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Schenectady charter school sees success amid some struggles with enrollment, staffing
SCHENECTADY —  In addition to the three R's — reading, writing and arithmetic — a recurring theme among Destine Preparatory Charter...
Spraragen Partners
Apr 24 min read
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YWCA expanding Early Learning Center, relocating to former St. Clare's campus
The YWCA of Schenectady has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to relocate and expand its Early Learning Center at the former St. Clare's.
Spraragen Partners
Mar 311 min read
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Former St. Clare's Hospital campus in Schenectady to be sold and redeveloped
The former St. Clare’s Hospital to be sold to two local developers who plan to make the 17-acre property economically viable again.
Spraragen Partners
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Ellis Medicine to sell McClellan Street campus for redevelopment
A team led by real estate developer Jeff Buell and Chris Spraragen is purchasing Ellis Medicine's McClellan St campus.
Spraragen Partners
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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St. Clare's Hospital site in Schenectady to become multipurpose space
New developments are in the works for the former St. Clare’s Hospital on Mclellan St. in Schenectady.
Spraragen Partners
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Groundbreaking youth mental health center, The Family Room, opens in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY — A first-of-its-kind youth mental health center opened its doors in Schenectady on Tuesday. The Family Room as it's...
Spraragen Partners
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Youth mental health center opens in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — They call it the Family Room. Its focus? Increasing mental health access to children ages 10 to 17. What’s...
Spraragen Partners
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Renewable energy services provider leases office in Schenectady
Pearce Renewables, a provider of operations and maintenance services for renewable energy infrastructure, is opening an office in...
Spraragen Partners
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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California-based Pearce Renewables coming to downtown Schenectady
SCHENECTADY — Another renewable energy company is preparing to set up shop locally — the second since GE Vernova announced plans to begin...
Spraragen Partners
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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CEOs You Should Know: Chris Spraragen
Born and raised in Schenectady, Chris Spraragen is the fourth generation President and CEO of Schenectady Hardware & Electric (SHE), a...
Spraragen Partners
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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Best Real Estate Deals 2023: Transformation of the year
Visitors to the Latham retail plaza being redeveloped by the Lia family will be able to drop their dog off at day care, lift some...
Spraragen Partners
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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Finalists for Best Real Estate Deals 2023 announced
Best Real Estate Deals — BRED — honors the Albany region's biggest and most influential real estate sales, acquisitions and projects of...
Spraragen Partners
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Spraragen Partners
Dec 21, 20223 min read
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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...
Spraragen Partners
Jul 17, 20221 min read
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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...
Spraragen Partners
Feb 21, 20224 min read
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2021 Recap
Despite a challenging year, we prevailed through perseverance and remained optimistic as our visions came alive. In just one short year,...
Spraragen Partners
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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Urban Co-Works opens new space in downtown Schenectady
Urban Co-Works has opened its new offices in downtown Schenectady. Located on the second floor of 430 Franklin St. across from city hall,...
Spraragen Partners
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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Urban Co-Works moves into new space
SCHENECTADY – In 2016, Jeff Goronkin was looking for a place to operate his marketing firm. Instead, he stumbled upon a new business...
Spraragen Partners
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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Ellis Insight - Summer 2021 Edition
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Spraragen Partners
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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Jeff Goronkin’s vision is coming together in Schenectady
Jeff Goronkin’s path after high school included serving in the Navy, starting a business in college in which he made lamps out of saguaro...
Spraragen Partners
Jul 1, 20214 min read
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