Niko DiNovo

We've been following the journey of Blessings Tavern since the tragedy in 2016. Now, they're moving forward, rebuilding, and announces when we can expect them to open.

A location that's been surrounded by such tragedy as place where the accident occured that ended the life of Niko Dinovo, Blessings Tavern is rising from the rubble, rebuilding, and planning to open soon.

It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since Niko Dinovo died due to his injuries, but his family and friends are keeping his memory alive.

Dark and uncertain times have surrounded the Colonie restaurant that was destroyed in October of 2016 after a car crash turned into a fiery blaze . The crash sadly took the life of teenager Niko Dinovo and plans for a rebuild were on hold. However, Elizabeth Bennett Altrock, owner of Blessing's Tavern in Colonie, is feeling quite blessed as she recently received some good news about the place she

I never had the pleasure of meeting Niko Dinovo but through his family, I feel like I have. I'm friendly with his aunt, Davina Resciniti as well as cousins and family members and my heart bleeds for the them.  They've been by his side since the horrific crash back in 2016 and they always kept the hope alive that that he would make it out of the hospital, walk again, play ball with his friends, roo

When I saw Instagram posts promoting the opening of Niko's Deli, it brought me back to a conversation about a year ago. Davina Resciniti, the aunt of Niko Dinovo, told me the family would be stronger and do whatever it takes for the teenage boy from Colonie who was given a 1% chance of survival after a horrific accident left him burned badly. One year later, Niko is still recovering at Westchester

Dez Bryant, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are honoring Niko DiNovo of Colonie!