Flooded Restaurant Battles Recovery | Albany News

A Menands restaurant is still closed after a devastating flood dumped two feet of water into its basement, destroying everything from the furnace to the ice machine—and wiping out all stored food and drinks, including a fresh delivery. The owner’s team has been working nonstop for five days to pump out water, replace equipment, and restore power, while also coping with lost revenue and idle staff. But amid the chaos, community support has been a lifeline—customers and employees alike have rallied to help clean up and lift spirits. This disaster underscores how fragile small businesses can be, and how quickly one event can unravel months of hard work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af4c98bb50982c03