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21+ hour, 16+ min ago (1097+ words) Cardinal Timothy Dolan and around 200 others moved through the aisles of Old Navy in Manhattan, shopping for hundreds of strangers on Saturday as part of St. Nicholas Project Shopping Day, a program run by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. Catholic Charities each year raises money, topping $70,000 this year, to spend in one day of serious shopping, where volunteers are given information about recipients to buy winter clothing for individuals and families." That's in addition to a program where people adopt families to shop for with their own resources during the holiday season. "This is a great tradition. Near St. Nicholas Day, we get all the magnificent young people who are devoted to Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of New York and they go shopping," Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in the store. "And the great thing about it…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1286+ words) A coalition of street vendors, elected officials and brick-and-mortar groups rallied on the steps of City Hall on Dec. 4 to call on the City Council to vote on a piece of legislation that would reform New York's vending scene by significantly increasing the number of street vending licenses. Bronx Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, the prime sponsor of Intro 431A, was joined on the steps of City Hall by Council Members Julie Menin, Shaun Abreu, Oswald Feliz and Harvey Epstein to call on Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to hold a vote on the legislation in the final stated meeting of the 2025 legislative session on Dec. 18. The Street Vendor Project, which advocates for street vendors throughout the city, also joined the rally alongside brick-and-mortar groups such as the National Supermarket Association, the Queens Economic Development Corporation and the Bodega and Small Business…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago (467+ words) (StatePoint) True Love is at it again this holiday season " and paying more than ever. According to PNC's Christmas Price Index (CPI), the final price tag to buy all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," comes to $51,476.12 this year, headlined by drastic increases in the price of gold and the famed partridge's Pear Tree. "This year's index reflects pressures from a tight labor market and lingering global economic uncertainties," said Amanda Agati, chief investment officer of PNC's Asset Management Group. "However, tariffs are not a driver at all because True Love's shopping list only includes domestically produced goods and services." Highlights from this year's index: " The gold standard Overall, just more than half the gifts rose in price in 2025. Aside from gold, the biggest movers were the Partridge and the Pear Tree, and the Ten…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (264+ words) Anti-Israel agitators boycotting Black Friday stormed a ritzy Fifth Avenue store in New York City Friday, disrupting shoppers and leaving four people arrested on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. About 70 rowdy protesters wearing keffiyehs blew whistles and waved Palestinian flags when they charged into the Zara store around 12:30 p.m., chanting, "They fund the genocide," to startled shoppers as police rushed to remove them from the Midtown fashion retailer, according to police and video footage. "Zara is a genocidal company," one demonstrator yelled, as others shrieked, "Free Palestine." One protester wore a sign that read, "While you're shopping, bombs are dropping." Four were arrested during the raucous rally, with three issued summonses and 29-year-old Jersey City resident Vel West Arthur charged with criminal trespass, an NYPD spokesperson told The Post. Video showed at least two arrestees going limp…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) For the holiday season, Nordstrom's Flagship New York City store has launched "Oh, What Funhouse!, a multi-sensory journey through gifting. "Oh, What Funhouse! takes place throughout the entire store, giving shoppers an experience like never before. The activations offer different gifting options based on one of the five senses." "We wanted to flip the script on traditional holiday shopping, said Olivia Kim, SVP of Creative at Nordstrom. "Oh, What Funhouse!' transforms the store into a surreal playground where gifting becomes instinctive, expressive, and joyful. It's about awakening the senses, embracing bold choices, and creating moments that feel unmistakably New York. Each floor features its own unique activations for shoppers to explore. The journey starts on the first floor, where guests can pick up a Gift Expert Guide, a collectible passport that leads them through each activation, and guests can collect…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (1804+ words) Shop like your city depends on it. In an ever-evolving New York, one thing remains the same, against all odds "we've got some of the greatest, most unique independent businesses on earth. And Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest days on the calendar for these cornerstones of Big Apple life "a full-on celebration of neighborhood hustle. Falling on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year, the event was first created by American Express in 2010, to shine a spotlight on mom-and-pop retailers, restaurants, and service providers amid the start of holiday shopping frenzy "steering more than $200 billion in revenue their way since, according to data. A decade and a half on, the day has become as iconic as Black Friday "and all over Gotham, shops will be rolling out special deals, festive events, and exclusive finds, whether you're strolling the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (555+ words) Did your subway get delayed again, and you missed getting to 34th St-Herald Square? Did you take the wrong train because you were scrolling too much on your phone and wound up closer to Kings Plaza than Queens Center? It's okay, because the holiday season is here " and you can find quite a few things on your shopping list underground. Take it as a sign to escape from the chaos and shop, especially if it is from one of many local small businesses. Retail stores in subway stations have been offering discounts since the COVID-19 pandemic. High rents, changing consumer habits and remote work are some of the challenges that some shop owners faced, forcing them to close their doors." But a number of subway shops remain open, and provide valuable convenience for shoppers on the go. Shopping at these stores…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (435+ words) Saks Fifth Avenue's beloved holiday light show at its flagship store returned this week one year after it abruptly scrapped the free display to cut costs. The larger-than-life exhibit, now in its 21st year, lit up Fifth Avenue Monday for the first time since 2023 with dozens of glittering ornaments soaring up to two stories high, all to the tune of a holiday medley featuring Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" and Rihanna's "Diamonds." The nighttime kickoff event also included a special kick line performance from the Radio City Rockettes " each donning "Saks"-bedazzled hairpieces " featuring selections from their classic "Christmas Spectacular" show. "The return of our holiday light show honors Saks Fifth Avenue's legacy as a destination for extraordinary experiences that inspire connection," Kristin Maa, Saks Global's chief marketing officer, said in a statement." "Our team is proud to bring this moment to…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago (467+ words) My name is Kris and I founded DashWave Delivery in 2023 with my father Jerard. Our small business partners with Amazon to deliver packages across Manhattan. In recent AMNY coverage about Amazon's Delivery Service Partner program, politicians have voiced opinions about the program's future without consulting actual partners like me'a New Yorker running a local... Read More My name is Kris and I founded DashWave Delivery in 2023 with my father Jerard. Our small business partners with Amazon to deliver packages across Manhattan. In recent AMNY coverage about Amazon's Delivery Service Partner program, politicians have voiced opinions about the program's future without consulting actual partners like me'a New Yorker running a local business. They've never met our teams of fellow New Yorkers who deliver your packages, nor considered how we serve our communities daily or what would happen if these programs disappeared....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (361+ words) The family of fallen New York City firefighters turned out for the FDNY's annual "Shopping Spree" at FAO Schwarz Sunday and made off with bags of holiday loot " along with some lifelong memories, too. "I saw Santa and I got a purse. It's good," said 6-year-old Charlotte, one of numerous kids who have lost their FDNY parents and were heaped with gifts at the annual event. "There was a case upstairs with a fireman's hat in it and the fireman's hat had 325 on it. That's my dad's engine," her 8-year-old brother Joseph said about their father, Joseph Mulvey. The entire Midtown toy store was shut down for the kids, who were each given $200 gift cards and allowed to run free through its hallowed aisles and buy whatever they wanted. Santa also made an appearance and gave every kid who wanted…...