Schenectady is one of New York’s best kept secrets. Its early Dutch
heritage is preserved in historic Stockade on the banks of the Mohawk
River. In 1825, the opening of the Erie Canal changed the character of
Schenectady from that of a riverfront town that served as the
gateway to the west, to a leader in the Industrial Revolution. Thomas
Edison established his Edison Machine Works, later to become the
General Electric Company,
here in 1886.
The 1901 merging of the Schenectady Locomotive Works with seven other
locomotive manufacturers in the northeast created the American
Locomotive Company, one of the largest locomotive manufacturers in the
world.
Undergoing revitalization, Schenectady boasts of abundant recreational
and cultural venues with beautiful Central Park and its nationally
recognized Rose Garden; the restored vaudevillian theater,
Proctors is undergoing a 22.5 million dollar expansion and
renovation.
Schenectady is a cornerstone in the Capital District’s Tri-cities and is
a short drive from its sister cities, Albany and Troy. Albany, the State
Capitol, boasts the NY State Museum, historic institute, performing arts
center and the Pepsi Arena.
The weather patterns are typical of northeastern United States with
pleasant summers, acclaimed fall foliage and ample snow for the
winter-sport lovers. For current weather and news, visit local news
channel
Capital News 9.
Our proximity to major urban areas, Manhattan, Boston, Montreal, as well
as the recreational settings of Lake George (Queen of American Lakes),
Saratoga Springs (Race course),
Adirondack State Park and the Catskills provide an inexhaustible array of
choices for weekend getaways. Sports enthusiasts enjoy some of the
finest skiing, boating, fishing, hiking and mountain climbing, all
within an hour or two of the Capital District.
Accommodations are equally bountiful from garden apartments in scenic
rural settings to restored urban brownstones. Most of our residents
reside within a 10 mile radius and spend on average between $500 to $800
on a monthly rental basis. For more information, please visit the
websites of local newspapers The
Daily Gazette
and Times Union.
Apartment information can also be obtained at Tri City Rentals.
Restaurants, from large chains to small family-owned types catering to
every taste.
The hospital houses a Credit Union and is accessible to many banks
within a radius of 0.5 miles. Opportunities exists to practice in areas
offering loan forgiveness, HPSA & J1 waivers.
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