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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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Ellis Medicine approves sale of McClellan Street campus to developers
The board of directors of Ellis Medicine has approved the sale of its McClellan Street campus to a local development team.
Spraragen Partners
Aug 17, 20243 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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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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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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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...
Spraragen Partners
Mar 9, 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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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...
Spraragen Partners
Aug 27, 20203 min read
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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...
Spraragen Partners
Jul 1, 20201 min read
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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...
Spraragen Partners
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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