Would a Chick-Fil-A convince you to live at the Oakdale Commons?

[@magichwoo]

That mall brings back so many memories for me. I went to school there in the 90s and Oakdale Mall was the place to go. Everyone went there. It was sad to see it go. I went up to visit this past Summer, and the Commons is just the same. It's missing that old feelings that I had.

[@brianvail9212]

It should be noted that Oakdale Pizza, one of the original businesses from the Oakdale Mall era, is still open and doing good.

[@funone8716]

Is it any good?

[@brianvail9212]

@funone8716 It's a family owned business there since 1974. Lucchese's favorite 🍕

[@christinacascadilla4473]

I go in there at least once a week to yell, “Yo, Sal, how come there ain’t no brothers up on the wall!?”

[@brianvail9212]

@@christinacascadilla4473 they should charge you extra for all the cheese you pour on your slice 🍕

[@DianaMiller-l6l]

Along with Anutie’s Pretzels and famous nails that’s the same wing..

[@soupsandwich1]

I remember hanging out in the mall in the early 80's going to movies and spending hours in Aladdin's Castle. It was always packed shoulder to shoulder with people. It's a little depressing seeing the state of the mall now.

[@fgpalm]

Believe it or not the mall is on a huge upswing…. This is way better than it was.

[@soupsandwich1]

@@fgpalm That's great to hear!

[@IronMadden]

I stopped by the mall today, and I just noticed that FYE was closing down and was liquidating. Saw that briefly in the video around 5:15, so it was interesting that wasn't mentioned. I personally was surprised to see how long FYE was operating in the Oakdale Mall, especially after businesses reopened after the pandemic. I grabbed a few small items there at some good prices since a lot of their products were overpriced when compared to retailers like Walmart and Amazon. It seemed it was hard for FYE to adapt to the times.

[@fgpalm]

I totally forgot about it as I was walking through the mall

[@allanvanuga9196]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@fgpalm]

My pleasure!

[@StanBaker89]

I had to go to the Hallstead area yesterday, and figured since I was in Pennsylvania, I might was well head to Dickson City for Chick-fil-A. Can't wait until one is more local!

[@fgpalm]

Their food is good... Even if I disagree with their past social leanings...

[@todaresq]

Yes, the Five Below is opening in that space walled off and under construction outside by Five Guys. The BC Auto Mall area and some more will be where child care center is.

[@tgs6027]

Airport tour please!

[@Therealbuddymead]

always make great videos

[@gabe1234567890ify]

Median individual income in Broome is 32K, household 58K

[@davidnull5590]

People in the comments here won't realize how absolutely pitiful those numbers are when compared to any normal city or town. Ghetto areas of big cities have much higher numbers.

[@fgpalm]

It is quite low

[@DianaMiller-l6l]

Frank, did you take notice that FYE has a lot of signage regards blow out sales and will going of business soon?

[@MallMemories]

I agree 100% that a BJ's indoor connection would help Oakdale Commons. But I don't think we'll ever see it. BJ's wants to control the entry/exit point and keep it to one set of doors. If you check out the Shops at Ithaca (formerly Pyramid Mall), which isn't doing nearly as well as Oakdale, you'll see Best Buy closed off the indoor connection to the mall and is now only accessible from the outside parking lot near Route 13. Not good.

[@colleenmarin8907]

Holy crap! I was just there a few months ago or maybe this past summer, and it was still open access

[@christinacascadilla4473]

I’ve watched this video four times, and still haven’t come up with a decent derisive comment.

[@colleenmarin8907]

I am unable to support Chik Fil-A due to their contributions to discriminatory legislation and practices against the LGBT+ community. I'm curious to see what the housing units will be like and what the cost will be to live there

[@jonleibow3604]

They don't like my kind

[@funone8716]

Not to be negative but 5 guys is a major ripoff.

[@davidnull5590]

Bradlees? That reminds me, I've got a few shirts over at my mom's house that I need to return to Bradlees the next time I'm in town. And, my car will soon need a replacement battery so I'll stop at Sears and pickup a DieHard - it's under warranty. There's still a Cinnabon at the Oakdale Mall isn't there?

[@fgpalm]

Yes, there is still a Cinnabon

[@funone8716]

Sears??

[@davidnull5590]

@@funone8716 --- Sears, Roebuck and Co., commonly known as Sears. Sears was the largest retailer in the United States. Sears operated more than 3,500 stores in the United States and internationally. Sears was the world's largest retailer in the entire world, surely they still have a thriving store at the Oakdale Mall???.

[@davidnull5590]

@@funone8716 --- Sears, yes - Sears, Roebuck and Company. The largest retailer in the country, the largest retailer in the world. Sears has over 3,500 stores plus their catalogue business. Sears is in every part of the country, Sears has to still have a thriving store at the Oakdale Mall. The last time I was at the Mall it was packed, too many shoppers and sightseers out, no room in the parking lots.

[@Nick_J_]

I’d prefer a different restaurant

[@Nono-hk3is]

Chik fila food is the most mediocre, uninteresting food I've ever encountered.😊

[@bobo-bz2wd]

BRING IT! Love Chick-Fil-A !! NON WOKE !!

[@scottcirmo1609]

No, but a Popeyes would.

[@dwagner6]

Yeah, that fried chicken gotta have some flavor.

[@talknomo]

I would pick Churches Chicken.

[@funone8716]

The gravy at Poopeys tastes like motor oil. The rest of their food is worse.

[@brianvail9212]

They won't even sell you a can of spinach.

[@Rusty_Shackleford-y9y]

Nope. F Chick-Fil-A. Never been. Never will.

[@MallMemories]

You are correct. The new 5 Below location is near Dick's House of Sport. Oakdale Commons could use a few more restaurants or counter service eateries. I'd love to see a local restaurant take over an empty space near the center of the mall.

[@fgpalm]

@@MallMemories I agree more restaurants would be a good thing… The mall should’ve had a food court from the jump. Worst mistake the developers of the original mall ever made.

[@MallMemories]

@@fgpalm You know, if they moved the leggings store to the center of the mall, they could put another eatery in its place. Wouldn't exactly be a food court, but they could have a food area. Maybe add a few tables nearby?

[@colleenmarin8907]

​@@fgpalm Malls with food courts had/have problems with insects and rodents - I'm glad Oakdale Mall opted out of that common practice