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City of Schenectady
City of Schenectady News
A Success
The City of Schenectady, Schenectady Greenmarket, Livingston Energy Group, and the Capital District EV Drivers Group hosted the NYS Capital District Drive Electric Week and Sustainability Fair in September during the Schenectady Greenmarket on Liberty Street around Schenectady City Hall.
The event, part of the National Drive Electric Week initiative, was the second largest in the nation for registered participants. Representatives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York Power Authority (NYPA), National Grid, and community businesses, organizations, and schools that support E-mobility and sustainability initiatives were in attendance.
“We are proud to host the Capital District Drive Electric Week and Sustainability Fair in Schenectady,” said Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy. “Our community has a rich history of innovation, and we are committed to continuing that legacy into the 21st century through climate action and sustainability. From replacing city streetlights to advanced LEDs, to building municipal solar arrays, to expanding our EV charging infrastructure, and growing our municipal EV fleets – as Mayor I will ensure that Schenectady continues to lead the way on climate. I would like to thank our cohosts Schenectady Greenmarket, Livingston Energy Group and Capital District EV Drivers for their critical partnership on this remarkable event here in the Electric City.”
Schenectady Greenmarket operates year-round on Sundays from 10 am-2 pm around City Hall from April- November and inside Proctors from December-March.
The City of Schenectady has received Climate Smart Community certification from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Clean Energy Community designation from NYSERDA. Under the leadership of Mayor McCarthy, the city has installed 28 EV chargers for public use, added 22 hybrid and electric vehicles to the city’s municipal fleet and acquired 62 lithium-powered golf carts to replace the current fleet of gaspowered carts at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course.
City of Schenectady Reopens Francis Avenue Bridge Over I-890
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy announced the completion of construction on the Francis Avenue bridge which had been closed for construction since March. Also known as the Cotton Hollow Bridge, the span connects the Mont Pleasant and Hamilton Hill neighborhoods over I-890.
The City of Schenectady was awarded a $3.2 million grant through the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) BridgeNY program. The project included the replacement of the concrete bridge deck, new sidewalks, and improved lighting. The project was completed by Tioga Construction. “We are proud to announce the completion of this major infrastructure improvement project in the City of Schenectady,” Mayor McCarthy said. “These essential upgrades to a vital link connecting the Mont Pleasant and Hamilton Hill neighborhoods also complements the recent pedestrian improvements at the Forest Road and Francis Avenue intersection. I would like to congratulate and thank the City Engineering Department and our project consultants on the successful completion of this infrastructure project in our community.”
“Reopening the Francis Avenue Bridge will reconnect the Mont Pleasant and Hamilton Hill neighborhoods, making it easier for residents to get around the city,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “For seven months, we’ve watched as a replaced concrete bridge deck, new sidewalks were laid, and better lighting was installed. These upgrades, made possible from funding I helped secure through our state’s BridgeNY program, are great news for our community.”
