News & Events

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., June 11, 2018 – Sequence Development announced today that Bluebird Home Décor, a popular retail store, will be expanding operations and moving to 514 State Street in downtown Schenectady this summer. Sequence Development is renovating the former office building located at the corner of State and Lafayette Streets. The gut renovation has exposed […]

Schenectady, N.Y., May 31, 2018 — The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, the Capital Region Land Bank and The Community Builders, Inc. today announced plans to demolish almost 40 blighted buildings in Schenectady. “Vacant, blighted zombie properties are not welcome in Schenectady County. They hurt the individuals and families who want to invest in our neighborhoods and […]

Money meant to help agency’s efforts in revitalizing the Eastern Ave., Crane Street areas May 31, 2018 BY ANDREW BEAM, The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY — Better Neighborhoods Inc. received a $250,000 grant from KeyBank on Wednesday to help in its revitalization efforts in the Eastern Avenue neighborhood and along Crane Street. The grant, which will […]

BPS will locate at 433 State Street in Downtown Schenectady May 23, 2018 Schenectady, N.Y. — SUNY Schenectady County Community College today announced a partnership with Biowaste Pyrolysis Solutions (BPS) through New York State’s START-UP NY program.  BPS is a technology company that works with owners and operators of wastewater treatment facilities to provide a more […]

Part of $200 Million to Build and Preserve Nearly 2,800 Affordable Apartments Across the State May 10, 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $18 million has been awarded to three affordable housing developments in the Capital Region that will create or preserve 167 affordable homes. The funding is part of more than $200 million the […]

Summer Performance Lineup Revealed for Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater Schenectady, NY (May 10, 2018) – Rivers Casino & Resort will be kicking off summer with its new Harbor Jam concert series at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater. Harbor Jam is the first entertainment booked at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater since its completion by the Galesi Group at the […]

More bikes, more stations, endless adventure! SCHENECTADY, NY (May 8, 2018) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and CDPHP officially launched season two of CDPHP Cycle!, the Capital Region’s first bike-share program. CDPHP Cycle! features 350 bikes distributed among 80 bike stations in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs. The program offers the community a healthy, affordable, and fun mode […]

(Schenectady, NY)  Schenectady County officials were joined today by members of the Schenectady County Public Library Board of Trustees and members of the community for a ground breaking ceremony starting the construction of the new Mont Pleasant Library Branch on Crane Street in Schenectady. “This really is a great day for the residents of Schenectady […]

Live On-site Horse Betting Comes to Rivers Casino SCHENECTADY, NY  – Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is excited to announce a truly historic partnership with Capital Off-Track Betting, which will bring OTB’s complete horse wagering services to Rivers Casino. With this partnership, Rivers will become the first and only casino in New York State to offer […]

New Office Reflects Firm’s Growth in Capital Region Albany, N.Y. – May 1, 2018– LeChase Construction Services, LLC is pleased to announce that its Albany office is moving to a new location, joining the Mohawk Harbor community in July 2018. The LeChase team will occupy offices located at Two Harbor Center. The new space will […]