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There has been a lot of construction being done on the New York State Thruway Rest Areas and finally, we are starting to see some of the rest stops being completed. Although another rest area is open, this is one of the smaller versions of what the other ones will look like. Junius Ponds rest area about 2 hours from Albany heading west joins the Indian Castle rest area just 90 minutes west of Albany. Junius Ponds features a Starbucks and a Shake Shack. Both boast a Starbucks drive-thru and a convenience store featuring a variety of New York state products.

After major retailer Bed Bath & Beyond closed locations across the country, many of those shuttered stores remain empty. There is an empty one in Albany County that is being transformed into a new HomeGoods store.

There has been a lot of construction being done on the New York State Thruway Rest Areas and finally, we are starting to see some of the rest stops being completed. Although the first rest area is open, this is one of the smaller versions of what the other ones will look like. The Indian Castle rest area just 90 minutes west of Albany is beautiful with a Popeye's and Starbucks inside. It boasts a Starbucks drive-thru and a convenience store featuring a variety of New York state products.

It’s a venti-sized debate making national headlines: now one Capital Region Starbucks has officially voted to unionize.

The New York State Thruway is in the process of overhauling all 27 of the rest areas. Although they are only working on a handful at a time, the renderings have been revealed. Not only will they be more of an open concept, but some will also have dog parks and all will have better food options. Look for Shake Shack, Panera, Starbucks, Panda Express, Chik-fil-A, Popeyes, Dunkin, Burger King, and a new fresh concept Applegreen convenience stores. Taste NY farm markets will be at each rest area along with play areas and picnic areas. There will be amenities for commercial truck drivers including more truck parking, showers, fitness centers, and laundry facilities.

Business is picking up on that Route 30 corridor.

Every time Starbucks comes out with a crazy frappuccino, I try it. I just heard they introduced their "Witches Brew" frappuccino and gave it a shot.

There is nothing like an ice cold beverage on a hot summer day. The only thing better is getting the second one for free. Today (June 29th) you can buy one frappuccino and get one free. Here's how.

Starbucks is promoting the season of giving by encouraging customers to share drinks with others during their holiday event.

Starbucks has revealed another frappuccino just in time for the Halloween season. This time it's the Zombie frappuccino available for a limited time only.

I may not drink coffee but I do enjoy a drink from Starbucks here and there and for those of you who are fans of one drink in particular, you're in luck. For the second time this year, the coffee is giving some away.

The online shopping trend is really no longer a trend and has lead to less foot traffic in our local malls. Next thing you know some of our favorite stores are closing up shop.