Main Street Forces A challenging environment Rising costs Other situations A landlord's perspective

Highlands Current Audio Stories · Jul 31, 2026 · 11m

Beacon retailers and landlords cope with cost Saturday (Aug. 1) will be Chris Reisman's first day in business at 323 Main St. in Beacon. His shop, Hudson Valley Vinyl, has been at 267 Main St., two and a half blocks away, since 2017, cultivating a clientele of collectors and casual buyers eager to flip through bins of rock, soul, jazz and other records. Business has been strong, but Reisman said a rent increase forced him to find new accommodations. A handwritten message on a piece of cardboard taped to the door directs customers down the street. In his time as a tenant, Reisman said that 267…