MetLife Building Hits Exciting Milestone at Griffiss Park

An ironworker in a hard hat and harness sits on the signed final beam, topped with an American flag, in front of Bonacio Construction and project team signs at the MetLife site.

On September 21, 2026, Bonacio Construction joined MetLife, the City of Rome, Mohawk Valley EDGE, and local officials to sign and raise the final steel beam on MetLife’s new office at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park. Construction on this102,000-square-foot Class A office building at Griffiss Business and Technology Park began in Spring.

The project repurposes a key factory site at the former Air Force base. It was developed by Bonacio Development, is being built by Bonacio Construction, and features metalwork by Bonacio Steel.

“Rome’s been wonderful to work with, absolutely wonderful to work with,” said CEO Sonny Bonacio, noting that officials in Rome “make projects happen quicker and easier than most places in New York State.” Bonacio is involved in several projects in the city, including the Air City Lofts on Griffiss and new housing at Woodhaven.

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An ironworker in a hard hat and harness sits on the signed final beam, topped with an American flag, in front of Bonacio Construction and project team signs at the MetLife site.
MetLife Rome Topping-Off – Final Beam Set

The Waldorf at 122 Regent Street Receives Adaptive Reuse Award

View of The Waldorf at 122 Regent Street condo building at twilight.

The most recent Adaptive Reuse Award from the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation went to The Waldorf at 122 Regent Street. Built in 1902 as the carriage house and stables for Douglass Mabee’s Stoneleigh estate, this building has lived many lives. It became Mabee Hall at Skidmore College, then home to a church, and later the Waldorf School. Today, The Waldorf is five private, low maintenance condominiums with garages, just steps from downtown and the track. The original masonry, red slate roof, and even the Mabee family’s original weather vane (returned by Douglass Mabee’s great grandson) are all part of the home’s next chapter.

Thank you to our team who accepted the award: Tony Bonacio, Vice President; Paul Lambert, Construction Project Manager; and Nick Welch, Site Supervisor. And a huge thank you to our partners Keith Buff of kpb Architecture and The LA Group for bringing this vision to life.

Three units are still available for anyone who wants to live in a piece of Saratoga Springs history. Contact Julie & Co. Realty to learn more.

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View of The Waldorf at 122 Regent Street condo building at twilight.
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Bonacio’s 10th Year as Presenting Sponsor for the Saratoga Hospital Gala

Sonny, Julie, and Gianna Bonacio behind a podium at the Saratoga Hospital Gala 2026.

We were proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 44th Annual Saratoga Hospital Gala for the 10th year in a row alongside Julie & Co. Realty. The Great Saratoga Clambake themed event brought the community together in support of the Saratoga Community Health Center. We were especially honored to see Julie and Sonny recognized for a decade of sponsorship before they helped launch the live auction.

Sonny, Julie, and Gianna Bonacio behind a podium at the Saratoga Hospital Gala 2026.

Julie Bonacio on Building a Healthier Saratoga Through Philanthropy

A large group of attendees posed together outdoors in front of a sponsor banner reading Presented By Bonacio and Julie & Co. Realty at the Saratoga Hospital Foundation event.

Julie Bonacio wrote for the Albany Business Review on the importance of philanthropy in Saratoga’s healthcare:

“Saratoga is shaped by the support of its close-knit community. That support is most visible in the places people turn to when in need. Saratoga Hospital has stood at the center of this community since the late 19th century, and that legacy would not be possible without the generous support of local businesses and community partners. Their philanthropy has supported the hospital in ways public funding and patient fees alone cannot. The result has been better outcomes for patients, a healthier community and a resilient, equitable system that can serve future generations.

That legacy is why my family, through our companies, has supported the Saratoga Hospital Foundation for many years….”

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A large group of attendees posed together outdoors in front of a sponsor banner reading Presented By Bonacio and Julie & Co. Realty at the Saratoga Hospital Foundation event.

Albany Business Review’s BRED Awarded to Glens Falls Phase 1 and 2

Aerial view of a street with a new mixed-use building under construction; brick storefronts on the ground floor and green/white upper stories, orange cones nearby.

Proud to see our Glens Falls South Street project recognized as Albany Business Review’s Deal of the Year! From historic transformation to meaningful housing solutions, this two-phase development highlights the impact of thoughtful, community-focused redevelopment in Glens Falls.

Best Real Estate Deals honors the Albany region’s biggest and most influential real estate transactions and projects. BRED celebrates developers with the vision to transform a site into something unique, the many professionals who translate that vision into reality, and the deal-makers who bring all the players together.

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Aerial view of a street with a new mixed-use building under construction; brick storefronts on the ground floor and green/white upper stories, orange cones nearby.

Julie Bonacio Inducted into Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame

Julie Bonacio seated in a bright living room, smiling toward the camera.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Julie’s induction into the Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame, honoring her incredible impact on the Capital Region’s business community! From her vision for transformative development projects to growing Julie & Co. Realty into a powerhouse brokerage, Julie’s leadership continues to shape our region in meaningful ways.

Even more special — Julie now joins her husband Sonny Bonacio, who was previously inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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Julie Bonacio seated in a bright living room, smiling toward the camera.