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Albany’s Political Hangout The War Room Tavern Closes After 3 Years Albany’s Political Hangout The War Room Tavern Closes After 3 Years
Albany’s Political Hangout The War Room Tavern Closes After 3 Years A popular Albany bar and restaurant known for drawing lawmakers, lobbyists, and business leaders has closed after just three years in business. The War Room Tavern, located near the New York State Capitol at 42 Eagle St., served its final customers on Wednesday, March 4, according to owner Todd Shapiro. Shapiro announced the closure as he shifts his focus to a new venture, the Greenhouse Social Club at La Serre, a private club concept planned for downtown Albany. “The War Room Tavern brought people together during a time when our country often feels divided,” Shapiro said. “We welcomed fou…
Best New Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Carlitos Tequileria Best New Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Carlitos Tequileria
Best New Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Carlitos Tequileria We are thrilled to announce that Carlitos Tequileria has been named Best New Restaurant This Year in the Hudson Valley in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the restaurant blends Mesoamerican heritage with the multicultural influence of New York City, using quality ingredients and diverse techniques to create a distinct culinary experience.  Brisket (oak-smoked low & slow) street fries.      @JEANEATZ That history informs the menu. The website explains that Carlitos Tequileria serves hand-pressed Nixtamal corn tacos alongsi…
NY Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name: 'Natural Next Step' NY Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name: 'Natural Next Step'
NY Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name: 'Natural Next Step' A Westchester restaurant housed in a vintage train car is about to begin an exciting new chapter. The team behind Club Car Grille in Irvington, located at 6 South Broadway, announced on Friday, July 18, that the restaurant will soon reopen as Cifone’s, an Italian restaurant and bar led by new managing partner Michael Cifone. The transition marks the next step for the eatery, which opened in May 2024 and quickly became a neighborhood favorite for its cozy atmosphere and inventive American menu.  Club Car Grille, which is set in a mid-20th-century railcar, will remain open until Th…
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Local Restaurant Closing After 7 Years Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Local Restaurant Closing After 7 Years
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Local Restaurant Closing After 7 Years A downtown Schenectady favorite known for its elevated comfort food and cozy-chic atmosphere is preparing for its last dinner service. Daley’s on Yates, located at 10 Yates Street, will close its doors for good on Sunday, June 15 — Father’s Day — capping off a seven-year run that earned the restaurant a devoted local following and a reputation for warm hospitality. “This was not an easy decision,” the restaurant wrote in a heartfelt announcement on Facebook Friday, June 6. “But we are incredibly grateful for the amazing seven years we’ve had serving our community… filled with so many wonder…
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, and landing a Times Square gaming license just might be one. It’s not every day the New York State Capitol gets a visit from Hov. But the music mogul and business powerhouse made an unannounced stop in Albany on Monday, May 19. Jay-Z, legal name Shawn Carter, met with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to discuss something a little glitzier than legislation: a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, Albany station WRGB reports. The Brooklyn-born rapper’s company, Roc Nation, is part of a bid to secure one of the state’s coveted new downstate gami…
Three Hudson Valley Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Three Hudson Valley Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Three Hudson Valley Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NY Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NY
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NY Mass deportations could significantly impact wages in states heavily reliant on foreign labor, according to new research.  An Oxford study suggests that removing a substantial number of immigrant workers may lead to labor shortages, compelling employers to increase salaries to attract native-born workers, Newsweek reports. The states most likely to be affected are New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, the report said, because those states have large immigrant populations and economies that depend on foreign labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and hospita…
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched'
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' For husband-and-wife team Nick and Sarah Suarez, it’s about to be a wrap on a decade of culinary excellence. Their Columbia County restaurant – Gaskins in Germantown — will hold its final dinner service on Sunday, Nov. 24, the couple announced on Facebook. “Deciding to close has been the hardest decision of our life,” they said in their post Wednesday, Sept. 11. “As strange as it feels to say goodbye, we know that what we have created, with all of you, has been truly spectacular.” The Suarezes said there was no single reason for the closure, “rather an understanding that after 10 years of …