Jones Steves Renames to Jones Steves Grassi, LLP

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jones Steves, LLP has officially announced a new named partner, as the Saratoga Springs-based firm has become Jones Steves Grassi, LLP.

The law firm is best known for its work in land use and development, representing companies such as GlobalFoundries, Saratoga Hospital, Albany Medical Center, Skidmore College, RISE Housing, and more. The name change adds partner Justin Grassi, Esq. to the firm’s title, who originally became a partner in April 2021.

Grassi said the new name does not change any operations at the firm, saying he will continue to work with fellow partners Matthew Jones and Bruce Steves.

“Largely, there’s three partner attorneys here,” said Grassi. “We’ve always collaborated, we will continue to collaborate. It doesn’t change anything other than becoming a financial partner with the office.”

The firm has existed in some form since 1980 under Jones, the senior partner. Steves and Grassi both attended Albany Law School, and each joined the firm after graduating, Grassi said.

“I think we’re all excited to have found the three of us,” Grassi said. “The firm, almost certainly, will grow, but will have the backbone of the three of us. We’ve worked together now for over a decade, which is awesome.”

Grassi said adding his name will help clients associate him as a partner.

“When they see the name on the sign, and they know you’re a partner, it’s just a little bit of a different dynamic,” said Grassi. “They understand that you have that experience, that you have that knowledge to have made it there.”

Grassi grew up in Schuylerville and currently lives in Saratoga Springs, he said, noting it is enjoyable to see and assist with development in the local community.

“We see all these projects come forth, we get to be involved with them, and watch them grow and end up building up our city,” Grassi said. “In that regard, it’s a very fun area of law to practice in. … Living

Hay Creek Hotels to Convert Former Longfellow’s Location Into The Brookmere Hotel

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hay Creek Hotels and Restaurants have expanded its presence in the Northeast with three management deals, including the former location of Longfellow’s Hotel and Restaurant in Saratoga Springs.

“Introducing a variety of properties into our system is a critical part of our growth strategy as we remain intentional in our approach to build a portfolio of boutique, independent hotels that vary in size, segmentation, and geographic location,” Hay Creek CEO Gary Sims said in a statement.

The property will now be called The Brookmere Hotel, according to a press release by Hay Creek Hotels. The hotel is located a mile from Saratoga Racetrack and sits on a 10-acre site abutting Saratoga National Golf Course with private access to Lake Lonely.

The project is the total transformation of the former Longfellows into Brookmere, an upper-upscale hotel with 88 rooms and suites, Clover Restaurant & Bar with seasonal outdoor porch, 3,500 square feet of meeting and event space, including an additional seasonal courtyard, and an upscale spa.

Hay Creek will be working closely with Spring City Development, Bonacio

Construction and interior design firm Sims Patrick Studio and will begin operations upon its opening slated for mid-summer 2024.

“Historically, the word boutique has been synonymous with small in scale, but at Hay Creek that word simply signifies an opportunity for us to customize and curate a guest experience for a diverse collection of hotels ranging in size and complexity, which is evident in this current mix of new hotels we’ve brought into the portfolio,” Dan Mahoney, SVP of development at Hay Creek Hotels and Restaurants, said in a statement.