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Island Park Candy Shop To Shut; Becoming Motor Vehicles Services Store
Hope's Land of Candy will close on Jan. 31.

ISLAND PARK, NY — A sweet part of Island Park is closing.
Hope's Land of Candy announced the shop will shut on Jan. 31.
The store said on its website the decision came with a "heavy heart" to close down.
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"We are honored to have been able to serve our customers and make your days a little sweeter," they wrote.
The owner of the Long Beach Road storefront will transform the location into a Department of Motor Vehicles services company.
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The new business-- HC Reg Services-- will be a one-stop shop to assist drivers with all documents except for permits and licenses.
They expect to provide same-day license plate services in the near future, according to the website.
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