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After more than 50 years, one of the Hudson Valley s mainstay eateries, and dare we say legendary restaurants, the Barclay Heights Diner, is closing its doors after losing its lease.
Located in Saugerties in Ulster County, the Barclay is one of those few places where you can grab a good meal while at the same time visit with the locals in town and find out the hot news. Oh, if those booths could talk.
Around since the 1960s, the diner has been run for the past 17 years by Linda and Nick Lopez, who said in a goodbye letter to customers that Sunday, March 7 will be their final day.
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RICHMOND, Va. Nick Lopez said his passion for pushing snow and ice off of pavement started when he graduated high school more than a decade ago.
âI have always found it interesting to go out and clear snow out of parking lots,â Lopez recalled. âItâs one of those passions that Iâve had for a long time.â
Lopez operates Virginia Snow and Ice Management Inc. based out of Fredericksburg during the winter season.
He also runs a landscaping company during the warmer months.