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BEST ANTIQUE
STORE
REMEMBER YESTERYEARS
901 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale
631-654-3052 rememberyesteryears.com
Take a trip down memory lane at Remember
Yesteryears in Oakdale. Here you will find
everything from furniture and jewelry to military
paraphernalia. There is no knowing what you
will discover amongst these walls, but one
thing is for sure, it is easy to get lost, so try to
go there with a plan in mind. This store gives
you the unique opportunity to shop collections
from 120 dealers all under one roof. Remember
Yesteryears is known for its knowledgeable and
helpful staff, so it is no surprise why they have
been selected as Long Island’s favorite antique
shop. Next time you have a few hours to kill,
stop by the store to see what treasures await you!
BEST BOOK STORE
BARNES & NOBLE–
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Multiple Locations
barnesandnoble.com
Barnes & Noble’s long-standing success
and presence proves that despite the rise
in digitization and e-reading over the past
decade, physical bookstore locations are
still cherished in communities across the
nation. The preeminent bookstore chain with
612 locations nationwide, Barnes & Noble
Booksellers is heaven for bookworms spanning
a spectrum of genres including fiction, thriller,
autobiographical, best-sellers, and more.
But Barnes & Noble is more than just a book
paradise, as it also provides a space for aspiring
writers at its in-store Starbucks lounges, an
area for children to explore their imagination
at the children-friendly section dubbed Barnes
& Noble, Jr., and a corner for audiophiles who
want to listen to latest audiobooks and hottest
albums.
BEST BOOK STORE
RED JACKET BOOKS
77 Main St., Unit D, Westhampton Beach
631-533-5580 redjacketbooks.com
This quaint, independent bookshop feeds
the souls of book lovers on Main Street in
Westhampton Beach. Founder Ben Vengroff
started Red Jacket Books in July 2020 as an
online store and more recently branched out
to create the brick-and-mortar retail location
that’s become such a hit. Locals love to browse
the collection and find their next beach read.
Whether you buy from Red Jacket Books via its
website or in person at the shop, there is a wide
selection of genres from children’s and young
adult to poetry, historical fiction, and cooking,
plus everything else in between. You’ll also
find some great apparel and merchandise that
any book nerd will enjoy, so stop on by to Long
Islanders’ new favorite bookstore!
BEST CAMERA
STORE
CAMERA LAND
720 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage
516-217-1000 cameralandny.com
Camera Land is a photographer’s paradise, with
countless brands included in the merchandise.
While “photographer” isn’t a catch-all label,
Camera Land is a catch-all store for everyone
who holds a camera, whether it’s an underwater
adventure or instant film camera. It’s not just
cameras of all types. Camera Land has more
accessories than you can think of, studio and
location lighting, and even sport optics, like
binoculars, riflescopes, and rangefinders. The
Camera Land Learning Center also provides
a variety of classes, so you can master your
new equipment. Show off what you made with
your gear at Camera Land with film developing
and printing services. With photo restoration,
equipment repair, and weekly photo tips,
Camera Land is the one-stop hub for all things
photo.
BEST CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
FARMINGVILLE HILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PO Box 30, Farmingville
631-317-1738 farmingvillechamber.com
The role of a Chamber of Commerce in a
community is to promote local businesses,
build camaraderie and partnership among
local businesses, and grow the local economy
by encouraging residents to shop small. Long
Island is made up of about 100 or more of
these volunteer groups in each neighborhood,
and no one else fulfills the mission quite like
the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce.
Formed in 2011, the Farmingville Hills Chamber
works to advance the welfare and success
of Farmingville, an idyllic hamlet in Suffolk
County. The Chamber focuses on supporting
locally owned businesses by increasing sales,
creating Farmingville-brand awareness, and
instilling pride within its members and the
local community. The Chamber of Commerce
members are local business leaders, organizers,
and residents who are committed to making
a difference by putting the “unity” back into
“community!”
BEST COLLECTIBLE &
NOSTALGIA STORE
BOBB HOWARD’S GENERAL STORE
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park
516-488-7996 bobbhowardsgeneralstore.
com
There’s nowhere better to go down memory
lane than Bobb Howard’s General Store. If you
have been thinking about your favorite “penny
candy” or toy you wish you kept to pass down
to the next generation, Bobb Howard’s General
Store is the place to go. Everyone seems to have
a story when they come to this collectibles store.
Whether it’s your old favorite toy from when
you were a child, vintage collectible trading
cards, or a candy you never thought you’d see in
stores again, Bobb Howard’s is truly a place of
wonders.
BEST DOWNTOWN
FARMINGDALE VILLAGE
361 Main St., Farmingdale
516-249-0093 farmingdalevillage.com
Anyone on Long Island knows that a
neighborhood’s downtown makes the
community. Villages in particular become
known for their downtowns, and that’s
especially true for the Village of Farmingdale.
Conveniently located along the Nassau-Suffolk
county line, people from all over the Island
visit Main Street in Farmingdale for its bars,
restaurants, and local shops. You’ll find lots to
eat and drink there, from Vietnamese food and
pizza to beers at the brewery or coffee at the cafe.
There are also some lovely retail stores to shop
at, where you’ll find friendly faces and unique
products. Long Islanders love a good downtown
to walk around, and Farmingdale’s truly hits the
mark and then some!
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