‘Freshco’ Bodega Debuts at 97 Stanton Street
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Ladies and gents, your newest Hell Square bodega. As expected, the replacement convenience store debuted at 97 Stanton Street last week. It’s called Freshco, and takes the torch from the Hispanic-owned JAE which shuttered last year. Green-and-brown awning and illuminated signage now define this storefront.
We are told that Freshco is owned by the same people behind Corner Grocers. And it’s quite obvious. Freshco boasts a near-identical interior layout, and bright flood lighting over the sidewalk. It’s open 24/7.
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