Galleria at Crystal Run facts for kids
![]() Galleria at Crystal Run interior, 2007
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Location | Wallkill, Orange County, New York, United States |
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Coordinates | 41°27′11″N 74°22′06″W / 41.453052°N 74.368279°W |
Opening date | April 1, 1992 |
Developer | The Pyramid Companies |
Owner | The Pyramid Companies |
No. of stores and services | 120 |
No. of anchor tenants | 6 |
Total retail floor area | 1,100,000 sq ft (100,000 m2) |
No. of floors | 2 |
The Galleria at Crystal Run is a large shopping mall located in Wallkill, New York. It's one of the biggest malls in the Hudson Valley region of New York. This mall is a popular place for shopping, eating, and entertainment.
About the Galleria
The Galleria at Crystal Run first opened its doors in 1992. It's a very large building with two floors. The mall has about 120 different shops and restaurants. You can also find a big 16-screen AMC Theatres inside. This means there are lots of movies to watch!
The mall is owned and managed by a company called The Pyramid Companies. They also own and manage other large malls nearby. These include the Poughkeepsie Galleria and the Palisades Center.
Important Event in 2017
On November 26, 2017, an unexpected event happened inside the mall. This caused the mall to go into lockdown. Local police, New York State Police, and the FBI quickly responded. Two people, a 49-year-old woman and her 12-year-old son, had minor injuries.
A few days later, on November 28, a person from Forest City, Pennsylvania turned themselves in. The situation was then resolved by the authorities.
Main Stores You Can Find
The Galleria at Crystal Run has several large main stores. These big stores are often called "anchors" because they help attract many shoppers. Here are some of the current main stores:
Past Main Stores
Over the years, some of the main stores at the Galleria have changed. Here are a few stores that used to be anchors:
- Filene's
- G. Fox
- Sears
- Steinbach