Funded projects include masonry repairs, new signage, updated storefront lighting, window and door replacements, and exterior painting.
Federal regulations require that either the business owner qualify as low- to moderate-income at the time of award or that at least one job be created that is available to persons of low- to moderate-income.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m will celebrate the completion of renovations at Hirt Playground.
The City's annual Mill & Fill Program is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026, weather permitting. Twenty-three roadway segments throughout the City have been selected for resurfacing.
Up to $20,000 in grant funds are available to businesses that are interested in making improvements such as new signage and lighting or new windows or doors.
The New York Forward program is intended to invigorate and enliven smaller downtowns and neighborhood-scale municipal centers with eligible project types including but not limited to: Mixed Use Development, Public Space Improvements, Historic Preservation, Small Business Support, Infrastructure and Mobility.
Located along the north side of Whitesboro Street between DeWitt and Saratoga Streets, the proposed project has been designed with a townhouse-style façade so as to fit into the context of the surrounding neighborhood.
Mayor Galime today received a personal communication directly from Governor Hochul regarding a discretionary increase in funding of $5.61 million to assist Utica with our next budget year.
After four decades of use, the existing play units have fallen into disrepair. Plans call for replacing equipment, upgrading the safety standards, revitalizing neighborhood athletic hubs & tree canopy:
Michael Galime1 Kennedy Plaza
Utica, New York 13502
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