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Down to the Wire

If you leave things till the last minute, never fear; thanks to our city’s always-open ethos, it’s possible to collect an impressive gift assortment in the last 24 hours before Christmas.



1 AM
Apple Store
767 Fifth Ave., at 59th St.; 212-336-1440
Lego Mindstorms NXT, $259.95. Apple is open 24/7/365, which means you can play with the tiny new Shuffle, or see yet another variation on the iPod case, at any time.
HOURS ON 12/24: Open 24 hours.
SUBWAY: N to Fifth Ave.–59th St.



2 AM
Macy’s, Queens Center
90-01 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst; 718-271-7200
Cuisinart SmartStick hand blender, $49.99.
This store’s got everything Herald Square has—except the tourists. Open 24 hours during the holidays.
HOURS ON 12/24: Closes 6 p.m.
SUBWAY: G to Woodhaven Blvd.


3 AM
Florent
69 Gansevoort St., nr. Greenwich St. 212-989-5779
Florent T-shirt, $15.
These tees, created by M&Co., still hold their own in the world of cool. Have a cocktail to celebrate your purchases.
HOURS ON 12/24: Open 24 hours.
SUBWAY: L/A/E to 14th St.



4 AM
Homefront Hardware
202 E. 29th St., nr. Third Ave.; 212-545-1447
Skil cordless drill, $74.99. In addition to the usual hardware, the second floor has housewares; the third floor has a new toy department.
HOURS ON 12/24: Open 24 hours.
SUBWAY: 6 to 28th St.



5 AM
Juvenex Spa
25 W. 32nd St., nr. Fifth Ave. 646-733-1330
Tea set, $38. After a steam or sauna, shop the tiny boutique for soaps, scrubs, and small ceramics.
HOURS ON 12/24: Open 24 hours.
SUBWAY: D/F/N/Q to 34th St.



6 AM
Dunkin’ Donuts
355 Third Ave., at 26th St. 212-686-1500
A dozen doughnuts, $8.99; a two-pound bag of coffee, $10.99. Dunkin’s bean blend is 100 percent Arabica; you can also get mugs with vintage logos.
HOURS ON 12/24: Open 24 hours.
SUBWAY: 6 to 23rd St.


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