Crossroads Center Will Get New Home
Main Break Ruined Classrooms at School for Austistic Youth
Canal Corporation Announces Construction Ready to Begin on Canalway Trail Rehabilitation in Schenectady County
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds Rehab Project
KeyBank Sells State Street Branch to Proctors Under Market Price for Community Gathering Space
Public Hearing Notice - SEQR Combined Notice of Acceptance of Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement as Complete
Renewable Energy Global Headquarters Dedicated; a $45 Million Investment i the Future of GE in Schenectady
650 New Jobs Have Been Created; Facility Meets Federal "Green Building" Standards
NBT Bank to Open Financial Center and Branch in Downtown Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (OCTOBER 29, 2009) - NBT Bank and Schenectady County officials announced today that NBT Bank will open a financial center and full-service branch in Center City on State Street in downtown Schenectady, pending regulatory approval. The community bank has more than 25 branches in the Capital Region, including one in Duanesburg in Schenectady County.
Schenectady County Receives Donation to Support Growth of SCCC
KINDL BUILDING WILL SOON HOUSE SCCC’s WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(Schenectady, NY) Officials from Schenectady County and Schenectady County Community College (SCCC), along with members of the Kindl family gathered today to announce the donation of 201 State Street to Schenectady County for use by SCCC. The building will provide the College with much needed office space for programs and services as enrollment at the college continues to increase.
Schenectady County and New York City-based Developer Move Forward with Plans to Re-develop former Kmart Site in Glenville
(Schenectady, N.Y.) Schenectady County officials today provided an update on plans to redevelop the former Kmart site in the Town of Glenville at the corner of Saratoga Road (Route 50) and Glenridge Road. The County is working with the owner of the site to recruit a major national retailer to the Town of Glenville.
Capital District YMCA To Open New Schenectady Branch
Schenectady, N.Y., September 10, 2009 - The Capital District YMCA is pleased to announce that construction is now underway for a new Schenectady branch in the Center City complex directly across from Proctors in downtown Schenectady. YMCA officials joined community leaders today for a "hard hat tour" of the facility.
Metroplex Installs Bike Racks at Downtown Parking Lots
Schenectady, N.Y., September 3, 2009 - Schenectady County's Metroplex Development Authority today announced that it has installed bike racks at five downtown parking lots.
Statements by Schenectady County Officials on Restore NY Grant
Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature said, "Redevelopment of the Alco property and reconnecting our community to the riverfront has been a top priority of mine. This property represents 60 acres of prime riverfront property in the heart of Schenectady County. I want to thank Governor Paterson for his unprecedented commitment to Schenectady County and to rebuilding the upstate economy."
Schenectady Light Opera Company Unveils Plans for New Performing Arts Center and Launches Capital Campaign
Schenectady, N.Y., August 27, 2009 -- The Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC) today announced that is has signed a contract with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany to purchase the former St. John the Baptist Church in downtown Schenectady. The community theater group also unveiled plans to create a new performing arts center at the former church complex to house SLOC's annual productions as well as other arts and entertainment activity all year round. When fully developed, the new facility is expected to bring thousands of people to downtown Schenectady every year.
GE Selects Site for Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center in Schenectady, NY
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - August 5, 2009 - GE announced today it plans to locate its state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plant on the GE Energy campus in Schenectady. The $100 million battery factory will bring 350 jobs to the site and expands the company's clean energy initiatives.