Spraragen Partners

When we purchased The Benjamin in March 2020, the world was filled with uncertainty, and transforming the vacant building into a vibrant mixed-use space felt almost unimaginable. Offices and restaurants were shutting down everywhere.

Then we discovered Simone's Kitchen, a hidden gem in Coxsackie, and instantly fell in love with the people, the story, and of course, the food. From the very beginning, we knew they were Achievers.

We invited Bashir Chedrawee and Shan Kaurejo to tour a 2020 much quieter Schenectady, painting a picture of what the neighborhood is normally like: bustling Sunday's Schenectady Greenmarket, sold-out Broadway shows at Proctor's Theatre, and Jay Street Marketplace lined with visitors for the Soup Stroll or Wing Walk.

They had the vision and took a chance on Schenectady, and we were proud to welcome them into our downtown and our community. Five years later, they’re absolutely thriving and we couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve built!

https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2025/11/14/achievers-2025-simones-kitchen.htmlin

We’re honored to receive a $1.5M Restore NY grant to help bring new life to the former St. Clare’s Hospital site in Schenectady. This project represents more than redevelopment — it’s about revitalizing a neighborhood, creating much-needed housing, and supporting working families with a new child care center. Proud to build a future that respects our past while serving our community’s evolving needs.

Redevelopment of former St. Clare's Hospital gets $1.5 million state grant - Albany Business Review The planned redevelopment of St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady into apartments and a day care has won a state grant.

🍕Not sure what to have for Dinner? Help us raise some Dough! 🍕

Join us TODAY, May 8th, at Blaze Pizza - Mohawk Commons from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and help support Destine Prep just by enjoying your favorite pizza!

🍕 Show this post when you order, and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the school!

📍 Location: Blaze Pizza – 400 Balltown Road (beside Gap)
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📱 Order Modes: In-restaurant, Blaze Pizza App, or BlazePizza.com
🎟️ **PROMO CODE:** 1103B

Every bite counts! Bring your family and friends and help make this fundraiser a success for Destine Preparatory Charter School. 🍕💛

We take pride in being a city stakeholder and understand that for our community to thrive, active and meaningful participation is essential. We intend to redevelop the property for the benefit of the surrounding neighborhoods and enhance walkability between Central Park, Price Chopper Supermarkets, and the Upper Union Street block.

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.

GE Vernova plans new $22 million investment in Schenectady facility | GE Vernova News Schenectady, NY (July 10, 2024) - GE Vernova today announced a new $22 million investment in its historic Schenectady facility to manufacture new advanced generators, helping meet existing and increased global demand from its customers. The new funding is expected to create more than 150 new jobs at...