1,100 new jobs, $26 million in jackpots, $53 million in new tax revenue, 350 events to date February 5, 2018 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – February 5, 2018 – Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is celebrating its First Anniversary on Thursday, February 8, and is marking the occasion with a full month of special events, entertainment, promotions […]
Read More →Schenectady Projects Honored By Capital Branch of American Public Works Association
on February 6, 2018in Press Release
February 2, 2018 SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the Capital Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) recognized two infrastructure projects in the City of Schenectady at an awards ceremony held earlier today. The City’s new roundabout at Nott Street and Erie Boulevard in front of the Rivers Casino & Resort and […]
Read More →Owner of 426 State Street in Downtown Schenectady Adding Two Apartments and Two Offices
on February 1, 2018in Press Release
Schenectady, N.Y., February 1, 2018 — The owner of 426 State Street in downtown Schenectady will add two new apartments and two offices to the second floor of the complex, Metroplex announced today. Paul Sciocchetti is the owner of the building located between Bow Tie Cinemas and Proctors on State Street in downtown Schenectady. Pioneer […]
Read More →61 Pilots Administered by Metroplex Generated $15.68 million in Revenue for Local Governments in Schenectady County in 2017
on January 19, 2018in Press Release
Schenectady, N.Y., January 12, 2018 – Metroplex today provided its annual update on Payment in Lieu of Tax (Pilot) agreements. In 2017, 61 Pilot agreements generated $15.68 million for local governments and school districts in Schenectady County. Fifty-four (54) of the 61 Pilots were projects built at sites that paid little or no taxes prior […]
Read More →530 Franklin Street in Downtown Schenectady to Be Renovated
on January 19, 2018in Press Release
Schenectady, N.Y., January 18, 2018 — A week after issuing a report showing that it had helped to put 54 properties back on the tax rolls in Schenectady County, Metroplex today announced plans for a private developer to renovate 530 Franklin Street and return the property to the tax rolls. Schenectady-based investor Chris Spraragen will […]
Read More →Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of Program to Renovate “Zombie” Properties and Increase Homeownership in Schenectady
on January 19, 2018in Press Release
Neighborhood Revitalization Program Expands to Help Low- and Middle- Income Residents Buy and Renovate Vacant, Distressed Properties in Schenectady County Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program in Schenectady County to help new homebuyers purchase and renovate abandoned and foreclosed “Zombie” properties. The program will help low- and middle- […]
Read More →Metroplex Awards Lighting Contract
on January 19, 2018in Press Release
The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority today announced that it has awarded a contract to Schenectady Hardware and Electric for $235,211 to light up three bridges in downtown Schenectady. The company was the low bidder of six bids received by Metroplex. Mayor Gary McCarthy said, “Lighting up rail bridges downtown with LED technology helps to […]
Read More →Electric City Trolley New Year’s Eve Service: Trolley to Help with Schenectady County STOP DWI Efforts
on December 29, 2017in Press Release
SCHENECTADY, NY (December 29, 2017) – CDTA’s Electric City Trolley will operate along its route in Schenectady on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017 as part of county-wide STOP DWI efforts. Earlier this year, CDTA partnered with several Schenectady organizations to launch the free trolley service which connects attractions and destinations in Downtown Schenectady. […]
Read More →Schenectady Labor Temple to become apartments
on December 26, 2017in Press Release
Final union occupant has left century-old downtown building BY JOHN CROPLEY, The Daily Gazette A landmark of the organized labor community will be getting an overhaul and a new purpose for its second century. The Labor Temple at the corner of Clinton and Liberty streets is slated for conversion to apartments and stores. The Schenectady […]
Read More →Downtown Schenectady park work nearly done
on December 22, 2017in Press Release
Larger, more modern space will feature stage area, new bus stop BY STEPHEN WILLIAMS, The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY — The transformation of Liberty Park is nearly done, as city officials envision a more attractive entrance to the city. Renovations to the park, located at the corner of State Street and Washington Avenue, are aimed at making it […]
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