Phase 4 Reopening The Capital Region remains on-schedule for a Phase 4 reopening on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. While fitness facilities, movie theaters and malls had expected to be included in Phase 4, the Governor’s office announced that guidelines for…
Schenectady, N.Y, June 29, 2020 — The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority today announced that the one of largest vacant buildings in downtown Schenectady yet to be renovated will undergo a total makeover now that new local owners have replaced…
Free mobile app to manage parking remotely by smart phone On-street parking payments remain suspended in City of Schenectady SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced the City of Schenectady will introduce Passport Parking for on-street parking in downtown Schenectady, a…
PPP Update The SBA has issued the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application. There is also a new “EZ” version of the loan forgiveness application that applies to borrowers who: • Are self-employed and have no employees; OR • Did…
SBA Reopens Loan and Grant Program The SBA has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program portal to eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for small…
Schenectady, N.Y., June 17, 2020 — The Capital Region Land Bank Board last night approved adding two more blighted buildings to its current demolition contract. “The most recent fifteen demolitions completed by the Land Bank went so smoothly that we…
Phase 3 Reopening The Capital Region is scheduled to begin Phase 3 this Wednesday, June 17th. To see complete Phase 3 guidelines and an updated list of industries, click here. Eligible businesses must complete a safety plan to be kept…
PPP Program Changes Approved Major changes in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program were approved late last week. The SBA will issue revised guidelines shortly. One of our major concerns with the program was the requirement that 75% of loan proceeds…
DSIC and Partners Present a Week of Arts Activities, June 6-13 (Schenectady, NY, June 3, 2020) – The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) is partnering with the ElectriCity Arts & Entertainment District and other local organizations this month to present…
The Capital Region, including Schenectady County, hope to enter Phase 2 of the reopening process this week. The target date for Phase 2 reopening is Wednesday June 3rd. The Governor’s Office has released the guidelines and business safety templates for…