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In Manhattan, you won't find a tree farm or Home Depot parking lot pop-up; many New Yorkers sidewalk-shop for their Christmas trees, buying from vendors who fill the streets each December.
In Manhattan, you won’t find a tree farm or Home Depot parking lot pop-up; many New Yorkers sidewalk-shop for their Christmas trees, buying from vendors who fill the streets each December.
The Romp family of Vermont has been selling Christmas trees and spreading Christmas spirit in New York City every year since 1988, winning over local neighbors along the way.
Why the Search for a Christmas Tree in NYC Was Tougher This Year By Zack Fink Manhattan SHARE NEW YORK — For 33 years, Billy Romp and his son, Henry, have been selling Christmas trees along the sidewalk on Jane Street during the holiday season. But, this year, sales were better than expected. "So, this year business went a little faster at the beginning than it usually does," Henry said Thursday. "We had a lot of customers showing up early in the season." That could be partially due to people st...