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Juneteenth 2026: A guide to NYC store hours, services and more on Friday

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By Cassy Sommer Verified
| Staten Island Advance Verified
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Friday marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday observed on June 19 each year. It observes the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas were freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The day, which was declared a federal holiday in 2021, is often filled with festivities, parades, and moments of commemoration. Many retailers are open, including Costco, BJ’s, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot.
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Juneteenth 2026 is Friday: A guide to mail delivery, mass transit, store hours and more in NYC

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By Cassy Sommer Verified
| Staten Island Advance Verified
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Juneteenth, a federal holiday observed on June 19 each year, is a day of remembrance. It observes the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas were freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The day, which was declared a federal holiday in 2021, is often filled with festivities, parades, and moments of commemoration. Major grocery chains will be open during regular hours on Friday, including Trader Joe’s, Stop & Shop, and ShopRite.
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Vintage Staten Island Mall: 21 unique photos of the retail center as it used to be

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By Cassy Sommer Verified
| Staten Island Advance Verified
Editor’s note: A version of this story was originally published in 2020. It has been updated by Sydney Maldonado. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Mall has undergone some radical changes within the past decade, including a 242,000-square-foot renovation, which began in 2015 and has welcomed a host of new stores and restaurants to the New Springville shopping center. We’ve gone through our archives and chosen some rare photos of the Mall over the years.
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