Community Corner
Holiday Guide: Last Minute Gifts in Farmingdale
For holiday shopping procrastinators, shopping locally is both convenient and wallet friendly.
Whether you put off holiday shopping or need to find one more last minute gift, Farmingdale has plenty of places to go and ways to save. In the village, there are staple local shops like Five Star Variety, Runners Edge and the thrift shops, and on Route 110 there are popular retail stores like Target, Borders and Modells.
Five Star Variety:
315 Main Street Farmingdale (516) 293-8034
From gardening tools to toys this Farmingdale staple is bound to have something you are look for.
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242 Main Street (516) 420-7963
For the athlete in your life, Runners Edge is a great gift destination. The store carries sneakers, running suits and even gift cards.
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Mankers Florist:
120 Merritts Road (516) 249-0171
Located next to the library, Mankers has beautiful floral arrangements and both indoor and outdoor potted plants perfect for the home and office.
238 Main Street (516) 420-1394
In this small store, run mostly by women who have been friends for years, there are many different items that are antiques and classic pieces. Some finds include a 1960s-inspired crystal vase perfect for any floral arrangements ($8), a dinner dish set decorated with flowers, perfect for a newly-wed couple ($15) and vintage Bohemian clothing items from the 1960s ($5 to $15).
401 Main Street (516) 752-2181
This thrift shop has been in business for more than 50 years. Some finds include a vintage record player, a classic music accessory perfect for the music buff ($20), and antique spoons, which are one of the most collected items in America ($1).
