Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 17
ABC7 News: A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the vendors impacted by a fire that tore through the popular Herald Square Holiday Market a week ago, and while it can’t replace the precious business that has been lost during the bustle of last-minute holiday shopping, it’s helped.
The Herald Square market is full of lights, music and the smells of hot treats two days before Christmas.
“I’m glad that they’re able to like kind of put it together because, you can kind of see them restore it the way it needs to be. And I’m glad that they’re able to still open it,” said Jayda Hakeem-Ali, who works nearby.
Benches and planters have been shifted in the middle to fill up the spaces, but those who got to know the vendors who have now been displaced, do notice their absence.
“It’s really sad, because we’re here for like a month. I actually made friends with a lot of vendors across from us, and it’s sad to see them all gone,” said Jon Lee of Matcha n’ More.
An online fundraiser has come up with thousands of dollars for those 18 vendors but it’s this busy time that those who lost their booths can’t get back. It’s full of people looking for last-minute gifts, and snacks to keep them going, and warm them up.
“First time here, and I’m by far crazy for doing it, it’s much colder than I expected,” said Danny, who is visiting from Nashville.
“I recommend coming here for your little holiday shopping,” said Brooklyn resident Ariel Leak. “If you did forget, this is your time to not forget.”
