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"Winding roads looping through rural landscapes peppered with farms will lead you to the Village of Greenwich, not to be confused with the New York City neighborhood, along the Battenkill River. A stroll along its Main Street showcases the village’s strong focus on the local, from the mom-and-pop mainstay businesses who know their regulars’ orders by heart to the breweries that source ingredients from nearby farms.
Origin story
Water power drew early European colonizers to the area in the mid-1700s (the Hudson and Battenkill Rivers serve as the town’s western and southern borders, respectively). The Town of Greenwich was officially formed in 1803, and the village, then called Whipple City after cotton mill owner Job Whipple, formed a year after. A run of mills — first grist and saw, then fiber, flax and paper — and farming fueled its economy, and, because of the area’s Quaker roots, Greenwich became a key stop along the Underground Railroad.
An eclectic group of notable names have connections to the town of Greenwich including women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony; Chester A. Arthur, the 21st president of the United States; folk artist Grandma Moses and Kim Gannon, who co-wrote “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
Eat (and drink)
Main Street Cafe: A sign of a good place is when everyone who walks in is a regular. Main Street Cafe, with its cozy dining room and homey decor, is a go-to for lunch and dinner for locals. The affordable comfort food menu includes all-day breakfast, sandwiches and daily specials. On the day I had lunch, the specials were lasagna, apple crumble and a delicious, yet messy, mushroom Swiss burger with a heaping scoop of broccoli-cranberry salad that I happily devoured while listening to the regulars swap stories. Swing by between 7 a.m.-2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch or between 4 and 8 p.m. for dinner. And make sure you bring cash or have Venmo downloaded when the hand-written check comes. 27 State Route 372, Greenwich; 518-791-9001
Argyle Brewing Co.: While the name suggests it should be in the neighboring town of Argyle, Argyle Brewing Co. is based in Greenwich and Cambridge because Argyle, until 2019, was a dry town. The brewery prides itself on “farm to glass,” tapping into local farmers, artisans and craftsmen for its hops, barley, brewing equipment and goods. Enjoy a seasonal draft with a tasty snack (including beer cheese on Wednesdays and customizable grilled cheeses on Sundays) indoors or on its outdoor patio backdropped by Amelia Romaine Gelnett’s floral mural. 1 Main St., Greenwich; info@argylebrewing.com; 518-692-2585
Elsasser’s Beim 111: Elsasser’s Beim 111 serves up German and French fare from the Alsace region which borders the two countries. You’ll find the Alsatian specialty Flammkuchen, or “flame cakes,” which are similar to thin crust, flatbread pizzas and use creme fraiche for the sauce, alongside kielbasa, brats, schnitzel, spaetzle and kraut. It’s only open for dinner Monday through Saturday starting at 4 p.m., and takeout is available (with a half-priced wine or draught special to sip while you wait for your order). 111 Main St., Greenwich; 518-531-4777
The Ice Cream Man: Whenever I visit someplace new, finding a good, local ice cream shop is a top priority. The Ice Cream Man is a perfect stop on your way home with its homemade hard scoops and frozen custard, which I personally think is superior to traditional soft-serve. You get a lot of bang for your buck at The Ice Cream Man — my kid-sized banana-Oreo cone was two giant, adult-sized scoops of frozen goodness for about $4, including tax — and there are a ton of flavors to enjoy. 417 State Route 29, Greenwich; 518-692-8382"
"More than 25 years ago, Eric Unkauf toured an abandoned three-story brick building with a plan to buy it at auction, move his machine shop there and help pay for renovations and the mortgage by leasing space to other industrial tenants.
Instead, artists, craftspeople and other makers clamored for the spaces. Today, the Shirt Factory complex, named in honor of its nearly century-long history in the garment business, is home to about 90 small businesses, from shops for used books and antiques and records to jewelry and soap makers, ceramicists, weavers, galleries and all manner of artists and artisans. Among its roles is as a business incubator, providing a less expensive option than a standalone building. Artist and collector Jeremy Iaquinto, for instance, was able to spin a lifetime of treasure-hunting at garage and yard sales into Barn & Brick Co., which offers interior designers and do-it-yourself decorators a source for interesting home goods. Iaquinto turned a windowed door into a hallway coat rack with bench and a birdhouse into a holder for boxed wine.
The Shirt Factory Annex next door has tenants including Rock Hill Bakehouse and its cafe, Glens Falls Distillery, a bike rescue and the headquarters of Dakine Cuisine, the veteran area chef David Britton’s line of condiments. On what is now a 5-acre campus in the city’s East End neighborhood, a third building is being renovated for additional rental studios and workshop space, bringing the total size to almost 100,000 square feet, according to Unkauf. Two other buildings are the long-term home of a social-services nonprofit, the Warren-Hamilton Counties Community Action Agency. The complex is also in the middle of creating a “muralgarten,” with 10 murals so far on buildings’ walls and other exterior surfaces. Another 10 are expected to be painted next year, Unkauf said.
The Shirt Factory has about 20 retail operations with regular hours, and other vendors are open occasionally or by appointment. That changes during seasonal open house events, the biggest of which are for holiday shoppers. Scheduled this year for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 24 to 26 and Dec. 9 and 10, the holiday open houses will feature offerings from many of the shops and studios as well as 40 to 50 guest vendors. Unkauf said open house crowds typically number 3,000 to 4,000 per weekend.
“It’s a constant evolution,” Enkauf said, echoing language on the Shirt Factory website, where he wrote, “The building as you see it today is not the result of a magical, overnight transformation. … The path to where we are now was not mapped out ahead. … The same is true of our future. We have some ideas, as we continue adapting to the world, while being directed by passion and following dreams.”
Is actually in Saratoga County, technically in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, but is literally across the Hudson River from Glens Falls, New toy store opens in South Glens Falls: https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga...h-glens-falls/
"Joe Leuci of Foothill Builders is proposing to construct a new four-story building on Warren Street in Glens Falls that would include commercial space and 60 apartments.
The project at 109-117 Warren St. is before the Glens Falls Planning Board on Tuesday. It would be the largest mixed-use project to date for Leuci and his father, Joe Leuci Sr.
The developers are seeking sketch plan review and approval for construction of the building, called The Lofts on Warren, with 21,235 square feet of commercial space on the first floor and 60 apartment units on the upper three floors of the building.
Leuci said the building will have 11,000 to 12,000 square feet of retail space and the rest would be designated for climate-controlled storage. The apartments would be varying sizes to offer a range of rents, though it's too soon to estimate rent price.
"We saw a listing for the land," Leuci said. "With the amount of growth Glens Falls has seen, particularly with the upcoming South Street [projects], Warren Street was a natural area that seemed prime for redevelopment."
The 1.91-acre property — a few blocks east of downtown Glens Falls' business district — is currently owned by Margaret Girard. It was listed for $550,000. Leuci said they have it under contract. The site is a former car dealership.
The Leuci family is working with Rucinski Hall Architecture on the building design and site layout.
The family started Foothill Builders in 2013 as mostly residential builders. Since then, they have built more than 100 homes in Queensbury, Corinth and Moreau. The company and its affiliate, Leuci Property Management, have expanded their portfolio over the past few years to include more mixed-use projects, including a salon and spa complex on Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls.
They're close to completing their first mixed-use development — a 24-unit apartment building with retail at 80 Main St. in Queensbury, near Northway exit 18. Rents at 80 Main will start at $1,250 a month for a one-bedroom up to $1,850 a month for a two-bedroom with a balcony.
Foothill Builders is also seeking approval to transform the former Mead's Nursery and Garden Center on Ridge Road in Queensbury into 77 townhouses.
"It's a natural progression for our company," Leuci said. "This offers us an opportunity for growth in these areas of higher density that offer commercial and residential uses."
The river the boats float in has been preserved, the park says, in addition to the new coaster The Bobcat possibly making its debut later this month.
"Six Flags Great Escape has announced resort upgrades and attractions ahead of its 70th season opening May 18.
The amusement park and resort’s leaders say the enhancements are part of its largest investment in decades. Upcoming attractions for this season include The Bobcat — what Six Flags said is New York’s first wooden roller coaster built since the late '90s — and the return of the park’s Swan Boats with a new dock and preservation of the River Dee they float in.
“These projects perfectly represent our goal to both honor our park’s history and provide new guest experiences for decades to come,” said Rebecca Wood, the resort’s president, in a statement.
The Swan Boats will return Memorial Day weekend.
As for The Bobcat, which has replaced the trackless Alpine Bobsled coaster, spokesperson Taylor Myers said officials expect the wooden coaster to open between late May and early June. The bobsled, which moved around until it was resembled at Great Escape in 1998, was dismantled in fall 2023 due to it having to be constantly shut down during rainy weather; moisture on the unusual track made it unsafe.
Other new features at Great Escape this summer include the opening of a new retail store offering Adirondack-themed souvenirs, snacks, and drinks, as well as a Hurricane Grill & Wings location that is opening at the Great Escape Lodge.
Following its May 18 launch, Six Flags will be open on select days and weekends, shifting to daily operations starting June 19."
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