HOPEWELL, N.Y. — Patty’s Lodge, the former motel where Sam Nordquist was tortured and killed at the beginning of 2025, is set to reopen under new ownership with a new name.
Mash Sopariwala, the new owner, said his team took over Patty’s Lodge and the neighboring Econo-Lodge about a month ago. Crews have gutted all 24 rooms, removing furniture and carpeting, and have installed cameras at each corner of the buildings, which were not present when Sam Nordquist was killed.
Sopariwala said Room 22, where Sam Nordquist was tortured, will remain available to guests. He hopes the new cameras and lighting will help deter crime.
Neighbors thoughts on the changes
Neighbors have noticed the changes.
“I’ve watched them — when I go by — they were putting new windows and everything that’s… I think it’s great. It’s keeping this area busy with the concerts and stuff we have every summer and stuff this is another place for them to go to,” Richard Eckam said.
Eckam said he thinks it’s great, as it serves as another place for concert goers in the summer.
Sam’s sister reacts to the reopening
For Sam’s family, the space represents the pain and isolation that he endured.
“I would like to see it burned to the ground and flattened over and a memorial mainly for the tragic murder of my brother, Sam Nordquist. But for all the victims who have been abused at the location of Patty’s Lodge,” Kayla Nordquist said.
Erin Mahon, News10NBC: How does it hit you knowing that it will reopen — even as a new place?
Kayla: “It, it’s devastating. That’s the best word I could describe for it is devastating, and I’m sick and disappointed.”
Kayla Nordquist said she is glad the new owner is taking steps to make the property safer, but it is still very painful to see the building stand.
“You can change the name, paint the walls, and put up a new sign, but you cannot erase what happened to my brother there,” Kayla said. “That property will forever be connected to the horrific abuse and torture Sam endured. No amount of renovations will ever change that.”
Background on Patty’s Lodge
We first learned Patty’s Lodge would be closing in May, as guests told us they got a notice saying it would close permanently.
The notice was dated May 21, and said the motel would close on June 11. We previously spoke with a lawyer who said the eviction notice might not be legal. The closure date was then extended by 20 days.
The reopening
The new owner said the space will open in a couple weeks as “The Canandaigua Inn” and will no longer allow long-term stays, only daily and weekly rates. He also said they have added staff that will be patrolling and monitoring the area 24/7.
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