Claudia Kulesh

Commerce

Santa's Bells in Summer

The sidewalk on Lexington Avenue around Bloomingdale's in Manhattan is always crowded - workers, tourists and shoppers clog the narrow sidewalk. At the holidays, the Santas from the Salvation Army add to the crowds and the noise with their ringing bells and money collection pots.
This past week I noticed Salvation Army collection stands across from each of the two Lexington Avenue entrances to Bloomingdale's.
I don't recall ever seeing these during the summer. Is Christmas here early? Or, do more people need the services of the Salvation Army now?

59th Street & Lexington Avenue, 10022