Photos by Steven
The Target at 10 Union Square East opened its doors on Tuesday night... five days before its announced Oct. 22 debut (and 15 hours before the Wegmans grand opening on Astor Place).
Oh, and the mayor was in on the scoop...
Anyway! To recap the Union Square story...This outpost in the base of the Zeckendorf Towers has been in the making for nearly four years.
Target did the same opening-before-the-expected date back in July 2018 on Avenue A and 14th Street.Union Square is getting a Target!
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 17, 2023
This unveiling symbolizes a key trend in our city’s economy. We're not coming back — we ARE back. This convenient location is going to bring jobs, foot traffic, and revenue to one of New York City’s most iconic areas. pic.twitter.com/f58f1eForI
The 33,000-square-foot store (the EV location is 27,000 square feet, FYI) includes a CVS pharmacy and all the other stuff you'd expect to find at Target. Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
In February 2020, news broke (via the Post) that Target had signed a lease for space that the Food Emporium had... the grocer shut down in May 2021.
As previously noted, the space that was once pub-crawl hotspot SideBar on the SW corner of 15th Street and Irving Place is now part of the retailer's footprint.
This opening comes several days before the East Harlem location closes because of reports of thefts and organized retail crime threatening the safety of employees and customers.
Hope they hired extra security...
ReplyDeleteSupporting locally owned small businesses I see
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously torn considering all the new job opportunities for so many in need of work.
DeleteIt's a welcome addition, but how long before the shoplifters/petty criminals become a problem there?
ReplyDeleteSo happy they price match. Completely opposite of the ripoff Food Emporium.
ReplyDeleteThe EV location appears to just have police stationed inside and right outside the doors to grab shoplifters.
The comments on this site really are depressing
ReplyDeleteWOW. A big week for the eest village. A new Target and a Wegmens. Change is good :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a good addition for household goods to the neighborhood. In one location.
ReplyDeleteIce cream locked up!
ReplyDeleteClean getaway down subways stairs for shoplifters.
Wonder why their logo went from upper case to lower?
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