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Samanea New York mall is welcoming two new experiential retail tenants, I.FLY Trapeze and Gatsby’s Board Game Café. I.FLY will offer indoor flying trapeze activities, while Gatsby’s will feature a café with over 400 board games. These additions aim to enhance community interaction and diversify the mall’s entertainment options, providing an engaging environment for visitors.
Westbury, NY — Two new experiential retail tenants, I.FLY Trapeze and Gatsby’s Board Game Café, are set to open at Samanea New York mall, bringing exciting new offerings to the shopping destination located at 1500 Old Country Road. The I.FLY Trapeze facility is expected to open next month, while Gatsby’s Board Game Café is slated to launch early next year.
I.FLY Trapeze will make its move from an outdoor location in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, to the mall’s atrium, providing a year-round indoor environment for flying trapeze lessons and related activities. The facility will host open-fly sessions, workshops, parties, and corporate team-building events. I.FLY Trapeze will also feature live performances, including themed shows, ground and aerial acrobatics, flying trapeze acts, and comedy.
Founded and operated by brothers Marco and Anthony Rosamilia, I.FLY Trapeze aims to provide an exhilarating experience for participants of all skill levels. The shift to the mall signifies a transformative step for the business, allowing for a broader reach within the community.
Meanwhile, Gatsby’s Board Game Café will take over a spacious 5,126-square-foot area at Samanea New York. This café will blend casual dining with the enjoyment of board games, featuring a curated library of over 400 games for visitors to buy and play on-site. Staff will be present to assist customers in navigating the extensive game selections, promoting a fun and interactive environment. Gatsby’s Board Game Café is an expansion of Neil Goldberg’s original Main Street Board Game Café, which he opened in Huntington in 2019.
The café’s mission is to create a welcoming community space aimed at fun and social interaction, offering a gathering point for families and friends. The addition of Gatsby’s Board Game Café further enriches the experiential offerings available at Samanea New York mall, which seeks to position itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of modern shopping centers.
The union of I.FLY Trapeze and Gatsby’s Board Game Café at Samanea New York represents a strategic move to establish a unique entertainment hub. The leasing transactions for both tenants were facilitated by Matthew Kucker, Jordan Baruch, and Herb Agin from Colliers, along with Dominic Coluccio of Lesso Management. Coluccio underscored the excitement surrounding the new tenants, reflecting a commitment to attract distinctive entertainment concepts that complement exquisite dining and retail experiences.
With the upcoming openings, Samanea New York mall is set to enhance its lineup of offerings aimed at providing an engaging environment for shoppers and families alike. The addition of I.FLY Trapeze and Gatsby’s Board Game Café not only fulfills the mall’s goal of diversifying its entertainment options but also contributes to community building through shared experiences and activities.
As the retail landscape continues to evolve, the integration of such experiential concepts highlights a growing trend where shopping centers become more than just places to purchase goods; they transform into lively, multifaceted venues where leisure and enjoyment take center stage.
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- Long Island Business News – I.FLY Trapeze & Gatsby’s Game Café
- Wikipedia: Trapeze
- Long Island Business News – Samanea New York
- Google Search: Experiential Retail
- Long Island Business News – New Tenants
- Google Scholar: Board Game Cafes
- Long Island Business News – Community Building
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Retail
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