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New York Mets legend opening BBQ restaurant in Albany
Retired New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson is opening his first restaurant in Albany, bringing South Carolina-style barbecue to the Capital Region. Mookie Wilson’s Legacy BBQ is scheduled to open Nov. 6 at 42 Eagle St., serving lunch and dinner in the former War Room Tavern space. The restaurant represents the first standalone location for the Wilson family’s four-year-old barbecue brand, which previously operated as a mobile catering business and had a presence at Citi Field during the recent baseball season.
WKTV
Rome Restaurant to Close After 16 Years in Business November 30
ROME, N.Y. -- A restaurant in Rome will close after more than a decade in business. The owners of DiCastro's Brick Oven on Erie Boulevard W. announced on Facebook that they will retire and close the restaurant after 16 years. They plan to end daily operations on Nov. 30. See...
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Gretchen M. Studio opens in Salisbury
The keys are hanging from the lock when Gretchen Mol comes to greet me at her new studio on Academy Street in Salisbury. The door is open, and so, it turns out, is she. Mol has the easy familiarity of someone you’ve known for years. And in a sense, you have.
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This Tiny Roadside Stop In New York Serves Burgers And Ice Cream That Deserve A Diners Drive-Ins Spotlight
Somewhere in Scotia, New York, a bright yellow building is quietly making the case that the best food experiences in this state don’t require a reservation, a dress code, or a parking garage. Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive-In has been making that case very convincingly for a very long time....
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The Overlook
Hunter Mountain Replaces Historic Wooden Lodge Bar After Six Decades
Hunter Mountain has removed the bar that anchored its base lodge since 1964, four years after the ski area opened, and is building a new one facing the slopes. Corduroys, named for freshly groomed ski trails that resemble the ridges of corduroy pants, is expected to open this winter on the opposite side of the […] The post Hunter Mountain Replaces Historic Wooden Lodge Bar After Six Decades appeared first on The Overlook .
Utica Observer-Dispatch
Rome's Capitol Theatre goes to the cats for one purr-fect day
Has the one-two punch of Halloween and Election Day left you feeling shaky or even scared? Well, the Rome Capitol Theatre is offering an antidote this weekend, one likely to prove purr-fectly cat-hartic. It’s dedicating Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7 to cats. In partnership with Purrs and Whiskers, a foster-based cat rescue group in Oneida County, the theater will screen the 2026 edition of the CatVideoFest, a compilation of the “latest and best” cat videos, according to the producers. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. with a compilation of submitted local cat videos. And actual felines, available for adoption through Purrs and Whiskers, will be on hand for the event, turning the venue into the Cat-itol Theatre for the afternoon. More: Oneida County Health Dept: Another animal tests positive for rabies More: Rockefeller Christmas tree makes its way through NY Thursday. See route, traffic alerts Cat lovers will have to put $8 in the kitty to attend or $7 for seniors, students and service members, $6 for Capitol Theatre “Friends” and $4 for children age 12 and under, with a portion of the proceeds going to Purrs and Whiskers. Audience members are also asked to bring a cat-appropriate donation, such as
WKTV
Rabid Raccoon in Vernon; 2 Dogs Exposed
VERNON, N.Y. -- A raccoon in Vernon has tested positive for rabies. The Oneida County Health Department reported that the raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on Nov. 3, and positive results came back on Nov. 4. Two dogs that were...
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Utica artist spreads joy with miniature skate art
A skateboarder and artist in Utica is bringing the community together by hiding handmade miniature art pieces around the city for people to find. Through his brand, 001 Untitled, Eusimentus creates fingerboards and other skateboard-inspired items. His latest giveaway, a tiny fire hydrant, was found just 14 minutes after he posted its location.
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Cliff’s Local Market Launches Exclusive New Limited-Time Coffee
The chain teamed up with Utica Coffee Roasting Co. and the Utica Comets to develop the blend. Cliff’s Local Market has announced a new partnership with Utica Coffee Roasting Co. and the Utica Comets to introduce the new Naudie Blend, a Dark Chocolate Cherry flavored coffee created by Utica Coffee exclusively for Cliff’s.