Dr. Warren Zimmerman, who has over 30 years of experience in the New York market, opened Gramercy Park Optical to provide optometric services for the entire family. The practice offers eye exams for kids and fittings that include sunglasses. It carries almost 1,000 eyeglass frames and customers can choose from more than 30 signature collections, including Gucci, Celine and Ray-Ban. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Murray Hill, Gramercy, Midtown East Back to School Checklist
Comprised mostly of young professionals settling into their first real 9-5s, the area around Grand Central and the UN is full of chain clothing stores, book stores, playgrounds, libraries with books for all reading levels and movie theaters with G and PG entertainment.
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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Grand Central Racquet
Since 1992, Grand Central Racquet has satisfied New Yorkers’ sporting needs, selling new equipment and providing expert restringing services. The store also has a demo program where players who need new squash and tennis racquets can try out different models for $5 a day. For even more kid gear including shoes and athleticwear, head to the Midtown West location.
341 Madison Ave., 10017
(212) 856-9647
Smart Looks
Get styled.
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LittleMissMatched
With bright and girly clothes, accessories and gifts in elaborate patterns and striking colors, LittleMissMatched outfits toddlers, kids and pre-teens in whimsical attire. Located in Grand Central Terminal, the store carries purposefully mismatched socks, dresses, backpacks, jewelry and more. But everything isn’t just pretty in pink, outdoorsy and athletic girls can get some sporting equipment and gear here, too.
107 East 42nd St., 10017
(212) 682-7686
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything you need.
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The Container Store
Find everything you need to organize desk drawers, pack healthy lunches and to store sporting equipment at The Container Store. The chain sells storage options in a range of prices, sizes, and styles for every room in the house, as well as back-to-school necessities like locker decorations, notebooks, pens, calculators and binders.
725 Lexington Ave., 10022
(212) 366-4200
Technology & Gadgets
Phones, tablets, computers and calculators.
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Hammacher Schlemmer
For 168 years, Hammacher Schlemmer has sold almost everything imaginable, from ordinary gadgets like flash drives and memory cards to clever organizer systems, musical instruments, games — and sidewinding circular skates. You can shop the catalog online, but it’s so much more enjoyable to visit its landmark store to get your quirky finds.
147 E 57th St., 10022
1-800-321-1484
After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons
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PhotoUno
PhotoUno offers small classes for kids and teens interested in learning and advancing their digital photography skills. With class sizes ranging from 6 to 9 students and weekly sessions for 5 to 6 weeks, PhotoUno gives individualized attention to every participant. If you’re not sure what do with the kids during school or summer breaks, sign them up for one of PhotoUno’s weeklong intensive programs.
222 East 46th St., 10017
(646) 398-7939