We knew our president, Gary Dake was pretty awesome, but we didn’t really understand the level of his awesome-ness until the Hot Dog Challenge was presented. It all started on National Hot Dog Day when Kristi Gustafson Barlette, Times Union Blogger, said she would never eat a convenience store hot dog. All that changed when…
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Did you know that chocolate milk is an excellent post-exercise recovery drink? Stewart’s chocolate milk contains high-quality protein and key electrolytes that help you refuel after a good workout. Recently, we were able to donate our delicious Super Rich Whole Chocolate Milk to Slate Valley Trails, Inc. for the very first Slate Valley Scramble. Slate…
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Congratulations to our president and favorite leader, Gary Dake for being inducted to the 2020 Tech Valley Hall of Fame! Individuals chosen to receive the award must not only meet the high standards established for the honor, but should themselves be a sign of the quality of the award. The honorees are part of an…
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We have several double header Grand Openings happening very soon; it is baseball season after all. On Friday, 9/18, we are celebrating our brand new shop in Rotterdam and our completely rebuilt shop in Schodack. Rotterdam Grand Opening Celebration Location: 2970 Guilderland Avenue Rotterdam, NY Date: Friday, Sept 18th Time: Food, Drink and Gas Specials all…
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You know there’s a lot of new Stewart’s Shops being built when kids are inspired to build Stewart’s shops made of Legos®! Check out this Stewart’s work of art created by 6 year old Thomas, he calls it “Stewart’s Under Construction”. Look at that detail, well done Thomas and thank you for sharing! We’re fairly…
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Recently, our President Gary Dake announced that 2020 would bring another devastating blow: the discontinuation of our Mountain Brew beer. Mountain Brew Ice and Mountain Brew Light (discontinued 2018) have been a part of the Stewart’s product family for nearly 10 years now, and as we prepare for their departure, we thought we’d look back…
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Stewart’s Shops was awarded the BEST milk and BEST Chocolate Milk in New York by Cornell University Department of Food Science in August of 2020. This award was made possible by the quality of milk that Stewart’s sources from local dairy farms, Stewart’s is proud to partner with the top dairy producers in upstate New…
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many non-profit organizations have been presented with crucial challenges that have been difficult to overcome. Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family recognized these challenges and have made every effort to provide support through such a trying time. To date, we have allocated over $1 million in monetary and product relief to hundreds of…
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Did you hear the MOOS? Stewart’s Shops milk and chocolate milk have been named the BEST in New York State, by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The awards were presented on Dairy Day, August 25, at a virtual event. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Cornell University…
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Summer camp for the Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club is wrapping up soon, and Stewart’s Shops was able to help sweeten up the end of summer with an ice cream social! The Boys & Girls Club is a wonderful organization that provides children in Northern Orange and Sullivan counties a safe way to…
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