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flag A community-owned grocery store opens in Schenectady in 2026, ending a two-decade food access gap.

flag A new community-owned grocery store, Electric City Community Grocery, will open in downtown Schenectady by late 2026, marking the first full-service grocery in the area in over 20 years. flag The 15,000-square-foot store will occupy the refurbished Wedgeway Building, with construction starting in spring 2026. flag The project, backed by $1 million in city American Rescue Plan funds and a $2.1 million state grant, aims to improve food access and support downtown revitalization. flag It will create 22 to 36 full-time jobs and is governed by over 1,330 member-owners who pay a one-time fee to join. flag The Wedgeway Building redevelopment, a $20 million project, includes 70 apartments and retail space, and the co-op is working with Schenectady County Metroplex on parking solutions. flag The store is part of broader efforts to boost economic and community development in the area.

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