What makes a downtown vibrant? Johnny’s restaurant is part of an “ecosystem around entertaining,” according to Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors, the performing arts center in downtown Schenectady. “Having mutually beneficial things for guests and people who come to the theater to do is vital,” Morris said. The Italian restaurant on State Street in do...
READ MOREFestivals are ramping up for the fall season and two Italian festivals are coming up on the same day in NY State. The Little Italy StreetFest in Schenectady and Amsterdam’s ItaliaFest are set for Saturday, September 7. The 19th annual Little Italy StreetFest takes place along North Jay Street at Union Street from noon to 9 p.m. The festival feature...
READ MOREAn annual Schenectady tradition is returning for its 18th year! Made possible by The Little Italy Business Association, the Little Italy StreetFest is a day of festivities that includes live music, shopping, food, and more! The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. There will be over 20 vendors, and visitors can stop by the I...
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