Wegmans, an upscale supermarket chain headquartered in upstate New York, said it has begun using facial ID technology in its Astor Place store because that outlet faces an “elevated risk.” ( Photo: Max White) Wegmans Is Using Facial ID Technology on NYC Customers Shoppers could get more than they bargained for at an upscale supermarket in the East Village. The Astor Place Wegmans supermarket,... News 12 Jan 2026 | 01:17