Suburban Renewal in Hastings on Hudson NY

Today the weather was lovely, for a change, so I took a lazy amble around downtown Hastings on Hudson NY to see what's new. At Suburban Renewal, on the corner of Main St and Warburton Avenue, there was an enticing display of Fair Trade gift items, at equally enticing prices. Some colorful glassware also caught my eye, and I found myself picturing each piece artfully arranged in my kitchen . . .
Next to the Laundromat on Warburton Avenue, Prudential Riverside Homes was gone, but I was cheered to see favorite broker Chris Browne busily setting up the new Engel + Volkers office that replaces it. Chris and Ling will continue to connect buyers and sellers in the Rivertowns, going forward under their new banner.

Another "coming soon" sign is for Re-find, which is slated to occupy a spot on Spring Street formerly used by Rivercountry Press.

Time was short, so I didn't have time to stop in for my usual cup of soup at Thomas's Coffee & Tea in the Moviehouse Mews in Hastings on Hudson NY. Maybe next time.

It doesn't get more local than Hastings-on-Hudson NY

It's all walkable, and it's all local in Hastings on Hudson NY. Shop till you drop, and then take a break for coffee at Thomas's Coffee and Tea, in the old Movie House Mews, on Warburton Avenue. No national chain stores in downtown Hastings on Hudson NY.

You can find all of life's necessaries right here, including groceries, auto repair, pharmacies, office services, hair salons, doctors, dentists, and just to close the circle, a funeral parlor. Of course, there's also deli food, pizza, hair salons, Chinese takeout, a diner, restaurants, and a health food store (Food for Thought) that's more complete than its quaint storefront conveys.

In the Hastings on Hudson NY library parking lot, there's even a weekly farmer's market every Saturday, where you can meet the producers and buy fresh. If you miss the market, just ask Food for Thought for a box full of your favorite veggies and fruits. They have a large, loyal following of regular customers for their weekly fresh produce.