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Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run
Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run After 37 years of business in the region, a popular discount store has decided to close its doors permanently. Located in Ulster County, the Kingston Just-A-Buck and Beyond store at 264 Plaza Road in Kingston Plaza said it has decided to close this location.  "We are so grateful for the wonderful staff and customers we have met and shared the last 37 years with," store officials said. "We will surely miss you all. Much thanks for all of your support throughout the years, it has been greatly appreciated." The store held deep discount sales until the final day in the last week of Augus…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Check Out This Hidden Gem In Region For Summer Beach Getaway Check Out This Hidden Gem In Region For Summer Beach Getaway
Check Out This Hidden Gem In Region For Summer Beach Getaway If you are ready for a little sun and sea but don't want to spend a fortune or fight crowds, a hidden gem on Long Island might be just the spot. In a recent survey of seaside communities to vacation in by "Conde Nast Traveler, they visited little-known spots and found what they called a hidden gem in Suffolk County: the village of Greenport. Often called the "anti-Hamptons," Greenport is known for its small boating community and Victorian architecture. "It's marked by a sleepy charm with all the benefits—great food, great wine, and great beaches—without the attitude or formality," the…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers
Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers Shoppers in the Hudson Valley who hate walking the mall or need help getting around will soon be able to rent an electric scooter or "Scoozer."  Located in Rockland County at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, a four-story mall with 17 restaurants, a comedy club, and more, said the "Scoozer" program offers shoppers an innovative way to navigate the expansive center. Mall officials said Scoozer offers a fleet of two-seater electric scooters, enhancing accessibility and enabling guests to explore Palisades Center together. The scooters have two seats and cost $39 for a full shopping da…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Y…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Artisan-Crafted Furniture Store Opens In Westchester County Artisan-Crafted Furniture Store Opens In Westchester County
Artisan-Crafted Furniture Store Opens In Westchester County An artisan-crafted furniture store chain has opened a new showroom at a shopping mall in Westchester County. Arhaus opened the showroom at The Westchester in White Plains on Friday, June 3, according to an announcement from representatives. The 17,810 square-foot location showcases the company's new collections and offers complimentary design services. “We’re thrilled to celebrate our first showroom opening this year at The Westchester, a premier shopping destination that shares our mission of providing guests with a quality and one-of-a-kind retail experience,” Arhaus CEO and co-founder J…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Have A Ball On New Year's Eve: Things To Do, Places To Dine In Times Square Have A Ball On New Year's Eve: Things To Do, Places To Dine In Times Square
Have A Ball On New Year's Eve: Things To Do, Places To Dine In Times Square Will you be in midtown Manhattan to usher in 2019? If you're still not quite sure where you want to spend some time before heading to Times Square to watch the ball drop, here are some of the plenty of places to choose from: Restaurant Row: Located on 46th St. between 8th and 9th Avenue, Restaurant Row is exactly what its name implies: a long Times Square strip that features more than 30 exquisite dining options. The restaurants have varying price ranges and types of cuisine, so take your pick and pig out before you watch the ball drop. Discovery Times Square: As a special attraction, Disc…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8:p.m.  Since the shopping center's official opening on March 4, 1998, Palisades Center has been a destination for Hudson Valley residents and travelers alike, attracting 24 million guests each year. That ranks Palisades Center among the top ten most visited malls in America. Palisades Center is a four-level shopping center with more than 200 stores, 15 restaurants, a bowling alley, ice rink, the world's tallest indoor ropes course, comedy club, and more.  “We are thrilled to celebrate twe…

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by Jon Craig
Business
First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens
First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens Amazon may be once again changing the way tristate residents -- and American -- get their shopping done. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store this week, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle on Monday after experimenting with physical retail locations for several years. According to Amazon, the company “created the world’s most advanced shopping technology so you never have to wait in line.” The inaugural store is 1,800-square feet and in Amazon's main headquarters. “Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by the same types of technolog…

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by Zak Failla