J and R is a well-known retail store in New York City, located on Park Row, across from New York City Hall. J and R stands for Joe and Rachelle Friedman, the founders, who established the company in 1971. The heavily trafficked store has expanded from selling LPs to the current umbrella encompassing J and R Music World and J and R Computer World, selling everything from VCRs to the latest electronic gadgets.
J and R also had a location at Columbia University, which closed in 2003. J and R has now opened a J and R Express at the bottom level of Macy's Herald Square.
Summerfest
Since the summer of 2002, J and R has sponsored an annual music festival in City Hall Park, featuring R&B and other performers. In June 2007, Summerfest performers included Mario, Bobby Valentino, Tank, Carl Thomas, Collie Buddz, and Canadian Brass.
Store Location
23 Park Row
New York, NY 10038
(across from City Hall Park)
Store Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00AM - 7:30PM EST
Sunday: 10:30AM - 6:30PM EST
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