Posted on: November 15, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced dates for upcoming open house events on the National Grid Smart City Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Demonstration Project in Schenectady.
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
Schenectady, NY - Mayor McCarthy announced today that Halloween trick-or-treating in the City of Schenectady will be officially observed on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m., with earlier trick-or-treat hours p...
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Posted on: September 20, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy and Director of Human Resources Tiffany White announced that the City of Schenectady received the Platinum Award at the inaugural MVP Health Care Workplace Well Being Awards. The event recognized compan...
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Posted on: September 17, 2019
SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady will be hosting a public meeting on proposed safety improvements along Brandywine Avenue between I-890 and State Street.
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Posted on: September 4, 2019
SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady will host a free Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will be on Franklin Street outside City Hall, 105 Jay Street. The event will occur rain or shine
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Posted on: August 26, 2019
Public Hearing on Proposed Nott-Rosa-Wendell Intersection Safety Improvements Public invited to attend hearing on proposed intersection safety improvements
SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady will be hosting a Public Hearing ...
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Posted on: August 23, 2019
New Spray Pad Launched at Woodlawn ParkGrass-roots initiative funded by the Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy and The Schenectady Foundation joined the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association to reveal a new Spray Pad a...
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Posted on: August 2, 2019
City Expands Curbside Tree Branch Collection in Aftermath of Recent StormsResidents are encouraged to leave fallen tree branches at curbside
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy and Commissioner of General Services Paul Lafond announced tha...
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Posted on: August 2, 2019
City Hosting Open House Event on Design Ideas for Main Avenue Corridor Neighborhood invited to attend open discussion on Main Ave improvements
SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady will be hosting an Open House event to gather neighborho...
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Posted on: June 12, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy released the following statement regarding the passing of Karen B. Johnson:
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Posted on: June 7, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the Schenectady City Hall clock tower will be lit orange June 7, 2019 – June 9, 2019 in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
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Posted on: April 29, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy released the following statement regarding the passing of Frank J. Duci
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Posted on: April 23, 2019
SCHENECTADY – On Monday evening, the Schenectady City Council approved a resolution authorizing a new cooperation agreement between the City of Schenectady and the Capital Region Land Bank to evaluate 34 additional blighted properties for renova...
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Posted on: April 12, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the City of Schenectady is seeking bids to demolish eight more blighted buildings. The demolition bids are due by April 24, 2019 and the City anticipates completing the demolition work this summer.
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Posted on: April 10, 2019
SCHENECTADY – On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, Mayor Gary McCarthy and Schenectady Head Professional Matthew Daley announced the opening of the 84th season at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course.
Contests will be held for a chance to win six dozen...
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Posted on: April 2, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the Schenectady City Hall clock tower will be illuminated red, blue, and yellow this week for Autism Awareness. World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2019.
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Posted on: March 22, 2019
SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady Department of Engineering will be making a public presentation on the replacement of the Kings Road Bridge on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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Posted on: March 8, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced the City of Schenectady will host a three-day interactive series of community design workshops to guide the Stockade Flood Mitigation Project.
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Posted on: March 1, 2019
NRSA HUD designation allows City to target CDBG resources for community revitalization
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) designation proposed by the City of Schenectady&rsquo...
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Posted on: February 25, 2019
Panel discussion to focus on state funding for sustainable public transit
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy will join public transit advocates from across the state on Tuesday to meet and discuss their advocacy priorities and immediate needs for ...
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Posted on: January 30, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy urged residents take precaution for the extreme wind chill and cold temperatures forecasted throughout the week.
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Posted on: January 29, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy and The Schenectady Foundation announced twelve grass-roots neighborhood projects to be implemented in 2019 through Schenectady’s Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge.
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Posted on: January 18, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy urged residents to prepare for the forecasted snow storm and priority street parking restrictions. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saturday
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Posted on: January 14, 2019
SCHENECTADY – On Monday evening, Mayor Gary McCarthy will give the 2019
State of the City Address at Schenectady City Hall. The speech will focus on key subjects such
as four consecutive years of property tax cuts,
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Posted on: January 8, 2019
Today the cities of Albany, Plattsburgh, Schenectady and Troy filed lawsuits against the manufacturers and distributors of opioid painkillers alleging that the companies misled health care providers about the addiction risks associated with prescribing
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Posted on: December 19, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy released the following statement regarding the announcement of $460,749 for the Crane Street Corridor and $5 million for the North Ferry Street Pump Station at the 2018 Regional Economic Development Awards Ceremony
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Posted on: December 4, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the Schenectady City Hall clock tower will be illuminated in red, white, and blue on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in honor of President George H. W. Bush.
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Posted on: December 3, 2018
SCHENECTADY –Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that yard waste pick up will be extended through the first and second week of December due to recent weather changes. Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, and plant materials.
“Residents are encouraged to ...
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Posted on: November 19, 2018
The City of Schenectady will host a promotion ceremony Monday evening for the
Schenectady Fire and Police Departments ahead of the scheduled City Council
Committee Meeting.
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Posted on: November 16, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy released the following statement regarding the City of Schenectady’s $3 million award from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) through the Water Infrastructure
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Posted on: November 9, 2018
Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the City of Schenectady will be hosting a public meeting to review and discuss the Proposed 2018-2020 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) and surrounding initiatives in the Vale, Eastern Avenue
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Posted on: November 9, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy and Head Professional Matthew Daley announced that Sunday, November 11th will be the last day of the season at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. However, the golf shop will remain open through the holidays, Daley added.
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Posted on: November 7, 2018
Schenectady, NY – National Grid and the City of Schenectady have begun work that will transform the municipality into a “smart city” by deploying advance street lighting technology.
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Posted on: October 24, 2018
Mayor McCarthy announced today that Halloween trick-or-treating in the City of Schenectady will be officially observed on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 2:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., with earlier trick-or-treat hours provided for younger children.
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Posted on: October 24, 2018
Mayor Gary McCarthy was joined Wednesday by federal and state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Congressman Paul Tonko, to announce the grand opening of the new Schenectady Train Station—two weeks ahead of schedule.
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Posted on: October 10, 2018
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady is a fundamental asset to our community, providing vital support to children, teens, and families during critical periods of their lives.
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Posted on: October 5, 2018
SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady has been awarded funding by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) through the New York Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)
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Posted on: September 28, 2018
SCHENECTADY – On Saturday, September 29th, Mayor McCarthy and the City of Schenectady will co-host the 1st Annual "F.O.P. 18" Charity Golf Memorial held at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course on Oregon Avenue.
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Posted on: September 24, 2018
You're invited to join us at an upcoming " town hall" meeting to learn more about the "Challenge " and how you and your community group or organization can participate.
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Posted on: September 24, 2018
Schenectady's Thriving Neighborhoods challenge is The Schenectady Foundation's new grant program, intended to help make Schenectady 's neighborhoods stronger, healthier, safer, greener, and more sustainable.
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Posted on: August 9, 2018
Mayor McCarthy to Participate in Mayor Exchange Program for Puerto Rico Recovery EffortsSCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy will be participating in a Puerto Rico – Mainland Mayor Exchange Program on Thursday to aid recovery and rebuildi...
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Posted on: July 27, 2018
Schenectady HOMES Program Reaches Major Milestone in Property SalesCity-owned property sales in 2018 already exceed entire previous yearSCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary R. McCarthy announced that the city’s Homeownership Made Easy in Schenecta...
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Posted on: June 29, 2018
This summer, CDPHP Cycle! is offering a series of free safe cycling classes with the New York Bicycling Coalition. These classes will cover how to use CDPHP Cycle! as well as basic bicycle safety skills. Each participant will receive a free helmet and a f...
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Posted on: June 22, 2018
Mayor McCarthy and Schenectady Art Society Unveil New Citywide Art Project
SAS Volunteers to Paint Neighborhood Themed Artwork on City Utility Boxes
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy and the Schenectady Art Society (SAS) announced a new ...
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Posted on: June 14, 2018
Schenectady, NY – National Grid and the City of Schenectady have received approval from the New York Department of Public Service to proceed with a joint initiative that will transform the municipality into a “smart city”
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Posted on: June 8, 2018
Schenectady Receives 2018 US Mayors’ Climate Protection AwardAustin and Schenectady Mayors Win Top Honors for Climate Protection Efforts
SCHENECTADY – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced that the Mayors of Austin, TX and Schenectady, N...
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Posted on: May 17, 2018
Property Owners in Union Triangle & Morris Avenue Districts Now Qualify for Federal and State Historic Tax Credit Programs
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Posted on: April 27, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the City of Schenectady will be kicking off the 4th Annual ‘I Love My Schenectady Parks Day’ on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
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Posted on: April 26, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary R. McCarthy and the Schenectady HOMES Program welcomed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blake, Realtors (BHHS) to Downtown Schenectady on Thursday.
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Posted on: April 24, 2018
New Public-Private Partnership to Include Job Training for Local Residents and Construction Management Training for Small Firms
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Posted on: March 28, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the City of Schenectady was honored with a ‘Smart 50 Award’ on Monday night at the Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Posted on: March 27, 2018
SCHENECTADY – On Monday night, the Schenectady City Council adopted a Resolution in support of Mayor Gary McCarthy entering into an action with Dreyer Boyajian LLP to recover costs resulting from the opioid epidemic.
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Posted on: March 23, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary R. McCarthy announced that the City of Schenectady Homeownership Made Easy in Schenectady (HOMES) Program will be hosting a City-Wide Open House this Sunday afternoon, March 25, 2018.
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Posted on: March 7, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy reminded residents to prepare for the forecasted snow storm and priority street plowing.
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Posted on: March 7, 2018
A patient-empowerment program designed to teach community members how to get the most out of the interactions with healthcare providers.
Register at http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCNY&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#3/24/2018
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Posted on: March 2, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced today that the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) awarded federal grant funding to the City of Schenectady to help fund a $90,000 project designed to continue the redevelopment momentum
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Posted on: February 27, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mayor Gary R. McCarthy testified Tuesday morning at a Congressional Hearing, “State of the Nation’s Energy Infrastructure,” in the Energy Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Posted on: February 22, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced on Thursday that Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company will be the newest partner in the City of Schenectady Home Ownership Made Easy in Schenectady (HOMES) Program.
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Posted on: February 13, 2018
SCHENECTADY ~ On Monday night, the Schenectady City Council passed a new local law expanding access to the Sustainable Energy Loan Program in the City of Schenectady.
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Posted on: February 6, 2018
SCHENECTADY – On Tuesday, Mayor Gary McCarthy reminded residents to prepare for the forecasted snow storm and priority street plowing. According to the National Weather Service, Schenectady is expected to receive approximately eight inches of sn...
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Posted on: February 2, 2018
SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary McCarthy announced that the Capital Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) recognized two infrastructure projects in the City of Schenectady at an awards ceremony held earlier today.
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Posted on: January 18, 2018
SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary R. McCarthy and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas announced the expansion of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program to Schenectady.
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Posted on: January 4, 2018
SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary R. McCarthy and Commissioner of Public Safety Michael Eidens announced that Assistant Police Chief Jack Falvo will be assigned additional administrative duties as Chief of the Buildings Department
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Posted on: November 6, 2017
49th Annual Daily Gazette Holiday Parade set for Nov. 18; theme, sponsors, grand marshal and new award announced
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Posted on: October 31, 2017
SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary R. McCarthy today announced the appointment of Michael C. Eidens as Public Safety Commissioner effective November 13, 2017, and Kristin Diotte as Director of Development effective November 1, 2017.
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Posted on: October 25, 2017
SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary R. McCarthy and Head PGA Professional Matthew J. Daley announced today the completion of renovation projects at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. The projects were recently completed ahead of the Impossible Pin - Cross Countr...
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Posted on: October 13, 2017
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
NOTICE is hereby given that an informational session for “Proposed North Ferry Street Pump Station Design” will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 5:15 pm in the Rotunda at City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York.
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Posted on: October 11, 2017
Schenectady, NY ~ During the month of October, Schenectady City Hall clock tower will be bathed in two colors; purple and pink.
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Posted on: September 19, 2017
SCHENECTADY ~ Mayor Gary R. McCarthy today announced the appointment of Alex Sutherland as the Director of Operations effective September 18, 2017, and Christopher Lunn as the Chief Building Inspector effective September 5, 2017.
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Posted on: August 16, 2017
Will host an introductory meeting for contractors interested in working on the recently awarded $2.99 Million Dollars HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program
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Posted on: August 16, 2017
Services for Commissioner Wayne Bennett
Friday, August 18th from 4:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.at The State Police Academy located at 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 24, Albany
and Saturday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Capitol Hill located at 10 Lo...
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Posted on: July 13, 2017
Schenectady, N.Y., July 13, 2017 -- A group of community investors today broke ground on 15 new homes to be built on formerly vacant lots in the City of Schenectady.
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Posted on: July 5, 2017
MEDIA ALERT – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process
Program Aimed at Persistent Violators
Schenectady, NY
July 3, 2017:
Who: Mayor Gary McCarthy, Chief Eric Clifford and other City Officials
What: Press Conference
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Posted on: June 21, 2017
Mayor Gary McCarthy and the City of Schenectady will be hosting the M/WBE Networking Reception to bring together purchasing, procurement officers and developers together with MWBE firms looking for business opportunities in the City of Schenectady.
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Posted on: August 16, 2017
Will host an introductory meeting for contractors interested in working on the recently awarded $2.99 Million Dollars HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program
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Posted on: August 16, 2017
Services for Commissioner Wayne Bennett
Friday, August 18th from 4:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.at The State Police Academy located at 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 24, Albany
and Saturday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Capitol Hill located at 10 Lo...
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Posted on: July 13, 2017
Schenectady, N.Y., July 13, 2017 -- A group of community investors today broke ground on 15 new homes to be built on formerly vacant lots in the City of Schenectady.
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Posted on: July 5, 2017
MEDIA ALERT – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process
Program Aimed at Persistent Violators
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July 3, 2017:
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Posted on: June 21, 2017
Mayor Gary McCarthy and the City of Schenectady will be hosting the M/WBE Networking Reception to bring together purchasing, procurement officers and developers together with MWBE firms looking for business opportunities in the City of Schenectady.
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Posted on: May 31, 2017
SCHENECTADY –Mayor Gary R. McCarthy today kicked off the demolition of 720 Crane Street, a blighted structure. The new lot will be part of an expanded Orchard Park in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Schenectady.
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Posted on: May 30, 2017
Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Marks Start of Demolition at 720 Crane Street and Completion of First Phase of Orchard Park Redevelopment
When: May 31, 2017
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Posted on: May 17, 2017
Mayor Gary R. McCarthy joins Schenectady City School District Superintendent Larry Spring
to announce May HOMES Open House
WHEN: May 18, 2017
TIME: 9:30 AM
WHERE: Oneida Middle School, 1629 Oneida St, Schenectady, NY 12308
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Posted on: May 15, 2017
SCHENECTADY - Mayor Gary R. McCarthy today announced Schenectady is securing Refunding Bonds that will save the City approximately $1,277,100 over twenty years.
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Posted on: May 11, 2017
Mayor McCarthy announces postponement of I Love My Parks Day 2017
May 13, 2017
Due to inclement weather forecast
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Posted on: April 19, 2017
“The City of Schenectady has lost a tremendous advocate for business and our community as a whole. For over a decade as President of the Chamber of Schenectady County, Chuck Steiner was a leading voice in the economic resurgence we have seen in our commun...
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Posted on: April 11, 2017
MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES
OPENING OF MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
FOR 2017 SEASON
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
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Posted on: March 28, 2017
The Affirmative Action Advisory Board is planning a public presentation of the 2016 Annual Report on April 27th to be held in the McChesney Room at the Schenectady Public Library. We will conduct out regular monthly Board meeting on the same day rather th...
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Posted on: March 22, 2017
The City of Schenectady has announced that a public information meeting will be held to discuss the proposed improvement project for completing a multi-use path linking
downtown with Central Park and Vale Park.
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Posted on: March 15, 2017
Today, garbage collection has been suspended in District 2 of the City of Schenectady due to the weather. All other districts will stay on the normal schedule. City crews will collect District 2 this Saturday starting at 6:00 AM to replace today’s pickup.
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Posted on: March 8, 2017
Mayor McCarthy will testify before the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Water and the Environment.
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Posted on: March 3, 2017
Mayor Gary McCarthy announces
smoke alarm installation event
When: Sunday, March 5, 2017
Time: 11:30 ~ 11:45 a.m.
Where: 360 Veeder Avenue Fire Headquarters
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Posted on: February 21, 2017
City of Schenectady
Industrial Development Agency
Board Meeting Notice
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