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Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say An attempted traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a deputy’s patrol car rammed and the alleged culprit in handcuffs. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, on I-87 in Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 10 after learning that it had been stolen from outside a Stewart’s Shops on Route 146. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jacob Hayner, reportedly ignored the lights and sirens and refused to stop. At one point, he intentionally rammed the deputy’s patrol c…

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by Michael Mashburn
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DNA Leads To Serial Robber Who Targeted Stewart’s Shops In Capital Region, Police Say DNA Leads To Serial Robber Who Targeted Stewart’s Shops In Capital Region, Police Say
DNA Leads To Serial Robber Who Targeted Stewart’s Shops In Capital Region, Police Say Detectives investigating a string of convenience store robberies in the region finally got their big break thanks to some forensic evidence. Albany County resident Daniel Rosch, age 42, of Watervliet, was arrested on multiple counts of robbery Wednesday, April 24. Watervliet Police said Rosch was behind four robberies that occurred between December 2023 and February 2024, three of them at the same Stewart’s Shops store at 2458 2nd Avenue in Watervliet. The fourth robbery occurred roughly two blocks away, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2002 2nd Avenue. During each incident, Rosch donned…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$10 Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1M Payday For Capital Region Player $10 Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1M Payday For Capital Region Player
$10 Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1M Payday For Capital Region Player A man from the region hit a massive jackpot after taking a chance on a $10 lottery ticket. Albany County resident Michael O’Brien, of Watervliet, claimed a top prize of $1 million on the New York Lottery’s “Holiday Treasure” scratch-off game. He received a single, lump sum payment of $475,230 after paying taxes. O’Brien snagged the winning ticket in Watervliet, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2488 2nd Avenue. New York’s scratch-off games generated more than $4.4 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, according to lottery officials.  Of that, school districts in Alban…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Burglar Smashes Way Into Capital Region Stewart's Shops, Police Say Burglar Smashes Way Into Capital Region Stewart's Shops, Police Say
Burglar Smashes Way Into Capital Region Stewart's Shops, Police Say It didn’t take long for police to track down an accused burglar who allegedly smashed his way into a convenience store in the region. Officers in Saratoga Springs responded to the Stewart’s Shops near Broadway and Circular Street after an alarm was triggered at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. The store’s front window had been shattered and there was evidence that someone had gone inside, police said. During their investigation, officers located 45-year-old Stephen Parker nearby and arrested him without incident. Parker, who is homeless, was charged with: Burglary (felony) Criminal mis…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Albany at the Stewart’s Shops located at 482 Albany-Shaker Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 20, New York Lottery announced. Saturday’s winning numbers are 16-31-34-47-65 and the Powerball is 10. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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$1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Capital Region LLC $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Capital Region LLC
$1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Capital Region LLC Happy new year, indeed. The lucky player or players behind an LLC in the region have claimed a massive, seven-figure lottery prize. In Saratoga County, the BH NY Partnership Limited Liability Company (LLC) of Ballston Spa has claimed a second-prize Powerball jackpot worth $1 million. New York Lottery officials said the winning ticket was purchased in Ballston Spa at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2467 Route 9. It matched the first five numbers drawn on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. The LLC opted to take the one-time lump sum payment totaling $651,000 after taxes.

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by Michael Mashburn
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$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Stewart's Shops $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Stewart's Shops
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Stewart's Shops A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Schenectady at the Stewart’s Shops located at 571 Sacandaga Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Dec. 11, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Capital Region Home, Police Say Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Capital Region Home, Police Say
Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Capital Region Home, Police Say A 39-year-old man is behind bars accused in a string of commercial burglaries in the region. Scott Vanbergen, of Saratoga County, was arrested Friday, Nov. 17, in connection with an attempted robbery at a Stewart’s Shops in Schenectady, located on McClellan Street. Officers were called after an employee pushed a panic alarm, according to Schenectady Police. The worker told officers that a man had attempted to steal the cash register but was unsuccessful. With a description of Vanbergen’s vehicle, police eventually located him in Schenectady. He reportedly fled when officers attempte…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible'
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Local leaders are speaking out after popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops announced it was shuttering one of its locations in the region over growing concerns about crime. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the company announced it was closing its Albany store located near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard, citing a rise in thefts, robberies, and violent threats against employees. The store’s last day in business will be Thursday, Nov. 16. Apparently miffed at the notion that police hadn’t done enough to prevent the drastic move, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins issued a statement saying t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$35K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store $35K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
$35K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth over $30,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $35,415, was sold in Albany County at the Stewart’s Shops in Watervliet, located at 186 Troy Schenectady Road. It was sold for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Nov. 9, New York Lottery announced. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Saratoga County at the Stewart’s Shops in Ballston Spa, located at 448 Geyser Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Nov. 4, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough' Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough'
Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough' The family of a beloved teacher who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the region is calling for change after the man responsible was given no more than 36 months behind bars. Saratoga County resident John Lincoln-Lynch, age 57, of Moreau, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of one to three years in prison in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 31. It followed his guilty plea to a felony charge of leaving the scene of the crash that claimed the life of 67-year-old South Glens Falls native Paul Trombley. Earlier Report: Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In South Glens Falls …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store It wasn’t quite the billion-dollar jackpot, but a lucky player from the region still hit it big in the latest Powerball drawing. In Saratoga County, a second prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Ballston Spa, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2467 Route 9. The incredibly lucky ticket was purchased for the drawing held Wednesday night, Oct. 11, the New York Lottery announced. A smaller yet still impressive third prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Saratoga Springs, at the Friendly Fuel Stops located at 54 Church Street. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 22-…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third-prize winning Powerball ticket was sold in Albany at the Stewart's Shops located at 406 Albany Shaker Road It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Oct. 2, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day'
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Java heads won’t want to miss this giveaway. In honor of National Coffee Day, New York convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops will hand out free cups of Joe at all locations on Friday, Sept. 29, the company announced. Customers can enjoy any size hot, iced, or cold brew coffee with any flavor, on the house, from noon to close. “When we say free, we mean free!” the company said in a press release. “There’s no additional purchase necessary to receive your free coffee. We make it easy, with no strings attached.” Whether you're going hot or iced, it's always a good time for pumpkin spic…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Albany at the Stewart’s Shops located at 1050 Western Avenue, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Sept. 16. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Saturday’s winning numbers were 8-11-19-24-46 and the Power Ball is 5. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cha-Ching! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Cha-Ching! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Cha-Ching! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold at a convenience store in the region, New York Lottery officials announced. The second prize-winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Albany County, at the Stewart’s Shops in Glenmont, located on Frontage Road. It was purchased for the drawing held Tuesday, Sept. 12. Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers are 2-14-21-42-67 and the Mega Ball is 18. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website and have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. The Mega Millions drawing is held every Tuesday and Friday a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In Capital Region After Leaving Behind Key Evidence Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In Capital Region After Leaving Behind Key Evidence
Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In Capital Region After Leaving Behind Key Evidence When a 67-year-old man was found dead along a busy street in the region, investigators didn’t have much to go on to find the driver responsible. More than a year later, their efforts have led to a conviction. Saratoga County resident John Lincoln-Lynch, age 55, of Moreau, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal crash without reporting in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 12. His plea came just as jury selection was set to begin in the deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of South Glens Falls native Paul Trombley on Feb. 27, 2022. According to prosecutors, Lincoln-L…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Robbery Spree: Man Targets Businesses In Capital Region For Quick Cash, Police Say Robbery Spree: Man Targets Businesses In Capital Region For Quick Cash, Police Say
Robbery Spree: Man Targets Businesses In Capital Region For Quick Cash, Police Say A man is behind bars in connection with a string of robberies targeting businesses in the region. Police in Saratoga County were initially called Sunday evening, Sept. 3, for a robbery in Saratoga Springs at the Ben & Jerry’s on Phila Street, according to police. Investigators said 40-year-old Daniel McKay, of Amsterdam in Montgomery County, walked in and told an employee he was robbing the store. He implied that he had a gun but did not show any weapon. The employee handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and McKay fled the scene, police said. No customers or employees were injured.…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say
Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say A 48-year-old man’s attempt at sexually abusing an underage teen outside a convenience store in the region has landed him behind bars, police said. Saratoga County resident Joseph Kohler, of Clifton Park, is facing multiple charges stemming from the alleged encounter, which occurred Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Town of Halfmoon. According to sheriff’s deputies, Kohler tried luring the 16-year-old victim into a car outside the Stewart’s Shops near Route 146 and Old Plant Road.  Investigators said his goal was to commit a sexual offense. He later lied about the events in a written stateme…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $17K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $17K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $17K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth thousands was sold at a convenience store in the region. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket, worth $17,816, was sold in Schenectady at the Stewart's Shops located at 1502 Balltown Road, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the evening drawing held on Wednesday, Aug. 16.  Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Terror Spree: Man Stabs Victim In Neck After Release For Earlier Random Attack In Region: Cops Terror Spree: Man Stabs Victim In Neck After Release For Earlier Random Attack In Region: Cops
Terror Spree: Man Stabs Victim In Neck After Release For Earlier Random Attack In Region: Cops A man from the region who was released from jail after randomly attacking a woman at a dog park continued his terror spree hours later by targeting three other victims, including a man who was stabbed in the neck, authorities said. The Albany County crime spree reportedly began at around 3:15 p.m. Monday, June 12, in Cohoes, at the Columbia Gardens Apartment complex. According to Cohoes Police, 39-year-old Thomas Spears, of Cohoes, approached a woman at the complex’s dog park in an “aggressive” manner before grabbing her head with both hands and squeezing while pressing his fingers into her…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Stewart's Shops Celebrating 75th Anniversary With Special Offering Stewart's Shops Celebrating 75th Anniversary With Special Offering
Stewart's Shops Celebrating 75th Anniversary With Special Offering If you love an ice cream sundae loaded with all the fixings then head to any Stewart's Shops and help celebrate the eatery's 75th anniversary. To celebrate customers will be able to make a sundae their way for only $1.75 on Sunday, June 11 at any Stewart's Shop. The idea for "Make Your Own Sundae" was born in 1948 when Philly Dake had a simple idea -- let people make ice cream sundaes the way they want them. Stewart’s Shops’ customers loved this idea and the Make Your Own Sundae was born, the company said. What is a Make Your Own Sundae? It starts with the ice cream of choice from the con…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Strike It Rich': $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By Lucky Capital Region Man 'Strike It Rich': $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By Lucky Capital Region Man
'Strike It Rich': $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By Lucky Capital Region Man A lucky player from the region is seeing green after hitting it big on a lottery scratch-off game. Antonio Riccio, of Schenectady, claimed the $1 million top prize on the “Strike It Rich” scratcher, New York Lottery announced. He received a single lump-sum payment of $546,840 after paying Uncle Sam. The lucky ticket was purchased in Schenectady, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 4240 Consaul Road. Scratch-off games generated $4.5 billion in total sales in New York during fiscal year 2021-2022, according to lottery officials. Of that, school districts in Schenectady County received near…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Thankful January' Claims $1,000,000 Mega Millions Prize From Ticket Sold At NY Store 'Thankful January' Claims $1,000,000 Mega Millions Prize From Ticket Sold At NY Store
'Thankful January' Claims $1,000,000 Mega Millions Prize From Ticket Sold At NY Store Thankful indeed. The winner of a $1 million Mega Millions prize has finally stepped forward and claimed their winnings, more than three months after the drawing. According to New York Lottery officials, the lucky winner claimed their prize for the Jan. 6 drawing using an Albany-based limited liability company (LLC) appropriately named “Thankful January 2023.” The LLC received a single lump sum payment of $651,000 after paying Uncle Sam his due. Lottery officials said the second prize-winning ticket was purchased in Rensselaer County at the Stewart’s Shops in Troy, located at 8 Vandenburg…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
New 'Circus' Themed Sweet Treat Makes Debut At Stewart's Shops New 'Circus' Themed Sweet Treat Makes Debut At Stewart's Shops
New 'Circus' Themed Sweet Treat Makes Debut At Stewart's Shops The circus has come to town, albeit much bluer than you remember. Popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops has officially debuted its new, limited-edition dairy shake refresher, the Circus Shake. The 15 ounce, turquoise-colored beverage is described as a sweet, cotton candy flavored drink meant to “take you straight to the circus with every sip!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stewart's Shops (@stewartsshops) “Whether you’d enjoy this Refresher as a snack or dessert, the Circus Shake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth…

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by Michael Mashburn
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‘It's Flavor Time’: Stewart's Shops Debuting Several New Ice Cream Flavors Throughout Spring ‘It's Flavor Time’: Stewart's Shops Debuting Several New Ice Cream Flavors Throughout Spring
‘It's Flavor Time’: Stewart's Shops Debuting Several New Ice Cream Flavors Throughout Spring Popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops is ushering in the changing of the seasons with several new flavors of ice cream. The company announced that beginning Monday, March 6, it will debut a new spring flavor of ice cream each week. The promotion will include five new flavors, plus one returning “fan favorite.” Strawberry Sunrise Sherbet was the first flavor released. Described as “the perfect combination of delicate sweet and sour,” it consists of a refreshing pairing of lemonade and strawberry sherbet swirls. The Strawberry Sunrise Sherbet, described as a refreshing pairing …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store In Capital Region Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store In Capital Region
Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store In Capital Region A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $20,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $19,839 for the Saturday, Feb. 18 evening drawing was purchased at a Stewart’s Shops in Rensselaer, located at 536 North Greenbush Road, New York Lottery announced. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money.

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Popular Convenience Store Chain Opening New Location In Capital Region Popular Convenience Store Chain Opening New Location In Capital Region
Popular Convenience Store Chain Opening New Location In Capital Region A popular chain of convenience stores is opening a new location in the region. Stewart’s Shops will open its 40th location in Albany County on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in West Colonie, the company announced. Located at 2005 Central Avenue, the new store will mark the company’s sixth location in the Colonie area. “This shop… will offer all your favorite Stewart’s products along with a beer cave and an iced coffee/cold brew beverage bar,” Stewart’s Shops said on its website.  Our shops are getting in that Holiday Match Spirit! 🎁✨ Here is a little behind the scenes look at how our holiday wind…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Hudson Valley Store's Ice Cream Flavor Best In North America, World Dairy Expo Says Hudson Valley Store's Ice Cream Flavor Best In North America, World Dairy Expo Says
Hudson Valley Store's Ice Cream Flavor Best In North America, World Dairy Expo Says Some of America’s best ice cream can be found right here in New York, according to professional taste testers. Stewart’s Shops, which has locations in the Hudson Valley and Capital District, had a total of four ice cream winners at the 2022 World Dairy Expo, held in Madison, Wisconsin. Stewart’s Peanut Butter Pandemonium took first place in the peanut butter ice cream category. It’s also their top selling flavor, the company said. Stewart’s Shops Mint Cookie Crumble took second place in the mint category. View this post on Instagram A post …

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by Michael Mashburn
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New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize A Capital District man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Albany County resident Robert Lawlor, of Latham, won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s "$1,000,000 Bonus Word Cashword" scratch-off game, the lottery announced Tuesday, Sept. 13. Lawlor received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported. The winning ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops, which is located at 29 Wade Road Extension in Latham, the lottery said.

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