The best local shops in Islip

96 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chic women's apparel outpost featuring a variety of clothing & accessories in contemporary styles.

492 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Chic women's apparel outpost featuring a variety of clothing & accessories in contemporary styles.

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Q Florist

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Quaint, long-running flower shop selling bouquets, arrangements, gifts & plants.

447 Columbus Ave (New York)

Quaint, long-running flower shop selling bouquets, arrangements, gifts & plants.

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Unique clothing shop producing limited-edition runs of stylish clothes for men.

203 Bleecker St (New York)

Unique clothing shop producing limited-edition runs of stylish clothes for men.

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Cathedral-affiliated shop for religious & spiritual items, plus gifts, keepsakes & music CDs.

15 E 51st St (New York)

Cathedral-affiliated shop for religious & spiritual items, plus gifts, keepsakes & music CDs.

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Magpie

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Petite boutique featuring eco-friendly gifts, stationery, home decor & accessories.

488 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Petite boutique featuring eco-friendly gifts, stationery, home decor & accessories.

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Straightforward flower store providing a variety of flora & custom bouquets.

3 W 51st St (New York)

Straightforward flower store providing a variety of flora & custom bouquets.

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Quaint shop featuring art and crafts, many created by local artists, plus books and candles.

191 Malcolm X Blvd (New York)

Quaint shop featuring art and crafts, many created by local artists, plus books and candles.

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Florist in a corner storefront offering arrangements for special events, everyday bouquets & plants.

70 Greenwich Ave (New York)

Florist in a corner storefront offering arrangements for special events, everyday bouquets & plants.

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Family-owned business vending fresh flowers, arrangements, plants & gifts for pickup or delivery.

1166 6th Ave (New York)

Family-owned business vending fresh flowers, arrangements, plants & gifts for pickup or delivery.

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Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

603 8th Ave (New York)

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

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Fancy florist specializing in refined arrangements & tropical blooms with nationwide delivery.

437 Madison Ave (New York)

Fancy florist specializing in refined arrangements & tropical blooms with nationwide delivery.

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Flower shop & floral design studio known for custom & creative pre-made arrangements.

The Arts Building, 336 W 37th St (New York)

Flower shop & floral design studio known for custom & creative pre-made arrangements.

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Longtime shop offering a full range of fresh-cut flowers & arrangements, plus plants & gift baskets.

329 W 57th St (New York)

Longtime shop offering a full range of fresh-cut flowers & arrangements, plus plants & gift baskets.

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Old Navy

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Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.

140 Fulton Ave (Hempstead)

Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.

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Warm shop stocking an eclectic array of greeting cards, candles & gifts, plus home & kitchen items.

353 W 47th St (New York)

Warm shop stocking an eclectic array of greeting cards, candles & gifts, plus home & kitchen items.

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Family-owned flower shop providing bouquets, arrangements & gifts for a variety of occasions.

237 8th Ave (New York)

Family-owned flower shop providing bouquets, arrangements & gifts for a variety of occasions.

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Retail chain selling brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories & housewares at discount prices.

320 Peninsula Blvd (Hempstead)

Retail chain selling brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories & housewares at discount prices.

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Flowers, bouquets and center pieces for weddings are sold at this shop, as are vases, gifts and cards.

341 E Main St Ste B

Flowers, bouquets and center pieces for weddings are sold at this shop, as are vases, gifts and cards.

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Capsule NYC

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Corner shop offering men's clothing, shoes & accessories in fashion-forward, street-inspired styles.

383 W 125th St (New York)

Corner shop offering men's clothing, shoes & accessories in fashion-forward, street-inspired styles.

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Five Below

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Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

142 Fulton Ave (Hempstead)

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

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Greeting cards and stationary along with candles and jewelry are sold at this cozy gift shop.

17 8th Ave (New York)

Greeting cards and stationary along with candles and jewelry are sold at this cozy gift shop.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

160 N Research Pl (Central Islip)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Best Buy

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Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

1851 Sunrise Hwy (Bay Shore)

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

75 9th Ave (New York)

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Year-round farmer's market, open on certain days, with various farm & small batch food producers.

Union Square W &, E 17th St (New York)

Year-round farmer's market, open on certain days, with various farm & small batch food producers.

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Alessandra Rivera makes handmade, made-to-measure hats that actually fit your vibe, from après-ski styles and one-of-a-kind felts to straw,…

ALESSANDRA RIVERA, 144 Bowery 7 FLOOR 3 (New York)

Alessandra Rivera makes handmade, made-to-measure hats that actually fit your vibe, from après-ski styles and one-of-a-kind felts to straw, cocktail, bridal and even sauna hats. Book a bespoke appointment and let a NYC milliner crown your errands, date nights and coffee runs with something unmistakably yours.

From the Staten Island newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Alligator World (by Michele Olivieri) has everything from classic leather oxfords to bold exotic skin kicks like alligator, lizard, and…

88 Delancey St (New York)

Alligator World (by Michele Olivieri) has everything from classic leather oxfords to bold exotic skin kicks like alligator, lizard, and crocodile, plus Italian favorites from Mezlan, Belvedere, and Emilio Franco. Perfect for a big night or everyday swagger, this week might be the week your rotation finally grows up.

From the Yonkers newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Wine Heaven

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Whether it's a Tuesday pasta or a backyard hang, Wine Heaven stocks red, white, rosé, orange and bubbly, plus a deep spirits bench from…

333 3rd Ave (New York)

Whether it's a Tuesday pasta or a backyard hang, Wine Heaven stocks red, white, rosé, orange and bubbly, plus a deep spirits bench from whiskey and tequila to sake and shochu, with kosher picks too. This week, let their friendly pros steer you to the right bottle without the fuss.

From the Staten Island newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Extra Butter

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Minimalist boutique featuring on-trend men's & women's streetwear, sneakers & accessories.

125 Orchard St (New York)

Minimalist boutique featuring on-trend men's & women's streetwear, sneakers & accessories.

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Liquor store with a selection of wines and scotch, offering gift wrapping.

354 W 39th St (New York)

Liquor store with a selection of wines and scotch, offering gift wrapping.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

1501 Broadway SP UG-6 (New York)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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MooShoes

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Small, bright footwear boutique stocking stylish, non-leather shoes, bags & wallets.

78 Orchard St (New York)

Small, bright footwear boutique stocking stylish, non-leather shoes, bags & wallets.

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Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

290 Peninsula Blvd (Hempstead)

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

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Trendy brand offering a collection of handmade bikinis designed in collaboration with artisans.

315 5th Ave 7 Floor Suite 702 (New York)

Trendy brand offering a collection of handmade bikinis designed in collaboration with artisans.

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VIM

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Retailer of apparel, footwear & accessories for the family, with a focus on jeans & sneakers.

45 Main St (Hempstead)

Retailer of apparel, footwear & accessories for the family, with a focus on jeans & sneakers.

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Pastitalia

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Breakfast, lunch, coffee shop, or bakery showcasing homemade pasta and sauce.

264 Lenox Ave (New York)

Breakfast, lunch, coffee shop, or bakery showcasing homemade pasta and sauce.

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clever alice

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Relaxed retailer for fashionable women’s clothing from diverse designers.

4 Prince St (New York)

Relaxed retailer for fashionable women’s clothing from diverse designers.

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One-stop shop for punk rock mainstays like combat boots, studded jewelry & classic band t-shirts.

96 E 7th St (New York)

One-stop shop for punk rock mainstays like combat boots, studded jewelry & classic band t-shirts.

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Nonprofit vintage-goods flagship store benefiting the United Jewish Council of the East Side.

286 3rd Ave (New York)

Nonprofit vintage-goods flagship store benefiting the United Jewish Council of the East Side.

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LOFT

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Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

2 Broadway (New York)

Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

237 W 42nd St (New York)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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Steve Madden

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Chain retailer featuring a variety of fashion-forward footwear & accessories for men & women.

3 Times Sq (New York)

Chain retailer featuring a variety of fashion-forward footwear & accessories for men & women.

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

112 W 34th St. (New York)

Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

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Comfort-focused footwear chain providing supportive shoes, sandals & clogs for men, women & kids.

120 Spring St (New York)

Comfort-focused footwear chain providing supportive shoes, sandals & clogs for men, women & kids.

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Veteran, family-run store offering a large selection of NYC souvenirs & Yankees merchandise.

1557 Broadway (New York)

Veteran, family-run store offering a large selection of NYC souvenirs & Yankees merchandise.

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Long-running resource carrying a wide range of NYC souvenirs, from postcards & apparel to figurines.

206 5th Ave (New York)

Long-running resource carrying a wide range of NYC souvenirs, from postcards & apparel to figurines.

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Basic nook crafting chewy Malaysian-style beef, pork & chicken jerky in varied spice levels.

59 Mott St (New York)

Basic nook crafting chewy Malaysian-style beef, pork & chicken jerky in varied spice levels.

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Family-owned local retail shoe mainstay offering shoes for fitness, comfort, style & leisure.

155 W 72nd St (New York)

Family-owned local retail shoe mainstay offering shoes for fitness, comfort, style & leisure.

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

716 Broadway (New York)

Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

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Sleek branch offering designer frames, sunglasses & eye exams by on-site optometrists.

1409 3rd Ave (New York)

Sleek branch offering designer frames, sunglasses & eye exams by on-site optometrists.

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French Sole

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Trendy footwear boutique devoted to ballet flats & wedges in a variety of colors & styles.

980 Lexington Ave (New York)

Trendy footwear boutique devoted to ballet flats & wedges in a variety of colors & styles.

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Store with new & collectible ultra-luxury handbags & accessories, plus private showroom appointments & curated designer items.

W 57th St (New York)

Store with new & collectible ultra-luxury handbags & accessories, plus private showroom appointments & curated designer items.

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Lot-Less

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Retailer offering an assortment of closeout merchandise, including clothing, cosmetics & home goods.

95 Fulton St (New York)

Retailer offering an assortment of closeout merchandise, including clothing, cosmetics & home goods.

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Store featuring clothing and jewelry.

246 Mott St (New York)

Store featuring clothing and jewelry.

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NYC's oldest hat shop, specializing in custom fittings & classic headwear for gentlemen.

310 5th Ave #1 (New York)

NYC's oldest hat shop, specializing in custom fittings & classic headwear for gentlemen.

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Steve Madden

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Chain retailer featuring a variety of fashion-forward footwear & accessories for men & women.

494 Broadway (New York)

Chain retailer featuring a variety of fashion-forward footwear & accessories for men & women.

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Hip chain that buys, sells, trades trendy vintage & used clothing plus accessories for men & women.

114 W 26th St (New York)

Hip chain that buys, sells, trades trendy vintage & used clothing plus accessories for men & women.

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Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

509 5th Ave (New York)

Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

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Apple retail store selling iPhones, iPads & more in sleekly designed spaces.

185 Greenwich St (New York)

Apple retail store selling iPhones, iPads & more in sleekly designed spaces.

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Madewell

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Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

211-217 Columbus Ave (New York)

Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

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Research, studying and museum-like library featuring exhibits and gifts.

476 5th Ave (New York)

Research, studying and museum-like library featuring exhibits and gifts.

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NYC-based menswear brand offering shirts, tees, pants, and other wardrobe essentials, plus accessories.

201 Mulberry St (New York)

NYC-based menswear brand offering shirts, tees, pants, and other wardrobe essentials, plus accessories.

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Cozy shop selling hand-picked vintages & unique, small-batch liquors from around the globe.

315 6th Ave (New York)

Cozy shop selling hand-picked vintages & unique, small-batch liquors from around the globe.

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Go West!

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Western-style boot emporium featuring cowboy hats and jeans, plus accessories.

4105 Sunrise Hwy (Bohemia)

Western-style boot emporium featuring cowboy hats and jeans, plus accessories.

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Upscale hat store offering a variety of styles for men & women, plus custom fitting & repairs.

263 Bowery (New York)

Upscale hat store offering a variety of styles for men & women, plus custom fitting & repairs.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

539 5th Ave (New York)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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Filson

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Long-running (since 1897) retailer offering rugged outdoor clothing, travel bags & watches.

876 Broadway (New York)

Long-running (since 1897) retailer offering rugged outdoor clothing, travel bags & watches.

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Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

40 E 14th St (New York)

Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

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The Hat Shop

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Custom hat shop with a retro vibe selling an array of men's & women's hats made by local designers.

148 Sullivan St (New York)

Custom hat shop with a retro vibe selling an array of men's & women's hats made by local designers.

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Apple retail store selling iPhones, iPads & more in sleekly designed spaces.

401 W 14th St (New York)

Apple retail store selling iPhones, iPads & more in sleekly designed spaces.

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Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

224 Fulton Ave (Hempstead)

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

838 Sunrise Hwy (Bay Shore)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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West NYC

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Brick-lined store known for its collection of brand-name sneakers, plus casual & athletic apparel.

147 W 72nd St (New York)

Brick-lined store known for its collection of brand-name sneakers, plus casual & athletic apparel.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

237 W 42nd St (New York)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Old Navy

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Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.

610 6th Ave (New York)

Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.

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Family-operated wine & spirits shop with a curated selection & weekly tastings.

15 Bridge St (New York)

Family-operated wine & spirits shop with a curated selection & weekly tastings.

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Family-owned fixture for groceries, meat & seafood, plus imported gourmet items & prepared foods.

77 7th Ave (New York)

Family-owned fixture for groceries, meat & seafood, plus imported gourmet items & prepared foods.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

714 7th Ave (New York)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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This clothing store, also carrying books and household items, is known for its kind service.

754 Montauk Hwy

This clothing store, also carrying books and household items, is known for its kind service.

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LIDS

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

SPD1, Yankees Clubhouse, 745 7th Ave Suite 434, #9041 (New York)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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Venerable diamond dealer and jewelry store offering vintage pieces, along with ring resizing.

22 W 48th St Ste C-1 (New York)

Venerable diamond dealer and jewelry store offering vintage pieces, along with ring resizing.

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Simple shop with a globe-spanning wine list, various spirits, in-store tastings & local delivery.

52 W 14th St (New York)

Simple shop with a globe-spanning wine list, various spirits, in-store tastings & local delivery.

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

22 E 14th St (New York)

Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

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Gap Factory

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Popular clothing chain selling jeans, hoodies and other wardrobe staples for all ages.

172 Broadway (New York)

Popular clothing chain selling jeans, hoodies and other wardrobe staples for all ages.

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Chic designer boutique displaying a luxe collection of comfortable wedding gowns, plus accessories.

51 Warren St (New York)

Chic designer boutique displaying a luxe collection of comfortable wedding gowns, plus accessories.

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Madewell

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Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

250 Vesey St #105 (New York)

Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

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Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

213 W 34th St. (New York)

Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

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Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

134 W 34th St. (New York)

Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

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Madewell

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Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

156 5th Ave (New York)

Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

1460 Broadway (New York)

Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

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Outlet chain in One Union Square South featuring clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.

60 E 14th St (New York)

Outlet chain in One Union Square South featuring clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.

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Steve Madden

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Chain retailer featuring a variety of fashion-forward footwear & accessories for men & women.

41 W 34th St. (New York)

Chain retailer featuring a variety of fashion-forward footwear & accessories for men & women.

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

58 W 14th St (New York)

Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

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Supermarket selling groceries & other merchandise such as beauty products & cleaning supplies.

20 N Franklin St (Hempstead)

Supermarket selling groceries & other merchandise such as beauty products & cleaning supplies.

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

150 E 42nd St (New York)

Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

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Marshalls

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Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

2650 Sunrise Hwy (East Islip)

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

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