COR Development Announces Major Anchor Box Redevelopment at Cor Center in Clay, New York

Posted on December 9, 2025

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Clay, NY – COR Development Company, one of Central New York’s leading real estate developers, today announced plans for of a significant redevelopment at COR Center in Clay, New York. The project will transform the former Price Chopper building into a multi-tenant retail destination featuring four well-known and new-to-market national retailers:

  • Ross Dress for Less – 25,988 square feet
  • Sierra Trading– 18,410 square feet
  • Boot Barn – 12,497 square feet
  • Five Below – 10,349 square feet

Strategically located along Route 31, just west of the Route 481 interchange in Clay, COR Center stands as the premier business location in one of Central New York’s most rapidly growing communities. COR Center continues to serve as a key retail destination for residents of Clay, Cicero, Baldwinsville and the greater Syracuse area.

The Center spans more than 515,000 square feet of retail, services, and dining space across a 100-acre site with 1,000 linear feet of road frontage, and is home to other major national tenants including Target, The Home Depot, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx, Old Navy, Ulta and PetSmart. The addition of four new nationally recognized retailers reflects COR’s ongoing strategy to continuously transform existing properties by enhancing the tenant mix and bringing new energy and opportunity to its well-established marketplaces throughout New York.

“This redevelopment at COR Center exemplifies our commitment to strengthening retail corridors across Central New York, as the premier Syracuse-based shopping center developer in all of Upstate NY. These four new-to-market storefronts prove the success and viability of COR Center Clay as one of the top retail destinations in the region and will be a catalyst for further enhancement of the offering and shopping experience for our entire community. We’re really excited to launch this investment alongside many others, as Clay NY and Syracuse NY continue to win big and reach big milestones.” said Michael Vavonese, Director of Leasing for COR Development Company.

The redevelopment plan includes new façades, upgraded site improvements, and improved walkability throughout the property. Construction is currently underway, with tenant openings expected in fall of 2026.

Updates and announcements will be shared on COR Development’s website and social media channels in the months leading up to the grand openings. For more information, visit www.corcompanies.com.

ABOUT COR Development Company, LLC  

COR Development Company, LLC and its affiliates are a full-service real estate development, property management, brokerage and construction companies founded in 1998. Since its inception, COR Companies has developed, constructed, and managed a vast portfolio of commercial and residential properties, contributing significantly to the upstate New York economy. COR has developed complex and multi-faceted projects such as office, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, high-tech facilities, mixed-use residential apartments, and affordable housing.

Contact Information:

COR Development – Merissa Lynch | mlynch@corcompanies.com

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