City Press Releases
 

April 12, 2010                                                                     Stratton Fires Police Officer John Lewis

September 24, 2009                                                                  Mayor Stratton to Postpone Presentation of Schenectady Budget to City Council

September 10, 2009                                                                  Schenectady Mayor Stratton Receives Major Appointment with the U.S. Conference of Mayors

August 7, 2009                                                                         Tonko, Stratton to Host Open House at City Hall

July 13, 2009                                                                         Mayor Stratton swears in Nine New Police Officers

July 2, 2009                                                                         Stratton Congratulates Senator-Elect Al Franken on Win in Minnesota

June 24, 2009                                                                        Mayor Stratton Appointed to Conference of Mayors' Nominating Committee

June 23, 2009                                                                        Mayor Stratton Accepts U.S. Mayors National Achievement Award for Schenectady; Brochure on Green Housing Program

May 8, 2009                                                                        Mayor Stratton, County Chair Savage, Children Cut Ribbon for $1.1 Million Playground at Central Park

March 26, 2009                                                                      City of Schenectady Partners with City School District on Shared Fuel Services

March 25, 2009                                                                   Stratton asks Cuomo for Help in Police Dissolution

February 19, 2009                                                                 Mayor Stratton to Meet with President Obama at White House Friday Morning

February 17, 2009                                                                 Stratton to Receive National Government Leadership Award; Attachments

February 12, 2009                                                                 Schenectady Winter Carnival this Saturday  Carnival flier

December 4, 2008                                                                 Schenectady Residents to Receive Emergency Preparedness Handbook in Mail

November 20, 2008                                                                 Schenectady Wins Nation's Highest Award for Excellence in "Green" Affordable Housing Project

October 29, 2008                                                                 Mayor Stratton Announces Trick-or-Treat Hours for Schenectady; Halloween Safety Tips

October 20, 2008                                                                 Mayor Stratton Announces New Assistant Chief of Police

September 30, 2008                                                               Mayor Stratton Announces Five Promotion in Schenectady Fire Department

September 29, 2008                                                               Mayor Presents 2009 Proposed Budget for Schenectady

September 18, 2008                                                               New Police Chief Named in Schenectady

August 12, 2008                                                                        Mayor Stratton, City Council Members Urge Governor, State Leaders Not to Cut State Aid to Schenectady

July 14, 2008                                                                        Mayor Stratton to Swear-in Eight New Officers

May 29, 2008                                                                        Mayor Stratton Reaches Out to Local Homeowners Struggling to Make Mortgage Payments  - to view a copy of the Mayor's PSA, click here.

May 12, 2008                                                                        Schenectady Credit Rating Upgraded Again

May 7, 2008                                                                        Schenectady Mayor to Receive Government Accountability Award Tomorrow in Albany - AGA Release - AGA Conference Agenda

May 5, 2008                                                                        Stratton Announces Third Consecutive Budget Surplus for Schenectady

April 24, 2008                                                                        Mayor Brian U. Stratton Presents Schenectady's First "Hook A Kid On Golf" Charity Classic Event

April 21, 2008                                                                        Mayor Brian U. Stratton Wins Local Accountability Award

April 17, 2008                                                                        Mayor Stratton and Schenectady to Receive National Award at Annual City & County Performance Summit

April 2, 2008                                                                        Non-working Street Lights Can Be Reported in Several Ways

March 21, 2008                                                                   Parking Numbers Show Increased Activity in Downtown Schenectady (Metroplex release)

February 15, 2008                                                                Siena College Poll Shows Schenectady Residents Proud of Revitalization

February 11, 2008
Stratton Decides Against Run for Congress

January 15, 2008
Mayor Stratton Swears-in 10 New Police Officers

December 26, 2007
Stratton to be Sworn In for Second Term on January 1

December 19, 2007
Schenectady to Search Statewide for New Police Chief

December 12, 2007
Design Concept for $14M Erie Boulevard Reconstruction Project now Posted on Schenectady Website

December 10, 2007
Energy-efficient Holiday Lights Help Schenectady Lower Energy Bill

December 6, 2007
City's Financial Improvements, Fewer Claims and Decreased Liability Help to Slash Schenectady's Insurance Premiums by nearly $220,000

November 27, 2007
Erie Blvd. $14M Redesign Concept to be Unveiled for Public Comment in Open Meeting this Week

October 26, 2007
Mayor Stratton Announces Trick-or-Treat hours for Schenectady

October 10, 2007
Schenectady Police Chief to Accept Federal Post in Washington.

September 27, 2007
Stratton's 2008 Budget Cuts Taxes Again!

August 21, 2007
City Prepares for End of Summer Swimming Season.

August 14, 2007
Mayor Stratton Accepts $15,000 Check from Verizon for Recreational & Educational Programs at City's Quackenbush Pool.

August 2, 2007
Stratton, Bennett Applaud Governor's Veto of Police Discipline Bill.

July 26, 2007
GE Announces 150 New Jobs for Schenectady.

July 7, 2007
Mayor Stratton Swears in 10 New Police Officers.

June 20, 2007
Schenectady Pools Opening for Summer Swimming Season.

May 23, 2007
Schenectady's New Credit Rating Saves Taxpayers $300,000.

May 1, 2007
Moody's Upgrades Schenectady Credit Rating Again.
  Click for accompanying chart.

April 27, 2007
Mayor Stratton names former State Police Spt. Wayne Bennett as Schenectady Public Safety Commissioner

 

 

 

April 18, 2007
Mayor Stratton among honorees at Capital District YMCA President's Awards Dinner.

April 16, 2007
Stratton Announces $8.1M Surplus for Schenectady in 2006.
Click for accompanying charts.

February 26, 2007
Major Redevelopment Announced for former ALCO site.
  Picture of site.

February 21, 2007
Bechtel to Keep Engineering Jobs in Schenectady.
(Press release from Senator Schumer's office).

January 30, 2007
Mayor Stratton endorses Hillary Clinton for President.

January 28, 2007
Mayor Stratton defends Schenectady in US News & World Report (click cover for link to letter).

 

 

January 24, 2007
Mayor Stratton's Statement on Missing Evidence at SPD.

January 19, 2007
Schenectady Wins State Grant for Woodlawn Preserve.

January 8, 2007
Schenectady Receives $1 Million Grand for Lead Hazard Abatement and Control Program.

January 4, 2007
Mayor Stratton Reviews Accomplishments for 2007, Outlines Priorities for 2007. 
Attachments to January 4, 2007 release:  Top 12 Accomplishments of 2006, Chart 1, Chart 2, Chart 3.

November 21, 2006
Mayor announces affordable housing program.

November 13, 2006
Mayor Stratton to Co-Chair NYCOM Finance Committee.
                                  Also available:  NYCOM Press Release announcing appointment.

October 27, 2006
Schenectady Budget Passes with Tax Cut.

October 25, 2006
Mayor sets hours for trick-or-treating on Halloween and tips for staying safe.

October 17, 2006
Schenectady Reaches Deal on New Contract with Fire Fighters.

September 20, 2006
Mayor Stratton presents 2007 Budget to City Council.

June 20, 2006
The City of Schenectady Launches new City Website at City Council Meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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