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Posted on: March 8, 2017

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

Mayor McCarthy will testify before the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Water and the Environment.

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Posted on: November 15, 2021

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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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Posted on: July 29, 2021

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Posted on: June 30, 2021

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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

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Posted on: May 13, 2021

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

Posted on: April 28, 2021

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Posted on: April 23, 2021

Schenectady Named One of Top 10 Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Posted on: April 5, 2021

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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

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Posted on: January 27, 2021

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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

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Posted on: January 12, 2021

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

Posted on: December 22, 2020

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Posted on: December 21, 2020

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Posted on: December 21, 2020

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Posted on: December 18, 2020

State of Emergency Extended for Snow Removal

Posted on: December 17, 2020

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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

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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

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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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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

US Mayors Call on Federal Government to Provide Direct Financial Assistance

Posted on: August 6, 2020
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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: July 9, 2020

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Posted on: July 7, 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

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Posted on: June 18, 2020

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Posted on: June 16, 2020

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Posted on: June 12, 2020

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Posted on: June 1, 2020

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Posted on: May 21, 2020

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Posted on: May 21, 2020

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Posted on: May 16, 2020

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Posted on: May 16, 2020

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Posted on: April 18, 2020

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Posted on: April 15, 2020

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

Posted on: March 31, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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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: March 12, 2020

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Posted on: March 11, 2020

Schenectady to Host Public Event on CCA Electricity Buying Program

Posted on: January 24, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Announces City of Schenectady 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Posted on: January 16, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Statement on Governor Cuomo Proposal to Reimagine the Erie Canal

Posted on: January 7, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Announces New Corporation Counsel and Deputy Corporation Counsel

Posted on: December 30, 2019

Community Land Trust to Rehab Four Schenectady Homes, Demolish One Building

Posted on: December 23, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Announces First Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting

Posted on: December 10, 2019

Schenectady and National Grid Announce Dates for Upcoming Smart City Open House Events

Posted on: November 15, 2019

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Posted on: October 30, 2019

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Posted on: October 15, 2019

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Posted on: September 30, 2019

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Posted on: September 20, 2019

Nine More Blighted Buildings Slated for Demolition in Schenectady

Posted on: September 19, 2019

Public Meeting on South Brandywine Corridor Safety Improvements

Posted on: September 17, 2019

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

Posted on: September 13, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Free Community Health & Wellness Fair

Posted on: September 4, 2019

Public Hearing on Proposed Nott-Rosa-Wendell Intersection Safety Improvements

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City Expands Curbside Tree Branch Collection in Aftermath of Recent Storms

Posted on: August 2, 2019

City Hosting Open House Event on Design Ideas for Main Avenue Corridor

Posted on: August 2, 2019

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

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on the Passing of Karen B. Johnson

Posted on: June 12, 2019

Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower Lit Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness

Posted on: June 7, 2019

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Posted on: May 16, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on the Passing of Frank Duci

Posted on: April 29, 2019

Schenectady and Capital Region Land Bank Move Forward on 34 Additional Blighted Properties

Posted on: April 23, 2019

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Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Opens for 2019 Season

Posted on: April 10, 2019

City Hall Clock Tower Turning Red, Blue, and Yellow for Autism Awareness

Posted on: April 2, 2019

Public Meeting Scheduled for Kings Road Bridge Replacement Project

Posted on: March 22, 2019

City of Schenectady to Host ‘Building A Resilient Stockade’ Community Design Workshop Series

Posted on: March 8, 2019

Schenectady Receives HUD Approval for Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

Posted on: March 1, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Joins Statewide Public Transportation Advocates at State Capitol

Posted on: February 25, 2019

Mayor McCarthy: Take Precautions for Extreme Wind Chill and Cold Temperatures

Posted on: January 30, 2019

Mayor McCarthy and The Schenectady Foundation Announce Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge Grants

Posted on: January 29, 2019

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Posted on: January 25, 2019
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Mayor McCarthy Urges Residents to Exercise Extreme Caution During Storm

Posted on: January 18, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy: 2019 Schenectady State of the City Address

Posted on: January 14, 2019

Cities of Albany, Plattsburgh, Schenectady, and Troy Sue Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Epidem

Posted on: January 8, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Applauds REDC Funding for Crane Street Revitalization and North Ferry Street Pump

Posted on: December 19, 2018

City Hall Clock Tower to Honor President George H. W. Bush

Posted on: December 4, 2018

Yard Waste Pick Up Extended Due to Recent Weather Changes

Posted on: December 3, 2018

New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) is excited to announce a new propose partnership.

Posted on: November 20, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces Promotions in Schenectady Fire Department & Police Department

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Live Schenectady Parade 2018 Fidelis Care Holiday Parade Viewing

Posted on: November 16, 2018

Mayor McCarthy: City Awarded $3 Million for New North Ferry Street Pump Station

Posted on: November 16, 2018

Community Meeting Scheduled for Proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

Posted on: November 9, 2018

Schenectady Municipal Golf Course to Close for Season on Sunday

Posted on: November 9, 2018

National Grid, City of Schenectady Begin Work on Smart City Streetlight Initiative.

Posted on: November 7, 2018

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy 2019 Adopted Budget

Posted on: October 29, 2018

MAYOR GARY McCARTHY ANNOUNCES HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS FOR SCHENECTADY

Posted on: October 24, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces Grand Opening of New Schenectady Train Station

Posted on: October 24, 2018

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on $3 Million Grant for New Boys & Girls Club

Posted on: October 10, 2018

Community Meeting Scheduled for Stockade Flood Mitigation Project

Posted on: October 5, 2018

Mayor McCarthy's 2019 Proposed Budget Presentation

Posted on: October 2, 2018

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Posted on: October 1, 2018

Mayor Gary McCarthy and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #35

Posted on: September 28, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Joins US Mayors to Support National Voter Registration Day

Posted on: September 25, 2018

Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge Schedule

Posted on: September 24, 2018

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Posted on: September 24, 2018

Mayor McCarthy to Participate in Mayor Exchange Program for Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

Posted on: August 9, 2018

Schenectady HOMES Program Reaches Major Milestone in Property Sales

Posted on: July 27, 2018

Free Safe Cycling Class in Schenectady

Posted on: June 29, 2018

Mayor McCarthy and Schenectady Art Society Unveil New Citywide Art Project

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

Posted on: June 8, 2018

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

Posted on: May 17, 2018

City Kicking Off 4th Annual ‘I Love My Schenectady Parks Day’

Posted on: April 27, 2018

Schenectady HOMES Program Partner Opens Office in Downtown Schenectady

Posted on: April 26, 2018

City of Schenectady and Local Partners Launch Economic Opportunity Plan

Posted on: April 24, 2018
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City of Schenectady Awarded ‘Smart 50 Award’ for 2017 Smart City Report

Posted on: March 28, 2018

Schenectady Council Supports Mayor McCarthy’s Action Against Opioid Industry

Posted on: March 27, 2018

HOMES Program Hosting City-Wide Open House

Posted on: March 23, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Urges Residents to Exercise Caution While Traveling

Posted on: March 7, 2018

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Posted on: March 7, 2018

Schenectady Receives CDTC Funding for Craig Street Redevelopment Plan

Posted on: March 2, 2018

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

Posted on: February 27, 2018

Pick the New CDPHP Cycle! Bike Share Stations

Posted on: February 26, 2018

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

Schenectady Preps for Wednesday Snow Storm

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

Posted on: January 18, 2018

Mayor McCarthy and Commissioner Eidens Announce Expanded Buildings Department Coordination

Posted on: January 4, 2018

City Of Schenectady Bike Infrastructure Master Plan August 2017

Posted on: December 4, 2017

‘Parade of Lights: 125 Years of Schenectady’

Posted on: November 6, 2017

City of Schenectady IDA Board Meeting Notice

Posted on: November 2, 2017

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

Posted on: October 25, 2017

Notice To Residents

Posted on: October 13, 2017

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

Posted on: October 11, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy's 2018 Proposed Budget to City Council

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

Posted on: September 5, 2017

City of Schenectady Official Proclamation

Posted on: August 16, 2017

THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY OFFICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM ( LSHP

Posted on: August 16, 2017

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Posted on: August 16, 2017

Live-In Schenectady” Investors Break Ground $3.5 million Private Investment, 15 New Homes for Schdy

Posted on: July 13, 2017

Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process

Posted on: July 5, 2017

MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES City of Schenectady M/WBE One-on-One Networking Reception

Posted on: June 21, 2017

City of Schenectady Official Proclamation

Posted on: August 16, 2017

THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY OFFICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM ( LSHP

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Commissioner Wayne Bennett's Services

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Live-In Schenectady” Investors Break Ground $3.5 million Private Investment, 15 New Homes for Schdy

Posted on: July 13, 2017

Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process

Posted on: July 5, 2017

MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES City of Schenectady M/WBE One-on-One Networking Reception

Posted on: June 21, 2017

Schenectady Bike Master Plan Public Meeting

Posted on: June 19, 2017

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

The City of Schenectady has lost a tremendous advocate for business and our community as a whole.

Posted on: April 19, 2017

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

Posted on: April 11, 2017

Household Hazardous Waste 2017 Collection Program

Posted on: April 3, 2017

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

Posted on: March 28, 2017

NOTICE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING CENTRAL PARK-VALE TRIAL CONNECTION

Posted on: March 22, 2017

Garbage Collection Suspended Due to Weather

Posted on: March 15, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy announces smoke alarm installation event

Posted on: March 3, 2017

City of Schenectady Industrial Development Agency Board Meeting Notice

Posted on: February 21, 2017

2017 Annual Action Plan Request for Proposals

Posted on: January 17, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy to Make Major Announcement Regarding Schenectady Holiday Parade

Posted on: January 12, 2017