustrations over the lack of a supermarket in the Plaza,” Liu said. “Once elected, I didn’t wait for businesses to come to us — I went out and pursued them and my efforts have paid off for the residents and businesses in my community.”
— Additional reporting by Hank Russell