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Downtown Utica Development Stories
Below you will find ten years of headlines regarding Downtown Utica. Just as Utica catches a trend, the nationwide and global return to urban living, our "leaders" suggest we bulldoze 1/3 of downtown? It just makes no sense! Perhaps local board members are trying to protect their village, town and suburban real estate interests? Join us as we say, over on Facebook, #NoHospitalDowntown
We don't think a hospital district belongs downtown. For hospital headlines and stories, see links here: Hospital Headlines. Downtown should be working to attract resident and more small businesses, not yet rank here Best Places to Start a Business in New York, but we could be.
One document to consider is The Mohawk Valley Looking Forward, which highlights our past, but shows someone has been in on the downtown hospital talks. Newly added pages 39 to 69, shared with #NoHospitalDowntown, shows someone's effort to fit a hospital into downtown.
2017
April 16, 2017 - Downtown Utica balances memories of yesteryear with resurgence of today
April 15, 2017 - Councilman: Utica hotel tax a ‘dead issue’
April 11, 2017 - Group hopes to revitalize parts of downtown Utica
April 11, 2017 - Aud to get $2 million in state budget
April 11, 2017 - Looking for a lift? Ride-sharing coming to upstate
April 7, 2017 - OUR VIEW: Proposed county position not in keeping with consolidation
April 2, 2017 - Big plans near Utica Aud, but what about Insight House?
March 27, 2017 - Cookie shop to open in former Utica Catholic Book Store
March 22, 2017 - Picente details casino proposal
March 11, 2017 - Attracting millennials: Economics and entertainment
March 10, 2017 - Utica entertainment district faces number of hurdles
March 4, 2017 - ALDI, ConMed, Rescue Mission projects progress
March 3, 2017 - Picente wants to bring gaming, craft beer museum to downtown Utica
March 3, 2017 - Oneida Nation gaming in Utica part of Oneida Co. Executive’s vision for tourism
March 3, 2017 - Tony's AUDelicious in Utica bought, could become gun range
February 26, 2017 - Building on a firm foundation Plans to brighten the City of Utica, architecturally and economically, was compared to the recent developments happening three hours west by city officials...
February 22, 2017 - GUEST VIEW: Don't stall economic engine (by Lawrence T. Gilroy III & Dustin Swanger)
February 20, 2017 - Utica councilman calls for infrastructure plan
February 16, 2017 - Utica council: Whitesboro Street development should start over
February 14, 2017 - Utica Coffee owner interested in Whitesboro Street property
February 9, 2017 - EDGE, council meet to discuss Utica projects
January 26, 2017 - Downtown Utica properties get funding for rehab
January 26, 2017 - OUR VIEW: Repurposing APAC building another giant step
January 17, 2017 - What's next for downtown Utica's APAC building?
January 17, 2017 - Utica history: Remembering the Boston Store
January 11, 2017 - OUR VIEW: Cuomo should man up and visit our region
January 6, 2017 - Downtown Utica business issues 200 layoff notices
January 4, 2017 - Downtown Utica's Jeffrey Hardware Building sold
2016
December 28, 2016 - OUR VIEW: Don't rescind Whitesboro St. property sale just yet
December 21, 2016 - Utica apartment project on hold; reasons vary
December 8, 2016 - Mohawk Valley ‘Top Performer’ netting $81.9 million in regional economic development dollars
December 5, 2016 - Utica School of Commerce closing after 120 years
December 1, 2016 - HUD: Relationship with Utica 'strong'
November 28, 2016 - Utica Catholic Bookstore ending retail operations
November 28, 2016 - Hotel Utica getting new name, upgrades
November 18, 2016 - Roundabout proposed for downtown Utica
November 6, 2016 - Business Buzz: A Beautiful Mess
November 3, 2016 - Downtown Utica's Rite Aid building officially sold
October 30, 2016 - Business Buzz: Craylee's restaurant in downtown Utica
October 24, 2016 - Monday Morning Conversation: Oneida Square Project creates art, combats blight
October 22, 2016 - Hotel Utica parking garage to be demolished
October 18, 2016 - ALDI coming to North Utica; Downtown properties to see work
October 10, 2016 - Hotel Utica remake to begin soon
September 28, 2016 - Bagg's Square East recommended for historic register
September 22, 2016 - Utica, Rome agencies receive grants to fight homelessness
September 22, 2016 - $1.8 million bound for Utica harbor
September 22, 2016 - Bagg's Square under consideration as a historic district
September 21, 2016 - Utica Bread wholesale business on the rise
August 30, 2016 - Work continues on downtown’s Bank of Utica building
August 22, 2016 - Are historic buildings in downtown hospital site worth saving?
August 19, 2016 - Exterior work almost finished at Oneida County Office Building
August 6, 2016 - Northland Communications moving out of downtown Utica
August 3, 2016 - NY lawmakers slam Cuomo (Startup-NY) economic development plans
July 31, 2016 - OUR VIEW: 5 downtown spots that need some TLC
July 28, 2016 - Urban Renewal Agency OKs sale of 2 downtown buildings
July 28, 2016 - What's in store for Oneida County?
July 28, 2016 - Urban Renewal Agency OKs sale of 2 downtown buildings
July 23, 2016 - Film series coming to downtown Utica
July 19, 2016 - Your Bargain Grocer ready to make move
July 18, 2016 - Oneida County's Vision 2020 plan moves into Phase II
July 18, 2016 - Children's Museum growing up
July 16, 2016 - Urban Renewal Agency concerned with Bagg’s Square property
June 19, 2016 - Outside developers express interest in Utica
June 13, 2016 - Utica parking plan stuck in neutral
June 8, 2016 - Developer looking to add apartments in downtown Utica
June 7, 2016 - Hotel Utica sale price: $1.35M
May 31, 2016 - New developers examine options for Doyle Hardware building
May 31, 2016 - OUR VIEW: Rally Friday to save the rails
May 12, 2016 - Utica agency tables decision on two downtown properties
May 3, 2016 - Hotel Utica sale, which was expected earlier, could come this month
May 1, 2016 - OUR VIEW: New mural an anchor in historic Bagg's Square
April 24, 2016 - Fort Schuyler: Not your grandfather's city club
April 10, 2016 - A bygone era: When downtown Utica pulsated with activity
April 3, 2016 - Downtown Utica not what it was, but is rebounding
March 25, 2016 - Utica apartments plan gains agency's approval
February 21, 2016 - Downtown Utica Rite Aid building back on the market
February 9, 2016 - New downtown culinary boutique sells artisan chocolates
February 8, 2016 - Downtown Utica foot traffic step in right direction
February 3, 2016 - Andy Patel, potential Hotel Utica owner, discusses his plans
January 26, 2016 - Clock to tower over downtown Utica
January 13, 2016 - Aud Authority offers $500,000 for Whitesboro St. property
January 6, 2016 - OUR VIEW: Council must OK resolution on Hotel Utica
2015
December 6, 2015 - Chocolate shop to open in downtown Utica
November 29, 2015 - Downtown development planned at 2 Utica locations
November 12, 2015 - Utica council rejects $13M development deal in lieu of potential $60M sports complex
November 9, 2015 - Utica Brewery District 'up and coming'
November 7, 2015 - Fabbio's restaurant relocates to downtown Utica
October 21, 2015 - Utica Aud getting better with age as renovations continue
October 5, 2015 - Economic development major task for Utica mayoral candidates
October 3, 2015 - Made in Utica a 'passion project' for Katie Reilly
October 1, 2015 - Ocean Blue makes waves as new downtown business
October 1, 2015 - Ocean Blue makes waves as new downtown business
September 29, 2015 - More businesses opening, expanding downtown
September 28, 2015 - Empty Utica buildings 'hold considerable potential'
September 25, 2015 - Ocean Blue bar open Friday and Saturday nights for sneak peek
September 18, 2015 - Children's Museum begins slow transformation
September 14, 2015 - Utica mayoral candidates answer residents' questions
September 14, 2015 - Utica mayoral candidates answer residents' questions
September 11, 2015 - Harbor Point unveiled: More details revealed about site's rejuvenation
September 8, 2015 - Marcy planners seek walkability in a rural context
August 27, 2015 - Hundreds of UC students to study in heart of city
August 21, 2015 - Galaxy Media joins Landmarc Building in downtown Utica
August 5, 2015 - Bite Bakery and Caf to open in fall in downtown Utica
July 31, 2015 - OUR VIEW: Downtown Utica pay station plan should be scrapped
July 26, 2015 - Utica parking: Pay-to-park plans in play
July 19, 2015 - Radisson in Utica to get $3.5M facelift
July 15, 2015 - Will there be new life for Doyle building in Bagg’s Square area?
July 13, 2015 - Landmarc Building gearing up for first residential tenants
June 25, 2015 - Ocean Blue restaurant, other businesses on target in Landmarc Building
June 21, 2015 - Movie theaters a factor to help keep young people in area
June 16, 2015 - Roser family businesses relocate from downtown to canal
May 28, 2015 - Downtown Utica building sold; renovations planned
May 27, 2015 - Bringing back Bleecker Street, one business at a time
May 17, 2015 - OUR VIEW: Utica progress made, now address eyesores
May 15, 2015 - Possibilities abound for downtown corridor
May 14, 2015 - New businesses build on potential in Bagg's Square West
May 11, 2015 - Interest renewed in developing 2 downtown Utica buildings
April 15, 2015 - Utica College President's Report reveals, Come fall 2016, Utica College will hold classes in downtown Utica (PDF)
April 12, 2015 - Historic downtown Utica building awaits renaissance
April 4, 2015 - Pizza Classic owner plans expansion to downtown Utica business
March 26, 2015 - Hotel Utica saga drags on
March 26, 2015 - Dinner with a view: Downtown Utica rooftop restaurant to open this fall
March 6, 2015 - City plans to install parking stations downtown
January 18, 2015 - Utica's lofts banking on nano jobs in Marcy
January 18, 2015 - Loft apartments growing trend in downtown Utica
January 15, 2015 - Cuomo proposes $1.5B upstate NY economic competition
January 13, 2015 - Crumbling Columbia Street: City hopes to tackle decay downtown
January 1, 2015 - Officials pleased with feedback from downtown Utica survey
January 1, 2015 - LOOK AHEAD: Issues in the Mohawk Valley
2014
December 17, 2014 - OUR VIEW: Services next logical step as downtown growth continues
November 19, 2014 - Bassett's move to Utica could bring 125 jobs
November 7, 2014 - OUR VIEWS: Real change in Washington will be replaced by posturing; Downtown Utica taking on new attitude
October 29, 2014 - Current projects, future possibilities revitalizing Utica's core
October 6, 2014 - More retail, restaurant chains head to Utica
September 21, 2014 - OUR VIEW: Projects pitch power to the people
August 11, 2014 - GUEST VIEW: New pellet en ergy plan big win on all fronts (by )
August 10, 2014 - OUR VIEW: Many eyes must focus on Vision 2020
July 24, 2014 - Mayor: Hotel Utica looking to sell
July 16, 2014 - Oneida County on board with tax incentive for loft developers
June 10, 2014 - Utica school district seeks new administration building
May 30, 2014 - Food bank moving back to downtown Utica
April 29, 2014 - What’s up with downtown? No firm plans on revitalization after boulevard concept fell through
April 18, 2014 - District Attorney investigating Children's Museum
March 30, 2014 - OUR VIEW: Voice your opinion on harbor plans
March 25, 2014 - Residents soon will voice opinions on development plans at Harbor
March 9, 2014 - ‘Theme districts’ to benefit from grants for Utica
February 21, 2014 - Pier's and Blake: A good idea gone bad
February 13, 2014 - State has no plans for historic "Old Main" buildings that sit mostly unused
February 5, 2014 - Pier's and Blake closes — again
January 11, 2014 - MeMe's Formals closing downtown Utica shop
January 3, 2014 - Downtown Utica business incubator warming up
2013
December 22, 2013 - OUR VIEW: Sustaining progress must be goal for ’14
December 6, 2013 - START-UP NY off to good start
November 19, 2013 - More loft apartments taking off in downtown Utica
October 24, 2013 - Franklin Square in Utica facing business turnover
October 3, 2013 - Schumer: 150 jobs returning to ACS building in Utica
August 27, 2013 - Former Thornberry's co-owner reopens Pier's & Blake
August 23, 2013 - Comets owners envision more than hockey
August 6, 2013 - Plan for downtown enhancements still in limbo
June 20, 2013 - Utica to sell HSBC building; restaurant, rooftop bar planned
June 5, 2013 - Tavern opens downtown
May 10, 2013 - Bleecker St. building back on the market
April 22, 2013 - Main Street grant projects taking shape in downtown Utica
April 2, 2013 - Utica's New Century building in limbo
January 31, 2013 - Officials, residents weigh in on proposed downtown plan
January 20, 2013 - Genesee Street plans controversial, but not unprecedented
January 5, 2013 - Harbor Point development getting underway
January 1, 2013 - Tom Clark: The man who would rebuild Utica
2012
December 31, 2012 - Robert Palmieri: Looking at his first year in office
December 17, 2012 - Two new businesses move to Downtown Utica
December 13, 2012 - Utica College moving online courses downtown
December 13, 2012 - Utica College moving online courses downtown
November 29, 2012 - Downtown development continues
November 28, 2012 - Cuomo continues economic development tour
November 28, 2012 - Cuomo continues economic development tour
October 28, 2012 - Guest View- YES: It’s the game-changer we need (by Regina Bonacci)
October 23, 2012 - Upstate Cerebral Palsy artists tour their art in downtown Utica
October 10, 2012 - Mayor proposes 2-lane Genesee St., parking lots in downtown
October 9, 2012 - The Downtown Plan
August 10, 2012 - Grimaldi's to close: 'It's sad when you lose a landmark
August 3, 2012 - Local franchise owner buys Harza Building
August 1, 2012 - City of Utica to announce deal for Harza Building
June 7, 2012 - Finding a place to park: Utica considers downtown garage again
June 6, 2012 - City, county, state seek solutions for downtown Utica parking
April 29, 2012 - Our view: State focused on plans to improve state energy grid
April 4, 2012 - Transfer station: Construction should be completed by December
January 18, 2012 - Utica seeks legal action against owner of HSBC building
2011
December 26, 2011 - Could slower road speed Utica development?
November 11, 2011 - Bus transfer facility moving forward downtown
October 19, 2011 - Economic development: Utica mayoral candidates share plans
October 18, 2011 - Bagg's Square West awakens from long slumber
October 8, 2011 - Polish princess' abdicates Utica, mansion 'completely gutted'
October 6, 2011 - Our view: City leadership should work to grow loft plan
October 2, 2011 - Lofty idea: Apartment projects test demand in downtown Utica
August 30, 2011 - Several downtown Utica projects well under way, more to come
July 8, 2011 - Palmieri weighs in on HSBC building
July 8, 2011 - For sale: Downtown Utica's 'gold-domed' bank building
June 30, 2011 - Randy Soggs resigning from city to return to private sector
June 22, 2011 - What happened to the HSBC building?
June 15, 2011 - Critics assail downtown Utica parking plan
May 19, 2011 - Council committee to review demolition of (HSBC) commercial building
May 11, 2011 - Our view: Parking lot at HSBC site a bad idea
May 8, 2011 - Housing authority to build homes, spruce up downtown businesses
May 5, 2011 - Future of downtown HSBC building in limbo
April 18, 2011 - Michael Cerminaro announces plans to run for Utica mayor
March 17, 2011 - Officials: Grant will help downtown Utica businesses
March 10, 2011 - Our view: City must stop dawdling over parking plans
March 4, 2011 - Plans might be off for downtown Utica parking garage
January 9, 2011 - Guest view: Harboring a dream (by David Roefaro)
2010
November 23, 2010 - Feed Our Vets moving pantry out of downtown center
October 16, 2010 - Four groups plan development at North Utica site
August 17, 2010 - Contractor renovating Cobblestone building
June 10, 2010 - An upturn for downtown Utica?
May 16, 2010 - Attorney investigating GroWest a man of many talents
January 10, 2010 - Guest view: Policies, procedures of Urban Renewal Agency in place before Roefaro
January 5, 2010 - New offer for downtown Utica's Harza Building: $400,000
2009
December 23, 2009 - Our view: Base growth on jobs, not fairy tales
November 19, 2009 - Owner: 257 Steakhouse to reopen
November 18, 2009 - Downtown steakhouse has doors locked, assets frozen
November 13, 2009 - City officials: Genesee St. mansion sold to Polish princess
October 11, 2009 - Rebirth of the former Doyle Hardware building
October 4, 2009 - Sign points to W. Utica Rite Aid closure
September 27, 2009 - Sunday business spotlight: Black River Systems Company
September 3, 2009 - $2.1 million grant to help revitalize downtown
August 21, 2009 - More funds, more hope for downtown Utica group (DUDA)
July 26, 2009 - Revive focus on Utica's Gateway area
June 15, 2009 - City pushes to fill Harza building
June 4, 2009 - Six-story Utica apartment building planned for downtown
June 3, 2009 - 2nd suitor for Harza building
May 9, 2009 - Brownfields create challenges for development
April 29, 2009 - Downtown tax district proposed
April 1, 2009 - Roefaro vows to eliminate potholes, illegal guns
February 16, 2009 - Old YMCA slowly changing into one-stop veterans center
January 28, 2009 - City envisions development in Gateway District
2008
October 12, 2008 - Many plans but progress slow at city's gateway
September 11, 2008 - The Stanley: 'The heart of downtown'
August 10, 2008 - Retail & Restaurant rundown: 257 Steakhouse owner looks to revive restaurant
June 25, 2008 - Inner Harbor a step closer to development
June 8, 2008 - Visitor takes a lonely walk through Utica
May 8, 2008 - Fate of Utica Catholic Bookstore uncertain
May 3, 2008 - Roundabout, pedestrian bridge possible for arterial project
April 26, 2008 - Parking garage planned for Charlotte Street
January 25, 2008 - Downtown Rite Aid moving
2007
November 27, 2007 - M&T acquisition of Partners Trust clears regulatory hurdle
October 11, 2007 - Strong demand expected for North Utica development
September 20, 2007 - Local business leaders give feedback on "Upstate Now" plan
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