STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last week’s column on supermarkets sparked a flood of Staten Island memories and opinions—past and present. As a market enthusiast myself, I understand why this topic resonated with so many readers. The feedback was an eye-opener, and I plan to build upon your correspondence.
As we travel along this shopping journey together, themes shared included nostalgic stories about their first jobs stocking aisles, family shopping traditions, and the evolution of grocery stores over the decades. These reader interactions have inspired a new weekly segment: a live broadcast focused specifically on markets, airing every Friday at 11:30 a.m. on the Advance/SILive.com Facebook page.
Inspired by your stories, we’re launching a new weekly live segment focused on markets, airing Fridays at 11:30 a.m. on the Advance/SILive.com Facebook page. The first broadcast will be next Friday from Beyar’s Market in Willowbrook.
Readers shared fascinating memories and insights in their responses. For example:…