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Green Planet Products Celebrates Earth Day at GE May 29, 2012
In recognition Earth Day, Green Planet Products, a licensed distributor of Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:GETG.OB - News), participated at the General Electric's Global Research Center -- "We C Green" employee fair. Read More
ITR opening distribution center at Rotterdam Corporate Park May 29, 2012
ITR America has signed a lease for 43,000 square feet the Rotterdam Corporate Park in Schenectady County, New York, for a distribution center. Read More
DHA Triples in Size in Glenville; Schenectady County Loan Fund Helps Company Grow in Glenville May 10, 2012
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Small grocery opens in Saratoga Springs May 01, 2012
The attractive, compact Price Chopper Limited market opened this week in the new six-story Market Center building, and in about a month tenants will start moving into the luxury apartments above the market. Read More
Price Chopper Limited opens on Railroad Place April 29, 2012
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Editorial: Plans for eyesore Alco looking pretty good April 25, 2012
Finally, after so many years and false hopes, it is being restored and put to new, productive, mixed uses — just what this struggling city needs. Read More
$39M Market Center at Railroad Place in Saratoga nears completion April 24, 2012
Construction of the $39 million Market Center at Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, New York, is on the home stretch. Read More
Hotel planned at Alco site; Upscale apartment complex also slated along riverfront April 19, 2012
A multistory hotel and upscale riverfront apartment complex are the first projects to be announced in the planned redevelopment of the former Alco industrial site on Erie Boulevard along the Mohawk River. Read More
Developer trains its sights on Alco site; Galesi Group says first phase of project will be apartments, hotel April 19, 2012
The Galesi Group says a hotel and apartment complex will be the first projects it undertakes at its waterfront development planned at a former American Locomotive site on Erie Boulevard. Read More
Galesi converting upper floor of downtown Schenectady building into seven apartments March 02, 2012
The Galesi Group will renovate the upper floor of a building in downtown Schenectady, New York, to create seven loft-style apartments. Read More
Downtown Schenectady building to get lofts March 02, 2012
The Galesi Group will develop seven apartments, a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Read More
Loft Apartments Planned for Downtown Schenectady Upper Floors of 409 State Street to Host Seven Upscale Units March 01, 2012
Metroplex and the Galesi Group today announced plans to convert the upper floors of 409 State Street in downtown Schenectady to loft apartments. Read More
Green Earth Technologies Unveils 2012 G-OIL® Line Up; G-OIL Awarded 17 API Certifications February 14, 2012
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Fresh Direct to build new $112 million facility in the Bronx instead of moving to New Jersey February 07, 2012
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SPoT Coffee Announces Tenth Cafe and Starts Expansion in to Upstate New York February 06, 2012
SPoT Coffee — a Canadian company with coffee shops in Toronto, Buffalo, Rochester and Delray Beach, Fla. — confirmed Friday that they will open their 10th shop in Saratoga Springs. Read More
AAA to remain in downtown Schenectady December 15, 2011
AAA Northway will relocate to the third floor of the Center City Building across from Proctors on State Street in the spring. Read More
Market Center topped off December 03, 2011
Steelworkers tie-in a signed girder, during “topping off” ceremony of the new Market Center at Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs on Friday morning. Read More
New Price Chopper, luxury apartments, nearing completion in Saratoga Springs December 02, 2011
Half of the 124 luxury apartments at Sonny Bonacio’s latest project in Saratoga Springs, New York, are rented — six months before they are ready for occupancy and prior to any marketing campaign. Read More
Broadway sites, once industrial may be historic October 22, 2011
Two buildings from Schenectady's industrial past have been recommended for addition to the state and national registers of historic places. Read More
Salvaging dreams from flooding disaster October 07, 2011
Salvation Army volunteers unloaded mattresses, donated by Sealy, to warehouse space donated by the Galesi Group at the Rotterdam Corporate Park. First Niagara Bank also donated $10,000 to cover cost of new bedding. Read More
Dirt removed from Balltown Road slope put to good use October 06, 2011
The Galesi Group is trucking tons of fill to its Alco redevelopment site from a slope stabilization project off Balltown Road near the Rexford Bridge. Read More
Ellis Medicine breaks ground on Clifton Park enhanced urgent care facility September 30, 2011
Ellis Medicine on Wednesday marked a major step forward in its plan to bring a higher level of emergency medical care to southern Saratoga County, breaking ground on a new urgent care facility. Read More
Ellis to break ground on Clifton Park urgent care center September 20, 2011
Ellis Medicine will break ground Wednesday on its enhanced urgent care center on Sitterly Road in Clifton Park. Read More
SCCC unveils new classrooms at Center City September 15, 2011
Schenectady County Community College unveiled its newest classrooms Wednesday above the YMCA in Center City on 433 State Street. Read More
Salvation Army Opens Hurricane Relief Center at Rotterdam Corporate Park September 07, 2011
The Galesi Group, a Schenectady based company, donates warehouse space in Rotterdam to the local chapter of the Salvation Army for dry storage of donated goods. Read More
Flood-damaged businesses turn to Galesi Group for warehousing August 30, 2011
Some businesses damaged by the floodwaters caused by tropical storm Irene are looking for a place to dry out merchandise or set up a remote command post. Read More
Galesi Group Offers Disaster Recovery Solutions to Local Businesses August 29, 2011
In an effort to assist local businesses affected by Hurricane Irene, the Galesi Group is offering short term warehouse provisions to local businesses for their temporary real estate and warehousing needs. Read More
Adecco to occupy space in Schenectady Center City building August 26, 2011
Adecco Engineering & Technical, part of Adecco Group North America, will lease space in the new Center City building in downtown Schenectady Read More
Galesi to Redevelop Former Social Services Building July 15, 2011
The Galesi Group of Rotterdam plans to redevelop the Former Social Services building at 487 Nott St. and seek to have it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was originally the Nott School, dating back to 1875. Read More
Alco buildings to live on through recycling efforts June 09, 2011
Materials used to build the former American Locomotive plant are finding new purpose as the sprawling facility is being demolished to make way for the redevelopment of the 59-acre site along the Mohawk River. Read More
Au revoir, Alco May 13, 2011
Demolition crews start to dismantle Building 332 at the former Alco plant in Schenectady on Thursday afternoon. The crews have been taking the roof and siding off the building for the past few weeks. Read More
Next summer's place to be seen May 13, 2011
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Ellis chooses Galesi, Columbia Development to build urgent care center May 05, 2011
The board of Ellis Medicine has selected The Galesi Group and Columbia Development as the developers of its $3 million urgent care center in Clifton Park. Read More
Green Planet Products distributes the First Certified USDA Bio-Based Products April 25, 2011
Schenectady based Green Planet Products is the official bulk distributor of Green Earth Technologies and locally distributes the clean tech companies’ sustainable, American sourced, bio-based ingredients. Read More
The Galesi Group Names New Head of Industrial, Real Estate April 15, 2011
The Galesi Group today announced the promotion of David Ahl as Senior Director of Industrial Real Estate & Marketing. Read More
Interest in downtown Schenectady growing April 07, 2011
The market for commercial and retail space in Schenectady’s downtown is expected to pick up as the economy continues to recover, according to several property management companies and developers. Read More
SCCC set to lease space in Center City March 22, 2011
Schenectady County Community College is continuing its expansion off campus, with a plan to lease 20,000 square feet of classroom space in the new Center City facility downtown. Read More
Galesi Pushes on with Plan for Mixed-use Project on Sch'dy Waterfront February 24, 2011
Most of a sprawling industrial complex along the Mohawk River in Schenectady could be demolished by spring, making way for new housing, retail stores and commercial offices. Read More
Bonacio, Galesi Team up on $30M Saratoga Springs Apartment, Supermarket Complex February 23, 2011
Bonacio Construction Inc. of Saratoga Springs and The Galesi Group in Rotterdam have teamed up to build a $30 million luxury apartment and grocery store complex in Saratoga Springs. Read More
GET Products at Walmart February 17, 2011
G-OIL and G-FUEL outdoor power equipment oils, lubricants and stabilizers are now available in lawn & garden departments at Walmart. Read More
Capital Region’s largest commercial and residential developers partner together for development of Market Center at Railroad Plac February 16, 2011
The Galesi Group and Bonacio Construction will team up to develop the new Market Center at Railroad Place luxury apartment and grocery store complex in downtown Saratoga Springs. Read More
Animal fat fueled cars January 28, 2011
A large surplus of animal fat has resulted in a new way of fueling vehicles in the Town of Green Island. Read More
Green Island deputy mayor calls oil made from beef fat 'a super synthetic' January 27, 2011
The oil now flowing through four vehicles in the Village of Green Island's fleet is safe enough to flush down a drain. That’s because it is made of biodegradable beef tallow. Read More
Local execs to make use of Obama's visit January 21, 2011
Area business and political leaders gather at the GE plant to hear Obama's speech at the GE plant Read More
Bluebonnet Switches to G-Oil Bio-Based Green Bar & Chain Oil December 21, 2010
Bluebonnet Switches to G-Oil Bio-Based Green Bar & Chain Oil in chainsaws and begins to test Bio-Based full synthetic G-Oil Motor Oil in three fleet vehicles Read More
Spring Creek Ranch Switches to G-Oil for Fleet of Vehicles December 09, 2010
Spring Creek Ranch, a resort located in a wildlife refuge in Jackson, Wyo., is using biodegradable G-Oil made from beef tallow for its fleet of service vehicles. Read More
Alco site clearing begins; Condos, marina envisioned along city riverfront November 12, 2010
Demolition of buildings on the former American Locomotive Company site on Erie Boulevard in Schenectady gets underway on Thursday. Read More
Schenectady County green lights "green oil" October 28, 2010
The county partnered with Green Planet Products to test a fully biodegradable motor oil, named "G-Oil," to see if savings could be found over traditional motor oil. Read More
City’s new center of attention October 14, 2010
The reconstruction of the Center City complex is nearly complete, ending a three-year process aimed at transforming an important downtown corner. Read More
Event gives first look at new Center City October 14, 2010
Nearly 500 people got a glimpse of the Galesi Group's $30 million project at the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp.'s annual building block party which was held inside the newly constructed space Read More
Demolition to launch former Alco site rehab September 05, 2010
The Galesi Group, which owns the 60-acre parcel along the Mohawk River, expects this month to begin demolishing and developing the prime land of waterfront property. Read More
Glitz, glamour for Paul Mitchell opening August 06, 2010
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Horizon Solutions to expand at new Guilderland site July 14, 2010
A distributor of electrical, industrial and safety products moves to the Northeastern Industrial Park Read More
Alco site plan tries quick development scheme July 09, 2010
The Galesi Group to fast track the clean up and redevelopment of the former American Locomotive Company site on Erie Boulevard. Read More
G-MARINE OSC-1809 Surface Washing Agent Gets on the EPA'S NCP List* Non-toxic solution is now available to assist in the Gulf Oil Spill cleanup effort July 07, 2010
Earlier this month, the EPA gave BP officials 24 hours to choose a less toxic chemical solution, prompting GET to recommend their line of non-toxic G-MARINE products. Read More
Pittsfield First in the Commonwealth to use new GREEN Motor Oil July 01, 2010
"The horrible oil spill down in the Gulf of Mexico reminds us all how we need to find alternatives for fossil fuels." Read More
Firm to bring 30 jobs into county June 30, 2010
A Colonie-based engineering company will relocate to the fourth floor of Center City in downtown Schenectady, bringing 30 jobs to Schenectady County. Read More
Galesi Group buys ALCO site; Developer's plan for riverfront property remains under wraps June 08, 2010
A prominent Schenectady County developer is planning to redevelop a dilapidated and polluted industrial site where the city wants the construction of homes and offices Read More
Galesi on track to redevelop former Schdy locomotive plant June 04, 2010
The city wants to see the industrial relic turned into modern offices, residences, retail stores and commercial space. Read More
A flagship for a new era: Golub Corp’s choice of Schenectady affirms faith in the city of its roots June 04, 2010
Golub's new $33 million headquarters is another key ingredient in Schenectady's resurgence, joining companies such as General Electric, MVP Health Care and Siemens downtown. Read More
Golub: Commitment to city June 03, 2010
Price Chopper calls new 240,000 square feet corporate headquarters a commitment to the city of Schenectady's renaissance and to the environment. Read More
CDTA trying new green oil; Product distributed by Rotterdam firm May 23, 2010
It looks just like any other motor oil when it's being poured into an engine, but the Capital District Transportation Authority is trying something a little different as a lubricant: a biodegradable non-petroleum "green" motor oil. Read More
CVPS Switches to biodegradeable chainsaw oil May 14, 2010
Starting June 1, dozens of contracted tree-trimming crews will be required to use G-Oil, a new biodegradable chain and bar oil. Read More
Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Employs Green Oils May 04, 2010
CDTA has implemented the use of green oils in its maintenance of support vehicles. Over 40 vehicles will use the green oils which are biodegradable and nontoxic. Read More
Schenectady's ongoing revival is model for decaying upstate cities April 16, 2010
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Center City nearly granted $1 million in funding from National Grid March 31, 2010
National Grid's $1M will help pay for walkway and lighting from Union to downtown Read More
Doors open at new YMCA at Center City, Located in downtown Schenectady March 23, 2010
The bottom floor of the new Y has more than 50 cardiovascular machines, free weights, aerobics room, spinning room, sauna and steam rooms, locker rooms and an NCAA- regulation-sized basketball court. Read More
Crossroads Center for Children moving headquarters March 03, 2010
A nonprofit school that provides services to children with autism, is moving its headquarters to the Rotterdam Corporate Park in Rotterdam, N.Y Read More
Green Earth Technologies signs bulk distribution deal with Green Planet Products, LLC January 07, 2010
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Cow oil to be tested in cars December 18, 2009
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County moves to oil alternative December 17, 2009
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Pretty Slick- Editorial in Niskayuna Spotlight December 17, 2009
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Schenectady's new $27M Center City office project to include YMCA facility November 30, 2009
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NBT BANK to open Financial Center and Branch in Downtown Schenectady October 30, 2009
NBT Bank will open a financial center and full-service branch in Center City on State Street in downtown Schenectady. Read More
Plant to store power for grid $45M facility uses high-tech flywheels September 26, 2009
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YMCA excited about big move September 11, 2009
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High-profile beauty school coming to downtown Schenectady July 10, 2009
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Ribbon Cutting Monday for Dynabil in Coxsackie April 28, 2009
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A baker's dozen of distinction January 09, 2009
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Rotterdam Corporate Park lands 2 new tenants January 07, 2009
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Small Business Hopes to Double its Workforce December 29, 2008
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Safway Services moves to new industrial park space December 19, 2008
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A Transformed City Center December 19, 2008
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Sealed Air Corp. to stay in Tech Park December 12, 2008
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Center City getting new lease on life December 01, 2008
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Developer sees bright future for old Schenectady building October 24, 2008
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MVP to expand at Center City Complex October 02, 2008
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Galesi Group Opens New Small Business Hub at Rotterdam Corporate Park August 19, 2008
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YMCA shifts gear, eyes Center City May 01, 2008
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State picks 3 developer groups to submit proposals for Harriman project April 11, 2008
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Software Co. Siemens PTI moving, expanding in Schenectady March 18, 2008
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Galesi plans professional office building near Union College March 07, 2008
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State sets aside $2.5M for renovation of Center City Complex in Schenectady January 18, 2008
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New stores, new headquarters in Schenectady for Golub Corp. November 23, 2007
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GROWTH PLANS UNVEILED November 16, 2007
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Galesi linked to future of Center City Complex October 12, 2007
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Agreement Inked to create High-Tech Facility in Greene County June 21, 2007
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Movieland makes downtown Schenectady debut May 18, 2007
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Downtown Schenectady gets a face-lift March 09, 2007
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College Park can go forward June 26, 2006
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College Park is Now Pre-Leasing June 21, 2006
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Exciting Things Are Happening in Harris Branch! May 03, 2006
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Sale in Harris Branch to Provide Land for 465 Home Community May 03, 2006
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A New Star is Born March 09, 2006
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Schenectady Cinema Moves Forward March 08, 2006
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A New World of Opportunity February 16, 2006
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