Press Release

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Bid to Demolish Nine More Blighted Properties

Schenectady Has Achieved Over 100 Demolitions of Blighted Structures in Recent Years

Schenectady, N.Y., — Mayor Gary McCarthy today announced that the City of Schenectady will demolish nine more blighted properties. The City has issued bids to demolish:  532 Schenectady Street; 518 Schenectady Street; 421 Schenectady Street; 923 Delamont Avenue; 830 Strong Street; 1492 Broadway; 1496 Broadway; 844 Emmett Street, and 1688 Carrie Street.

Mayor McCarthy said, “This bid will bring us over the 100 demolition mark as we remove blighted properties and continue to improve Schenectady neighborhoods.  We are especially pleased to see three units from Schenectady Street on this list as we make a focused effort to attack blight in this area.”

David M. M. Fronk Director of Operations Office of the Mayor, Room 111 City Hall, 105 Jay Street Schenectady, NY  12305 Telephone:  518-382-5000 Fax: 518-382-5272 Email:  DFronk@schenectadyny.gov

For further information:  www.cityofschenectady.com

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