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Reports on the commitment of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to work with the vendors at the Bronx Terminal Market to keep them from going out of business when the lease for the property changes hands.

Looks at the Albee Square Mall in Brooklyn, New York and how the unfinished renovations affected the Christmas sales. Complaints made by the merchants; Delays faced in construction; Whether the owner of the mall wants the smaller merchants to be forced out of their spaces.

Discusses shopping resources for Orthodox Jews in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn, New York, and the effect of convenient air transportation and the Internet on the region's global clientele. Jewish population of the neighborhood; Commercial growth; Variety of merchandise available, including kosher food and Jewish goods; Facilities offered by the Avenue Plana Hotel; Comments from merchants and customers.

Reports on the meeting of the Central Harlem Merchants Association in New York City, to discuss ways to entice the community to patronize local shops. Key issues on holiday shopping addressed at the event; Plans of the association to promote Harlem businesses during the holiday season.