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After several years of welcoming fair visitors, a favorite food vendor at the New York State Fair has closed permanently. The closure follows a kitchen fire earlier this year and the non-renewal of the vendor’s contract, ending their run in the Empire Room.

Solvay Recreation Alleys, the oldest bowling alley in New York State, has closed its doors after nearly 100 years. The beloved local spot, opened in 1928, was a community staple in Solvay. Its closure follows the passing of longtime owner John Zollo, marking the end of an era for generations of bowlers.

After nearly 80 years of serving smiles, a beloved ice cream shop is taking the summer off, but it’s not the end of the story.

Business and restaurant closures continue to rise across New York and the nation, with another national chain—operating over 450 locations in the Empire State—set to shut down six this year.

Thousands of workers are set to lose their jobs as a major national retailer announces the closure of 200 stores, 21 of which are located in New York.

The number of family restaurants closing in Central New York continues to grow.

There will be no more running on Dunkin in Central New York. At least not at one location anyway.

Another National chain with over 200 locations in New York plans to close hundreds of stores. 7 have already closed in the Empire State and more may be coming.

After more than eight decades in operation, a beloved Central New York business is closing down.

Restaurants and retailers have been slowly moving out of New York's biggest shopping center. And some were major national chains.