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Cohoes' Pop’s Pizza Announces Closure After 14 Years
A pizzeria boasting the largest pies around is approaching its final dinner service after more than a decade in business.
In Albany County, Pop’s Pizza – located in Cohoes at 148 Columbia Street – will permanently close on Saturday, July 20.
“It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pop’s after 14 wonderful years of serving the communities of Cohoes, Latham, Troy, Waterford, and Watervliet,” owner Alyssa Apisa said on Facebook.
Opened in 2010, Pop’s Pizza serves over a dozen specialty pizzas, calzones, hot subs, and appetizers. Among the dishes to earn shoutouts on Yelp ar…
This Hudson Valley Eatery Ranks Among NY's Top 11 Pizzerias, Report Says
It's no secret that most think of New York City when it comes to the best eateries to find delicious pizza in the Empire State.
But new rankings of 11 of the best pizza places in New York State include plenty of places beyond the five boroughs, including the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Capital Region.
Yes, the first pizzeria listed in the story posted on the "I Love NY" blog is in NYC: the original Paulie Gee's, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which was cited for its "chewy, charred crust, tangy sauce, and high-quality cheese."
Checking in at No. 2 in the rankings is nestled in N…
'50 Long, Successful, Beautiful Years': It's Closing Time For Popular Capital Region Pub
After a half century of serving up award-winning pizza and wings in a “tremendous atmosphere,” a popular Capital Region pub is closing its doors.
The Purple Pub, located in Albany County at 2 Cohoes Road in Watervliet, will close for good on Friday, Dec. 30, owners Greg and Butch Rentz announced on Facebook.
“As the old saying goes ‘all good things must come to an end’ and after 50 long, successful, and beautiful years, that end is now here,” reads the post.
The co-owners said the business has struggled in recent years with financial hardships, increasing wages and prices, and staffing s…
Many Pick This Capital District Pizza Place Among NY's Best
When it comes to pizza preeminence, this Capital District eatery ranks among the top, according to a roundup from ILoveNY.
The state’s official tourism website touted 11 of the best pizza places offering “the crunchiest, cheesiest, freshest options from all over the state.”
Among them is DeFazio’s, which has locations in Albany and Troy.
Earlier Report: Iconic Pizzeria With Locations In Albany, Troy Draws Diners From Near, Far
“There are so many reasons why this little Troy eatery is a favorite of pizza fanatics, starting with the crust,” reads the post.
“Or rather, the crusts—you…