For Halloween or any time, these NYC candy shops are a treat for inexpensive choices, including such vintage favorites as Cracker Jacks, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Mallo Cups and Chuckles, and wax fangs. The selection is far more interesting and less expensive than those pre-packaged supermarket and drugstore bags. Even better, these old-fashioned candy stores are small, … [Read more...] about Best NYC Candy Stores
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Amazon Prime Day Deals & Money-Back Credits to Get Now
Amazon Prime Day is two days this year, Oct. 13 and 14, but you can score discount deals and money-back credits now to start saving money now and get a head start now on your holiday shopping. Forget Black Friday. Check out these deals available now, before Amazon Prime Day: Through October 12, Amazon will offer Prime members a $10 credit to use on Prime Day when members … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day Deals & Money-Back Credits to Get Now
NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update Sept. 24 The world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square, will be virtual. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade also will be virtual. The Metropolitan Opera has cancelled its 2020/21 season. Indoor dining resumes in NYC on Sept. 30, with restaurants limited to 25% capacity. Outdoor dining continues. Now the … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Century 21 Declares Bankruptcy and Closing All 13 Stores
End of an era: NYC-based department store chain Century 21 has filed for bankruptcy and is shutting down all its stores, putting nearly 1,400 employees out of work, and many thousands of bargain-hunters out of luck. Going Out of Business sales start soon, and the stores will close by the end of October. The announcement comes just days after Lord & Taylor, founded in … [Read more...] about Century 21 Declares Bankruptcy and Closing All 13 Stores
NYC Sales Tax Rules for Back to School Shopping
Hard to believe, but it's time for back to school shopping. Here's what you need to know about NYC and New York State sales taxes, to help plan your shopping and not get cheated by paying tax on something that's exempt from tax. The total sales tax rate in New York City is 8.875%, but many things are excluded, including clothing or footwear less than $110. School … [Read more...] about NYC Sales Tax Rules for Back to School Shopping
American Express Credit for Shopping Small Businesses
NYCOTC loves small businesses, and we love American Express for supporting them, by giving you $5 back on your bill for using your card at a participating business - each time you use the card, up to $50 back before the program ends. That's a deal! NYCOTC Editor Evelyn Kanter is the daughter of two local shopkeepers - my mom's store was in Inwood, my dad's store was in … [Read more...] about American Express Credit for Shopping Small Businesses
Boycotting Goya Products? Try These Authentic Alternatives
There are many authentic Latinx-made products, including some produced here in NYC, to replace the Goya products being boycotted over the CEO's recent support of the Trump administration and its anti-immigrant and anti-DACA policies. Also, some are organic, gluten-free, Kosher and Vegan. Equally important, they are created by small business entrepeneurs, which continue … [Read more...] about Boycotting Goya Products? Try These Authentic Alternatives
ICYMI: News You Missed in June
ICYMI – Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is is a mix of good news and bad, with a combination of real estate, transportation, entertainment and shopping news. We always identify our sources, too. No fake news, sarcasm, leaks, collusion, quid pro quo, temper tantrums or witch hunts on … [Read more...] about ICYMI: News You Missed in June
Stores Re-Opened in Midtown Include Saks, Nordstrom, Tiffany, Uniqlo, Nike, Apple
Some stores have closed forever, others have re-opened with little fanfare and new precautions to help both employees and shoppers feel safe and comfortable, including reserving store elevators for seniors and those with health issues. Most retailers and restaurants in Midtown have re-opened, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstroms, Tiffany, Uniqlo, Nike and … [Read more...] about Stores Re-Opened in Midtown Include Saks, Nordstrom, Tiffany, Uniqlo, Nike, Apple
Phase One Open for Business in Union Square/Flatiron/14th St.
It's been a tough 100 days for all of us living or working or owning shops and restaurants in New York City. Phase One re-opening means business can re-open with curbside pick-up, and restaurants can continue serving take-out and curbside pick-up. Here is a list of what's open now in the Union Square-14th Street area. If your business is has reopened and you would like … [Read more...] about Phase One Open for Business in Union Square/Flatiron/14th St.
