The Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s Courtyard Playground Ribbon Cutting

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s Courtyard Playground Ribbon Cutting

There was a joyful atmosphere at the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s new Courtyard Playground — a space created for learning through play!

This project has been in progress since the museum was still on Caroline Street, and we’ve been part of its journey since we fitted up the museum at its current location at the Lincoln Baths in 2022. We’re proud to contribute to bringing this vision to life, alongside our fantastic partners who also joined in the celebration, including Urban Landscape Studio Landscape Architecture PLLC, KOMPAN, and King Enterprises. At the event, we also heard from speakers who made this park possible through their support and collaboration, including the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, CDPHP, the Dake Foundation for Children, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, and City of Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford.

Children of all ages and abilities can explore the 4,000 SF playground’s fairytale-themed structures when it opens to the public on July 2.

See more of this event from the following outlets:

News10 ABC
The Post Star
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

Sonny & Julie Bonacio Receive Saratoga Bridges’ 2025 Community Builder Recognition Award

Sonny and Julie Bonacio receive Saratoga Bridges Community Builder Recognition Award

This past weekend, Saratoga Bridges held its Annual White Party: Moonlight & Magic Gala at the 1863 Club at the Saratoga Race Course. Bonacio has long been a sponsor of this fantastic event, which helps Saratoga Bridges continue its mission to provide “services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to ensure they can work, volunteer, and socialize in the community.” This year was a standout for us as Sonny and Julie Bonacio were the recipients of Saratoga Bridges’ 2025 Community Builder Recognition Award! The award recognizes exemplary leaders who have used their time, resources, and influence to positively impact Saratoga County. In attendance at this event were Congressman Paul Tonko, Alan Ayers and Andrea Crisafulli, who are friends and business partners at the Lodge at Schroon Lake, along with Sonny and Julie’s three children: Gianna (Bonacio Development PM), Will (Bonacio Construction PM), and Luca (Bonacio Construction).

First photo (L-R): Alan Ayers, Andrea Crisafulli, Luca Bonacio, Will Bonacio, Gianna Bonacio, Julie Bonacio, and Sonny Bonacio 

Second photo: Luca Bonacio, Congressman Paul Tonko, Saratoga Bridges CEO Jane Mastaitis, Julie Bonacio, Sonny Bonacio, Will Bonacio, Gianna Bonacio

Third photo: Saratoga Bridges CEO Jane Mastaitis, Julie Bonacio, and Sonny Bonacio 

Fourth photo: Alan Ayers, Andrea Crisafulli, Luca Bonacio, Gianna Bonacio, Julie Bonacio, and Sonny Bonacio

Photos 2-4 by Cathleen Duffy

Sonny & Julie Bonacio Included in Albany Business Review’s 2025 Power 50 List

Sonny and Julie Bonacio at Albany Business Review's 2024 Best Real Estate Deals event

We’re excited to announce that both Sonny and Julie Bonacio have been included in Albany Business Review’s 2025 Power 50 List! This year’s list features power duos who are “committed to building up the region, setting the stage for new investment, and tackling critical issues to create a more vibrant community.” Sonny is recognized for his work as CEO and Owner of Bonacio, and Julie for her role as the Broker/Owner of Julie & Co. Realty, LLC. We are thrilled for them to be acknowledged alongside some of the region’s most powerful and influential people.

Sonny and Julie Bonacio at Albany Business Review's 2024 Best Real Estate Deals event
Photo by Andrew Elder of Best Frame Forward.