An out-of-state developer is pursuing approval for a large shopping center on land in the town of Colonie, New York owned by the Hearst Corp. near the headquarters of its local newspaper, The Times Union. Hearst Corp. owns 30 acres at the address, according to information on file with the town. The property appears to be accessible from Old Maxwell Road and fronts the I-87 Northway near Exit 4.
Sources say one of the large buildings could be leased to Cabela's, a popular hunting, fishing and sporting goods chain that has been scouting sites in the area in recent years. "That's the rumor," said Michael Garry, attorney for the Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals, "but there was no confirmation."
Local real estate brokers said this morning Costco, a popular discount wholesale chain, is a possible tenant to fill the 150,000-square-foot building.
Cabela's is actually on shaky financial ground. Bass Pro shops have undercut them on a lot of fishing gear and there are other internet outlets offering the same wares at a lower price.
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Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
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