I confess, I adore a great deal—even if it means losing sleep, standing on long lines and dashing through crowded throngs of fellow bargain hunters while wielding a shopping cart like a weapon. For those who love low prices (and who, honestly, doesn't these days?), Black Friday is almost as exciting as Thanksgiving itself. Don't wait until midnight the day of to start getting ready. Planning ahead means even more great deals in your basket by the time the sun sets. We've got the scoop on where, when and how to make the most of Black Friday in New York City, as well as details on another shopping event that's really dear to our buying local hearts: Small Business Saturday.

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