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Great Neck Teen Featured at Sneaker Expo
Long Island's largest sneaker and lifestyle apparel show coming Saturday.
Written by Leah Bush
Sneaker heads will be taking over Syosset Saturday for Ultimate Sneaker Expo 2013 at Ultimate 575, displaying their freshest and rarest collectible sneakers.
One of the featured sellers at the event is Cory Silverstein, a senior at Great Neck North. Silverstein is an avid collector who owns 40 pairs of shoes, according to Newsday. But stop by his table see the young entrepreneur's offerings.
Event partners include DJ Clark Kent, Michael Siegal of Ultimate 575, and Sharad & Manu of SM Event Group who collectively share a passion for sneakers and events.
The event takes place at Ultimate 575, 575 Underhill Blvd., a sports complex boasting over 20,000 square feet of space. Music will be provided by DJ Clark Kent, Ted Smooth, DJ Trase, DJ Fatfingaz, and DJ Juanyto.
There will be over 200 exclusive vendors, a basketball contest, New York Knicks alumni appearances, raffle prizes, t-shirts, and giveaways.
The event takes place form 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For more info, visit www.ultimatesneakerexpo.com.
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