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From new business openings, to exciting updates about events, to major community announcements, our Albany NY news roundup has you covered. Check out what's going on in the city and Capital Region!

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Pandora Reopens in a Newly Remodeled Space at Crossgates

Shoppers at Crossgates have a new spot to browse charms and bracelets. Pandora has reopened in a newly remodeled store on the mall’s upper level, right next to H&M.

Wolf Hollow Brewing Company Expands: New Scotia Taproom and Brewery

Wolf Hollow Brewing Company has expanded with a brand-new taproom and brewery in the Scotia Village Plaza. Check out the space, enjoy local craft brews, and experience their latest chapter.

Gourmet Cookie Shop Duchess Cookies Opens at Crossgates Mall

A New York-born dessert brand has made its way to the Capital Region. Duchess Cookies recently opened at Crossgates Mall in Albany, bringing its gourmet take on classic desserts to the shopping center.

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Johnny Rockets Returning to Crossgates

Smokehouse burgers, cheese tots, waitresses singing, and classic American nostalgia is returning to Crossgates later this year, as it has been announced Johnny Rockets will resume its former spot near the movie theater!

Multiple news outlets have reported this classic dining spot will be back at Crossgates, after having closed its doors in 2020. The only other Johnny Rockets in the area was in Lake George, at the Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark, which closed down in 2023 and was replaced with Hurricane Grill & Wings.

We're also super excited about Barnes & Noble coming to Crossgates, also slated for this year but without an exact date nailed down. In addition, a new tattoo shop is expected to open at the former Jay Street Games location, and 7 Brew is coming to Crossgates Commons.

Sources:

News10 ABC: Johnny Rockets returning to Crossgates Mall
Q 105.7/103.5 Classic Rock: What's Happening With Old Johnny Rockets Location Inside of Crossgates Mall?

New York State Museum Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 With New Exhibition

Part of the permanent 9/11 exhibit at the museum that opened on September 5, 2002

In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the New York State Museum is honoring the lives lost and sacrifices made with a new photography exhibition alongside rarely seen historical artificats.

This new exhibition is open as of Saturday, September 5, and highlights over 60 photographs taken at Ground Zero by New York Daily News photojournalists Todd Maisel and David Handschuh.

Rare artifacts on view include Todd Maisel's Nikon camera used at Ground Zero, an airplane fuselage fragment from a Boein 767, a damaged World Trade Center cast-iron lamppost, and a responder windbreaker worn by specialist Brian Gestring during the initial site response.

The museum has a lineup of public programs related to the 9/11 attacks that will take place throughout September. You can see the full lineup of upcoming events at their website: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs

The exhibition will be on display through May 2, 2027, and the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30am-5pm.

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