This article is about the beginning on Long Ridge Mall which was going to be built next to Greece Towne Mall. Wikipedia says that Long Ridge Mall opened in 1969.  This article proves that reference wrong. as it says that construction would begin later in 1969. Further research shows that Long Ridge officially opened on Sept. 15, 1971 with 39 stores and kiosks. By March 1972 there were 55 stores within the mall. I edited the Wikipedia listing to add the new information.

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Greater Greece Press

Thursday, Oct. 2, 1969

Greece Welcomes New McCurdy’s “Long Ridge” Store

McCurdy & Company officially is opening its newest and largest branch store, Long Ridge, today.

According to President Gilbert G. McCurdy, the Long Ridge, on Ridge Road West, will include a restaurant, beauty shop and Community Center, and will employ about 250 people. The store’s parking lot can accommodate more than 900 cars.

Several promotions will become effective with the opening of Long Ridge, Mr. McCudy said, Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Northgate Manor, was named Merchandise Supervisor of Long Ridge Sportswear.

The Long Ridge store is the first and anchor establishment in the $15 million Long Ridge Plaza scheduled to begin construction later this year.