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    Modern State

    2.6 (47 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Can't forget to get my friend in Florida a Card!! 11/15/17
    Marianne W.

    State News has several stores on the Upper East Side. This one is hidden down a staircase between buildings. You might pass it every day and not know. They do put signs and balloons on the sidewalk so you turn to look down. When you look down you see the windows decorated for a party or a holiday. Go inside and you'll find so much fun. Greeting Cards for everyone. Balloons galore for every occasion. Toys and trinkets. Plus every party need you may have from plates, napkins, banners, utensils and more. Everyone working there is busy stocking up this time of year. You are permitted to browse without being pestered. When you need assistance you're greeted with a smile. How could anyone NOT smile in a store with so much fun and fantasy to offer? Enjoy!

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    Pinky And The B.

    There are not many stores like this any more. They used to be on every corner. State news has a web site and everything they sell is listed there. http://www.uppereast.com/state-news State News used to take passport photos and I got one taken there 2 passports ago. I just had to update my passport and found out they don't do it any more. Other than that they still have everything else. The only complaint I have about the store is it is very cramped. But it is to be expected in Manhattan.

    Jezza N.

    neeto shop when a little piece for the toolbox (...'n toybox) is needed Sketchbooks, Charcoal pencils, art supplies and a bit of everything...

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    My favorite party store of all time, they have so much variety! It's huge! Staff was so friendly and helpful.

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    Low ratings for a reason. Super expensive and service is awful. SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN!

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    the cards were 50% off and they had a lot of selection. It seems like a better version of party city.

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    Awful place. Over-priced, claustrophobic, rude staff and dreadful customer service. Avoid at all costs, nothing in there is worth the time.

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    Michaels - I don't think I've noticed the building inside the store! Cool! 10/15/22

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    Chelsea

    I absolute love Michaels as it has everything you could need to craft and be creative. Their…read morecoupons aren't as good nowadays as they used to be and I don't have as much time as I used to have either but I still love coming here and browsing. The store layout here is a big congested and feel the checkout area and online order area could be better designed. I placed an order online for store pickup and it was ready in less than 10 minutes after I placed the order, which was quite impressive (I couldn't go until a few days later). The pickup area is located to your left as soon as you get off the escalators. There really wasn't a shelf to get your items and your bags situated after you pick up your item and the waiting area was quite small. No one was there when I went to pick up but a line of about 5 people behind me formed as I got my item making it a bit tricky to navigate to leave the area while also trying to stuff my item into my bags. The general checkout area was quite tight as well. It's long and it's sometimes hard to see if a self checkout counter is open. Self checkout itself is pretty easy to use and I like how the machine is able to detect if the handheld scanner was properly placed back in its slot before it moves forward with checking you out. I was able to find my account easily and apply all my coupons during my transaction. The staff I asked about inventory were quite knowledgeable and were able to point me to the right aisle to get the things I needed. things were well stocked and neatly displayed as well.

    I appreciate arts and crafts stores though mainly rating 3 stars because sadly this is the only…read moreMichael's store left in Manhattan, which unfortunately means certain areas of the store can get really picked over--especially seasonal items--right before peak holidays. To some degree I understand that many retailers are tighter on inventory to reduce how much needs to be sold at deeper discounts after certain holidays are over. However this also means certain things run out and there's no selection left which could also mean lost sales, which was the case when I came to look for a couple Christmas-related products a week before Christmas and much of that section looked decimated outside of wrapping paper, kitchen/dining supplies, some decorations and wearable accessories. They were already setting up for Valentine's Day. Walking around the store, I still appreciated that this location is still around, it's been a while since I've visited so I was glad to see still a strong selection of frames, scrapbooking supplies, paints, yarns and ribbons/trimmings. They also installed more self-service checkout machines. The shopping stop wasn't altogether unfruitful in that I picked up a pack of baked goods boxes (to place home-made cookies/pastries inside before gifting to others). I hope next time to find more of what I need!

    Materials for the Arts - Their logo made out of buttons!

    Materials for the Arts

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    Long Island City

    This was an amazing place - most of it is closed off to the public aside from the small gallery at…read morethe beginning. We were fortunate enough to go with a school group and do a tour and project with Will who was spectacular and a patient guide! They are open to donations and volunteers and I think you can contact them through their site for info on that.

    Attention TEACHERS and ARTISTS, I just found your new favorite place…read more I came here on a camp trip with a bunch of five-year-olds. I knew nothing about this place before arriving so I had absolutely no expectations. Five minutes into our tour, I realized that this place is gold. We were led through aisles and aisles and aisles of gently used donated materials. Here is a "short" list of some of the things that MFTA has for you. -Paper, zippers, beads, books, playbills, programs, posters, wood, full mannequin bodies and mannequin body parts, travel sized containers, glass containers, spools of thread, fabric, leather scraps, computers, printers, binders, tables, plastic containers, metal parts, labels....the list goes on for days. What's the catch?!? Not much actually. You do need a membership to reap the benefits, but if you are a teacher at a public school or work for a non-profit, everything is FREE! And don't you dare think that after a few teachers fill up cartloads of materials that you missed your chance. This place is enormous and donations are consistently flowing through their doors. Once you've filled up your cart (or your 5 carts), your only form of payment is a thank you. MFTA asks that you send a thank you to each company that you've "purchased" from. Just a few donors that Omar (our enthusiastic & informative tour guide) mentioned were Google, Macy's and Disney. Wait artists, there is more! If you create any form of art using MFTA's materials, they have a studio for you to work in right next to their warehouse of materials. Once your piece is complete, they will even showcase your work in their gallery. I don't know about you, but I'm amazed. Set up a school trip, rent a uhaul to stock up on supplies or just grab your toothbrush and move in. MFTA is an A+ in my book.

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    Yorkville, Upper East Side

    Came here with a friend and had a great time. Booking was really easy. I requested the 2-hour…read moreintroductory course for needle felting and got an email response within 10 minutes. The store is small, clean, and cozy and classes were intimate. My friend and I were the only people taking the felting class and there were 2-3 other people weaving. The 2-hour course included 2 "projects" - making a bird (where the instructor introduced the basic techniques) and then making another object of our choice. The instructor was nice and informative but I felt really rushed. We spent about an hour on the bird, which didn't leave us much time for the second object. They were also really strict on time (they started counting down towards the end of the 2-hour session and cleaning up the equipment/tools) even though we started late (they were still setting up when we got there). Fun experience but I just really wish we had more time (or didn't have to make the bird).

    I had a lovely beginner class here. I would call it more of a workshop or open studio time in that…read moreyou are not being taught or talked to that extensively. The staff is helpful and gives you the information you need to get started, but then you just get to quietly relax, work, and create unless you have a question. Once you get started, you can pretty easily get into the groove. I found weaving very relaxing. Before you know it, you have a pretty piece of fabric that you can turn into a wall hanging, table runner, etc. Definitely a neat experience! They also have yarn as well as some some art and fiber crafting supplies that you can purchase if desired.

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