The State has published a dashboard to track the public health data regions must meet to reopen here. The Governor’s office has released guidelines and business safety templates for industries allowed to begin reopening in phase one. As of Friday, May…
Traffic alert for those traveling in and around Downtown Schenectady during the week of May 11, 2020: Starting on Monday, May 11th, 2020, Nott Street between Park Place and Maxon Road will be closed to all traffic for a period…
Congress has approved over $300 billion in additional funding for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Program helps small business owners and not-for-profit organizations maintain payroll and employees by offering loans that turn into grants if program requirements are completed. …
Schenectady, N.Y, April 22, 2020 — The Schenectady City Council gave preliminary approval Monday night to a lease that will help Paragon Energy Solutions expand in downtown Schenectady. Final approval is expected at the City Council meeting next Monday, April…
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy issued a new emergency order on Friday to suspend all metered parking payments in the City of Schenectady. Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority has also waived all parking fees at 13 parking lots and the…
Downtown Businesses Will Go Live on the DSIC Facebook Page Weekdays at 4:00 p.m. Beginning Monday, March 30 (Schenectady, NY, March 30, 2020) – The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) will turn over its Facebook page to downtown businesses and organizations…
Schenectady, N.Y., March 6, 2020 — The Capital Region Land Bank today announced plans to demolish up to 15 vacant and blighted structures in Schenectady County. The Land Bank is seeking bidders to do asbestos and environmental remediation and then…
Local service members to be recognized from May to November (Schenectady, NY, March 5, 2020) – The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) and City of Schenectady are partnering for a sixth year on the popular Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This…
Schenectady, N.Y, February 27, 2020 — The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority today announced the introduction of Passport, a mobile parking app that allows customers the option to pay for parking through their smart phone. “Passport is a proven app…
22 Schenectady County restaurants are offering fixed-price meals for $25 (Schenectady, NY, February 27, 2020) – Restaurants in Downtown Schenectady and nearby Schenectady County locations will be in the culinary spotlight during the 15th annual Schenectady Restaurant Week, taking place…