Oneonta shopping

It's been about a year since I attended the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Tara Gates' store, Mathilda Jean Threads & Finishing Touches located at 5375, Rt. 7, in Oneonta's east end.

It is a sad ending to a store that has been a staple in the Mall for years.

Shakedown Street, a consignment store located at 167 Main Street in Oneonta has been offering clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more since it's beginnings back in 1993 but starting in February, a cafe will be added to the shopping experience.

Remember when Downtown Oneonta was the place to be for shopping on Thursday evening?  Maybe that was too long ago for you to remember but when I was a kid, Main Street in Oneonta was bustling with shoppers on Thursday evenings.  It was a chance to pick up items after work at your favorite retailers...