Black Friday 2013

It was the craziest shopping day of the year. Shoppers lined up and waited outside their favorite stores in anticipation of the "Black Friday" deals. Many stores such as Macy's and JcPenney opened at 8pm last night on Thanksgiving. However some other stores like Black House|White Market, Louis Vuitton, and Victoria's Secret stayed stayed closed until midnight. Nicole Drozdowski, Victoria's Secret store manager said "it was hard to stay closed, but I got them to close those doors for one more year."  


Stores were so packed with people on every corner that mall security had to manage the number of people that occupied every store. Many people waited 
outside stores just to get in. "It's complete madness," said one shopper, Nicole Schnyman, 22, of Garden City.



Check out some pictures that people posted on Instagram:
Photo Credits: (Top Left) sofakingfantastic, (Top Right) filli_, (Bottom Left) heavyjet, (Bottom Right) spitfire9995

 
 

Links:

Roosevelt Field Mall Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltField?hc_location=stream

Roosevelt Field Mall Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/RooseveltField

   

Donate to The Salvation Army at Roosevelt Field

The Salvation Army charity fund has come back once again for the holiday season to collect donations for the Salvation Army. 

According to the their mission statement, The Salvation Army is an "international movement...an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."

There are two ways to donate. You can drop off money in a bucket or adopt a child off "The Angel Tree." The angel tree matches donors with a child from a family who can not afford gifts and clothing for the holidays. You can also donate on their website here: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Donator Annelise Boteca, 28, from Hempstead said "it's for a good cause and just a little bit goes a long way."

You too can help others this holiday season by donating to the Salvation Army. They are zoned outside Roosevelt Field Mall's main entrances. A collector will most likely be ringing a bell and you can drop off your donations in a red bucket. 

Links:

The Salvation Army Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

Roosevelt Field Mall Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltField?hc_location=stream

Roosevelt Field Mall Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/RooseveltField

Roosevelt Field Mall Parking Issue: Employees Outraged

As the holidays are approaching, there are more people coming into the mall to shop. As a result, parking has become an issue. Mall employees are now being forced to park on the upper level or lower level (basement) of the parking garage or behind a yellow line in the parking lots. The yellow line is about 200 feet away from the mall entrance. 

According to mall security, the purpose of this parking rule is to "accommodate shoppers" and make it a better shopping experience for them for the holidays. But mall employees are not very happy about this. Many mall employees are outraged by the new parking restrictions. "It's ridiculous! most of the employees here are the biggest shoppers." said Andrea Gonzales, a mall employee.

If employees don't obey this new rule, they are subject to be fined or have their car towed.  Mall security is tracking down employees and leaving notes that there car will be towed if they don't park behind the yellow line. 

One mall employee was followed by three security officers because she did not park in the "right spot." So, she was pulled out of her shift and instructed to move her car. 

This new parking rule for employees has been in effect for about a week and will stay in effect until the end of the holidays.

Links:

Roosevelt Field Mall Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltField?hc_location=stream

Roosevelt Field Mall Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/RooseveltField

Santa arrives at Roosevelt Field

It's getting to feel a lot like Christmas at Roosevelt Field. Not only has the Christmas tree gone up but the mall started playing Christmas music too. And now, Santa has arrived! 

Today marked the first day of "Photos with Santa." Mall visitors can have their photos taken with Santa and the Christmas Tree set located on the main level in the North Court. 

"I like to bring my kids and my husband every year since we got married. It's nice, you know," said Nicole Gillin, 29, of Oceanside.  

You can get your photo taken with Santa too by standing on line or making an appointment. If you don't have time to wait on the long lines in the mall, click here to make an appointment:  htpp://simon.com.noerrsanta.com

Here are the dates and times that Santa will be available for photos: (According to the Facebook Roosevelt Field Mall fan page)

Santa Hours of Operation:
Friday 11/8: 10am-9pm, Cookies with Santa 4pm-6pm 
Saturday 11/9: 10am-9pm 
Sunday 11/10: 11am-7pm 
Monday 11/11: 10am-9pm 
Tuesday 11/12: 10am-9pm 
Wednesday 11/13: 10am-9pm 
Thursday 11/14: 10am-9pm 
Friday 11/15: 10am-9pm 
Saturday 11/16: 10am-9pm 
Sunday 11/17: 10am-8pm, Pet Photo Night 7pm-9pm 
Monday 11/18: 10am-9pm
Tuesday 11/19: 10am-9pm 
Wednesday 11/20: 10am-9pm 
Thursday 11/21: 10am-9pm 
Friday 11/22: 9am-9pm 
Saturday 11/23: 9am-9pm 
Sunday 11/24: 10am-8pm 
Monday 11/25: 10am-9pm 
Tuesday 11/26: 10am-9pm 
Wednesday 11/27: 10am-9pm 
Thursday 11/28: Closed 
Friday 11/29: 9am-9:30pm 
Saturday 11/30: 9am-9:30pm 
Sunday 12/1: 10am-8:30pm 
Monday 12/2: 10am-9pm 
Tuesday 12/3: 10am-9pm 
Wednesday 12/4: 10am-9pm 
Thursday 12/5: 9am-9pm 
Friday 12/6: 9am-9:30pm 
Saturday 12/7: 9am-9:30pm 
Sunday 12/8: 10am-8:30pm 
Monday 12/9: 9am-9:30pm 
Tuesday 12/10: 9am-9:30pm 
Wednesday 12/11: 9am-9:30pm 
Thursday 12/12: 9am-9:30pm 
Friday 12/13: 9am-9:30pm 
Saturday 12/14: 9am-9:30pm 
Sunday 12/15: 10am-8:30pm 
Monday 12/16: 9am-9:30pm 
Tuesday 12/17: 9am-9:30pm 
Wednesday 12/18: 9am-9:30pm 
Thursday 12/19: 9am-9:30pm 
Friday 12/20: 9am-9:30pm 
Saturday 12/21: 9am-9:30pm 
Sunday 12/22: 9am-8:30pm 
Monday 12/23: 9am-9:30pm 
Tuesday 12/24: 8am-6pm

Links:

Roosevelt Field Mall Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltField?hc_location=stream

Roosevelt Field Mall Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/RooseveltField

Superfoods a la Cart Closing Down


Superfoods a la Cart is officially shutting down by the end of this week. The canteen stand opened up about six weeks ago but will now close down because "it just didn't bring in a lot of business," according to manager Dana Herrera. 

The shop has marked down all chips to 50 cents and all drinks to 90 cents. Everything else is now 50 percent off. 

The Superfoods a la Cart brand is famous for carrying the only cereal that is organic and gluten free. In fact, all of their products including chips, cookies, fruit snacks, and nuts are gluten free and organic. 

One customer is not too happy about this store closing. Mariam Durzi, a mall employee was saddened when she heard the stand was closing down. "I like to eat healthy and this was the only place in the mall that had things that were organic," said Durzi.

Superfoods a la Cart canteen stand before closing.

Links:
Roosevelt Field Mall Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltField?hc_location=stream

Roosevelt Field Mall Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/RooseveltField