Holiday shopping season has begun at the Jerome Gun Hill BID, and we won’t want you to miss it! Stores across the district are offering great deals on everything from sneakers and clothing to electronics and home appliances. Just under one mile from end to end, the BID is home to 230 small businesses on Jerome Avenue and East Gun Hill Road. With national retailers like Children’s Place and GameStop, as well as small mom and pop shops like Evita USA and BX Sports, there is something for everyone in the Jerome Gun Hill BID this season.

If you are in the market for some new shoes, we recommend checking out $5 Shoe Warehouse at 3420 Jerome Ave. Saida, the owner, has been in business for over 25 years and has the lowest prices on hundreds of styles. For the men in your life, try Portabella Menswear on Jerome for suits, shoes, and dress clothes, or Jallow at 364 E. Gun Hill Rd. for the biggest selection of hats and streetwear at the best prices. Shopping for toys for your little ones? Drug Rite at 3432 Jerome Ave. has a huge selection of toys for all ages at prices that cannot be beat.

When it comes time for holiday celebrations like New Year’s Eve, the best spot in the BID for the last night of the year is Evita USA. The friendly staff will help you find the perfect dress and accessories for your big night out, and most importantly it won’t break the bank. Also, if you have a teenage son or daughter you can’t miss BX Sports at 3476 Jerome Ave. BX Sports is a family-owned business that carries sneakers, casual clothing, and accessories for the most stylish ones on your list. And don’t forget if you need to make sure your gifts are all wrapped nicely and that your holiday decor is on point, stop by Mosholu Discount for holiday decorations, gift bags, cards, and wrapping paper.

This holiday season instead of heading to Manhattan or to an online store, support the local businesses in your community. Shopping small helps you save money while supporting the local businesses that help communities thrive. Happy holidays from the Jerome Gun Hill BID, shop small and save.

The BID is currently hosting a raffle from now until Dec. 24 where shoppers can submit photos of their receipts and enter to win a bundle of gift cards to local stores. To enter, please submit a photo of a receipt from a BID business to the BID’s Instagram or email jeromegunhillbid@gmail.com. A winner will be randomly drawn on Dec. 25!

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