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Not to have anything on the street except the people walking, and bringing them into the stores. therefore, they discover a shop that they've never been in. if they were coming to see the artists, if they were coming to shop, now they're getting culture by viewing art. >> does it take that to get people downtown, at least for the first time to get them shopping here? something other than just the stores? >> i think it helps a lot. because if you keep creating excitement, then people want to come and jump on the bandwagon. you know, and see what's going on. >> maria louisa's boutique, 26 years ...

America. how have you survived? >> basically because i get here early in the morning and work and stay here until late at night. that's how it works. >> no. you're very casual about your success. >> that's how it works. really. you have to be there. you have to pay attention to customers. be part of the fabric of the community. go to meetings. people have to know who you are. >> so do you think because you have a personal relationship you know these people in this community, because of that they come here instead of buying their books online? >> it's one of the reasons why they will come here....

Culture which is so rich here with commerce and unique idea not to have anything on street except the people walking and bringing them into the stores. therefore, they discover a shop that they have never been in when they were coming to see the artist, if they were coming to shop, they are getting culture by viewing art. >> does it take that to get people downtown at least for the first time to get them shopping here? >> i think it helps a lot because if you keep creating excitement, then people want to come and jump on the band wagon, you know, and see what's going on. >> 26 years in nyack. ...