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New York State Receives Leading Publication's Gold Shovel Award

June 24, 2010

M/E Engineering Selects Center City for Capital Region Office

June 23, 2010

Little Italy's Newest Sensation - MORE Perreca's - Now Offering Dinner

Schenectady's Landmark Bakery Expansion More Successful Than Expected

June 23, 2010

Schenectady County IDA Meeting Rescheduled

June 22, 2010

Grants Help Fund Mohawk Ave. Facelifts

June 22, 2010

A Dozen New and/or Expanded Businesses Equal a Growth Spurt for Schenectady's Upper Union Street

June 10, 2010

Schenectady County Community College Announces New Academic Programs

June 17, 2010

17 Facade Projects Move Forward in Schenectady County

Businesses Benefit from New County-Wide Facade Program

June 16, 2010

River Stone Manor a Metroplex Success Story

June 10, 2010

ATC Selects Schenectady County for Major Expansion

New 22,000 Square Foot Facility, $5 Million Investment

June 8, 2010

Price Chopper/Golub Corporation Dedicates New Headquarters Building

State-of-the-Art Office Building in Downtown Schenectady Exemplifies the Company's Commitment to Sustainability and the Renaissance of Schenectady

June 2, 2010

Schenectady County Proposes Extension ofLease at Stratton Air Guard Base

May 27, 2010

At Ribbon-Cutting for New Marcella's Building, Schenectady County and Highbridge Development Announce New $3.4 Million Building for Site Next Door

May 20, 2010

Glenville Company to Expand with Assist from Schenectady County Loan

May 14, 2010

McDonald's to Clean Up and Demolish ScotiaSite

County Leaders Say Project Will Boost Redevelopment Efforts in Village of Scotia

May 11, 2010

Friendly's On Nott Terrace Purchased by Retail Developers

Union College Dad and Grad Team-Up to Develop Property

May 7, 2010

Schenectady, N.Y., May 7, 2010 -- Schenectady County officials today said that development in downtown Schenectady has taken another step forward with the purchase of the former Friendly's on Nott Terrace near Union College by Mr. David Firestein and Mr. Robert Raphael. Mr. Firestein's son Guss is a student at Union College. Mr. Raphael is a graduate of Union College.

Starfire Systems Moves to Schenectady County

Tech Firm Moves from Malta to Technology Drive in Schenectady

April 21, 2010

SEFCU Makes Commitment to Downtown Schenectady

Signs lease for Branch, Commercial Banking & Insurance Headquarters location, sponsors Proctors program

April 14, 2010

National Grid Awards Nearly $1 Million in Economic Development Grants to Schenectady Projects

March 30, 2010

Schenectady County Announces Four More Facade Projects on Upper Union Street

March 29, 2010

Nine More Buildings in Downtown Schenectady Will See Facade Improvements

March 18, 2010

Crossroads Center Will Get New Home

March 7, 2010

Canal Corporation Announces Construction Ready to Begin on Canalway Trail Rehabilitation in Schenectady County

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds Rehab Project

March 3, 2010

KeyBank Sells State Street Branch to Proctors Under Market Price for Community Gathering Space

March 3, 2010

Public Hearing Notice - SEQR Combined Notice of Acceptance of Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement as Complete

February 23, 2010

Renewable Energy Global Headquarters Dedicated; a $45 Million Investment in the Future of GE in Schenectady

650 New Jobs Have Been Created; Facility Meets Federal

February 2, 2010

NBT Bank to Open Financial Center and Branch in Downtown Schenectady

October 30, 2009

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

October 28, 2009

(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

September 16, 2009

(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

September 10, 2009

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

September 9, 2009

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

September 3, 2009

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

August 27, 2009

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.

Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority
Center City Plaza
433 State Street, Suite 401
Schenectady, NY 12305
phone (518) 377-1109
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