High end housing Downtown-lol. For who? You can't create a need for something no one wants. Why don't you DEM "planners" bring some retail Downtown? Bring in a big box book store, a Target, something that will generate sales taxes. Not another blood sucking nonprofit or millionaire for profit with tin cup.

      No one will buy a condo in the City with it's absurd taxes, crime and lack of basic services-let alone Downtown with it's drug and alcohol clients. Try and sell a condo to Mercury Morris. Someone who worked at GE during it's salad days commented on the empty sidewalks at lunch time. All these firms Death Ray paid to bring in for "lunch traffic" are brown bagging it. Metrograft has failed to bring in any retail so they fall back on "arts" which pays no taxes and "housing" that no one wants.

When the plan you have isn't working double down and go down the drain twice as fast.

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

who said at the taxpayers expense ????      I said that a mix of retail, commercial and residential should be included in every project that is proposed in that area -- I never said that the project had to be funded by Metroplex.

So, DV, PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!    You CLAIM to have lots of money from some alleged investments, and you claim to have properties in parts unknown that you don't even tend to, you have no job, you have no mortgage to pay, no untilities to pay, you live off money that comes from the taxpayers, so, if it doesn't have to be funded by Metroplex, then spend the money you claim to have.

SInce YOU claim that Schenectady is improving, then you should wind up with a HUGE profit.  Buy a property downtown NOW at a low cost and since YOU claim Schenectady is improving, then that would mean that properties are increasing in value, so therefore, you should stand to have a HUGE gain.

But see, you are avoiding Schenectady city like the plague.  You know dang well it's full of crime, vacant decrepit houses, no services, taxes increasing, bad schools, failing neighborhoods, and you know that you would lose tons of money by buying a property in the city.....however, you refuse to admit it on these boards.

If you claim it's improving, then why do you REFUSE to buy???????   Answer that!

He's home taking care of family, paying their bills/taxes - leave the guy alone!

So Proctors and Capital rep merge after this article put out last year in the Troy Record ?

ALBANY — The directors of the Capital Repertory Theater and Proctors in Schenectady have denied that there are plans for the theaters to merge in early 2011, despite word that discussions were underway. Both are professional theaters that also offer educational programs and workshops.

“It’s totally premature, so I can’t comment on that,” said Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, producing artistic director of the Capital Rep. Schenectady Proctor’s Theater CEO Philip Morris was more direct, outright denying that a merger would take place or that discussions about a merger had even occurred.

Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestreri said that he did not know if the merger was a “done deal,” but did say that discussions had been under way for a while.

“Certainly the arts have been feeling the crunch in these difficult economic times,” he said. “With unity there’s strength. They’re two great institutions, and we want both of them to survive and grow.”

Last December, Morris told The Record that the theater was expecting to break even with a good chance of making a profit for 2009. Proctor’s has about 500,000 visitors annually. Capital Rep. reportedly was facing financial difficulties last year, and it is unclear what any merger, were one to actually take place, would mean for either theater.

He is suited up. ready for Mass and ready to bow to "massa."

Quoted from mikechristine1

, you live off money that comes from the taxpayers,

continue the libelous comments and I will sue your sorry butt back into the stone age

I do not receive a single penny from the taxpayers.

Still don't understand how this is considered non profit ?

http://www.dreamdateweddings.com/pdf/Winter_White_Keyhall_2011.pdf

Amazing.

It's a non profit because the politicians in Schenectady allow it to be, rules don't apply in this city.

Quoted from rpforpres

Last December, Morris told The Record that the theater was expecting to break even with a good chance of making a profit for 2009. Proctor’s has about 500,000 visitors annually. Capital Rep. reportedly was facing financial difficulties last year, and it is unclear what any merger, were one to actually take place, would mean for either theater.

More ice cream castles in the air. This is what it means-Mercury Morris can get his mitts on a ticket handling fee to keep a new funding source. Like coffee. Like catering. And still militantly refuse to repay ANYTHING to the tapped out County sheeple. Another DEM connected political pig who won't move off the trough.

A case of 'the untouchables'......wasn't that a movie? oh wait I bet they could do a stage version.....wait,,,,they did only it's real life....like a
reality show.......and we pay and pay and pay........

So much for Proctors creating more traffic for the surrounding businesses.  Intent on even stealing the SCCC anticipated traffic. Won't pay any sales taxes either.  Can someone confirm this.  

APOSTROPHE CAFÉ at PROCTORS

Brings Fun, Food to Downtown Schenectady

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Ribbon Cutting, Fri. Nov. 11, 11:30 AM;
SCCC Faculty Mixer, 4:30 PM



Schenectady, N.Y. -- November 10, 2011 – On Friday, November 11, the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce officially welcomes a new business to the roster of attractions that are quickly making Downtown Schenectady a destination of choice. The APOSTROPHE CAFÉ at Proctors will benefit from an official ribbon cutting on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 AM.

Members of the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend the ceremonial event along with elected officials, representatives of Metroplex, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation, students from Schenectady County Community College, area businesses and   the general public.In addition to the ribbon cutting on November 11, the sponsors have planned a mixer at APOSTROPHE for the SCCC faculty at 4:30 pm to ensure that they are aware of the APOSTROPHE and what it has to offer them and students as well. The space is ideal for casual meetings and coaching sessions with students – and is enhanced by internet access and a less institutional setting.

Teamwork for Positive Outcomes

Leesa Perazzo, Proctors Group Sales Manager, spearheaded improvements in the eatery in concert with Dan Sheehan, Proctors Director of Operations and new co-managers of the Café, Jackie Davis and Phil DuBois.“Proctors CEO Philip Morris wanted the APOSTROPHE to complement the arts and entertainment complex and serve as a real gathering place,” said Ms. Perazzo.  “My background in the hospitality business led him to ask me to put my experience to the test to create a more welcoming spot for visitors to Proctors.  We quickly set out to improve service, offer a wider array of food options and enhanced the ambiance to attract more people and encourage them to stay – and return.”The stakes became even higher when Schenectady County Community College became the primary tenant of the former City Center building across from Proctors.

“Students there have no campus center to speak of,” added Ms. Perazzo. “It seemed only natural to work with the college to establish the APOSTROPHE as the unofficial gathering place for students.”She noted that the APOSTROPHE team even created a special nook within the café, in which students could meet, discuss assignments or work on projects in a relaxed environment.Dr. Quintin B. Bullock. President of Schenectady County Community College, is pleased about the proximity to the APOSTROPHE CAFÉ at Proctors.

"We are thrilled to have SCCC at Center City and more than 1600 students, along with faculty and staff in downtown Schenectady.  The APOSTROPHE Café and Lounge at Proctors is an excellent off-site location for SCCC students, faculty, and staff to engage in myriad campus life activities off the SCCC campus, enjoy delicious beverages and refreshments, as well as a friendly conversation with a colleague or friend.   Proctors and SCCC's collective efforts affirm a true community partnership."    According to Proctors CEO, the arts and entertainment complex hosts more than 600,000 visitors each year.“The refurbished APOSTROPHE CAFÉ is a great fit for us, for the college and for anyone working in or visiting Schenectady reenergized downtown area.  Downtown,” Morris said.

Building on Success

Proctors acquired the space formerly leased by the Muddy Cup in January 2010. Co-managers Jackie Davis and Phil DuBois oversee operations at APOSTROPHE. Davis, who hails from Schenectady, will be recognizable to many café patrons from her prior position as an Education Coordinator at the Honest Weight Food Co-op and as a manager/buyer for an area museum. Dubois worked at the popular Café Dolce on Lark Street in Albany. Both are excited by the challenge of overseeing Proctors latest addition.

“We have a new menu, a better streamlined operation, bar service on show nights, the decor has been cleaned, brightened and upgraded with additional improvements in progress,” said Ms. Davis. Dubois points out that the new menu includes creative breakfast and luncheon sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet desserts, bagels, muffins, pastries and a wide variety of hot and cold specialty beverages. “Proctors welcomes everyone that frequents downtown be it related to business, shopping, a trip to the movies or a performance, “ said Perazzo. “We encourage students and faculty from the new SCCC downtown campus use APOSTROPHE as a gathering place and take advantage of its amenities such as free wi-fi.”

Why APOSTROPHE?

According to Dan Sheehan, customers often inquire about the name of the new café.  He tells them that when Proctors assumed the lease of Muddy Cup, finding a suitable name was a challenge; Proctors employees were invited to make suggestions. He reminds them that the original theatre was called Proctor’s -- with an apostrophe “s” -- since “Dean of Vaudeville” F.F. Proctor built the State Street palace in 1926.   As the theatre expanded in new directions, “we reexamined our brand and decided that Proctors – no apostrophe, no s -- and without the word ‘theater’ -- best reflected all that Proctors was becoming.

“The missing apostrophe from the original brand became an inspiration.  For those who missed it, the APOSTROPHE is back!”

The APOSTROPHE CAFÉ is located within the arcade at Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.  Hours of operation: 7am - 9 pm, later on show nights

Maybe Leesa can do to this cafe what she did to her eatery on Upper State? ROTFLMAO!! BTW, according to Downtown insiders they are lucky to gross $50 a day on this total Morris flop.

Quoted from benny salami

Maybe Leesa can do to this cafe what she did to her eatery on Upper State? ROTFLMAO!! BTW, according to Downtown insiders they are lucky to gross $50 a day on this total Morris flop.

Ya see that is the problem. Most of those businesses are barely making it. But their lips are sealed since they all are either tax exempt or have been relocated, transplanted or given an offer they couldn't refuse at the taxpayer's expense. We know some folks down there that are in fact barely making it on a day to day-week to week basis.