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Posted on: January 12, 2021

Schenectady Police Collaborative Recognized in Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address

SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady’s Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative (SPRRC) was recognized in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2021 State of the State Address.

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Posted on: November 15, 2021

Blighted Vacant Buildings Slated for Demolition to Revitalize Schenectady Neighborhoods

Posted on: November 3, 2021

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Posted on: October 26, 2021

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Posted on: October 1, 2021

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Posted on: September 21, 2021

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Posted on: September 16, 2021

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Posted on: September 13, 2021

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Posted on: August 25, 2021
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Mayor McCarthy, Assemblyman Santabarbara Announce Crane-Main Intersection Project

Posted on: July 29, 2021

City of Schenectady Announces Opening of Pools and 2021 Summer Youth Programs

Posted on: June 30, 2021

City of Schenectady Earns State Recognition for Local Climate Action and Clean Energy Leadership

Posted on: June 17, 2021
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Mayor McCarthy Signs Legislation Banning ATVs and Dirt Bikes and Increasing Fines

Posted on: May 28, 2021

City, County, Land Bank Announce Orchard Park Redevelopment

Posted on: May 13, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy & AIK Property Group Announce Completed Vacant Property Rehab

Posted on: April 28, 2021

Schenectady Announces New Collaborative Tree Planting Initiative on Earth Day

Posted on: April 23, 2021

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Posted on: April 8, 2021
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New Drop-Box Installed for City of Schenectady Bureau of Receipts Payments

Posted on: April 5, 2021

CITY OF SCHENECTADY HOSTS A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING TO UPDATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE STOCKADE

Posted on: March 25, 2021

Capital Region Land Bank Starts Demolition Today on Barrett Street

Posted on: March 12, 2021

Schenectady Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Release Draft Report

Posted on: March 5, 2021

Mayor McCarthy, SMHA, BCNI Announce Affordable Housing Opportunities in Schenectady

Posted on: February 5, 2021

Schenectady Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Announces Community Survey

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy Delivers 2021 Schenectady State of the City Address

Posted on: January 26, 2021

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Posted on: January 25, 2021

Public Information Session: Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Mayor McCarthy: City Council Approves Land Sale for $500,000 for Solar Project

Posted on: December 22, 2020

Schenectady Snow Removal Update; Vehicles must be removed from certain city streets for snow removal

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Schenectady Snow Removal Update; Vehicles must be removed from certain city streets for snow removal

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Schenectady Snow Removal Update; Residents Advised to Remove Vehicles from Streets

Posted on: December 18, 2020

State of Emergency Extended for Snow Removal

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Declares State of Emergency

Posted on: December 17, 2020

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Posted on: December 16, 2020

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Posted on: December 12, 2020

Schenectady Fire Department Launches Emergency Telemedicine Pilot Initiative

Posted on: December 7, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Statement: Code Enforcement Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19

Posted on: November 25, 2020

Schenectady Testing Gunshot Detection Smart City Technology on Thursday

Posted on: November 10, 2020

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Posted on: November 10, 2020

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Posted on: October 28, 2020

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Posted on: October 26, 2020

Schenectady Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Community Panel Discussion Schedule

Posted on: October 20, 2020

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Posted on: October 13, 2020

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Posted on: October 6, 2020

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Posted on: October 1, 2020

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Posted on: October 1, 2020

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Posted on: September 24, 2020
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City of Schenectady Launches Passport Parking App for Downtown Street Parking

Posted on: September 22, 2020

Schenectady Lights-Up Erie Boulevard Bridge to Welcome Casino Reopening

Posted on: September 9, 2020

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Posted on: September 2, 2020

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Posted on: August 6, 2020
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Mayor Honors CDTA 50th Anniversary with Key to the City

Posted on: July 31, 2020

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Posted on: July 27, 2020

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Posted on: July 28, 2020

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Posted on: July 24, 2020

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Posted on: June 26, 2020

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Posted on: June 25, 2020

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Posted on: June 24, 2020

Monday, June 22nd City Council Meeting via Teleconference

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Seven More Blighted Buildings Slated for Demolition in Schenectady

Posted on: June 16, 2020

Schenectady City Hall to Reopen for In-Person Service by Appointment Only

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Rescinds Curfew in the City of Schenectady

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, Schenectady City Council Committee Meeting via Teleconference

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Schenectady Senior Center Hosting a Member “Drive-thru”

Posted on: May 21, 2020

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Posted on: May 16, 2020

Notice of Public Comment Period: 2020 Proposed Annual Action Plan

Posted on: May 16, 2020

City of Schenectady Suspends Metered Parking Payments

Posted on: April 18, 2020

City Council to Hold Meetings via Teleconference

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Asks City Employees and Residents to Complete 2020 Census Questionnaire

Posted on: March 31, 2020

City Yard Waste Collection to Resume April 1st

Posted on: March 30, 2020

City Playgrounds Closed Until Further Notice

Posted on: March 27, 2020

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Posted on: March 20, 2020

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Posted on: March 17, 2020

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Posted on: March 13, 2020

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Posted on: January 16, 2020

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Posted on: September 20, 2019

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Posted on: September 19, 2019

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Posted on: September 17, 2019

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Mayor McCarthy Urges Residents to Take Precaution for Upcoming Heat Wave

Posted on: July 19, 2019

HOMES Program Launches New Website Feature for Purchasing City-Owned Property

Posted on: June 20, 2019

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Posted on: June 12, 2019

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Posted on: June 7, 2019

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Posted on: May 16, 2019

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Posted on: April 29, 2019

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Posted on: January 8, 2019

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Schenectady HOMES Program Reaches Major Milestone in Property Sales

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Posted on: June 22, 2018

NATIONAL GRID, CITY OF SCHENECTADY RECEIVE APPROVAL FOR SMART CITY STREETLIGHT INITIATIVE

Posted on: June 14, 2018

Schenectady Receives 2018 US Mayors’ Climate Protection Award

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Union Triangle and Morris Avenue Districts Now Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Posted on: May 17, 2018

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Posted on: April 27, 2018

Schenectady HOMES Program Partner Opens Office in Downtown Schenectady

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Posted on: March 28, 2018

Schenectady Council Supports Mayor McCarthy’s Action Against Opioid Industry

Posted on: March 27, 2018

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Schenectady Receives CDTC Funding for Craig Street Redevelopment Plan

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Mayor Gary McCarthy Testifies at Congressional Hearing on State of Nation’s Energy Infrastructure

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Mayor McCarthy Announces New HOMES Program Partnership

Posted on: February 22, 2018

City of Schenectady Adopts Law to Expand Access for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Upgrades

Posted on: February 13, 2018

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Posted on: February 6, 2018

Schenectady Projects Honored By Capital Branch of American Public Works Association

Posted on: February 2, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces New Homebuyer Assistance Program to Renovate Vacant Properties

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Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces New Public Safety Commissioner and Director of Development

Posted on: October 31, 2017

Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Announces Completion of New Renovations

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Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady’s City Hall Clock Tower colors for October

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Posted on: September 29, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces New Director of Operations and Chief Building Inspector

Posted on: September 19, 2017

Schenectady Bike Plan August 2017

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City of Schenectady Official Proclamation

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Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process

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Schenectady Bike Master Plan Public Meeting

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Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Marks Start of Demolition at 720 Crane Street

Posted on: May 31, 2017
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Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Marks Start of Demolition

Posted on: May 30, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy joins Schenectady City School District Superintendent Larry Spring

Posted on: May 17, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Schenectady Will Save Approximately $1.3 Million

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Mayor McCarthy announces postponement of I Love My Parks Day 2017

Posted on: May 11, 2017

Mayor McCarthy and National Grid Announce Partnership for Earth Day

Posted on: April 21, 2017

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Posted on: April 19, 2017

MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FOR 2017 SEASON

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Household Hazardous Waste 2017 Collection Program

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The Affirmative Action Advisory Board public presentation of the 2016 Annual Report on April 27th

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Mayor Gary R. McCarthy To Testify Before United States House of Representatives

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Mayor Gary McCarthy announces smoke alarm installation event

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City of Schenectady Industrial Development Agency Board Meeting Notice

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2017 Annual Action Plan Request for Proposals

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Mayor Gary McCarthy to Make Major Announcement Regarding Schenectady Holiday Parade

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