Tag: Small Business Closure
Bittersweet Goodbye: Chocolate Shop To Close In Briarcliff Manor, Reveals Last Day
A longtime favorite for chocolate lovers in Westchester will soon close its doors.
The Chocolate Chalet, located at 74 North State Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, announced that it will be shutting down in mid-October, with its final day set for Friday, Oct. 3.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce The Chocolate Chalet will be closing its doors in mid-October,” the shop shared in a post to customers last month, adding, “We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, kindness, and support through the years—you have been more than customers, you’ve been part of our story.”
Known for its …
‘If You Cut Me, I’ll Kill You’: Carlstadt Barber Who Shaved John Gotti Closes After 40 Years
After more than 40 years in the same chair on the same street, Carlstadt barber Vito Quattrocchi says it’s time to close his shop’s doors.
“It’s not an easy thing to say,” Quattrocchi wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Aug. 12. “Because that shop wasn’t just a place of business — it was a part of my life, and yours.”
Quattrocchi, of Vito's Barber Shop on Hackensack St., said he’s seen little boys grow into young men, young men into grandfathers, and has been there for first communions, graduations, weddings, and “everything in between.” He’s shared laughs, heard stories, and sat quietly w…
End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories
After 39 years of helping couples say “I do” in style, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo is closing its doors for good.
The shop, the first bridal boutique in the community, will wrap up operations on Monday, Dec. 23, owners Flavia and Dora Vasquez announced.
“It’s bittersweet,” they shared, noting that the closure allows Dora to embrace retirement while Flavia spends more time with family.
Since 1986, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo has been the go-to destination for brides and grooms, known for expert advice and impeccable service.
With their closing date set, the shop is ho…
Ramsey Bike Store Owner, 92, Closes Shop After 44 Years
After more than four decades in business, the 92-year-old owner of a popular bike store in Ramsey is closing up shop, reports say.
Andre Hartmann has owned Ramsey Bike and Ski for 44 years, NorthJersey.com reports.
The shop quickly expanded to sell bicycles as well, since skiing season alone was too short.
Hartmann and his wife, Margrit, also opened up shops in Greenwich Village, Brooklyn Heights and Colt’s Neck.
The store in Ramsey, meanwhile, relocated twice, starting at 19 E. Main St. in 1976, moving down the road to 150 E. Main and currently residing at 44A E. Main.
Hartmann, a …
