POTSDAM — Downtown Potsdam has undergone several changes in recent months, including some business closings.

A long-time hotel reopened after an extended closure, a local dentist office will keep people smiling proud from a new location and two local businesses have ceased operations.

First Crush Closes

First Crush Bistro is going out of business.

The owners announced the closure in a Monday morning, Aug. 3 Facebook post where they cite “the current global situation.”

“Unfortunately, we have had to make a tough decision—one that we have gone back and forth on dozens of times—but one that is best for our family. Due to the current global situation, Crush Bistro will be closing permanently, joining the growing list of almost 16,000 restaurants that have closed their doors for good,” the post reads. “We want to thank each and every one of you that have supported us on this journey. Seeing familiar faces walk in the restaurant on a regular basis was a great feeling, and we did our best to make all of you feel like family. We also want to thank our staff for the hard work they put in for us, we could not have done it without you. The restaurant business is a demanding one but being able to serve the North Country has been extremely rewarding and a great blessing.”

The restaurant was at 32 Market St.

Clarkson Inn Reopens

Clarkson Inn reopened after being closed for many weeks.

A subdivision of the Visions Hotels group, which owns the Fairfield Inn in Canton and Hampton Inn in Potsdam will, now manages the Clarkson Inn.

The Clarkson Inn has hosted many famous guests during our three-and-a-half decade history. Both distinguished Clarkson University Alumni, musicians, and movie stars have stayed at our boutique hotel due mainly to our renowned hospitality and unmatched service. While the hotel is no longer owned by Clarkson University, we continue to host alumni and visitors of both the college and the local Potsdam area.

Coffee Shop Consolidates

Park Brothers coffee shop, 1/2 Main St., has closed. The name Park Bros now appears along a new Bagelry sign. Park Bros coffee can be purchased inside The Bagelry. The businesses are owned by Gabe Ockrin, Potsdam, and Ryan Dunphey, Madrid. Canton’s Bagelry sign now says Park Brothers as well.

Park Bros. coffee shop opened in August of 2015.

Sports and Toy Shop Closes

Downtown Sports, 75 Market St. has closed. The store sold sports novelties, toys, clothes and more. It was owned by Tom Bronson and previously was called Downtown Sports & Toys.

Dentist Office Moves

St. Lawrence Oral Dentistry, which used to be on Depot Street in Market Square Mall has moved inside the old HSBC bank building at 14 Elm St.