Dicks Sporting Goods to Occupy Former Pathmark Location

Dick's Sporting Goods is coming to Commack within the year, filling the , according to a leasing agent for the property.

Crews have already begun work on the store, according to Robert Goldfeder, director of leasing for Basser-Kaufman Real Estate Developers. Though the new location is slated to open sometime in 2012, no specific date has been set just yet.

There has been much speculation surrounding the new tenant since spring, leaving the shopping center's biggest store empty.

Dick's will serve as the anchor store of the shopping center on Jericho Turnpike.

The sports retailer store will bring added competition to and , which already have established locations in Commack.

Dick's representatives could not be reached for comment Thursday.

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