• Kaitlyn Plowman prepares ice cream for customers during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is Plowman's 5th season working at the stand. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, Albany Times Union / (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
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Kaitlyn Plowman prepares ice cream for customers during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is Plowman's 5th season working at the stand. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Kaitlyn Plowman prepares ice cream for customers during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is Plowman's 5th season working at the stand. This is the 66th year of ... more
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Kaitlyn Plowman prepares ice cream for customers during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is Plowman's 5th season working at the stand. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Kaitlyn Plowman prepares ice cream for customers during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is Plowman's 5th season working at the stand. This is the 66th year of ... more
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Madilynn Sano, 5, gets her vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Madilynn Sano, 5, gets her vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. ... more
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Claudia Meyer and her daughter, Katie Meyer, 2, enjoy their first ice cream of the season during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Claudia Meyer and her daughter, Katie Meyer, 2, enjoy their first ice cream of the season during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation ... more
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Owner Cheryl Apple prepares a cone for a customer during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. Apple's parents bought the stand in 1980, after both worked there and met there. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Owner Cheryl Apple prepares a cone for a customer during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. Apple's parents ... more
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Snow banks line the parking lot as customers get their ice cream during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday Noon to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Kurver also has for the second year, Dole vegan frozen treat. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Snow banks line the parking lot as customers get their ice cream during opening day at the Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Colonie, N.Y. This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. ... more
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Seasonal food stands are ready for another year of ice cream and hamburgers. Click through the slideshow of stands through the years.

Seasonal food stands are ready for another year of ice cream and hamburgers. Click through the slideshow of stands through the years.
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Fred Berg of Scotia watches his grandson Jaxson Prudhomme, 1, enjoy an ice cream cone at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Fred Berg of Scotia watches his grandson Jaxson Prudhomme, 1, enjoy an ice cream cone at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more
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Robbie Healy of Scotia, who got in line at 10am, enjoys an ice cream cone at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Robbie Healy of Scotia, who got in line at 10am, enjoys an ice cream cone at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
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Customers order ice cream at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Customers order ice cream at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
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Allison Bishop of Troy, with cone in hand, gets a taste of an ice cream treat from her cousin Catherine Foley on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. The cousins were there for the seasonal opening day, which Bishop said was "like Christmas – best day of the year." (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Allison Bishop of Troy, with cone in hand, gets a taste of an ice cream treat from her cousin Catherine Foley on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. The cousins were there for the ... more
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Employee Erin Denison makes an ice cream cone at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Employee Erin Denison makes an ice cream cone at Jumpin' Jack's drive-in on the season's opening day Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Scotia, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
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MacKenzie Diamond, 7, right, of Brunswick and her brother Grady Diamond, 4, enjoy their first ice cream treats of the season on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
MacKenzie Diamond, 7, right, of Brunswick and her brother Grady Diamond, 4, enjoy their first ice cream treats of the season on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more
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Sydney Oeffler, 14 months, center, of Waterford hangs onto her mother, Michelle Oeffler, as they wait the first ice cream treats of the season on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Sydney Oeffler, 14 months, center, of Waterford hangs onto her mother, Michelle Oeffler, as they wait the first ice cream treats of the season on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. ... more
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Alyssa Condon of Waterford shows her first cone of the season on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Alyssa Condon of Waterford shows her first cone of the season on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Snowman Ice Cream in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Kim Sheldon of Albany gets an ice cream cone and a shake from Jaime Greenfield at Jim's Tastee Freez on Monday, March 9, 2015, in Delmar, N.Y. The ice cream stand opened on Saturday to start their season. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
Kim Sheldon of Albany gets an ice cream cone and a shake from Jaime Greenfield at Jim's Tastee Freez on Monday, March 9, 2015, in Delmar, N.Y. The ice cream stand opened on Saturday to start their season. ... more
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Customers come in for ice cream at Jim’s Tastee Freez on Monday, March 9, 2015, in Delmar, N.Y. The ice cream stand opened on Saturday to start their season. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)
Customers come in for ice cream at Jim’s Tastee Freez on Monday, March 9, 2015, in Delmar, N.Y. The ice cream stand opened on Saturday to start their season. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)
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Wayne Fitch of Round Lake braves unseasonably cold temperatures for a couple of soft ice cream cones as Devoe's Rainbow Delights in Halfmoon reopens for season Wednesday April 3, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less
Wayne Fitch of Round Lake braves unseasonably cold temperatures for a couple of soft ice cream cones as Devoe's Rainbow Delights in Halfmoon reopens for season Wednesday April 3, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / ... more
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Becky Schweda prepares a soft ice cream cone as Devoe's Rainbow Delights in Halfmoon reopens for season Wednesday April 3, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Becky Schweda prepares a soft ice cream cone as Devoe's Rainbow Delights in Halfmoon reopens for season Wednesday April 3, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
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Two year old Myangel Dale enjoys a soft serve ice cream on an unusually warm spring day at the Kurver Kreme in Colonie, N.Y. April 16, 2012.
Two year old Myangel Dale enjoys a soft serve ice cream on an unusually warm spring day at the Kurver Kreme in Colonie, N.Y. April 16, 2012.
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Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker hands an ice cream cone to customer Dina Vause, of Colonie, on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker hands an ice cream cone to customer Dina Vause, of Colonie, on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

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From left, friends Hazel Yeman, Sue Snyder and MaryAnn Rajczewski, all of Colonie, toast with their ice cream cones on opening day of the season of Kurver Kreme March 15, 2012 in Colonie, N.Y. The said "This is a holiday for us." Kurver Kreme celebrates it's 60th year in business. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
From left, friends Hazel Yeman, Sue Snyder and MaryAnn Rajczewski, all of Colonie, toast with their ice cream cones on opening day of the season of Kurver Kreme March 15, 2012 in Colonie, N.Y. The said "This is ... more
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Sandra Parson, 4, eats an ice cream cone on opening day of the season of Kurver Kreme March 15, 2012 in Colonie, N.Y. Sandra and her mom came from Rotterdam to eat this seasonal treat. Kurver Kreme celebrates it's 60th year in business. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Sandra Parson, 4, eats an ice cream cone on opening day of the season of Kurver Kreme March 15, 2012 in Colonie, N.Y. Sandra and her mom came from Rotterdam to eat this seasonal treat. Kurver Kreme celebrates ... more
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Ice cream associate Victoria Connelly as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In opens for another season Thursday March 27, 2014, in Scotia, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) 
Ice cream associate Victoria Connelly as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In opens for another season Thursday March 27, 2014, in Scotia, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) 
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Vern and Audrey Ketchum of Charlton didn't think it was too cold for ice cream as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In opens for another season Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Scotia, N.Y. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Vern and Audrey Ketchum of Charlton didn't think it was too cold for ice cream as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In opens for another season Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Scotia, N.Y. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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Three-year-old Adam Lawless of Malta gets an ice cream cone as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In opens for another season Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Scotia, N.Y. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Three-year-old Adam Lawless of Malta gets an ice cream cone as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In opens for another season Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Scotia, N.Y. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
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Robbie Frey, age 3, of Colonie, enjoys his ice cream cone at Kurver Kreme on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Robbie Frey, age 3, of Colonie, enjoys his ice cream cone at Kurver Kreme on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
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Judy and Peter Searle of Yorba Linda, California who are in town for the Springsteen concert enjoy a soft serve ice cream on an unusually warm spring day at the Kurver Kreme in Colonie, N.Y. April 16, 2012.
Judy and Peter Searle of Yorba Linda, California who are in town for the Springsteen concert enjoy a soft serve ice cream on an unusually warm spring day at the Kurver Kreme in Colonie, N.Y. April 16, 2012.
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Noah Terry, 17, of Schenectady with an ice cream cone as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In in Scotia opens for the season Thursday March 28, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Noah Terry, 17, of Schenectady with an ice cream cone as Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In in Scotia opens for the season Thursday March 28, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
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David Elmendorf and his wife just bought Bumpy's Polar Freeze, and are making improvement for next year's season, while checking on a soft serve ice cream machine, on Thursday Oct. 18, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less
David Elmendorf and his wife just bought Bumpy's Polar Freeze, and are making improvement for next year's season, while checking on a soft serve ice cream machine, on Thursday Oct. 18, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. ... more
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Lorie Meineker hands Tony Sharre of Rotterdam his change as he gets a twist ice cream cone on opening day of the season of Kurver Kreme March 15, 2012 in Colonie, N.Y. Kurver Kreme celebrates its 60th year in business. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Lorie Meineker hands Tony Sharre of Rotterdam his change as he gets a twist ice cream cone on opening day of the season of Kurver Kreme March 15, 2012 in Colonie, N.Y. Kurver Kreme celebrates its 60th year in ... more
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Cheryl McCarroll, daughter of Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker, hands an ice cream cone to customer with one hand and takes money with another hand, on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. The customers are, from left, Kristine Nusbaum, Ryan Nusbaum, age 2 1/2, Robbie Frey, age 3, and his mom Jessica Frey, all from Colonie. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Cheryl McCarroll, daughter of Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker, hands an ice cream cone to customer with one hand and takes money with another hand, on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on ... more
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Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker hands an ice cream cone to customer Dina Vause, of Colonie on opening day of the season in Colonie, NY, on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker hands an ice cream cone to customer Dina Vause, of Colonie on opening day of the season in Colonie, NY, on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
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Ryan Nusbaum, age 2 1/2 of Colonie, and his mother Kristine enjoy an ice cream at Kurver Kreme on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Ryan Nusbaum, age 2 1/2 of Colonie, and his mother Kristine enjoy an ice cream at Kurver Kreme on their first opening day of the season in Colonie, NY on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
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Cheryl McCarroll, daughter of Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker, hands an ice cream cone to customer Robbie Frey, 3, of Colonie, on opening day of the season in Colonie, NY, on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Cheryl McCarroll, daughter of Kurver Kreme owner Lorie Meineker, hands an ice cream cone to customer Robbie Frey, 3, of Colonie, on opening day of the season in Colonie, NY, on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / ... more
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Cheryl McCarroll and her mom, Lorie Meineker, owner of Kurver Kreme, serve ice cream cones to customers Pam and Paul Katzman of Colonie on opening day of the season in Colonie, NY, on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Cheryl McCarroll and her mom, Lorie Meineker, owner of Kurver Kreme, serve ice cream cones to customers Pam and Paul Katzman of Colonie on opening day of the season in Colonie, NY, on March 17, 2011. (Lori Van ... more
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Jackie Gre of Troy takes a bite of a slider as Jack's Drive In opens for its 79th season Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Wynantskill, NY. Gre calls this "the best place to get a burger". (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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Jackie Gre of Troy takes a bite of a slider as Jack's Drive In opens for its 79th season Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Wynantskill, NY. Gre calls this "the best place to get a burger". (John Carl D'Annibale /

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Grill cook Jon Carl flips burgers as Jack's Drive In opens for its 79th season Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Wynantskill, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Grill cook Jon Carl flips burgers as Jack's Drive In opens for its 79th season Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Wynantskill, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
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Emily Coonradt of Snyders Lake braves the cold and damp because " I love this place" as Jack's Drive In opens for its 79th season Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Wynantskill, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Emily Coonradt of Snyders Lake braves the cold and damp because " I love this place" as Jack's Drive In opens for its 79th season Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Wynantskill, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
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Josiah Deeb, center, serves a customer on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, N.Y. The business, which was started in 1938, just opened for the season. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Josiah Deeb, center, serves a customer on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, N.Y. The business, which was started in 1938, just opened for the season. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
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Mary Pascucci of Wynantskill, who says she's seeing her heart doctor on Friday, eats a slider on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, N.Y. Pascucci has been eating at Jack's since she was a youngster. The business just opened for the season. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Mary Pascucci of Wynantskill, who says she's seeing her heart doctor on Friday, eats a slider on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, N.Y. Pascucci has been eating at Jack's since she ... more
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Manager Albert Deeb, center, and his cousin Josiah, left, serve customers on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, N.Y. The business, which was started in 1938, just opened for the season. The Deebs have been owners and operators Jack's for 74 years. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Manager Albert Deeb, center, and his cousin Josiah, left, serve customers on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, N.Y. The business, which was started in 1938, just opened for the ... more
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Sabrina Bonaiuto gets the crunchy cream machine running in preparation for opening night at the Jericho Drive-In on Friday May 22, 2015 in Glenmont, N.Y. The drive-in, which opened for the season Friday night, is in the process of converting from 35mm film stock to digital projection. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
Sabrina Bonaiuto gets the crunchy cream machine running in preparation for opening night at the Jericho Drive-In on Friday May 22, 2015 in Glenmont, N.Y. The drive-in, which opened for the season Friday night, ... more
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18-month-old Grayson Heyward (right) finds his ice cream cone hard to share as his sister Morgan Heyward, 3, waits for a lick on the first day Jim's Tastee Freez in Delmar opened its doors for the season Wednesday March 8, 2000. (Times Union Staff Photograph by MICHAEL P. FARRELL) less
18-month-old Grayson Heyward (right) finds his ice cream cone hard to share as his sister Morgan Heyward, 3, waits for a lick on the first day Jim's Tastee Freez in Delmar opened its doors for the season ... more
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Times Union staff photo by John Carl D'Annibale: Nashala Turner of Albany, eats ice cream before a snow bank at Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue in Colonie, Monday afternoon March 19, 2007. An annual rite of spring, Kurver Kreme opened dispite wintry weather. STAND ALONE less
Times Union staff photo by John Carl D'Annibale: Nashala Turner of Albany, eats ice cream before a snow bank at Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue in Colonie, Monday afternoon March 19, 2007. An annual rite of ... more
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Jocelyn Cahill, 6, of Colonie, left, and her sister Jacqueline, 8, enjoy ice cream cones at Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Colonie, N.Y. The ice cream stand opened on March 16. ( Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Jocelyn Cahill, 6, of Colonie, left, and her sister Jacqueline, 8, enjoy ice cream cones at Kurver Kreme on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Colonie, N.Y. The ice cream stand opened on March 16. ( Lori Van Buren / ... more
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Times Union staff photo by John Carl D'Annibale: Regular customer Jayne Tinker of Albany,left, buys an ice cream sundae from owner Lorie Meineker at Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue in Colonie, Monday afternoon March 19, 2007. An annual rite of spring, Kurver Kreme opened dispite wintry weather. STAND ALONE less
Times Union staff photo by John Carl D'Annibale: Regular customer Jayne Tinker of Albany,left, buys an ice cream sundae from owner Lorie Meineker at Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue in Colonie, Monday afternoon ... more
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Tracey's Tastee Treat drive-in restaurant, New Scotland Road, Slingerlands. This is a cone of their "only 8" frozen yogurt. Strawberry and vanilla swirl. (Times Union staff photo by Richard Lovrich)
Tracey's Tastee Treat drive-in restaurant, New Scotland Road, Slingerlands. This is a cone of their "only 8" frozen yogurt. Strawberry and vanilla swirl. (Times Union staff photo by Richard Lovrich)
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Customers buy ice cream at Mac's Drive-In, on Tuesday April 3, 2012 in Watervliet, NY. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union )
Customers buy ice cream at Mac's Drive-In, on Tuesday April 3, 2012 in Watervliet, NY. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union )
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Alyssa Bielawa has goulash, left, while Giovanni Esposito, right, both of Watervliet, has a hamburger plate at Mac's Drive-In, on Tuesday April 3, 2012 in Watervliet, NY. The two are lunchtime regulars. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less
Alyssa Bielawa has goulash, left, while Giovanni Esposito, right, both of Watervliet, has a hamburger plate at Mac's Drive-In, on Tuesday April 3, 2012 in Watervliet, NY. The two are lunchtime regulars. (Philip ... more
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Moxie's employee Madeline Carpenter scoops out ice cream for a customer at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y.  (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)
Moxie's employee Madeline Carpenter scoops out ice cream for a customer at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y.  (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)
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Cousins, Ava Garcia, left, 4, and Tyler Caldwell, 5, taste a mystery flavor of ice cream as they try to guess what it is at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y. The signature flavor of the stand is blue moon, "it tastes different to each person," Allie-Morrill said. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
Cousins, Ava Garcia, left, 4, and Tyler Caldwell, 5, taste a mystery flavor of ice cream as they try to guess what it is at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in ... more
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Tanner Keith, 3, from Atlanta, Georgia, decides to eat her cone backwards at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y. Keith and her family are in the area visiting relatives and come to Moxie's every summer. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
Tanner Keith, 3, from Atlanta, Georgia, decides to eat her cone backwards at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y. Keith and her family are in the area ... more
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Eliot Merritt, 7, from East Greenbush, with his face painted to look like a puppy, eats his ice cream at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y.  (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
Eliot Merritt, 7, from East Greenbush, with his face painted to look like a puppy, eats his ice cream at Moxie's ice cream stand on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Wynantskill, N.Y.  (Paul ... more
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Martha's Dandee Creme in Queensbury. (Deanna Fox)
Martha's Dandee Creme in Queensbury. (Deanna Fox)
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NINE-YEAR-OLD REBECCA GAY AND HER SIX-YEAR-OLD BROTHER MATTHEW GAY WAIT FOR AN ICE CREAM CONE AT THE COUNTRY DRIVE-IN IN HALFMOON 6/19/98. (Times Union staff photograph BY MICHAEL P. FARRELL)
NINE-YEAR-OLD REBECCA GAY AND HER SIX-YEAR-OLD BROTHER MATTHEW GAY WAIT FOR AN ICE CREAM CONE AT THE COUNTRY DRIVE-IN IN HALFMOON 6/19/98. (Times Union staff photograph BY MICHAEL P. FARRELL)
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Karli Goering with an Only 8 fat free cone at Curry Freeze in Rotterdam, New York Tuesday May 30, 2006. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL P. FARRELL )

Karli Goering with an Only 8 fat free cone at Curry Freeze in Rotterdam, New York Tuesday May 30, 2006. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL P. FARRELL )

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David Elmendorf and his wife just bought Bumpy's Polar Freeze, and are making improvement for next year's season, on Thursday Oct. 18, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union)
David Elmendorf and his wife just bought Bumpy's Polar Freeze, and are making improvement for next year's season, on Thursday Oct. 18, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union)
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Scoups Homemade Ice Cream in Loudonville.

Scoups Homemade Ice Cream in Loudonville.

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Julia Reynolds in her shop The Ice Cream Man in Greenwich, NY, Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO BY: LUANNE M. FERRIS)
Julia Reynolds in her shop The Ice Cream Man in Greenwich, NY, Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO BY: LUANNE M. FERRIS)
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Corner Ice Cream Store in Schenectady

Corner Ice Cream Store in Schenectady

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Stella Albanese holds a freshly scooped cone of Pumpkin Ice Cream at Frank's Ice Cream on Shaker Road in Loudonville New York October 12, 2001. (Times Union staff photo by Skip Dickstein)
Stella Albanese holds a freshly scooped cone of Pumpkin Ice Cream at Frank's Ice Cream on Shaker Road in Loudonville New York October 12, 2001. (Times Union staff photo by Skip Dickstein)
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Frank's Ice Cream in Loudonville.

Frank's Ice Cream in Loudonville.

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Frank's Ice Cream, Loudonville

Frank's Ice Cream, Loudonville

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Martha's Dandee Creme in Queensbury (Deanna Fox)
Martha's Dandee Creme in Queensbury (Deanna Fox)
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COLONIE — Locals flocked to Kurver Kreme on Monday to enjoy their first ice cream of the season during the shop's opening day.

This is the 66th year of operation for the ice cream stand. It will also be Kurver's second year serving a vegan frozen treat.

Owner Cheryl Apple was on site Monday, preparing cones for customers. Her parents bought the stand in 1980, years after the couple met while working there.

The stand will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.