Man and woman smiling in shop - Night Work Bread Bakery

Ballston Spa’s Night Work Bread Bakery co-owners Cindy Rosenberg and Leigh Rathner in April. Night Work was featured on Biz Beat in April.

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Town of Florida: Fourth generation makes mark on town of Florida dairy farm, 10/15/23

Ballston Spa: Saving the environment at Sustainable Sundry in Ballston Spa, 10/8/23

Ballston Spa: Breast cancer diagnosis helps push woman to open store, 10/1/23

Schenectady: Inspired by son, The Costumer owners aim to outfit others, 9/24/23

Schenectady: All smiles at Schenectady’s The Tooth Fairy Family Dentistry, 9/18/23

Greenfield: From vines to wine at Fossil Stone Vineyard & Winery in Greenfield Center, 9/11/23

Capital Region: Best friends living their dream creating indoor golf locations across Capital Region, 9/3/23

Halfmoon:Hayner’s Ice Cream & Country Store in Halfmoon celebrates 25 years, 8/27/23

Ballston Spa: Ballston Spa’s DB Trends Boutique offers items from across globe, 8/20/23

Ballston Spa:Ballston Spa’s Play Hollow offers variety of items, classes for children, their development, 8/13/23

Schenectady: New owners, same vibe at 20 North Broadway Tavern in Schenectady, 8/6/23

Saratoga Springs:In Saratoga Springs, cap off your look at Hatsational, 7/29/23

Glenville: Glenville’s Black Dog Outdoor Sports is the spot to get your fly fishing on, 7/22/23

Charlton: In Charlton, Smith’s Orchard & Bake Shop is a family labor of love, 7/15/23

Scotia: Scotia’s Town and Country Skateboard shop sparks interest in sport, 7/8/23

Ballston Lake: Ballston Lake’s Lakeside Farms hopping with business 75 years later, 7/1/23

Saratoga Springs: Saratoga Candy Co. still hits the sweet spot after 25 years, 6/24/23

Mayfield: Mayfield staple Lanzi’s on the Lake’s offers new dining experience, same great views, 6/17/23

Saratoga Springs: Bite into something sweet at Saratoga Springs’ Indulgence Bakery, 6/10/23

Schenectady: Whisky Business Bakery in Schenectady whips up macarons, other delights, 6/3/23

Saratoga Springs: Kaleidoscope Cafe in Saratoga Springs, where the ribs always sell out, 5/27/23

Schenectady: 100 years later, Schenectady Hardware & Electric continues to light up Capital Region, 5/25/23

Glenville: The Dog Chateau in Glenville a space for play, 5/20/23

Schenectady: Schenectady’s Gershon’s Deli plans to stay open later; summer menu available, 5/6/23

Ballston Spa:Night Work Bread brings all things sourdough to Ballston Spa, 4/22/23

Schenectady: Schenectady’s Michael’s Shoe Service marches toward 100 years, 4/15/23

Niskayuna: 110-year-old Felthousen’s in Niskayuna still a shop in bloom, 4/8/23

Schenectady: From rock to reggae, Love Vinyl Records in Schenectady is a music lover’s dream, 4/1/23

Saratoga Springs: Spoken Boutique in Saratoga Springs continues woman-owned legacy, 3/28/23

Scotia: NibblexNosh in Scotia offers fresh baked goods with a twist, 3/25/23

Saratoga Springs: Eat, shop, learn at PDT Market in Saratoga Springs, 3/11/23

Schenectady: Making a mother’s dream come true with Caribe Spanish Restaurant on Broadway in Schenectady, 3/4/23

Burnt Hills: The Olde South Street Shoppe in Burnt Hills looks to restore history through stained glass, antiques, 2/25/23

Niskayuna: An experience with a side of joe at Graham’s Coffee Parlor in Niskayuna, 2/18/23

Mechanicville: At Forgotten Freshness Classic Gaming in Mechanicville, there’s something for everyone, 2/10/23

Scotia: At Brewser’s Homebrew Store in Scotia, passion is part of the recipe, 2/4/23

Ballston Spa: Ballston Spa’s Coffee Planet runs on family, 1/28/23

Schenectady: Schenectady thrift store Urban ReStyle offers reuse, repurpose potential, 1/21/23

Mechanicville: Mechanicville bakery Sugar Fairy Bakes to open retail-only location in Malta, 1/14/23

Amsterdam: Alpin Hauscontinues to expand recreation business, 12/24/22

Schenectady: Simone’s Kitchen in Schenectady has bowled regional ambitions, 12/17/22

Scotia: Weird-o Comics & Collectibles in Scotia has something for everyone; Owner loves sharing passion, 12/10/22

Ballston Spa: Stringing together creations at Ballston Spa’s A Bead Just So, 12/3/22

Saratoga Springs: Duo share love of music at Sixth Generation Strings in former Saratoga Guitar shop space in Saratoga Springs, 11/26/22

Schenectady: Ambition Cafe & Eatery brings Hollywood, eccentric vibe to Jay Street in Schenectady, 11/19/22

Reporter Shenandoah Briere can be reached at sbriere@dailygazette.net.