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As I was driving through a popular Saratoga County shopping area, I noticed that a usually very busy Starbucks was closed. It was so obvious. Not just because there was no line in the drive-thru, but because the signs and the marquis were completely removed from the building.

One of my favorite chain restaurants in the Capital Region has permanently closed without warning. There was no indication that this location would close. I found out from a Facebook post from someone looking for lobster ravioli.

A fish fry joint that landed at #10 on the best fish fries in the Capital Region list has suddenly closed its doors forever.

There are a wide variety of restaurants along Wolf Road in Colonie but now there is one less. We learned that a once-popular restaurant has suddenly closed its doors forever.

A popular Chinese restaurant in Saratoga County has closed for good after twenty-six years in the community. The owners decided to retire.

Another restaurant and market in Saratoga County has closed its doors. Although its original location remains open, the newest venture only lasted less than a year.

After just six months of resurrecting a popular Rensselaer restaurant, the doors are closed again.

There was no fanfare, no warning, just a short mention on Mexican Radio's Facebook page that announced the restaurant was permanently closed.

It was a staple in the Goose Hill neighborhood of Schenectady for thirty-four years and then last summer it closed. Many thought it was for good, but a family member stepped up and she has reopened the beloved Italian deli.

Hoffman's Playland was an amusement park in Latham from 1952 until 2014. Even though many of the rides were relocated to Huck Finn's Playland in Albany, Hoffman's holds a soft spot in many Capital Region families' hearts. Take a look at abandoned Hoffman's Playland.

This historic Italian restaurant in Saratoga County has been open since 1929 but as of now, it is temporarily closed. Will it ever re-open?

If you shop in the Latham area, you know that there are a ton of stores for every need. Whether it's PetSmart, Lowe's, Walmart, Home Depot, or grocery stores, this area is a shopping hub. This is why I was completely caught off guard when I noticed the huge sports store that I usually shop at was temporarily closed!

We drove the New York State Thruway this weekend out to Buffalo and it seems as if this is the last hurrah for McDonald's at all of the rest stops.

We love shopping at the Dollar Tree stores throughout the Capital Region. There are several locations but in my wife's travels this morning (Monday, November, 14th), the Dollar Tree that she shops frequently was suddenly closed.

One of Colonie Center's biggest and most popular stores is directing their customers elsewhere after having to close indefinitely over the weekend.

A Saratoga County fast-casual stop with upscale specials is permanently closed after a license issue caused, in part, by its historic location

There has been a lot of talk in the town of Malta about having public access to Saratoga Lake. Many projects do not include locals being able to get to Saratoga Lake because of private property being sold. The town may be taking it into its own hands.

A popular wine bar that has been in Delmar for the past seven years, announced on their Facebook page that they are closing. Although it will no longer be a wine bar, the Twisted Vine Wine & Tap will become another venture.

After 5 years, the Farmers Hardware Restaurant in Saratoga has closed. Owners Julia and Tyler wrote a heartfelt thank you on their Facebook page. The turnkey restaurant is now for sale.

If you have traveled the New York State Thruway at all, you know that there are many rest areas closed. A lot of them only have gas available and no restrooms. If you are traveling during the Christmas holiday with children, it's only going to get more difficult. These Thruway rest area renovations will go well into 2023.

Water Slide World, a formerly very popular water park in Lake George, was known as much for its catchy jingle as it was for its slippery rides.  But this park that was, number one in family fun,  hasn't had water pumped through its pipes since it was shut down back in 2017. So, it's o...

It's as if time stood still at Water Slide World in Lake Goerge.  See photos below Water Slide World, a formerly very popular water park in Lake George, was known as much for its catchy jingle as it was for its slippery rides.  But this park that was,  number one in family fun,  hasn't had water pumped through its pipes since it was shut down back in 2017. So, it's only natura...

You won't be able to park in the Uncle Sam Parking Garage in Troy anymore. The city has deemed it unsafe. Starting today it will be closed indefinitely due to inspections that have been done by Troy Code Enforcement and the engineering departments.

An Albany mainstay for the last 50 years has wrapped up an impressive run.

An area trampoline park known for high-flying family fun, has unfortunately taken its last flight; citing COVID-19 as the reason for their sudden shut down.

City Of Albany issues an ordinance Playground equipment (Jungle Gyms Swings Ec) & Picnic tables are currently closed until further notice.

Governor Cuomo has ordered all licensed cosmetology shops closed effective Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m.

Weather forecasts are predicting that we're going to be getting up to 12 inches overnight. That means that a lot of schools and workplaces will be closed or at the very least, delayed. We'll keep you updated as we can with the various closings as they are announced.

Another local Bruegger's, this one in Albany, suddenly announced Monday that they're closed.  Only 9 remain in the Capital Region for this one-time bagel king.