Jackie Blue Without Bucko!

The closure of esteemed establishments is an inevitable aspect of the passage of time, often leading to a sense of loss within the community.

The recent closure of Bucko!, located in the Flatiron building adjacent to Peekskill Coffee, was particularly poignant since I reside in close proximity to the owners, who live on Nelson Avenue, just two blocks southeast of my home on Decatur Avenue by Fort Hill.  The couple, Katie and (he is Canadian), met "over counter" when Katie was managing an antiques store in Brooklyn. "Brian would come in frequently, and eventually we struck up a conversation." That was ten years ago when they fell in love, got married, moved to Peekskill, and now have a son and a daughter.  You will see them in a red wagon being pulled through the neighborhood by Brian occasionally.

Bucko! was unique in its offering of high-quality gifts and clothing for both women and men manufactured by a Canadian, vintage clothing for as low $15, and hand-soap produced in the nearby Catskills, making it a distinctive presence downtown.

The curated selection of unique items and the welcoming atmosphere established Bucko! as a cherished locale. Its absence will undoubtedly be deeply felt by the community, particularly by those who appreciated its unique character and local charm.