The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Thrift Shop sale

1440 Third Ave between 81st and 82nd Sts. Subway: 4, 5, 6, to 86th St. Twice yearly, this charity thrift shop (all proceeds go straight to cancer research) rolls out its best discount designer garb to kick off the season. Look for an Oscar de la Renta silk dress ($275), an Eric Javits chain-strap shoulder bag ($150) and a Versace leather jacket ($385).