Spray pad at Eastern Avenue pocket park gets use in warm summer; playset will be installed later August 3, 2018 BY JOHN CROPLEY, The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY — A bit of green has replaced a lot of rot along Eastern Avenue, and, to the delight of neighborhood children this hot summer, there’s plenty of water […]
Read More →Lower State Street renewal underway in Schenectady
on July 23, 2018in Press Release

BY PAUL NELSON, Times Union SCHENECTADY – There are signs of construction up and down Lower State Street, a spurt of redevelopment that officials hope will revive a once forlorn part of downtown. Mayor Gary McCarthy said that several of the construction projects should be done by the fall. The work is happening on several […]
Read More →Derelict apartment building is first of 22 Hamilton Hill demolitions
on July 20, 2018in Press Release
$40 million project will yield two apartment buildings, string of townhouses BY JOHN CROPLEY, Gazette Reporter SCHENECTADY — A long-standing eyesore at a main entrance to Hamilton Hill came down Thursday, the first of 22 demolitions that will make way for a $40 million neighborhood project. Thursday’s demolition of the derelict 11,290-square-foot brick apartment building […]
Read More →Traffic and Parking Advisory: Schenectady County SummerNight 2018 This Friday
on July 11, 2018in Press Release

Street Closures and Bus Reroutes to Occur (Schenectady County, NY) Don’t miss Schenectady County SummerNight this FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 from 5:00pm until 10:00pm in Downtown Schenectady, (on State Street between Broadway and Barrett Street and on the Jay Street Pedestrian Mall.) There will be significant changes to traffic and parking in Downtown Schenectady […]
Read More →Schenectady County to Host 2018 Best Tasting Drinking Water Competition
on July 10, 2018in Press Release

Local Municipalities Do Battle in Taste Test Set at Downtown Farmers Market July 10, 2018 (Schenectady, NY) Last year the Town of Glenville pulled an upset for the title for the best tasting drinking water in Schenectady County! Will they retain their title in 2018 or lose it to past New York State Champions Town […]
Read More →$19M project would bring 55 apartments to Eastern Ave. area
on July 3, 2018in Uncategorized
Former St. Mary’s School would be converted to apartments July 3, 2018 BY JOHN CROPLEY, The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY — A long-vacant Catholic school would get a new lease on life in its second century as part of a $19 million proposal to create 55 apartments in the Eastern Avenue corridor. A Rochester company that […]
Read More →Mohawk Harbor Townhouses close to being on the market
on June 25, 2018in Uncategorized
River House complex awaiting final approval from state attorney general’s office BY ANDREW BEAM, The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY – While the 15 townhouses on Mohawk Harbor are almost ready for sale, one last step remains before they can be put on the market. Galesi Group CEO Dave Buicko said the exterior of the Waterfront Townhouses are complete and […]
Read More →Beekman Boys moving HQ to Mohawk Harbor
on June 25, 2018in Uncategorized

Sharon Springs lifestyle retailer needs additional space after expansion BY JOHN CROPLEY, The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY — The heart of the Beekman Boys operation remains in Sharon Springs, but the headquarters is moving to Mohawk Harbor. Beekman 1802 CEO Mitch Hara discussed the move, and other recent changes for the specialty retailer, during a business […]
Read More →Better Neighborhoods, Inc. and Land Bank Set for New Construction on Prospect Street in Schenectady
on June 22, 2018in Press Release
State Grant Continues Progress on Eastern Avenue Corridor June 22, 2018 Schenectady, N.Y. – Better Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI) and the Capital Region Land Bank today announced plans to construct two new homes containing three apartments on a vacant lot at 110 and 112 Prospect Street in Schenectady. Prospect Street is located just off Eastern Avenue […]
Read More →Electric City Trolley Returns; Connecting Community
on June 11, 2018in Uncategorized
Service runs Thursday-Saturday nights; linking Schenectady hot spots and attractions beginning June 21 June 21, 2018 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is pleased to announce the Electric City Trolley will resume service on Thursday, June 21 and will operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The free service starts at 4:00 p.m. and concludes at […]
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