COHOES, N.Y. -- A little more than two weeks after sustaining fire damage, Smith's has reopened. The bar and restaurant had been closed since November’s devastating fire that spread to more than two dozen buildings.

"It’s just unbelievable that we’re opening up 18 days after the fire," said Joe Hostig, owner of Smith’s.

Hostig says dozens of people helped to get Smith’s back open. The fire left damage to much of the restaurant, and when he first saw the inside, Hostig wasn’t sure when he would be able to reopen.

Regular customers say it was important for them to stop in on Monday to continue to show their support.