If you think there are fewer national chain stores in New York City than there used to be, you are correct. And if you think many of those empty storefronts were replaced by mobile phone stores, you are also correct. 2019 saw the largest number of closings of shoe and clothing chains, coffee shop and ice cream chains, fast food and fast casual dining chains, and health and beauty chains, and … [Read more...]
RIP to These NYC Businesses We Lost in 2019
New York City changes constantly. Unfortunately, some of those changes are the loss of iconic and favorite places to shop or eat. Here is a partial and sad list of businesses gone, but not forgotten in 2019. Some were lost because of greedy landlords and gentrifying neighborhoods, some because of mismanagement or taking on too much debt, and some because the owner … [Read more...]
Best NYC Resale & Consignment Shops
Any time is a good time to clean out your closet, especially after the holidays. If you have designer duds, consigning them for resale can help pay for new purchases or your holiday bills. Or, buy somebody else's gently worn famous label clothing, shoes and accessories at one of New York City's top consignment and resale shops. According to eBay, nearly half of Americans don't have … [Read more...]
New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2019
If holiday shopping earns you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, donate your old one to the poor and homeless in NYC. 2019 is the 31st annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, which has delivered more than two million warm winter coats to NYC needy over the years. As always, there are dozens of drop-off locations where you can donate a warm winter coat or jacket you no … [Read more...]
Best Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC
Find your perfect holiday tree at a Christmas tree farm in the Hudson Valley or Southern Connecticut. These cut-your-own farms are within 90 minutes of Times Square. Several of these family-owned tree farms have been in the same family for generations, and make it a family event with hay rides, hot chocolate, petting zoos, even live reindeer and visits with Santa. Get your perfect balsam, … [Read more...]
Best FREE Apps for Black Friday Shopping Deals
Black Friday may or may not be the best day for holiday shopping deals, either online or in-store But if you are a hard-core Black Friday shopper, you should add these apps to your smartphone to stay on top of the deals, comparison shop, make lists and more. Here are our recommendations for the top three for information on best buys. BlackFriday.com The Black Friday Ad Alerts … [Read more...]
Best Pop-Up Holiday Crafts Markets in NYC
NYC is gearing up for Christmas with European-style holiday markets, plus temporary weekend-only pop-up markets, including at NYC museums. Add these these pop-up holiday markets and crafts fairs on your shopping calendar for hand-made items for yourself or to give as gifts from local and regional artists and makers. Forget online shopping. Make your list, check it twice, and pop … [Read more...]
Best NYC Holiday Markets
The holidays mean shopping, and NYC is sprouting European-style holiday markets everywhere, some already open and more opening next week. Forget online shopping. Make your list, check it twice, and head for one of these markets to find one-of-a-kind items, many handmade by local NYC artisans, and others made elsewhere in New York State. Jump start your holiday shopping here, and also at … [Read more...]
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