Do you participate in Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

“I hate them both. I hate the aggressive marketing and the aggressive crowds. I’d rather shop on my own.” ~Michael Musgrave, Garrison

“I’d rather shop on Small Business Saturday, when I can assess what I really need and not feel pressured. I support mom and pop shops because they give service.” ~Marlena Vega, Cold Spring

“Black Friday has enticing deals, but not enticing enough to get me out of the house. It’s crazy that it starts as early at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Cyber Monday? If I see something I want I just buy it; I like Newegg and Micro Center.” ~Michael Vierra, Beacon

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.