Schenectady News

FROM SCHENECTADY POLICE: Due to the Schenectady Holiday Parade, on Saturday 11/21 the following routes will be CLOSED to all traffic from 4 PM until approximately 7 PM NY 5 from the Western Gateway Bridge to Nott Terrace in the City of Schenectady -> NOTE: The Western Gateway Bridge will be CLOSED at the Scotia side of the river I-890 westbound ...

More Perreca's, a bakery-cafe located at 31 North Jay St., Schenectady, next door to the original Perreca's, is open for business.

Spectrum Environmental Associates celebrated its new offices with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber of Schenectady County on Friday, November 20, 2009. Owned by Bill Massmann, the business is located at 2539 Albany Street in Schenectady.

The business is a Department of Health-approved asbestos abatement training facility. Additional trainings in regard to OSHA guidelines and lead are expected to begin soon. Spectrum’s services also include asbestos and lead testing and consulting, environmental management, industrial hygiene service, health and safety training, laboratory services, residential home and commercial building inspections and thermal imaging investigations.

Spectrum Environmental Associates was founded in 1995 and was originally located in Albany. Desiring a closer location to his home, Massmann relocated to Broadway in Schenectady in 1997. The addition of staff and an increase in training classes led to the need for a larger building and more parking.

Spectrum Environmental Associates | 2539 Albany Street, Schenectady

518.346.6374 | www.4spectrum.com

The Chamber of Schenectady County, founded in 1924, is a network of more than 1,000 business organizations serving more than 50,000 employees. Its mission is to drive the business climate throughout Schenectady County, and its vision is to be a catalyst for partnerships and progress and to provide its members and the community with the tools to achieve growth, prosperity and a superior quality of life.

From the left: City Councilwoman Denise Brucker; Luke Paine; Beth and Bill Massmann; Fred Schauf; Genienne Bakuzonis; Jack VanDenburgh; James Capasso; Chamber of Schenectady County President Chuck Steiner.

A 21-year-old city man has been charged with the September armed robbery of an upper Union Street liquor store.

Elizabeth Moshier, 28, was charged with animal cruelty Tuesday for allegedly failing to provide medical treatment for her puppy's broken leg.

Expresso Therapy celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 hosted by the Chamber of Schenectady County. Located at 127 Mohawk Avenue in the Village of Scotia, the business is owned by Danielle Knapp.

Expresso Therapy serves coffees of every size, shape and flavor along with a variety of teas, real fruit smoothies and Italian sodas. All the muffins, cookies and bagels served are made from scratch on the premises. The shop retails coffee by the pound, cookie and muffin trays and muffin mixes.

Live music by local musicians can be heard weekly on Friday nights and often on Saturdays beginning at 8 p.m. Every other Wednesday is open mic night from 7 until 9 p.m. Expresso Therapy also offers free wireless internet.

Knapp has a BS in creative arts and therapy - aka Expressive Therapy - hence the name of her new business. Although she grew up in Colonie, Knapp and her husband purchased their first home in Scotia. She fell in love with the idea of owning a coffee shop in high school. The empty storefront she passed daily beckoned her to fulfill her dream.

Expresso Therapy | 127 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia 518.346.0078 Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 10 p.m.

The Chamber of Schenectady County, founded in 1924, is a network of more than 1,000 business organizations serving more than 50,000 employees. Its mission is to drive the business climate throughout Schenectady County, and its vision is to be a catalyst for partnerships and progress and to provide its members and the community with the tools to achieve growth, prosperity and a superior quality of life.

From the left: Chamber Ambassadors Amy Aldrich and Sid Ramotar; Town of Glenville Councilman Ed Rosenberg; Jesse and Danielle Knapp; County Legislator Jim Buhrmaster; Scotia Mayor Kris Kastberg; Chamber of Schenectady County President Chuck Steiner.

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A 24-year-old Schenectady man was stabbed in the back twice early today on Sheridan Avenue, said Albany police spokesman Detective James Miller.

Arthur Eiss is a relative newcomer to Schenectady, but he says he's looking forward to making the Electric City his home for a while and wants to be a good citizen of his new community.

The Alto Grille, located in the Parker Inn, 434 State Street, Schenectady celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber of Schenectady County and the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

When the property originally opened in 2002, there were no provisions made for a professional kitchen. Recognizing that the clientele wanted more, owner Chris Myers recently made the investment to upgrade and equip a full-service kitchen and redecorate the bar and restaurant space.

A variety of new, warm colors adorn the walls along with old vinyl records, a host of musical instruments and other music-related memorabilia. The once full-length glass walls between the restaurant and the Proctors Arcade are now a third the height, creating an open-air, café-style space.

A full menu - prepared on premises - including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees is now being served.

Ex-Albany Patroons General Manager Jim Coyne and former gym owner James Commarto were among those who toured the Schenectady Armory Friday, which is going up for auction next week.

SCHENECTADY a ' The Gazette Holiday Parade, scheduled for Nov. 21, will follow a new route this year, according to the Chamber of Schenectady County.

A city man wanted for an alleged parole violation scaled the fence of a bridge over I-890 and tumbled down an embankment, injuring his leg in a bid to elude capture, city police said today.

Raul Rolon moved to Schenectady's Hamilton Hill neighborhood six years ago. He says the overall quality of rental properties is embarrassing and getting worse.

Eight people from four families are getting emergency aid from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York after a fire Friday night.

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A DUBIOUS DISTINCTION FOR SCHENECTADY COUNTY, RANKED FIRST AMONG UPSTATE COUNTIES FOR REPORTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Police have arrested two brothers for an assault late last month in which the male victim required over 100 stitches.