Schenectady, N.Y. – The Local Planning Committee (LPC) for the $10 million Schenectady DRI program has been announced. The following individuals were invited to serve on the committee.  The first LPC meeting will be held at 6 pm on December 17th at SUNY Schenectady. The public is invited to attend.  For more information see www.schenectadydri.com.

Mayor Gary McCarthy, Co-Chair

David Buicko, Co-Chair, CEO Galesi Group and Capital Region Economic Development Council

Ray Gillen, Metroplex Chair and Commissioner of Economic Development and Planning for Schenectady County

Philip Morris, CEO Proctors and Capital Region Economic Development Council

Dr. David Harris, President, Union College

Dr. Steady Moono, President, SUNY Schenectady

Jim Salengo, Executive Director, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC)

Robert Leonard, Vice President, Trustco

Stacey Rowland, Vice President and General Counsel, Rivers Casino & Resort

Mark Eagan, President and CEO, Capital Region Chamber

Mary Ann Ruscitto, East Front Street Neighborhood Association

Maria Perreca Papa, Owner, More Perecca’s

Mary D’Alessandro-Gilmore, Real Estate Associate Broker, Stockade Resident

Mitch Ramsey, Owner, Jay Street Pub

Michael Saccocio, Executive Director and CEO, City Mission of Schenectady

Marcy Steiner, Vice President/Executive Director, the Foundation for Ellis Medicine