STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- ShopRite and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas will be two of the anchors in the new $150 million Boulevard shopping center, according to its developers.

The new shopping center -- slated to open in summer 2019 -- will house about 50 stores in a 460,000-square-foot multi-level "Main Street" format.

"A lot of the tenants going into this center are planning for this to be their latest and greatest prototypes of their stores," said Joshua Weinkranz, president, northeast region of the Long Island-based Kimco Realty, which owns the property.

The company is close to finalizing necessary approvals with the City Planning Commission, and hopes to break ground on the shopping center by the end of the summer or early fall, he said.

Borough President James Oddo and Councilman Steven Matteo, (R-Mid-Island) have greatly supported for the project.

"The Boulevard, when completed, will be another premier retail destination in our borough. This redevelopment of Hylan Plaza is certainly needed, and will add a new vitality to this corridor," said Oddo.

"This means new economic activity and new job opportunities for Staten Islanders, both construction and permanent. We appreciate Kimco's continued investment in our borough," he added.

Said Matteo: "The Boulevard is one of the most exciting investments the Mid-Island has seen in years, and I think it will bring new life to Hylan Plaza, adding jobs and a boost to the local economy."

SHOPRITE MOVING

ShopRite will be moving from its current location at 2424 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp, to a new more than 50,000-square-foot supermarket in The Boulevard shopping center, said Weinkranz.

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMAS

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas will offer a 41,000-square-foot dine-in movie theater with about 1,000 seats and nine or 10 screens, according to Kimco.

"Instead of a movie theater that sells food, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas refers to itself as a restaurant that shows movies," said Weinkranz. "It's a really great concept, and it will be the only one on Staten Island."

OTHER RETAILERS MOVING IN

Modell's, which currently exists in a free-standing location on the property, will take up space in the new multi-level shopping center. In addition, Mandee's and GameStop, which are currently located in a portion of Hylan Plaza that will be knocked down, will have stores in the new shopping center.

"Modell's Sporting Goods is extremely excited about the new shopping center Kimco Realty has planned," said Mitchell Modell CEO, Modell's Sporting Goods, noting the current Modell's location will continue its normal operating hours during construction.

"It looks to become 'the' destination shopping experience on Staten Island with all new tenants and attractions. Modell's looks forward to continuing to serve the entire community during the construction process, and to being able to provide an elevated experience and expanded assortment of products and services for the entire family upon moving to our new and improved location," he added.

In addition, Party City will be moving from its current location at 2189 Hylan Blvd. to a 13,000-square-foot store in the new shopping center, said Weinkranz.

And there's more retailers who have signed leases to open in The Boulevard, including PetSmart and Chase, he said.

"We are also negotiating several other leases, including national tenants that we hope to announce soon," said Weinkranz.

"On the first floor we hope to have a mix of great national tenants, and best-in-class Staten Island tenants. We are looking for guys who are really great operators who can add some local flavor to the project," he added.

PARKING

In addition, there will be 1,653 parking spots, said Weinkranz.

TENANTS REMAINING

Other tenants who will stay in the shopping center once The Boulevard is open are mostly those that exist in the retail strip that is perpendicular to Hylan Boulevard, he said. While that strip will remain, it will receive a facelift as part of the project, said Weinkranz.

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