Apple will open Staten Island (NY) Retail store this weekend

ifo Apple Store mentioned yesterday and Apple officially confirmed today that the Apple Store Staten Island will open this Saturday, October 15th. This will be Apple's 125th retail store to date and the 2nd one to open in New York City (yes, Staten Island is still technically part of NYC). At least two more NYC stores are planned, with one planned at or near the GM Building on 5th Ave at the southern tip of Central Park and another struggling for approval in the Flatiron District.

 The usual Grand Opening events and giveaways are to be expected. T-shirts for the first 1000 people, a sweepstakes that promises almost $2500 worth of Apple gadgets and gear to the winner and a week-long string of educational presentations, demos and workshops.

The store is located in the Staten Island Mall at 2655 Richmond Ave. It's space #2600 on the second floor, near the Disney Store. The festivities start at 10am on Saturday. The lines will probably start the night before unless Mall security clears out the parking lot. We expect your pictures and reports without delay!