Schenectady Metroplex

Metroplex was pleased to help fund the new mural that was unveiled today in Rotterdam Junction on the bike trail. We thank Gillian Scott, Cycle Schenectady, and Create Community Studios for taking the lead on this latest mural project. We also thank the NYS Canal Corporation for selecting this project for grant funding.

GE Aerospace is investing $225 million at the company’s research center in Niskayuna. Read more about the important work done right here in Schenectady County at link below:

5 Things to Know About the GE Aerospace Research Center – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority 5 Things to Know About the GE Aerospace Research Center September 30, 2026 GE founder Thomas Edison had the right idea: If you want to fuel innovation, gather the brightest minds, give them access to state-of-the-art tools, and encourage experimentation. That’s why GE Aerospace’s recent $225 mil...

The latest new mural downtown was completed this week at 158 Lafayette St, home of the Thrifty Connections retail store and craft studio. Metroplex helped to fund the mural by local artist Jade Warrick. The piece, titled "Sewn Together in Love," is meant to evoke tranquility, creativity, and community connection.

Metroplex is working with Proctors to improve the arcade and make other upgrades in advance of the theater’s 100th birthday. The rear sign is being painted today!

This new building will start construction soon at 115 Clinton Street across from City Hall. Another great addition to downtown.

We welcome the New York Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Meeting to Rivers Casino this week. The event features three days of meetings and special events at Rivers plus a golf outing to Stadium Golf Course. Rivers Casino hosted more than 400 events last year bringing visitors to Schenectady County.

We thank Governor Kathy Hochul and her team at Empire State Development for working closely with Schenectady County, Metroplex and the Town of Niskayuna to deliver this exciting news that GE Aerospace will invest $225 million and add 75 new jobs see details here:

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $225 MILLION GE AEROSPACE INVESTMENT IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $225 MILLION GE AEROSPACE INVESTMENT IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY Global Technology Leader Creating 75 New Jobs in Niskayuna; Project Will Modernize Facilities, Equipment and Infrastructure September 21, 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Aerospace, a global leader...

The Metroplex Board met last week and approved four projects. See details here:

Metroplex Board Moves Forward with Four Projects – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority Metroplex Board Moves Forward with Four Projects September 15, 2026 Schenectady, N.Y., September 15, 2026 – The Metroplex Board of Directors met last week and approved four projects in Schenectady County. The first project involves improving the sidewalks and streetscape on State Street where it b...

We thank Governor Hochul for the great news today that Schenectady has been selected to be the site of a new State Job Testing Center that will be a great resource for State employees looking to advance their careers. It also brings another State agency to Schenectady. More information can be found here (then link to release below)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/pressrel/computer-based-testing-schenectady.cfm

More than a dozen utility box murals were painted throughout the city this summer, adding vibrancy in the Downtown, Mont Pleasant, Northside, Upper Union, and Central State St neighborhoods. Metroplex is pleased to fund this initiative by Create Community Studios and thanks the many participating artists.