GENESEO – Geneseo Community Main Street is in support of an initiative by the Retail Council of New York State to push the state Legislature to close the ‘Marketplace’ sales tax loophole in state budget negotiations. A Monday press release from the Retail Council included a letter they sent to NYS lawmakers explains that a Supreme Court decision made in 1992 doesn’t mention explosive ‘internet’ and ‘e-commerce’ elements in today’s business … [Read more...]
Kids Play for Free at Touch of Grayce’s Toy Store Day
GENESEO – Free crafts, game demonstrations and kids activities are coming to Touch of Grayce for Toy Store Day in anticipation of Christmas. According to a press release from Jennifer Sassano, Assistant Manager at Touch of Grayce, their Toy Store Day means a full day of free crafts for all ages, demonstrations of favorite games, deals and specials, and chances to win big prizes like the Calico Critter Adventure Tree House. 11 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...]
One Year After Kelly’s Fire: Main Street Geneseo Bounces Back
GENESEO – One year after one of Main Street Geneseo's most damaging fires, and business is as vibrant as ever. Friday marks the anniversary of the devastating blaze that destroyed Kelly's Saloon and HoneyGirl Gourmet and caused severe damage to CyclePath Bike Shop and Touch of Grayce. "It feels really great to be able to smile today about the progress & what is to come - the past year has shown the strong & true power of community, … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s College and Village Share Student-made Chocolates at Touch of Grayce
Watch the students handmaking the chocolates in their video below! GENESEO — If you were out catching some sun on Main Street Saturday afternoon, chances are you also caught the sight of a passerby munching on dark chocolate. That's because Five North, a chocolate start-up created from the ground up by SUNY Geneseo students, just put on their first sales launch at Main Street's Touch of Grayce. The group, who crafted the chocolate the week … [Read more...]
Touch of Grayce’s Return Signals Rebirth of Main Street Geneseo
GENESEO – Main Street's once crippled businesses have bounced back stronger than ever in the aftermath of the devastating fire that destroyed Kelly's Saloon on July 29. Since the fire, both Touch of Grayce and Honey Girl Gourmet have worked round the clock to take advantage of the damage and losses to rebuild their shops better than ever, and have both opened for business in time for parents' weekend at SUNY Geneseo. "Between the fire and … [Read more...]
Geneseo Shops Plow Forward in Main Street’s Rough Patch
GENESEO – Main Street's businesses continue as always to serve their customers and their community during this year's downtown transitions and projects. Businesses impacted by the Kelly's fire are quickly recovering, with Cyclepath bike shop maintaining normal hours and Touch of Grayce finishing paint and interior updates with plans to reopen soon. Those shops that anticipate the effects of the Main Street water and sewer project plan to enter … [Read more...]