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:
Mayor Michael P. Galime invites residents and visitors to join him at the ski hill on Friday, February 13, to celebrate this milestone. Complimentary refreshments, including water, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa, will be available.
All vehicles must be removed from city streets by 10:00pm TONIGHT, DECEMBER 30, 2025 with no exceptions.
While we are currently still waiting for a plow purchased in 2023, Mayor Galime launched efforts to purchase pre-owned vehicles to decrease the age of our fleet, while spending one eighth the cost, saving hundreds of thousands.
“These events are complimentary and open to the public,” said city officials. “We’re proud to bring the community together once again to celebrate the holiday season in one of Utica’s most historic neighborhoods.”
Please join Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (119th District) and Mayor Michael Galime Monday for the groundbreaking of the $2 million renovation project at the Val Bialas Ski Center, marking a significant investment in the future of winter recreation in the City of Utica.
Abatements have risen by nearly 30 percent, resulting in approximately 162 additional property cleanouts each year.
For all hours of skating – skate rentals will be $5.00 and open skate will be $5.00.
An application requesting $10 million through Governor Kathy Hochul’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program was submitted last week; that application proposed a slate of projects for the Greater Brewery District / West Utica Commercial Corridor.
“Experience UTICA 2025” aims to engage local creative talent, support experiential learning, and provide the City of Utica with fresh visual branding concepts shaped by emerging designers.
Michael Galime1 Kennedy Plaza
Utica, New York 13502
(315) 792-0100