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Patronize Clarkstown Shops, Restaurants, Services On "Small Business Saturday"

Clarkstown Supervisor Alex Gromack and Councilwoman Stephanie Hausner announce the Town of Clarkstown is again marking Saturday, Nov. 30 as “Small Business Saturday.” They describe it as a day where everyone comes together to support small local businesses and preserve neighborhood character.  Some independent retailers in Clarkstown will have promotions to coincide with Small Business Saturday.

Gromack said the town’s investment in hamlet centers is producing positive results and residents should come out and support local shops, service providers and restaurants.

“Revitalizing our downtown shopping areas has had a significant and beneficial impact on our town,” he said.  “Our residents love the new look and the vitality that these projects have brought to their hamlets. In addition to serving as vibrant small business centers, with neighborhood shops owned and operated by local merchants, the downtown centers are a meeting place for residents who understand the importance of supporting our local small business owners and operators.”

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Hausner urged residents and their guests to visit the local shopping areas.

“Starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, and throughout the holidays, it is a great time to get out and spend time in our downtowns,” said Hausner.  “What better time to stroll down our main streets, visit our local merchants, eat at our local restaurants or just visit with some old friends.”

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Hausner stressed the importance of residents keeping their dollars in Clarkstown by patronizing the downtowns. 

“While it is difficult for the small business owner to compete with the larger box stores, there is no replacing that 'neighborly' touch and friendly service you get when you shop locally and no denying that a dollar spent here in Clarkstown will do far more for our communities than a dollar spent someplace else,” she said. “Our small businesses are the heart and soul of our town, when doing your holiday shopping please take the opportunity to shop local.”

 


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