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Hospitality industry

Atlantic
Business
Atlantic City Casino Gives $10M In Bonuses To Employees Atlantic City Casino Gives $10M In Bonuses To Employees
Atlantic City Casino Gives $10M In Bonuses To Employees Thousands of employees at an Atlantic City hotel and casino are getting shares of $10 million in bonuses, resort officials said. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said thousands of union and non-union workers will split the $10 million, according to a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The bonuses were announced to the employees during internal town hall meetings. Hard Rock employees also had the chance to win a share of $100,000 in cash and prizes. "Hard Rock Atlantic City team members are the key to our success in the market, and we are honored to recognize them and the…

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by Chris Spiker
Capital District
Lifestyle
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' ‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants'
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' A popular cafe in the region known for its impressive breakfast and lunch menu is about to get its 15 minutes of fame. Schenectady County restaurant Lily’s Cafe, located in Glenville at 181 Freemans Bridge Road, is set to appear on “America’s Best Restaurants,” which highlights independently owned eateries across the country. Filming will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 29, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Episodes typically touch on popular dishes and the history of the business, and provide viewers with a peek inside the kitchen. An interview with owners Scott and Beth McGlauflin is al…

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by Michael Mashburn
Garfield-Lodi
Business
'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield 'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield
'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield A North Jersey eatery is aiming to introduce people to the diverse world of Taiwanese cuisine. Bowlba recently opened at 59 Passaic St. in Garfield, bringing the taste of Taipei to the area. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chloe Leung, her husband Clement, and Bosco Won, a partner and chef. "This is my wife's passion project," Clement Leung said. "Her family is from Taiwan and they've worked in the Taiwanese night markets for past 40 years." View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOWLBA Taiwan Eatery (@bowlba.usa) After immigratin…

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by Sam Barron
Cumberland
Business
$10K In Damage When Ohio Businessowner Stuffed Linens In Toilet At PA Hotel: Police $10K In Damage When Ohio Businessowner Stuffed Linens In Toilet At PA Hotel: Police
$10K In Damage When Ohio Businessowner Stuffed Linens In Toilet At PA Hotel: Police A business owner from Ohio who wrecked a hotel room in central Pennsylvania has been arrested on Monday, August 1, 2022 police said in a release on Wednesday. Lower Allen Township police were called to the Country Inn and Suites 4943 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg after hotel staff discovered serious damage to a hotel room at 11:28 a.m. on July 26, 2021, according to a release by the department. Conrad Lee Riffle III,  31, who owns the brewery supply company Cleveland Process Systems had been staying at the hotel since June 28, 2021, and had extended the stay through July 26,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Northwest Dutchess
Obituaries
Hyde Park Resident Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 Hyde Park Resident Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51
Hyde Park Resident Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 A Hudson Valley resident who worked in the hospitality industry in different states across the nation has died at the age of 51. Jason Antonelli died from an "unexpected cardiac event" in Newburgh on Wednesday, July 6, according to his obituary. Antonelli, who was known in his early years as Jason Reichgut, grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he was a member of the varsity crew and varsity soccer teams. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta and went on to work in the hospitality industry. According to his obituary, his career took him across the country. "H…

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by Nicole Valinote
Worcester
Business
Worcester Eatery Closes, New Owners Set To Take Over Space Worcester Eatery Closes, New Owners Set To Take Over Space
Worcester Eatery Closes, New Owners Set To Take Over Space Change is in the air as a Massachusetts restaurant has closed, with new owners coming soon to the location. The owners of Park Grill & Spirits in Worcester announced on its Facebook page that the last day of business was Sunday, May 15. The restaurant was located at 257 Park Ave. in Worcester. The owners said they plan to retire from the hospitality industry, and new owners will soon take over the space. "Great new owners soon," the announcement reads. "Details to follow. Thank you for years of loyal patronage & one hell of a ride!"

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by Nicole Valinote
South Passaic
Business
Yard House Opening This Month At Willowbrook Mall, 150 Employees Needed Yard House Opening This Month At Willowbrook Mall, 150 Employees Needed
Yard House Opening This Month At Willowbrook Mall, 150 Employees Needed Yard House is opening later this month at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. The bar and grill is known for its curated menu of more than 100 beers on tap and is expected to bring 150 jobs to the community. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yard House (@yardhouse) This will be Yard House's 83rd location in the U.S., and is set to open June 28. Each Yard House is built around its expansive bar, which serves as the centerpiece of the restaurant.  A selection of taps are reserved for local and regional beers. In Wayne, these include N…

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by Cecilia Levine
Somers
Business
Popular, Highly Rated Westchester Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef To Close Temporarily Popular, Highly Rated Westchester Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef To Close Temporarily
Popular, Highly Rated Westchester Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef To Close Temporarily A popular Hudson Valley restaurant run by a celebrity chef will be shutting down for the summer as they look to “reorganize and reassess after a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” In a post on social media, Top Chef alum Dale Talde announced that Goosefeather, the restaurant in Westchester County at the Tarrytown House Estate, will be closing down from Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, Aug. 27. According to the restaurateur, the decision to close was difficult to make, and driven by the property operators. 
“We were notified by the Tarrytown House Estate that the entire propert…

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by Zak Failla
North Orange
Business
Resorts World Catskills New Hotel Complex Opens This Month Resorts World Catskills New Hotel Complex Opens This Month
Resorts World Catskills New Hotel Complex Opens This Month Resorts World Catskills unveiled plans to open its second hospitality complex and hotel this month in Orange County. Called The Alder, the hotel is accepting reservations and will officially throw open the doors in December, according to a press release from the resort. The hotel is slated to offer a host of guest amenities, including retail, entertainment, and food and beverage options throughout its first floor.  The organization said the Alder’s name evokes the majestic alder tree, a part of the birch family native to the rich ecosystem of the Catskills, known for pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield
Obituaries
Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly
Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly The president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 18.  Felix Rappaport was 65 years old. During Rappaport's more than four years as a visionary leader of one of the world's largest and most successful gaming enterprises, his contributions to the broader Foxwoods team have been profound, the company said.  Foxwoods, a hotel and casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, said the cause of Rappaport's death has not been determined.  “On behalf of the entire Tribal Council, Foxwoods management team and staff, we extend …

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by Jon Craig