Albany Ice Cream Shop Expands to Latham

Emack & Bolio's opens second location in Fresh Market Plaza

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Emack & Bolio's, a popular ice cream shop located in Albany, New York, is expanding with a second location in Latham. The new shop will open this summer in the Fresh Market Plaza, offering the same menu of ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, and other treats as the original Albany store.

Why it matters

The expansion of Emack & Bolio's demonstrates the continued demand for high-quality, locally-owned ice cream shops in the Albany-Latham area. As larger chains continue to dominate the market, this family-owned business is bucking the trend and growing its footprint to serve more customers.

The details

Orah LeHockey, who purchased Emack & Bolio's in 2023, said the company was approached about opening a second location and found the ideal spot in Latham's Fresh Market Plaza. The new shop will have the same menu offerings as the Albany store, including ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, smoothies, espresso, chocolates, and specialty cones. However, unlike the Albany location, the Latham shop will not be able to host live music events.

  • Emack & Bolio's was purchased by Orah LeHockey in 2023.
  • The new Latham location is currently undergoing renovations.
  • The Latham shop is expected to open sometime this summer.

The players

Emack & Bolio's

A popular ice cream shop with a location in Albany, New York, that is now expanding to a second location in Latham.

Orah LeHockey

The current owner of Emack & Bolio's, who purchased the business in 2023 and is overseeing the expansion to Latham.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited to expand.”

— Orah LeHockey, Owner, Emack & Bolio's (news10.com)

What’s next

The new Latham location of Emack & Bolio's is expected to open sometime this summer, with the shop operating daily from noon to 10 p.m.

The takeaway

Emack & Bolio's expansion to Latham demonstrates the continued appeal of locally-owned, community-focused businesses in the Albany region, even as larger chains dominate the market. The new location will provide more customers access to the shop's beloved ice cream and other treats.