Ray's Candy Store
@RaysCandyStore
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NYC Institution Since 1974. Serving up the city's BEST fries, shakes, soft serve, hot dogs, egg creams, deep fried Oreos, and more! Open late!
113 Ave A, East Village, NYC
Joined January 2010
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to THIS guy. 93 years young. Stop by and say Hi. Cheers to a happy and healthy 2026.
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If you're in the area, stop in to see Ray and Co. and enjoy an egg cream in Stella's honor. Raise a toast to one of the greats. To Stella: Dziękuję. May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. 📸: Photo by Whitney Browne
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There is no better word to describe this connection between the two of them than "love." All the love in the world goes out to Stella's sister, Maria, and her two brothers.
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When Ray was out of commission from surgery a decade ago, Stella stepped up and was there to keep the lights on. This loyalty and work ethic was appreciated and admired more than she could ever know.
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Her tireless work behind the counter, whether it was preparing orders for customers, cleaning, or making Ray food for dinner so he could take his medications, seemed to know no bounds.
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Luckiest of all was Ray, as she was as devoted a partner one could ask for, even if she never did say "I Do." "She really was like a Mama to us.”
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Count yourself lucky if you were the recipient of one of these tens of thousands of points of light she put out over the course of 5+ decades.
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She was funny and mischievous, but she knew when to straighten her shoulders when warranted around tougher crowds. Kids almost always got an extra candy bar thrown in the bag with their order. Dogs were always spoiled with leftover treats, as well.
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The frenetic energy from the neighborhood outside and the wall coverings inside suddenly fell by the wayside once Stella brought things to a calming halt with her inviting, yet direct prompt: ”Vhatdyuvant?"
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She was rarely, if ever, not dressed to the nines, her stately appearance in such contrast to the chaos and masking tape holding up her surroundings.
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Our "Mama." We lost our beloved Stella over Christmas. She was 80. To those that knew her, or to those who may have only had a single, simple interaction with her at the store, Stella epitomized grace.
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It’s always nice of Santa to stop by @RaysCandyStore before heading out for the evening! 🎅🏻 🎁 Merry Christmas!!!🎄
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CONGRATS TO THE NBA CUP CHAMPION @NYKNICKS!!! 🏆 PARTY AT @RAYSCANDYSTORE!!!
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🗣️ Fun idea: Stick candles in an order of 8 Deep Fried Oreos or Beignets from @RaysCandyStore and make a most delicious menorah!!! 🤤
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🕎 HAPPY HANUKKAH!!! LIGHT THOSE CANDLES!!! 🕎 AGAIN, IF WE’VE SAID IT ONCE, WE’VE SAID IT A THOUSAND TIMES — WE LOVE ANY HOLIDAY WHERE FRIED TREATS ARE FRONT AND CENTER!!! COME GET SOME HANUKKAH BEIGNETS OR OREOS OR FRIES OR TWINKIES OR...
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Play “East Village Christmas” by Mark Newell featuring shout-outs to some neighborhood hot spots. 👏👏👏
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👻 "Halloween at @RaysCandyStore." 🎃 Typical. Hope to see all of you in your costumes later! You've got to stop by your favorite neighborhood CANDY Store! 📸: Photo by Whitney Browne from her photography book about Ray's. Order yourself a copy here: https://t.co/ng8kzvrmTU
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And head to the Canine Festival Block on 6th St between Ave B & C before and after for treats and other fun surprises! AND THEN BE SURE TO STOP BY @RAYSCANDYSTORE TO SHOW US YOUR COSTUMES AND GET A TREAT!!! More info: https://t.co/gBWGytqwnx
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