Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Filling the shelves as Essex Card Shop moves closer toward a reopening on Avenue A

Photos by Stacie Joy

Workers are busy restocking the shelves at the fully renovated Essex Card Shop, which was gutted by a fire in early January at 47 Avenue A.

Owner Muhammad Aslam (below) provided EVG contributor Stacie Joy with an interior update the other day. He said he will be open before Sept.1, and he is looking toward mid-to-end of August. 

As of late last week, he was waiting on several items, including a new ATM, FedEx system and store signage...
You can check out our previous posts on Essex Card Shop, located in the retail space of the Ageloff Towers between Third Street and Fourth Street, for more background on what has transpired to date.  

Supporters of Essex Card Shop have helped it raise more than $91,000 in a GoFundMe campaign. 
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18 comments:

  1. stephen bAugust 2, 2022 at 5:49 AM

    YES !

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  2. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 9:07 AM

    I can hardly wait! I'm so happy to se these guys bounce back.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    The store looks great so far. Just in time for back-to-school.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks Ms. Joy for the update!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 9:52 AM

    This is honestly great news! Very happy they'll be back in time for return-to-school!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 9:58 AM

    I love how it has the vibe of the old store, complete with wall-covered rack panels.

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  7. Pennys herb coAugust 2, 2022 at 10:26 AM

    We missed you.
    Welcome back-see you soon.
    Again thanks for being in our great neighborhood!
    Rainer
    Susa
    Kim

    East 7th st♥️♥️♥️🥊

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  8. GrieveAugust 2, 2022 at 12:38 PM

    As previously reported, a 13 year old was arrested and charged with second-degree arson. Being a minor, a judge sealed the records.

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  9. Joanee FreedomAugust 2, 2022 at 12:47 PM

    Hurray!!! We have missed this fine store and owners in our community.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM

    I can’t count the number of times I’ve needed this store in the past few months. Glad to know they’re almost open again :)

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  11. OlympiasEpiriotAugust 2, 2022 at 3:47 PM

    So glad!!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 4:32 PM

    I am so happy they can reopen. I can't wait to stop by and spend some money!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM

    This is wonderful news. Probably hell to have had to do all the work, but I bet it will result in increased business. Definitely gonna stop by for some rainbow glue sticks! (The best and only glue stick that works and Essex is the ONLY place that sells them!)

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  14. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 10:28 PM

    We missed you! So happy you are back!!!!!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 3, 2022 at 11:53 AM

    The best of the best!!! Welcome home Essex Card Shop!!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 3, 2022 at 4:12 PM

    Those hard-cover bright blue notebooks with lined pages! :)
    (Not cheap tho.)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 3, 2022 at 5:26 PM

    Yes!!!.Love those expensive, but addictive journals: Apica, and then another journal.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM

    Hooray. Welcome back. We missed you!

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