City Press Releases

May 17, 2013                                                                              Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces New Requirements for Paving

May 16, 2013                                                                              Key to the City Monthly Open House Weekend - Mayor's Walk to Work Initiative

May 13, 2013                                                                              Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Neighborhood Code Compliance Review Kick-Off: Schenectady Police, Fire and Code Enforcement Team-up for Public Safety

April 26, 2013                                                                              Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Key to the City Monthly Open House Weekend - April 28th - Make a difference by owning a home in Schenectady - Become an Urban Pioneer

April 23, 2013                                                                              Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces The Closing of Oak Street Bridge

April 16, 2013                                                                              Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady Golf Pro being named the 2013 Northeastern New York Section PGA Junior Golf Leader

April 15, 2013                                                                              Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Realtors Day in Schenectady

April 9, 2013                                                                                Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces "Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service"

April 9, 2013                                                                                Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces He Will Be Teeing Off With The Captain Of The Schenectady High School Varsity Golf Team To Kickoff The 2013 Golf Season

March 8, 2013                                                                             Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces The New Golf Pro for the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course

February 21, 2013                                                                        Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Key to the City Open House Weekend - February 24, 2013

February 12, 2013                                                                        Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Sale of 151 Lafayette Street - More Downtown Development Planned

February 8, 2013                                                                         Mayors From Around New York State To Gather In Strong Support Of The NY Safe Act, And Will Call On The  U.S. Congress To Close Deadly Loopholes In Federal Law

February 5, 2013                                                                         Mayor Gary R. McCarthy and Schenectady Fire Chief Michael DellaRocco Announce Placing in Service Two New Fire Engines

February 1, 2013                                                                         Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady's City Hall Is Turning RED for "National Wear Red Day"

January 28, 2013                                                                         Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Domenic Viscariello ~ Supervisor Code Enforcement

January 24, 2013                                                                         Key to the City's Open House Weekend - Celebrating over "1 year ~ 100 new homeowners" and unveiling Homeownership Logo

January 22, 2013                                                                         Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Deborah DeGenova as the City's new Finance Commissioner

January 17, 2013                                                                         Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady Fire Department's Newest Captains

January 4, 2013                                                                           Mayor Gary R. McCarthy will announce the new Police Chief for the City of Schenectady on Monday, January 7, 2013

December 26, 2012                                                                     Impending Winter Storm for December 26, 2012 (Priority Streets)

December 14, 2012                                                                     Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Two Vacant Houses to be Demolished - Part of City-wide Effort to Bolster Neighborhoods

December 10, 2012                                                                     Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Contractor Rehab Program Moves Forward in Schenectady - House on Myers Alley to Start Rehab Work

November 21, 2012                                                                     Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Commissioner of Finance and Administrations Resignation

November 16, 2012                                                                     Key to the City's 9th Open House - Home Ownership Made Easy in Schenectady

October 30, 2012                                                                         State of Emergency Rescinded in The City of Schenectady

October 29, 2012                                                                         State of Emergency Declared in The City of Schenectady

October 26, 2012                                                                     Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Hours For Schenectady

October 16, 2012                                                                     Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady Fire Department's Newest Lieutenants

October 1, 2012                                                                          Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady's City Hall Is Turning Purple To Shine The Light On Domestic Violence

September 27, 2012                                                                     Key to the City's 8th Open House - Home Ownership Made Easy in Schenectady - Rehab for city foreclosed properties.

September 21, 2012                                                                   Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Housing Counseling at the College of Saint Rose

September 6, 2012                                                                       The City of Schenectady will host a free Wellness Fair

July 26, 2012                                                                              Key to the City's 6th Open House - HUD, CDTA, and City special announcements

July 12, 2012                                                                               Fix Erie Now Website Provides Project Updates

July 3, 2012                                                                          Schenectady Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

June 26, 2012                                                                          Schenectady Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces AmeriCorps Grant for Schenectady Northeast Parent & Child Association.

June 21, 2012                                                                             Key to the City's 5th Open House - Home Ownership Made Easy in Schenectady - Rehab for city foreclosed properties.

June 11, 2012                                                                          Schenectady Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces the Appointment of Christopher R. Wallin as Schenectady City Engineer, P.E.

May 23, 2012                                                                          Schenectady Mayor Gary R. McCarthy will today raise the American flag in Veteran's Park in honor of Memorial Day.

May 17, 2012                                                                              Key to the City's 4th Open House ~ Phase 2: Home Ownership Made Easy in Schenectady - Rehab for city foreclosed properties.

May 14, 2012                                                                              The City of Schenectady Presents Its 2011 Fiscal Year End Audit Results

April 19, 2012                                                                              Key to the City's 3rd Open House starting at Proctors- City Code Enforcement Initiatives

April 11, 2012                                                                              Mayor Gary R. McCarthy announces Annual Fair Housing Luncheon

April 2, 2012                                                                               Mayor Gary R. McCarthy announces The new Commissioner of Schenectady's Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA)

March 21,2012                                                                            Mayor Gary R. McCarthy and head coach of the Schenectady High School Golf Team, Brian Rhodes announce the opening of municipal golf course for the 2012 season

March 21,2012                                                                            Mayor Gary R. McCarthy invites you to join him in welcoming Firefighter Eugene Stolowski Ladder 27 FDNY

March 7,2012                                                                                Neighborhood Code Enforcement Compliance Review.

February 28,2012                                                                          New Erie Boulevard Ready to Roll.

                                                                     

November 3,2011                                                                               Schenectady Homes Made Lead Safe with HUD Grant: Acting Mayor Gary McCarthy recognizes First Homeowners to Complete Lead Safe Program.

October 5,2011                                                                             Acting Mayor Gary McCarthy to Cleanup Schenectady.

October 5, 2011                                                                          Schenectady Initiates 911ai.com.

September 30, 2011                                                                     Stockade Adopt-a-Neighbor Volunteer Day.

September 29, 2011                                                                     Energy Smart in the Park Day.

September 27, 2011                                                                     The City of Schenectady Adopts New Safety Policy.

September 22, 2011                                                                     GE Volunteers to Help Spruce-Up Vale Park Playground

July 22, 2011                                                                              Acting Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy marks first 100 days in office.

July 6, 2011                                                                                Acting Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy and Schenectady County Officials announced an agreement that will provide summer employment for 19 City youth and save the City of Schenectady $17,794.

July 1, 2011                                                                                The City of Schenectady and the Schenectady County Sheriff's Department have announced they will partner in issuing SAFE CHILD photo IDs at City pools.

June 20, 2011                                                                             Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Removal of Abandoned House and Garage in Mont Pleasant

June 20, 2011                                                                             Acting Mayor Gary McCarthy announces City of Schenectady, Community Land Trust of Schenectady and Schenectady County Public Health Services partner to provide assistance with emergency housing repairs for seniors and lead paint testing for families with young children.

October 28, 2010                                                                         Mayor Stratton Announces Trick-or-Treat Hours for Schenectady; Halloween Safety Tips

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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