[Clemenza]

All fine and dandy. I just feel that it is becoming “mallhattan” with all the suburban style chain stores. Then again, what is more New York that going into Duane Reade at 3AM?

[durasell]

The chains can afford the rents. But check out all the empty stores within the last 8 months. The landlords are playing a losing hand that the rents won't come down.

My prediction: You're going to see a lot of new, independent type businesses open over the next five years.