President Barack Obama's Weekly Address: Good News from the Auto Industry
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Judge Vince Versaci for Schenectady County Surrogate Campaign Kickoff
SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for a cocktail party to kick off the campaign of Judge Vince Versaci for Schenectady County Surrogate, Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Malozzi’s from 5:30 to 7:30 pm! Print evite below or email your intentions to versaci2010@aol.com and a reservation will be held at the door. Formal invitations will follow, but reply by either evite or reply card is welcome.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
NATIONAL GRID AWARDS NEARLY $1 MILLION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS TO SCHENECTADY PROJECTS
National Grid has awarded nearly $1 million to further develop and enhance two major economic development projects in Schenectady County.
“Schenectady County’s economic development team works closely every day with National Grid to bring new jobs and new investment to our community. We appreciate National Grid’s commitment to rebuilding our economy. These two grants helped our economic development team secure almost $70 million in new investments in our County,” said Vincent DiCerbo, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature’s Committee on Economic Development and Planning.
Congressman Paul Tonko said, “Investments in our cities are investments that pay off for the entire region in terms of economic development, jobs and recreation. I want to thank National Grid for working in partnership with government and other local businesses to improve and strengthen the downtown Schenectady area and contribute to its vibrant rebirth.”
Metroplex has received a $763,000 grant to benefit a project that will link State Street and the Proctors block redevelopment area in downtown Schenectady to Union College and Union Graduate College. The project includes the rehabilitation and expansion of Center City, a $30 million mixed use commercial, retail, and tech complex that also features a new YMCA branch. A new five-story addition to Center City is currently under construction. The new pedestrian walkway that will link Center City to the two colleges will include energy efficient LED lighting and will serve as a connector between the two colleges and the growing downtown.
In addition, National Grid provided a $200,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance grant for the cleanup of the ten-acre former “Big N” site. As a result of this rehabilitation project, the site was chosen as the home of the new, LEED certified Golub Headquarters, a $30 million project that is nearing completion just a few blocks from the new Center City complex. The new Golub Headquarters will bring 850 jobs to downtown Schenectady and represents a $37 million investment.
“Schenectady County’s economic development team works closely every day with National Grid to bring new jobs and new investment to our community. We appreciate National Grid’s commitment to rebuilding our economy. These two grants helped our economic development team secure almost $70 million in new investments in our County,” said Vincent DiCerbo, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature’s Committee on Economic Development and Planning.
Congressman Paul Tonko said, “Investments in our cities are investments that pay off for the entire region in terms of economic development, jobs and recreation. I want to thank National Grid for working in partnership with government and other local businesses to improve and strengthen the downtown Schenectady area and contribute to its vibrant rebirth.”
Metroplex has received a $763,000 grant to benefit a project that will link State Street and the Proctors block redevelopment area in downtown Schenectady to Union College and Union Graduate College. The project includes the rehabilitation and expansion of Center City, a $30 million mixed use commercial, retail, and tech complex that also features a new YMCA branch. A new five-story addition to Center City is currently under construction. The new pedestrian walkway that will link Center City to the two colleges will include energy efficient LED lighting and will serve as a connector between the two colleges and the growing downtown.
In addition, National Grid provided a $200,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance grant for the cleanup of the ten-acre former “Big N” site. As a result of this rehabilitation project, the site was chosen as the home of the new, LEED certified Golub Headquarters, a $30 million project that is nearing completion just a few blocks from the new Center City complex. The new Golub Headquarters will bring 850 jobs to downtown Schenectady and represents a $37 million investment.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 14, 2010 at 7pm
Niskayuna Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting
Niskayuna Town Hall, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
April 23, 2010 at 7pm
County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara's Wine & Cheese Reception
Sons of Italy, 2984 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY
For tickets, please contact Jennifer 518-355-1022
April 27, 2010 at 6pm
County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara's Jewelery Extravaganza
25% of all sales to benefit Friends of Angelo Santabarbara
Regency Jewelers, 1540 Altamont Ave, Rotterdam
For tickets, please contact Jennifer 518-355-1022
April 29, 2010 at 5:30
Vince Versaci for Schenectady County Surrogate
Mallozzi's Restaurant, Rotterdam, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
May 3, 2010 at 7pm
Scotia-Glenville Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting
Peckham's, Scotia, NY, Scotia
Contact: Brian Quail
May 4, 2010 at 5:30 am
SCDC Cinco de Mayo Eve Celebration
Bomber's Burrito Bar, Schenectady, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
Pay online at our secure online contribution center.
May 8, 2010 at 7:30 am
SCDC Annual Mets Bus Trip to Citifield
April 14, 2010 at 7pm
Niskayuna Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting
Niskayuna Town Hall, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
April 23, 2010 at 7pm
County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara's Wine & Cheese Reception
Sons of Italy, 2984 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY
For tickets, please contact Jennifer 518-355-1022
April 27, 2010 at 6pm
County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara's Jewelery Extravaganza
25% of all sales to benefit Friends of Angelo Santabarbara
Regency Jewelers, 1540 Altamont Ave, Rotterdam
For tickets, please contact Jennifer 518-355-1022
April 29, 2010 at 5:30
Vince Versaci for Schenectady County Surrogate
Mallozzi's Restaurant, Rotterdam, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
May 3, 2010 at 7pm
Scotia-Glenville Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting
Peckham's, Scotia, NY, Scotia
Contact: Brian Quail
May 4, 2010 at 5:30 am
SCDC Cinco de Mayo Eve Celebration
Bomber's Burrito Bar, Schenectady, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
Pay online at our secure online contribution center.
May 8, 2010 at 7:30 am
SCDC Annual Mets Bus Trip to Citifield
Leave from Crosstown Plaza Parking Lot on Watt St. and Rt 7
Contact: Brian Quail
Pay online at our secure online contribution center.
May 9, 2010
County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara's Mother's Day Brunch
Sons of Italy, 2984 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY
For tickets, please contact Jennifer 518-355-1022
May 12, 2010 at 6pm
Victory Celebration in honor of Schenectady County Sheriff Dominick Dagostino
Sons of Italy, 2984 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
May 13, 2010 at 6pm
35th Anniversary Schenectady City Democratic Dinner
Hibernations, 1748 State St, Schenectady
Contact: Brian Quail or Chuck Thorne at 393-0110
October 21, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Annual SCDC John F. Kennedy Awards Dinner
Glen Sanders, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
Contact: Brian Quail
Pay online at our secure online contribution center.
May 9, 2010
County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara's Mother's Day Brunch
Sons of Italy, 2984 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY
For tickets, please contact Jennifer 518-355-1022
May 12, 2010 at 6pm
Victory Celebration in honor of Schenectady County Sheriff Dominick Dagostino
Sons of Italy, 2984 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
May 13, 2010 at 6pm
35th Anniversary Schenectady City Democratic Dinner
Hibernations, 1748 State St, Schenectady
Contact: Brian Quail or Chuck Thorne at 393-0110
October 21, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Annual SCDC John F. Kennedy Awards Dinner
Glen Sanders, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY
Contact: Brian Quail
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Schenectady County welcomes new Schenectady YMCA Branch
Through hard work and vision, decay and stagnation have given way to growth and renewal. Recently, Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature, was joined by Legislators Gary Hughes, Karen Johnson, and Angelo Santabarbara, Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton, City Councilmembers Peggy King and Denise Brucker, representatives from Congressman Paul Tonko's office and other local officials in welcoming the new YMCA Schenectady Branch to the revitalized downtown Schenectady. This project is part of a $30 million investment to replace the old Center City with a new mixed use facility which will be another draw to downtown. Click here to watch video from the event.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Schenectady County Announces Four More Façade Projects
The unified economic development team put in place by the new Democratic Majority on the county Legislature in 2004 continues to produce results. Schenectady County’s Metroplex Development Authority recently announced plans to move forward with four façade improvement projects this year. The four projects all involve major upgrades to key storefronts on Upper Union Street.
“Redevelopment continues to take place throughout Schenectady County. These four façade projects, coupled with last year’s major streetscape improvements, show how small business and the County’s economic development team are working together.” said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the county Legislature.
"The unique partnership with Schenectady County Metroplex and the property owners in the Upper Union Street BID makes it possible for business owners to enhance their façades through this successful matching funds program,” said Guy Sementilli, BID Chair and himself a previous Façade Improvement Grant recipient at Scotti’s Restaurant, 1730 Union St. “The BID appreciates all Metroplex has done during the past three rounds of façade funding and we are looking forward to the improvements to come from round four. The continued improvements will make Upper Union Street a more attractive destination for years to come."
Metroplex will invest $122,000 in grant funding for these four projects that will be matched on at least a one to one basis by business and property owners. For this round of funding, Metroplex expects matching commitments of more than $500,000.
For more information, please click here.
“Redevelopment continues to take place throughout Schenectady County. These four façade projects, coupled with last year’s major streetscape improvements, show how small business and the County’s economic development team are working together.” said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the county Legislature.
"The unique partnership with Schenectady County Metroplex and the property owners in the Upper Union Street BID makes it possible for business owners to enhance their façades through this successful matching funds program,” said Guy Sementilli, BID Chair and himself a previous Façade Improvement Grant recipient at Scotti’s Restaurant, 1730 Union St. “The BID appreciates all Metroplex has done during the past three rounds of façade funding and we are looking forward to the improvements to come from round four. The continued improvements will make Upper Union Street a more attractive destination for years to come."
Metroplex will invest $122,000 in grant funding for these four projects that will be matched on at least a one to one basis by business and property owners. For this round of funding, Metroplex expects matching commitments of more than $500,000.
For more information, please click here.
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