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There is a dire need for workers across the state and right here in the Capital Region so it is forcing one local fast food restaurant to close all seven of its restaurants every Sunday. But they are still vigorously trying to hire all positions at all locations.

I can't tell you the last time I have been to a movie theatre. I know we are all itching to do some of the normal things like catching a blockbuster movie in an actual theater but there is one theater that, even if they were allowed to show movies, has taken down their signs.

Two well-established and very popular Capital Region restaurants announced on Sunday that amidst the pandemic, they've been forced to close their doors.  While the hope in both cases is that they'll reopen in the Spring, much will need to change before that happens.

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.

The Capital Region and all of New York state have been without movie theatres for months now. An announcement has been made that would close down Regal Cinemas indefinitely. But for now, they will remain closed in the US and the UK.

It goes without saying that the pandemic has been an absolute killer for many local businesses. While some places in the Capital Region have had a chance to begin the slow road to recovery, Crossgates Mall has not. And they're not particularly thrilled with the state's decision to keep them closed.

A local Outback Steakhouse informed their staff on Monday that their onions won't be bloomin' and steaks won't be sizzlin' anymore as management decided to cease operations permanently after 14 years.

The coronavirus has claimed another popular summer attraction. This time a water park that is not only a fun place to visit and cool off in the summer but employs hundreds.

It looks as if another big department store will be closing its doors forever. JC Penney announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

During the coronavirus outbreak, store employees have been working overtime to make sure customers can get what they need. Some stores will be closed on Easter Sunday to give those workers a break. Here's a list of those stores.

The coronavirus is affecting so many local businesses so much so that some are not recovering, like Cornell's in Schenectady.

In press releases sent out today from both Rivers Casino in Schenectady and the Saratoga Casino in Saratoga Springs, the rippling local and global effects of the coronovirus will temporarily suspend their operations.