Long Islanders may be enjoying
the warmer than usual winter, but the lack of snow is costing some
businesses financially.
“We’ve been overstocked with everything,” says Matt Nachamkin, manager at
Schaefer’s Ace Hardware. “We’ve been ready to go, and it hasn’t snowed on us.”
Winter clothing has also been staying on the racks at Sundown Ski and Surf in
Levittown.
“Snowshoes, heavy warm coats, there’s no desire for those right now,”
says owner Winfried Breuer.
He says people are still buying skis and snowboards as resorts make their own
snow.