Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close  Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close  Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!'
Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' A restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon be closing for good, but not without one last week of fun.  Dog Haus Biergarten Mohegan Lake, located at 3137 East Main St., will permanently close after Sunday, Jan. 14, the restaurant announced on social media.  Although no official reason for the closing was given, in a Facebook comment, the owners wrote, "We truly tried our hardest to make it work."  Despite the bad news, the owners maintained that the eatery's last days in business would still be a blast. To make this happen, the eatery will host karaoke on Wednesday night,…
'Gave It My All': Capital Region Eatery's Closing Is Cautionary Tale Of Business Realities 'Gave It My All': Capital Region Eatery's Closing Is Cautionary Tale Of Business Realities
'Gave It My All': Capital Region Eatery's Closing Is Cautionary Tale Of Business Realities Stacie Blair spent two years selling baked goods at farmers markets and craft fairs before fulfilling her dream of opening a brick-and-mortar shop. Just two years later, her Saratoga County business, The Sugar Fairy Bakes in Malta, will permanently close on Sunday, Dec. 24. “It is with an extremely heavy heart and swollen tear filled eyes, that I announce Christmas Eve 2023 will be our last day in business,” Blair announced on Facebook. But she wants her customers to know it’s not for a lack of trying. “Those who have supported me over the past 4 years, as well as those who are just meet…
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event A brewery in Northern Westchester that served as the site of countless beloved memories for visitors has closed for good.  Peekskill Brewery, located at 47 South Water St. in Peekskill, announced its permanent closure on Monday, Nov. 27 in a post on social media.  In their post, the owners did not give a reason for the closure but thanked those who came to the brewery's last "Kick the Keg" Happy Hour event held on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  "Thank you all for your posts, emails, phone calls," the owners wrote, adding, "We wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season!"  Th…
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible'
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Local leaders are speaking out after popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops announced it was shuttering one of its locations in the region over growing concerns about crime. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the company announced it was closing its Albany store located near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard, citing a rise in thefts, robberies, and violent threats against employees. The store’s last day in business will be Thursday, Nov. 16. Apparently miffed at the notion that police hadn’t done enough to prevent the drastic move, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins issued a statement saying t…
Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Of the 39 Rite Aid stores closing in Pennsylvania amid filing for bankruptcy, nearly two dozen of the leases are being sold. A&G Real Estate Partners is acting as the real estate advisor for the pharmacy chain, which filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15, and has plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide. The deadline for the following leases for in Pennsylvania is Monday, Nov. 20: 2722 West 9th St., Chester 5900 University Boulevard, Corapolis 1709 Liberty Ave., Erie 353 East 6th St., Erie 6090 Route 30, Greensburg 301 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover 1130 Cumberland St., Lebanon 1730 Wi…
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors 'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors A struggling, veteran-owned restaurant in the region serving breakfast and lunch is shuttering after just over a year in business. Rensselaer County eatery Cafe Twelve 04, located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue, will serve its last guests on Sunday, Oct. 29, the business announced on Facebook. “Whelp… Not a post I want to be posting but it’s only right, Sunday will be my last day open at the cafe,” owner Chris Phelan said. “Definitely not an easy decision by any means.” After launching the restaurant in August 2022, Phelan, a US Army veteran, spent “countless dollars and hours” t…
Capital Region Restaurant Closes Due To Health Concerns Capital Region Restaurant Closes Due To Health Concerns
Capital Region Restaurant Closes Due To Health Concerns A family-owned Italian restaurant and pub in the region is closing after less than a year in business. Albany County eatery Joe’s Township Tavern, located in Knox at 1412 Township Road, closed on Saturday, Sept. 30, the company announced on Facebook. Owner Joe Conklin attributed the move to co-owner Nadia Raza’s declining health. “With Nadia’s health concerns, it is too much stress to keep the tavern open,” he said. “We are hoping to open Curry Patta in the future at some point and Nadia is actively searching for a location.” Conklin encouraged customers to join them one last time before…
New Rochelle-Based Radio Station WVOX To End Programming: 'Big Loss' New Rochelle-Based Radio Station WVOX To End Programming: 'Big Loss'
New Rochelle-Based Radio Station Wvox To End Programming: 'Big Loss' After nearly 70 years, Westchester's hometown radio station, WVOX, has gone out of business a little over a year after the death of its owner.  The beloved New Rochelle-based station (1460 AM) discontinued all programming effective on Thursday night, Sept. 7, over a year after its owner, William O’Shaughnessy, died in late May 2022 at the age of 84.  Earlier Report: Bill O’Shaughnessy, Owner Of WVOX In New Rochelle, Dies The closure was confirmed by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who had a weekly show on the station for 25 years.  Feiner called the station's c…
Salem Eatery Announces Closure; 'Gut-Wrenching' Decision For Owner Salem Eatery Announces Closure; 'Gut-Wrenching' Decision For Owner
Salem Eatery Announces Closure; 'Gut-Wrenching' Decision For Owner A vegan bakery and lunch spot loved for keeping Essex County stocked with pastries and sandwiches announced that it would close within weeks.  Jodi Bee Bakes, a vegan cafe and bakery located at 282 Derby Street in Salem, announced that it would permanently close its doors on Sept. 3 via a post on its Facebook page.  Jodi Bee Bakes specializes in allergen-friendly pastries and sandwiches. Its sandwich menu offers a maple mustard tempeh sandwich, a curried chickpea salad sandwich, and a crispy tempeh Caesar sandwich.  All good things must come to an end. With that being said, today will…
Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant
Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant When one door closes, another opens — at least for the owners of Big Mike's Little Red Store at the Jersey Shore. The sandwich shop will be closing after five years in business at the landmark red building in Navesink. While this may mark the end of an era for the sandwich shop, owner Big Mike will soon open the doors of his new restaurant and bar, Saltwater Social Bar and Kitchen, according to a social media post. The new restaurant serves as a "bigger and better" way to serve valued customers, the post reads. The new eatery will apparently be located at 128 Bay Ave., in Highlands, and is…
Taproom To Close After 8 Years In Bronxville: 'Forever Grateful' Taproom To Close After 8 Years In Bronxville: 'Forever Grateful'
Taproom To Close After 8 Years In Bronxville: 'Forever Grateful' After eight years in business, a popular bottle shop and taproom in Westchester has announced that it will be permanently shutting its doors.  Beer Noggin, a craft beer taproom and bottle shop located in Bronxville at 102 Kraft Ave., will be open for its last day of business on Monday, July 31, the owners announced on social media. Although the owners did not cite a reason for the closure, they thanked their past customers for the eight "crazy fun years" they were in business.  "We are forever grateful for the friendships that we’ve made and all the good times we’ve shared," the owners wr…
‘Heartbroken:’ Gourmet Frenchtown Cheese Shop Set To Close After Business Deal Falls Through ‘Heartbroken:’ Gourmet Frenchtown Cheese Shop Set To Close After Business Deal Falls Through
‘Heartbroken:’ Gourmet Frenchtown Cheese Shop Set To Close After Business Deal Falls Through The owners of a gourmet Frenchtown cheese shop are closing its doors next month citing a failed business deal with a potential buyer and a lease that won’t be renewed. Gourmand Epicerie on Race Street made the announcement on social media Monday, June 26, stating that the shop would be shuttered on Sunday, July 30 after nine years in business. “This is due to the fact that a business deal to purchase the store fell through coupled with the decision of the building owner not to renew the lease,” the post says. The shop’s merchandise will be offered at half-price until the store’s closing “a…