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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce has started a GoFundMe page to keep its Holiday Lights Program lit despite the pandemic. Each winter, the chamber installs 70 life-sized snowflakes on utility poles that line the main streets in Merrick’s business districts, spreading holiday cheer in front of local businesses where residents may go gift-shopping.
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By Alyssa Seidman
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12/6/20
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Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and while some motivated shoppers took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, many still need to check items off gift lists. Rockville Centre has a variety of gift stores with a wide selection of merchandise — from toys to decorations, baked goods to unique gifts, residents can bypass mall traffic and still finish their shopping. And while e-commerce is convenient, there’s a bigger picture for consideration before clicking “buy now.”
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By Jill Nossa
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12/12/19
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By Alyssa Seidman
aseidman@liherald.com
The advent of online shopping has allowed shoppers to take their skills to the internet, where scrolling, clicking and data input replace face-to-face …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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12/5/19
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Small businesses in Oceanside and Island Park have had to adapt through the years as the economy and consumer habits have changed. For these stores, the holiday season remains an important part of their business.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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12/5/19
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In preparation for the seasonal shopping rush, Peace Soap Studio, in Sea Cliff, is offering a special Funky Holiday Boutique, featuring a holiday haul of handcrafted creations made by local artists …
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11/29/18
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The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Snowman Hunt began on Nov. 25 — Small Business Saturday — and will last through Dec. 23. More than 30 local businesses have placed a stuffed snowman in their shop, and children ages 12 and younger are encouraged to search for them.
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By Ben Strack
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11/30/17
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Why brave the mall, the traffic and the crowds when you can do a big portion your holiday shopping right in your own neighborhood? Even better: local shops often have items that are unique and hard to find in any shopping center.
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12/14/16
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Once upon a time, holiday shopping was an experience. Folks carved out entire Saturdays or Sundays and headed to their local downtowns to browse through the retail shops. The experience was fun and quaint. You had lunch at the local diner. Then along came the malls.
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11/23/16
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As he flipped through a seemingly endless order sheet, local business owner John Corella flashed a smile. “I’m gonna be busy next week,” he said.
Corella opened Cooked to Perfection, a store …
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By Mike Smollins
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11/23/16
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While most holiday shopping is done at the mall and online these days, shoppers on Rockaway Avenue last week said that they still love visiting local shops.
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By Nick Ciccone
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12/16/15
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