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SPOTLIGHT ON 2018 WINNERS
YOU VOTED, THEY WON:
BEST HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPOTS
BEST MALL
With more than 100 stores, Tanger
Outlets at the Arches is the one-stop
shopping destination for everything
you need, and offeing a shopping
experience unlike any other. From
clothes and shoes to accessories,
makeup, and so much more, this extraordinary
mall is also known for
its fantastic prices. It’s also home to
a cinema, outdoor skating rink and
plenty of restaurants, making it a
great spot for family fun, too. Tanger
Outlets at The Arches, 152 The Arches
Circle, Deer Park, 631-667-0600,
tangeroutlet.com/deerpark
BEST DOWNTOWN
Established in 1691, this historical
village is centrally located along the
Nassau/Suffolk line and home to an
eclectic range of shops and restaurants.
Stroll along Main Street and
enjoy a range of specialty shops
such as The Chocolate Duck for
some decadent treats. With so much
good shopping, it’s no wonder that
Long Islanders declare Farmingdale
Village the Best Downtown!
Farmingdale Village, 361 Main
St., Farmingdale, 516-249-0093,
farmingdalevillage.com
BEST TOY STORE
For more than 30 years, Fun Stuff
Toys has been providing Long Island
with the very best toys around. Not
only is this go-to toy shop home to an
abundance of pretty much every toy
or game you could ever imagine, for
all ages, but it also has an extremely
friendly, enthusiastic and helpful
staff. Whether you’re looking for
something for newborns, teenagers,
or adults who are young at heart, Fun
Stuff Toys has it, guaranteed! Fun
Stuff Toys, 3639 Merrick Rd., Seaford,
516-409-8697, fstoys.com
BEST JEWELRY STORE
This family-owned gem of a jewelry
store has been serving LI for more
than three decades and is staffed with
a friendly and knowledgeable team
of experts who can help customers
locate the perfect piece of jewelry
for any occasion. Whether you’re
ready to pop the question, celebrate
an anniversary, surprise that special
someone, or treat yourself to a precious
gift, From Italy With Love has it
all! From Italy with Love Jewelers, 473
Old Country Rd., Westbury, 516-333-
3702, fromitalywithlovejewelers.com
BEST HOBBY STORE
If you love to hunt, head over
to South Shore Sportsman, Long
Island’s foremost firearms and
accessories store. Their selection
of rifles, ammunition, and optics
is unmatched, as are their prices.
Hunters will find a broad selection
of decoys, game calls, scent covers,
survival supplies, and other essential
outdoor gear. A one-stop shop for
hunters, South Shore Sportsman also
has expert sales staff to answer all
your questions, as well as cleaning
supplies and parts for your equipment.
South Shore Sportsman, 9
Lansdowne Ave., Merrick, 516-992-
0004, sssli.com
BEST COLLECTIBLES &
NOSTALGIA STORE
Located on Lakeville Road in
New Hyde Park for 72 years,
Bobb Howard’s General Store
is stocked from floor to ceiling
with more than 1,200 nostalgic
candies and toys to bring back
memories of childhood. It’s a great
multi-generational trip to share
with your children, parents, and
grandchildren. Bobb Howard’s
General Store, 581 Lakeville Rd.,
New Hyde Park, 516-354-9564,
BobbHowardsGeneralStore.com
BEST PAWN SHOP
A past winner, Collectors Coins
and Jewelry wins again for excellent
customer service and unmatched
experience. Here’s where Long
Islanders sell jewelry, diamonds,
coins, silver, gold, and watches
for fair prices. With five locations
around Long Island, there’s a Collectors
nearby where you can turn
your jewelry into cash. There’s no
pressure to sell, though you’ll find
on site a gemologist and numismatist
(coin specialist) to estimate the value
and authenticity of your goods.
Collectors Coins and Jewelry also
repairs your jewelry and watches,
which you can have appraised by
an onsite expert. Collectors Coins
and Jewelry, multiple locations,
collectorscoinsjewelry.com
READY, SET, VOTE!
Vote for your favorite businesses and people in the 2019 Bethpage
Best of Long Island program through December 15.
Step 1: Visit bestoflongisland.com
Step 2: Click “Vote Now”
Step 3: Fill out form
Step 4: Select a category and click “Vote”
Step 5: Repeat for all your favorite people and businesses
To find other 2018 Bethpage Best of Long Island contest winners, visit
bestoflongisland.com Nominations for the 2020 contest open January 1.