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Holiday shopping season kicks off across the boro

By Juan Soto

Although stores opened hours before Black Friday officially began, shoppers packed shopping centers around the borough today.

Bargain-hunters at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center were a little disappointed at the sales, saying that last year, the doorbusters were, really doorbusters.

“I found the prices a little higher than last year,” said Ellen Kaznesiotis. “But I did find everything I needed, especially Christmas gifts for the family.”

The parking lot at the outdoors mall was packed during the morning and afternoon hours.

“It’s a hit or miss, basically,” said Maria Kontolemakis.

Christine Hannigan didn’t wait until Black Friday to so her shopping. She came to Bay Terrace on Thanksgiving at about 11:30 p.m.

“Only a few stores were open, but I did some shopping yesterday and continue to do so today,” she said.