Best Chamber of Commerce Massapequa Chamber of Comerce 674 Broadway, Massapequa. 516-541-1443. massapequachamber.org Formed in 1948, the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce works diligently to help Massapequa businesses grow. The group provides residents and local business owners a forum to share ideas and collaborate on a host of initiatives, unifying and amplifying their collective voices in the process and ensuring each and every member have access to the support and resources they need to not just to succeed, but to thrive and excel, transforming the economic landscape and lives of each and every resident for the better. Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store Deep End of the Sandbox 650 Portion Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. 631-676-3130. deependofthesandbox.com From Cabbage Patch Kids and New Kids On The Block memorabilia to vintage clothing and that hard-to-find and way-out-of-print issue of Mad Magazine, family owned and operated Deep End of the Sandbox scours thrift stores and closets all across the land in order to provide patrons with the ultimate “retro” shopping experience. Affordable, Pinterest-ational, and overall, just awesome, no item is too old and no joke is too sarcastic for this one-of-a-kind collectible and nostalgia shop. Did we mention video games? They’ve got them, too—all of them! Best Downtown Farmingdale 361 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-249-0093. farmingdalevillage.com There is no shortage of activities or family fun in downtown Farmingdale. Grab a bite to eat at one of its many outstanding restaurants, kick back at a pub to share a beverage with friends, or enjoy some live entertainment at its annual outdoor festival down Main Street! A closeknit community with an incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere, it’s no surprise that 2016 is Farmingdale’s second consecutive at the top of this category. To repeat what was declared last year, again with pride: “Gooo Dalers!” Best Fabric Store Gone Sewin 161D Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville. 516-342-1127. gonesewin.com Wouldn’t it be great to customize your own sewing classes to focus on exactly what you want to learn? Perhaps you’re really interested in quilting, but have never picked up a needle or thread before. At Gone Sewin—who’ve topped this category for three years in a row—all you have to do is ask, and voilà, it’s available! With endless class options, cool sewing kits, highquality fabrics, and other fantastic products and services, Gone Sewin is resoundingly The Best fabric store on Long Island! National Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store Multiple Locations. 1-888-739-4120. joann.com Embrace your inner fabric fanatic at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores! Since opening in 1943, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has evolved into the nation’s largest specialty retailer of fabrics and crafts, with multiple locations right here on Long Island! All it takes is one visit and you’ll be sure to get lost in its vast selection of fabrics and sewing supplies, enabling you to create your very own masterpieces, one stitch at a time! Best Florist Flower After Flower 4143 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-795-7673. flowerafterflower.com The right flower at exactly the right moment has the extraordinary ability of not merely altering the mood of a particular occasion, but defining its entire tone. Whether it’s an elaborate floral arrangement to immortalize a wedding or a simple bouquet to let your loved ones know that they’re on your mind, Flower After Flower has an exquisite selection of plants and flowers to choose from, and is staffed with a team of floral specialists who not only know how to make your order just right, but pride themselves on ensuring they are absolutely perfect. It’s no wonder why Long Islanders choose Flower After Flower the very best, year after year! Best Furniture Store Raymour & Flanigan 275 Glen Cove Rd., Carle Place. 516-739- 3494. raymourflanigan.com Sofas, bedroom sets, dining sets, entertainment centers, kids furniture, desks, mattresses, home décor and area rugs—Raymour & Flanigan offers high-quality furnishings and impeccable customer service, which is just one of the reasons why Long Islanders have resoundingly voted it The Best furniture store on Long Island. Sales, clearances and design tips from its acclaimed team of experts make a trip to Raymour & Flanigan not just necessary, but fun, fun, fun, too! National IKEA Multiple Locations. 1-888-888-4532. ikea.com/us/en Boasting countless furniture and home décor products at affordable prices throughout its more than 300 worldwide locations, IKEA has all the items you need to transform your living or working space into the home or office of your dreams! From living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen supplies and appliances to textiles, rugs, decorations, children’s room and outdoor furniture, along with so much more, IKEA offers an unbelievable selection at unbelievable prices. With regularly scheduled special offers and even home delivery and assembly, it’s no wonder why Long Islanders have voted IKEA Long Island to the top of this list for national furniture store! Best Hobb y Store Fantastic Toyage 5288 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-882-9250. fantastictoyage.com You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to find your favorite collectibles! Proclaiming itself “The Star Wars Headquarters Of Long Island,” this gem of a hobby store offers a treasure trove of vintage and hard-to-find hobbies and collectibles spanning decades. Star Trek, GI Joe, Transformers, Lord of the Rings and Indiana Jones, along with sports card and rock and roll memorabilia, lunchboxes, and way too many others to list here—Fantastic Toyage is just that, a truly fantastic voyage through all the wonderful toys and collectibles of our collective youth. It’s no wonder why Long Islanders have voted it The Best hobby store now four years in a row! Thank You For Your Support! A Chamber Is Only As Good As Its Members - And Our Massapequa Chamber Members Are The Best! 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