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Despite the mandated shutdown of salons and barber shops, one such place in Watervliet tried to remain open and they were, at least for a little while.  Touting that they were open for business and "COVID-19 Free", local police had no choice but to fade their attempt.

It looks like another retail box store may be going out of business. It's the latest in the brick and mortar stores trying to keep up with online sales. Bed Bath & Beyond could be next to shut its doors.

With more and more people doing their retail shopping online, many of the brick and mortar stores are closing their doors. Here are a few that will be closing in 2019.

I have had so many fun experiences at the TreePaad in Malta celebrating kids' birthdays so I was sad to learn that they suddenly closed. I have had so many fun experiences at the TreePaad in Malta celebrating kids' birthdays so I was sad to learn that they suddenly closed.

It seems like there is a Stewart's Shop on every corner. I love the convenience of having them all around the Capital Region. Now the company has announced that two of their shops will close next week.

A few months ago, it was announced that Necco, the maker of candy hearts and other treats, may be going out of business after 170 years. Then there was a buyer who bought the company for millions. Now, without warning, a major factory of the candies has closed.

Lemonade stands are popping up all over and as a kid, most likely, we all had a lemonade stand or one in our neighborhood. Lately, there have been some legal issues causing kids to shut down their stands. Country Time lemonade is stepping in to help.

Winter weather is so unpredictable. A blizzard swept across a stretch of the New York state Thruway causing a seventy-five car pile-up. Many motorists are stranded while emergency crews try and help.