Welcome from Texas. I know nothing about your town these days. Worked to open the "new" (back then LOL) FAO Schwarz, when it moved across the street to the "GM Building" across from the Plaza. I think Mayor Koch was at the opening and "Little Orphan Annie" belted out "The Sun Will Come Out, Tomorrow."
Happiest Puffing and Sipping moments to you as you continue your pipe journey. As you likely know, great folks 'round here.
kindly
mike