SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The building that once housed a Schenectady pizza shop is now under a local restaurateur's ownership. The Fireside, located at 1631 Eastern Parkway, is now Tommy Nicchi's property, and he intends to reopen the pizza restaurant in 2026.

Nicchi spoke with the Pace family before purchasing the building, receiving support from members of the Pace family, the restaurant's founders. The Fireside first opened in 1978, closed in 2011, and has been vacant for almost 15 years.

A goal of Nicchi's is to restore the space to its original restaurant, but the restaurant requires work before it's ready to reopen. He said he wants to bring back the old feel of the restaurant, as he's not a big fan of new.

"We’re going to be able to save the fireplace, the upstairs bar and t

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