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Longtime Brunswick diner officially deemed ‘historic’
Duncan’s Dairy Bar in Brunswick is officially enrolled in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. The honor recognizes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their community’s history. The business originally opened as an ice cream parlor back in...
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Hoosick Falls Dollar Tree becomes Rensselaer County senior center
Exactly one year ago this week, plans to buy a vacant property to newly house seniors in Rensselaer County were underway. The work to reinvent the property began shortly after and on Wednesday the center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges
According to New York state penal law, a hate crime is committed when a person intentionally selects a victim or commits an offense against a person or property based on a belief or perception regarding a victim’s race, national origin, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
Spotlight on Business: Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation
Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation The post Spotlight on Business: Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation first appeared on Spotlight News.
2024 Olympics: Which colleges have the most U.S. athletes in Paris?
One college has 38 athletes competing for the United States in the 2024 Olympics. And one Upstate New York college makes the list of the 25 schools with the most athletes in Paris. The Olympics get started on Friday, July 26, and there are 592 members of the 2024 U.S....
New York Weather: Warm, Sunny Days Ahead with Moderate Humidity
Albany, NY – New York residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable humidity levels today. High temperatures will range from the mid-70s to lower 80s, providing a pleasant summer day. Dew points are expected to stay in the 50s, making for a comfortable day without the oppressive humidity often associated with summer.
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
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