Oh man... As a New Yorker I can point you into right directions but very few "natives" shops for stuff in the stores. We go and look but when it comes to gear we order it on line to save 8.75% tax and prices are also cheaper. The best time for sale on gear is february/march as in when a lot of companies start introducing their spring gear.

What kind of stuff you are looking for? I may be able to comply a list of stores or point you into right direction.