Hobby Lobby, the largest privately-owned crafts retailer, plans to open its first store in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, generating backlash from local residents. The store's conservative Christian ownership clashes with the area’s liberal culture, leading to protests and boycott threats. Hobby Lobby is known for its biblical operating principles, being closed on Sundays, and its history of opposing gay rights, which has fueled local tensions. Community members, like artist Heide Fasnacht, express anger over the store's evangelical presence, signaling a deep divide in cultural and ideological perspectives.
"Hobby Lobby's impending arrival in New York City has sparked significant controversy and protests among locals due to ideological differences over its conservative Christian values."
"The TriBeCa neighborhood, known for its liberal politics, is at odds with Hobby Lobby’s evangelical Protestant principles, prompting boycott threats and pushback from residents."
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