Disclaimer: This is a historical listing of events happening in or related to the former Mohawk Mall. The enclosed mall was completely demolished by the year 2002. Only Marshall's remained from the enclosed mall to the replacement big box shopping center called Mohawk Commons. All store names mentioned are for historical purposes. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Jazzercise Introductory Class Offer -- Mohawk Mall only
January 3 - February 5, 1996 (Wednesday - Monday)
8 classes: $19.96 and first class free
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 Jan. 1996, Page B2.
Article about Media Play's parent company plus 1994 photo of Media Play in late 1994
Article date January 5, 1996
Cavanaugh, Tim., "Losses were not too bad.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 Jan. 1996, Page C7.
Sports Card Show and visit by NY MET Rookie (at the time) Bill Pulsipher
Show: January 6 - 7, 1996 (Saturday - Sunday) regular mall hours
Visit from Bill Pulsipher: January 7, 1996 (Sunday) 12pm - 2pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 Jan. 1996, Page C2.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 Jan. 1996, Page D2.
Media Play Open House recruiting for general managers and management trainees for both area stores -- held at Mohawk Mall store
January 9 - 11, 1996 (Tuesday - Thursday) 10am - 6pm
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 7 Jan. 1996, Page F-3.
Local children's author Mary Vigliante Szydioski at WaldenBooks
January 13, 1996 (Saturday) 12pm - 2pm
Szydioski is the author of "I Can't Talk; I've Got Farbles in My Mouth". She is from East Greenbush.
Book Signings, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 7 Jan. 1996, Page G-8.
Article about Oswald D. Heck Developmental Center next to Mohawk Mall
Article date January 15, 1996 (Monday)
Describes the debate about closing the center and relocating remaining residents to group homes
Grondahl, Paul., "The Last Resort.", Times Union (Albany), 15 Jan. 1996, Page C-1.
May Department Stores Plans to Spin Off Payless ShoeSource as separate company
Article date: January 18, 1996
Payless Shoes store in Mohawk Mall was mentioned in the article.
"Fate of Payless Stores Unknown.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 18 Jan. 1996, Page D4.
Mohawk Mall Sale Days
January 22 - 27, 1996 (Monday - Saturday)
Mall advertisement with no details listing specific stores. Uses slogan "Just around the corner" in ad.
Advertisement, TV Plus, Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 21 Jan. 1996, Page 3.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
January 23, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 21 Jan. 1996, Page A7.
Media Play First Annual Restaurant Fair Day -- Mohawk Mall store only
January 27, 1996 (Saturday) 12pm - 5pm
Featuring the best restaurants in the Capital District
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 26 Jan. 1997, Page A-7.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 26 Jan. 1996, Page B5.
February 1996
Consumer Outreach Booth by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
February 1, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Bradlees
Community Notes, "Consumer Outreach Day slated at Mohawk Mall.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 29 Jan. 1996, Page B2.
Author Maria Beurmann to read from and sign her book about the Adirondacks at Media Play in Mohawk Mall
February 15, 1996 (Thursday) at 7pm
McGill, Sherrill., "Poems of Adirondacks reveal inner strength.", The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 11 Feb. 1996, Page G6.
Bradlees to leave Mohawk Mall in May, 1996
First article date February 22, 1996 (Thursday)
Article also notes that Stuart's Women's Apparel and Wilson's Suede and Leather also left in the last few months. Bradlees is considered "one of four" anchor stores (including Montgomery Ward, Media Play, and Marshall's), according to the article.
Odato, James M., "Bradlees store leaving Mohawk Mall location.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 22 Feb. 1996, Page B1, B9.
Capital Region Week in Review, Schenectady County, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 25 Feb. 1996, Page B2.
Mini-Masters "game show" for children
February 23 - 24, 1996 (Friday - Saturday)
Registration needed
Community Notes, "Mini-Masters show hosted by mall.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 17 Feb. 1996, Page B2.
March 1996
2nd Annual PreSchool Art Exhibit from Glenville's Clover Patch Program
Show: March 1 - 10, 1996 (Friday - Sunday) with opening reception on March 1st at 7pm
Arts Briefs, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 Mar. 1996, Page D3.
Cooley, Kathleen, Young Life, Times Union (Albany), 15 Mar. 1996, Page C-2.
Sports Card Show and visit by Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Feller
Show: March 2 - 3, 1996 (Saturday - Sunday) regular mall hours
Visit from Bob Feller: March 2, 1996 (Sunday) 1pm - 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 29 Feb. 1996, Page C2.
Consumer Outreach Booth by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
March 7, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Bradlees
Community Notes, "Consumer Outreach at mall near Bradlee's.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 2 Mar. 1996, Page B2.
Kid's Adventure Club at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
March 9, 1996 (Saturday) 2pm - 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 8 Mar. 1996, Page B9.
Author Norman Miller at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
March 9, 1996 (Saturday) at 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 8 Mar. 1996, Page B9.
Trading Card Show at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
March 10, 1996 (Sunday) 1pm - 5pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 Mar. 1996, Page B5.
Advertisement, The Record (Troy), 1 Mar. 1996, Page A9.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 1 Mar. 1996, Page B-5.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 8 Mar. 1996, Page B9.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 8 Mar. 1996, Page B-5.
Crafts instruction at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
March 10, 1996 (Sunday) 2pm - 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 8 Mar. 1996, Page B9.
Article about Bradlees closing
Article date March 12, 1996
Below this article is one about Caldor closing stores. None of the closures at that point were set for the Capital District's six (in March 1996) area stores.
Smith, Jim., "Bradlees to close area store.", The Record (Troy), 14 Mar. 1996, Page D1.
Bridal Fair at Media Play --- Mohawk Mall store only
March 13, 1996 (Saturday) 12pm - 5pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 22 Mar. 1996, Page B16.
Advertisement, The Record (Troy), 22 Mar. 1996, Page A10?.
Catholic school student art exhibit
March 14 - 23, 1996 (Thursday - Saturday)
Opening reception on March 14th at the Center Court, with music performed by students
Community Notes, "Catholic schools' art displayed at mall.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 14 Mar. 1996, Page B3.
"Pulp Fiction - The Dance" competition at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
March 16, 1996 (Saturday) 1pm - 4pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 Mar. 1996, Page B5.
Advertisement, The Record (Troy), 1 Mar. 1996, Page A9.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 1 Mar. 1996, Page B-5.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 8 Mar. 1996, Page B-5.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 Mar. 1996, Page B7.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 15 Mar. 1996, Page B-5.
Media Play St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza -- save money if you wear green -- Mohawk Mall store only
March 17, 1996 (Sunday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 Mar. 1996, Page B7.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 15 Mar. 1996, Page B-5.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
March 19, 1996 at (Tuesday) 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 16 Mar. 1996, Page A6.
Article about Media Play sales vs Trans World Entertainment
Article date March 20, 1996
Anderson, Eric., "Beatles Anthology Sales OK.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 20 Mar. 1996, Page B10.
Brown School Annual Recycling Fair at Mohawk Mall
March 23, 1996 (Saturday) 9am - 4pm
Community Notes, "Brown School to hold recycling fair.," The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 12 Mar. 1996, Page B2.
Around Town, "Brown School plans recycling fair at mall.", Times Union (Albany), 18 Mar. 1996, Page B-4.
Community News, Special Events, The Recrod (Troy), 22 Mar. 1996, Page A14.
First Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Ad --- Mohawk Mall store only
March 31, 1996 (Sunday)
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 31 Mar. 1996, Page C7.
Article notes movie ticket prices have increased by 25 cents to $7 at Mohawk Mall cinemas
Article date March 31, 1996 (Sunday)
Patrick, Judy., "High price for tickets not scaring moviegoers.", The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 31 Mar. 1996, Page G1.
Key Bank moves Mohawk Mall branch to new Consaul Road branch building near the proposed (then called) Shop 'n Save supermarket.
March 30, 1996 (Saturday)
Another branch on State St. in Schenectady is also consolidated into this new branch.
"Key Bank consolidating two area branches.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 2 Apr. 1996, Page D3.
Ledger, "Investment firm buys Key Bank site.", Times Union (Albany), 8 Nov. 1996, Page E-1.
April 1996
Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Minimum 20% Off --- Mohawk Mall store only
First ad appeared April 3, 1996 (Wednesday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 Apr. 1996, Page A6.
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 7 Apr. 1996, Page B6.
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 10 Apr. 1996, Page A3.
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 14 Apr. 1996, Page A10.
Consumer Outreach Booth by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
April 4, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Bradlees
Community Notes, "Chapter 1607 of AARP to staff consumer booth.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Mar. 1996, Page A9.
Schenectady Light Opera Company cast to perform songs from The Secret Garden at Media Play in Mohawk Mall
April 6, 1996 (Saturday) at 2pm
Different Venus, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 Apr. 1996, Page D1.
Schenectady Theater for Children presents 'The Baker's Dozen' at Mohawk Mall
April 13, 1996 (Saturday) 12pm and 2pm
The Week Ahead, For Children, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 7 Apr. 1996, Page G8.
Arts Briefs, "Theater for Children offering two shows.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 13 Apr. 1996, Page B9.
Mohawk Valley Adventures gives sky diving presentation at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
April 19, 1996 (Friday) 5pm - 9pm
April 20, 1996 (Saturday) all day
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 19 Apr. 1996, Page B4.
Comic book show at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
April 21, 1996 (Sunday) 1pm - 5pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 19 Apr. 1996, Page B4.
Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Minimum 25% Off --- Mohawk Mall store only
First ad appeared April 21, 1996 (Sunday)
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 21 Apr. 1996, Page A9.
Power outage at Mohawk Mall
Morning of April 23, 1996 (Tuesday)
Wilkey, Sharon., "Thunderstorms give encore performance.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 24 Apr. 1996, Page B1.
Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Minimum 30% Off --- Mohawk Mall store only
First ad appeared April 28, 1996 (Sunday)
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 28 Apr. 1996, Page B10.
Shop n' Save (currently known as Hannaford) holding job interviews at Mohawk Mall for new Consaul Road store
April 29 - May 3, 1996 (Monday - Friday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 May 1996, Page D8.
May 1996
Shop n' Save (currently known as Hannaford) holding job interviews at Mohawk Mall for new Consaul Road store
April 29 - May 3, 1996 (Monday - Friday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 May 1996, Page D8.
Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Minimum 30% Off --- Mohawk Mall store only
First ad in May appeared May 1, 1996 (Wednesday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 May 1996, Page A6.
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page A8.
Hewitt's at Montgomery Ward opens for the 1996 season
First ad appeared May 3, 1996 (Friday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 May 1996, Page A8.
Spring Shopping at Mohawk Mall full page ad
First ad in May appeared May 5, 1996 (Sunday)
Mother's Day Gift: free picture frame if you show $50 in receipts from Mohawk Mall stores at the Courtesy Desk May 10 - 11, 1996
Mall ad featuring the following stores:
- All for a Dollar
- Cosimo's Pizza
- Gifts Galore
- Hair City Cutters
- Martha's Collection
- Pet Barn
- Piercing Pagoda
- Sterling Optical
- Things Remembered
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page E12.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page B12.
Media Play Mother's Day raffle for mothers only -- win a new release -- Mohawk Mall only
May 12, 1996 (Sunday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 10 May 1996, Page B6.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 10 May 1996, Page B-6.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
May 14, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 11 Jan. 1996, Page A6.
Annual Schenectady City Schools Student Art Show
May 15 - 30, 1996 (Wednesday - Thursday)
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page E12.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page B12.
Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Final Weeks Minimum 50% Off --- Mohawk Mall store only
First ad appeared May 22, 1996 (Wednesday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 22 May 1996, Page B4.
June 1996
Talent Show at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
June 1, 1996 (Saturday) 1pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 31 May 1996, Page B4.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 31 May 1996, Page B-4.
Things Remembered Bridal Event ad -- $10 off a purchase of $50 or more -- Mohawk Mall store only
Ad first appeared June 2, 1996 (Sunday)
Bridal Directory Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 2 June 1996, Page A6 - A7.
Bradlees Total Inventory Clearance Final Days Minimum 70% Off --- Mohawk Mall store only
First ad appeared June 2, 1996 (Sunday)
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 2 June 1996, Page C5.
Midnight Madness Sale (including free food/drinks, giveaways, etc.) at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
June 3, 1996 (Monday) 10pm / new releases on sale at 12:01am
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 31 May 1996, Page B4.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 31 May 1996, Page B-4.
Bradlees Store Closing Minimum 80% off -- Final Hours -- Mohawk Mall store only
June 5 - 6, 1996 (Wednesday - Thursday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 June 1996, Page B4.
Consumer Outreach Booth by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
June 6, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Bradlees
Community Notes, "Consumer program set at Mohawk Mall.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 June 1996, Page B3.
Scott's Hallmark Closing Mohawk Mall store -- 40% off at this store only
Ad first appeared June 6, 1996 (Thursday)
Four weeks left -- closing likely due to end of ten year lease
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 6 June 1996, Page B2.
Bradlees Store Closing Minimum 90% off -- Final Hours -- Mohawk Mall store only
June 7 - 8, 1996 (Friday - Saturday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 June 1996, Page B4.
Mohawk Mall's assessment in 1996 was $35 million (likely this is a figure for all three portions of the mall)
Article date June 9, 1996
Note that the center of the mall (Wilmorite owned portion) and large portion of the parking lot sold for $9.5 million in 2000
Odato, James M., "Corporate push to lower taxes squeezes cities.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 9 June 1996, Page C1.
Rappaport, Laura., "GE taking Niskayuna to court over tax flap.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 Aug. 1996, Page B3.
Scott's Hallmark Closing Mohawk Mall store -- 50% off at this store only
Ad first appeared June 10, 1996 (Monday)
Four weeks left -- closing likely due to end of ten year lease
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 10 June 1996, Page A3.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 13 June 1996, Page A4.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 17 June 1996, Page B3.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
June 18, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 June 1996, Page A7.
Scott's Hallmark Closing Mohawk Mall store -- 60% off at this store only
Ad first appeared June 18, 1996 (Tuesday)
Two weeks left
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 18 June 1996, Page B2.
Scott's Hallmark Closing Mohawk Mall store -- 75% off at this store only
Ad first appeared June 24, 1996 (Monday)
Five days left
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 24 June 1996, Page A2.
July 1996
Hewett's at Mohawk Mall Montgomery Ward closing for the season -- 50% to 75% off everything
Ad first appeared July 5, 1996 (Friday)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 July 1996, Page B2.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 10 July 1996, Page B12.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 12 July 1996, Page B14.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
July 9, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 6 July 1996, Page A7.
Consumer Outreach Booth staffed by NYS Attorney General's Office
July 11, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Fay's Drugstore
Community Notes, "Consumer Outreach set Thursday at mall.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 10 July 1996, Page B3.
Billy Bryant performing songs at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
July 12, 1996 (Friday) 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 12 July 1996, Page B5.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 12 July 1996, Page B-7.
Clyde Betty / Cole Bros. Circus -- Mohawk Mall parking lot
July 22 - 24, 1996 (Monday - Wednesday) 4:30pm and 7:39pm
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 9 July 1996, Page B-12.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 10 July 1996, Page B-12.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 10 July 1996, Page C-5.
Advertisement, Preview, Times Union (Albany), 11 July 1996, Page 13.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 11 July 1996, Page B-4.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 11 July 1996, Page B-8.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 12 July 1996, Page C4.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 12 July 1996, Page B-10.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 12 July 1996, Page C-12.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 13 July 1996, Page B-9.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 14 July 1996, Page C-9.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 14 July 1996, Page H-12.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 15 July 1996, Page A-8.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 15 July 1996, Page C-5.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 16 July 1996, Page A-10.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 17 July 1996, Page B-14.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 17 July 1996, Page C-5.
"It's coming this way.", The Record (Troy), 18 July 1996, Page A3.
Family Fun, Preview, Times Union (Albany), 18 July 1996, Page 15.
Summer Scramble, "Under the big top.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 19 July 1996, Page C1.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 19 July 1996, Page C-4.
"Cole Bros. Circus to appear at two malls after long absence.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 20 July 1996, Page B7.
The Week Ahead / Other, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 21 July 1996, Page G7.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 21 July 1996, Page I-9.
"Elephant walk", Times Union (Albany), 21 July 1996, Page D-7.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 23 July 1996, Page C-5.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
July 23, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 20 July 1996, Page A7.
Article referencing Niskayuna Branch of the Schenectady County Library's former location at Mohawk Mall
Article date July 27, 1996
Mentions the new building (replacing the Mohawk Mall space) opened in 1995
"Niskayuna library is open Saturdays during summer.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 27 July 1996, Page B2.
August 1996
Article mentioning Nail Salon in Mohawk Mall
Article date August 4, 1996
At the time of the article, the Mohawk Mall salon had already celebrated its one year anniversary. This was located in the northern hallway across from Fay's / Paper Cutter, same side as Hair City Cutters.
Orenstein, David., "Tooth-and-nail competition leads to growth in region's salons.", Times Union (Albany), 4 Aug. 1996, Pages C-1, C-3.
Article mentioning shopping at Mohawk Mall
Article date August 4, 1996
Probably one of the last few articles talking about Mohawk Mall as a destination for shopping, rather than talking about the loss of stores or referring to it as a dead mall.
Wilkin, Jeff., (continued from Page H1), "Rain puts damper on summer events.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 4 Aug. 1996, Page H2.
Mike Horan from the NY Giants will be at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
August 11, 1996 (Sunday) 2pm - 4pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 9 Aug. 1996, Page A6.
"Horan finds time for punting duties.", Times Union (Albany), 9 Aug. 1996, Page C-3.
"Giant favor.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 12 Aug. 1996, Page B2.
Bradlees leaving Capital Region and closing remaining stores in Latham and Troy
first article date August 10, 1996
Twelve stores outside the Capital Region will also close.
Clark, Cheryl., "Bradlees pulling out of region; Latham, Troy stores are closing.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 10 Aug. 1996, Page B1.
Smith, Jim., "Last local Bradlees closing.", The Record (Troy), 10 Aug. 1996, Pages A1, A3.
"Bradlees decides to close 2 Capital Region stores.", Times Union (Albany), 10 Aug. 1996, Page B-8.
Regionwide, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 11 Aug. 1996, Page B2.
"Judge approves Bradlees' sales plans.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 16 Aug. 1996, Page B9.
Bluegrass music by band Sweet Cider at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
August 17, 1996 (Saturday) 2pm - 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 16 Aug. 1996, Page B5.
Author Armand C. Vanderstigchel at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
August 18, 1996 (Sunday)
Author will sign book titled Adirondack Cook Book.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 16 Aug. 1996, Page B5.
Kitten adoption clinic at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
August 18, 1996 (Sunday) 12pm - 3pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 17 Aug. 1996, Page D4.
Advertisement, The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 18 Aug. 1996, Page D4.
Article about losses to mall owners when stores go into bankruptcy
Article date August 18, 1996
briefly mentions Mohawk Mall
Smith, Jim., "Landlords pay the price when businesses fail.", The Sunday Record (Troy), 18 Aug. 1996, Page C7.
Women's Equality Day celebration at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
August 24, 1996 (Saturday)
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 23 Aug. 1996, Page B-5.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 23 Aug. 1996, Page B7.
Trustco Bank staff answer questions about opening accounts at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
August 24, 1996 (Saturday) 1pm - 5pm
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 23 Aug. 1996, Page B-5.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 23 Aug. 1996, Page B7.
Article referencing All for a Dollar at Mohawk Mall
Article date August 28, 1996
Clark, Cheryl., "Another $1 store is coming to area.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 28 Aug. 1996, Page B9.
School Days at Mohawk Mall full page ad
Ad appeared August 30, 1996 (Friday)
This is the final Mohawk Mall management advertised sale featuring specific stores.
Mall ad featuring the following stores:
- Champs Sports
- Cosimo's Pizza
- Foot Locker
- Hair City Cutters
- Media Play
- Northeastern Dental Associates
- Piercing Pagoda
- Sterling Optical
- Supermarket of Shoes
- Things Remembered
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page B8, B9.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 May 1996, Page B12.
September 1996
Consumer Outreach Booth by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
September 5, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Fay's Drugstore
Community Notes, "Consumer Outreach Day slated at Mohawk Mall.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 31 Aug. 1996, Page B2.
Author Tom Calarco at Media Play's Mohawk Mall store
September 7, 1996 (Saturday) 1pm - 3pm
Local author will read and sign his book "Hi-duh Hi-dee Ha-ha".
Arts Briefs, "Tom Calarco schedules book-signing Saturday.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 6 Sept. 1996, Page C5.
Grandparents Day at Mwdia Play (Mohawk Mall store only)
September 8, 1996 (Sunday)
5% off for grandparents and grandchildren shopping together.
Advertisement, The Times Union (Albany), 6 Sept. 1996, Page B4.
Article about loss of anchors and smaller national chains in malls, need to fill spaces with local stores
Article date September 8, 1996
Orenstein, David., "Hard times force malls to go shopping for tenants.", Sunday Times Union (Albany), 8 Sept. 1996, Page C-2.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
September 17, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 14 Sept. 1996, Page A7.
Schenectady Theater for Children recruiting performers for the play Tailmates.
Notice date September 23, 1996
Office located at Mohawk Mall. Rehearsals from January - April 1997.
Best Bets, Times Union (Albany), 23 Sept. 1996, Page C-2.
Business marketing seminar by Merilee Marsh at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
September 28, 1996 (Saturday) 11am - 2pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 27 Sept. 1996, Page B9.
Advertisement, The Record (Troy), 27 Sept. 1996, Page A5.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 27 Sept. 1996, Page B-5.
October 1996
Consumer Outreach Booth by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
October 3, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Fay's Drugstore
Community Notes, "AARP chapter to staff county consumer booth.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 Oct. 1996, Page B2.
Paper Cutter "Grand Re-Opening"
Advertisement date October 8, 1996 (Tuesday)
Features a close-up of staff with a small amount of background of tghe Mohawk Mall store. Notes that Paper Cutter is now stocking more party supplies, particularly for Halloween References its other locations in Clifton Park, Colonie, Amsterdam, Albany.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 8 Oct. 1996, Page B10.
Author Maria Beurman to sign books at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall store only
October 12, 1996 (Saturday)
Local author. Title(s) not listed.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 11 Oct. 1996, Page A-8.
Advertisement, The Record (Troy), 11 Oct. 1996, Page A5.
Cat / Kitten adoption clinic at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
October 13, 1996 (Sunday) 12pm - 2pm
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 11 Oct. 1996, Page D10.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 12 Oct. 1996, Page D1.
Pet Barn advertisement announcing move from Mohawk Mall to Latham Circle Mall near Caldor
Advertisement date October 18, 1996
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 18 Oct. 1996, Page A6.
Media Play Halloween, Oktoberfest, Home Beer Brewing Contest events -- Mohawk Mall store only
October 20, 1996 (Sunday)
- Show: "Molly's Halloween" by American Girls
- Oktoberfest at 1pm
- "Brewin' Fools" (band?)
- Home beer brewing contest
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 11 Oct. 1996, Page A-8.
Advertisement, The Record (Troy), 11 Oct. 1996, Page A5.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 18 Oct. 1996, Page b-8.
Article about Addis & Dey's (at Mohawk Mall 1990 - 92) and other large retailers that went through bankruptcy
Article date October 20, 1996 (Sunday)
Blames recession and too much expansion
"Retailers have mixed results as they pursue reorganization.", The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), continued from page C1, 20 Oct. 1996, Page C2.
Kane, Tim., "Starting Over -- Grand Union, Macy's among few successes.", The Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 20 Oct. 1996, Page C1.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
October 22, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 19 Oct. 1996, Page A7.
Presentation: How to make a video card at Media Play -- Mohawk Mall only
October 26, 1996 (Saturday) 1pm
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 25 Oct. 1996, Page C-8.
Media Play New Release night and party with free food -- Mohawk Mall only
October 28, 1996 (Monday) 10pm to 1am
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 25 Oct. 1996, Page C-8.
Jewelry 'N Estate Buyers at Montgomery Ward in Mohawk Mall
October 31 - November 2, 1996 (Thursday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 27 Oct. 1996, Page A-17.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B3.
Arts and Crafts event
October 31 - November 3, 1996 (Thursday) 6pm - 7pm
Mall management advertised event.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B12.
Heiken Puppets
October 31 - November 3, 1996 (Thursday - Sunday)
Mall management advertised event.
Shows include:
- Hansel and Gretel (Thursday, October 31, 1996 at 11am, 1pm, and 7pm)
- Pied Piper of Hamelin (Friday November 1, 1996 at 11am, 1pm, and 7pm)
- Reluctant Dragon (Saturday November 2, 1996 at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 7pm)
- Hansel and Gretel (Sunday November 3, 1996 at 1pm and 3pm)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B12.
Halloween Trick or Treat event
October 31, 1996 (Thursday) 6pm - 7pm
Mall management advertised event.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B12.
November 1996
Jewelry 'N Estate Buyers at Montgomery Ward in Mohawk Mall
October 31 - November 2, 1996 (Thursday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 27 Oct. 1996, Page A-17.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B3.
Arts and Crafts event
October 31 - November 3, 1996 (Thursday) 6pm - 7pm
Mall management advertised event.
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B12.
Heiken Puppets
October 31 - November 3, 1996 (Thursday - Sunday)
Mall management advertised event.
Shows include:
- Hansel and Gretel (Thursday, October 31, 1996 at 11am, 1pm, and 7pm)
- Pied Piper of Hamelin (Friday November 1, 1996 at 11am, 1pm, and 7pm)
- Reluctant Dragon (Saturday November 2, 1996 at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 7pm)
- Hansel and Gretel (Sunday November 3, 1996 at 1pm and 3pm)
Advertisement, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 30 Oct. 1996, Page B12.
Skip Parsons and Clarinet Marmelaide at Media Play in Mohawk Mall
November 5, 1996 (Tuesday) 7pm - 9pm
Arts Briefs, "Parsons group to play at Media Play tonight.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 Nov. 1996, Page B7.
Consumer Outreach Booth staffed by Schenectady-Mohawk Chapter of AARP
November 7, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Fay's Drugstore
Community Notes, "County Consumer Outreach set Thursday.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 5 Nov. 1996, Page B2.
Hot Dog Charlie's advertisement referencing the Mohawk Mall location among others
Advertisement date November 11, 1996 (very few ads for Hot Dog Charlie's)
Advertisement, Veterans Day section, The Record (Troy), 11 Nov. 1996, Page A6.
Cat / Kitten adoption clinic at Media Play in Mohawk Mall
November 17, 1996 (Sunday) 12pm - 3pm
Advertisement., The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 16 Nov. 1996, Page D2.
Article about Schenectady Children's Theater at Mohawk Mall
Article date November 28, 1996
Campagna, Darryl., "Bringing theater to children just part of volunteer's routine.", Times Union (Albany), 28 Nov. 1996, Page F-5.
December 1996
Consumer Outreach Booth staffed by NYS Attorney General's Office
December 5, 1996 (Thursday) 10am - 4pm
Located near Fay's Drugstore
Community Notes, "County Consumer Outreach set Thursday.", The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 29 Nov. 1996, Page B4.
Wally's World (collectible toys) advertisements
Advertisement dates December 5, 8, 13, 1996
Short term store in Mohawk Mall
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 5 Dec. 1996, Page A-12.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 8 Dec. 1996, Page A-15.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 13 Dec. 1996, Page A-16.
Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens Recreation Center (18 Glenridge Road) trip to Mohawk Mall
December 10, 1996 (Tuesday) at 9:15am
Seniors Bulletin Board, The Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 7 Dec. 1996, Page A8.
Evening power outage hits locations around Schenectady including Mohawk Mall
December 13, 1996 (Friday)
Scruton, Bruce., "Power problem gives a jolt to Electric City.", Times Union (Albany), 14 Dec. 1996, Page A1.
Scruton, Bruce., "POWER: Electric City goes dark for hours.", Times Union (Albany), 14 Dec. 1996, Page A8.
Civil War Reenactors / Living Historians 77th NYS Regiment Volunteer Infantry recruiting new members at Media Play in Mohawk Mall
December 14, 1996 (Saturday) 1pm - 5pm
Bulletin Board, "Civil War displays.", The Saratogian, 5 Dec. 1996, Page 3B.
"Civil War regiment seeks recruits at mall.", Times Union (Albany), 7 Dec. 1996, Page B-6.
Out of Control (rythm and blues band) at Media Play in Mohawk Mall
December 15, 1996 (Sunday) 2pm - 3pm
Music / Pop, Rock, Folk, Country and Jazz., Preview, Times Union (Albany), 12 Dec. 1996, Page 12.
Article about Media Play's parent company closing smaller area stores
Article date December 17, 1996
The article is about the Sam Goody store in Crossgates closing. It is noted that the "Musicland" store in Northway Mall closed in 1994. This should not be confused with the then locally owned Musicland stores in Mohawk Mall and Northway Mall which sold large musical instruments and gave classes. It was expected (at the time of the article) that the two area Media Play stores will remain open.
Kane, Tim., "Sam Goody at Crossgates Mall to shut.", Times Union (Albany), 17 Dec. 1996, Page D3.
