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Nyack’s mixed bag
Prosperity clashes with parking needs
By KATHY KAHN

The shadow of recession may be lurking in retailers’ halls this holiday season, but one Hudson Valley store wasn’t feeling the “grinch” pinch last weekend.

Unlike many of her neighboring business owners, Irit Goldman’s shop, Iriniri, was filled with shoppers delighting in the variety of offerings on display – and spending their holiday dollars with nary a flicker of indecision.

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