Renovation

Simone’s Kitchen in Schenectady has bowled regional ambitions

SCHENECTADY — A biochemistry graduate would see tzatziki sauce more than stethoscopes after departing from the University at Albany. And...

Schenectady planners OK charter school

SCHENECTADY – After ironing out some safety concerns around student pickup and drop-off, a proposal to open a charter school in the...

Schenectady charter school narrowing in on downtown location

SCHENECTADY — Five months after Destine Preparatory Charter School gained state approval to operate within the city, the school is close...

Upstate cities have had varied experiences with their Downtown Revitalization Initiative awards

The five rounds of funding through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative have brought hundreds of millions of dollars to...

2021 Recap

Despite a challenging year, we prevailed through perseverance and remained optimistic as our visions came alive. In just one short year,...

Sibling team renovating 430 Franklin St. for retail, office space

SCHENECTADY - The two-story office building at 430 Franklin St. has no flourishes. It is a squat, utilitarian rectangle, easy to overlook...

Overhaul begins of large vacant building on Jay Street Marketplace in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — A sweeping overhaul is proposed for a homely building at the end of the Jay Street pedestrian mall. The two-story office...

Downtown Schenectady building sold, will be renovated

An empty office building in downtown Schenectady was purchased by Chris Spraragen, president of Schenectady Hardware and Electric, and...