Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of Queensbury, NY Store
16th store in New York and first in Warren County celebrated by elected officials, OSJL representatives & customers
Queensbury, NY – (February 24, 2025) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is pleased to announce the opening of its 16th store in New York, its first in Warren County, at 751 Upper Glen Street in Glen Square. The new store offers more than 30,000 square feet of retail shopping space and new job opportunities for the community.
OSJL marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Town Supervisor John Strough; Councilmen Scott Gushlaw and Michael Dixon; County Supervisor Nathan Etu; and Assemblyman Matt Simpson.
The OSJL Charitable Foundation donated warm winter coats for veterans to the American Legion Hudson Falls Post 574 to honor their commitment to the communities in which it does business.
The grand opening festivities also included free coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, glitter tattoos, and pictures with Disney characters Moana and Bluey. All attendees also had the opportunity to win one of three $150 OSJL gift cards.
“We are thrilled to open our first Ocean State Job Lot store in Warren County, and with it, a revitalized retail space, new jobs, and an exciting value-driven shopping experience for customers, ” said Bill Mapes, Store Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot in Queensbury.
This location has created jobs for nearly 50 people in the community including supervisory, full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles. OSJL is expected to open approximately 20 new stores this year and will bring storefronts to two new states, Maryland and Delaware.
Store Team Leader Bill Mapes cutting the ribbon surrounded by additional OSJL representatives and store associates , local dignitaries, and representatives from the American Legion Hudson Falls Post 574.
Pictured left to right: Assemblyman Matthew Simpson; Councilmen Scott Gushlaw and Michael Dixon; County Supervisor Nathan Etu; Town Supervisor John Strough; OSJL Regional Director James Hines; and OSJL District Team Leader Patrick Bridgett.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 159 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $850 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a four-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a three-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need. Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
