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Web Sites related to codes enforcement and local real estate issues are presented below.
Village of Herkimer Master Plan 2020 web site
The purpose of the Village of Herkimer Master Plan 2020 web site is to provide a centralized location for all materials composing the Master Plan's development.
"The broken windows theory is a criminological theory of the norm-setting and signaling effect of urban disorder and vandalism on additional crime and anti-social behavior. The theory states that maintaining and monitoring urban environments to prevent small crimes such as vandalism, public drinking, and toll-jumping helps to create an atmosphere of order and lawfulness, thereby preventing more serious crimes from happening." - link provided by Ilionite Steve Coupe
Louise A. Crossett is a Real Estate Broker with over 30 years of experience in the following areas: Property Management, Real Estate Listings, Buyer Broker Agency, Property Analysis, Red Flags, Real Estate Rentals, Consulting and Teaching.
Main Street First Little Falls NY- Welcome to Main Street First! We are an organization of active and engaged community members in Little Falls, New York who work together to organize, create, and implement sustainable initiatives to revitalize our city.
Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD)
Welcome to the homepage of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD). Since 1966, the "District" has been a source of regional action involving business loan assistance and the construction of our industrial infrastructure through grants received from the Economic Development Administration. In recent years, MVEDD has partnered with its member counties and their local governments when asked for assistance in finding grants and minimizing the tax burden on our private sector businesses.
Is blight bringing down your community? - This sub-page contains links to pdf documents about Land Banks. Land Banks are a cost effective way to help communities deal with problem buildings exploring the interest in our 6-County region. Below are some of the handouts
Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council officials today announced the launch of the “MV500 Project,” a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to create the region’s entry in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $1.5 billion Upstate New York Economic Revitalization Competition.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
This report describes the affordable housing issues and needs of the six counties that comprise the Mohawk Valley Region: Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida and Schoharie Counties.
The Grant Opportunity Portal is online and available to the public, providing a one-stop shop for anyone interested in locating grant funding opportunities with State agencies.
NY Rising Community Resiliancey Plan - 289 page pdf file
This document was developed by NYRCR Herkimer County Planning Committee as part of the NYRCR Program and is supported by the NYS Department of State. The NY Rising Community Reconstruction (NYRCR) Program provides the State’s most impacted communities with the technical expertise needed to develop reconstruction strategies to build more resilient communities. Of particular note is page 90 that has Table 41. Assets at Risk in the Village of Ilion
New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Funding History
Shelter Planning & Development Inc..
Shelter Planning & Development Inc - This is the organization that manages Ilion's Housing Rehabilitaion Program. The have a list of communities around the northeast that have been successful in acquiring grant assistance as a result of using their services. The NYS Office of Community Renewal provides approximately $40 Million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant funds an annual basis to address a whole range of community development needs such as - Housing Rehabilitation - Community Facilities - Home Purchase Assistance - Water and Sewer Infrastructure - Economic Development - Technical Assistance. CDBG grants generally must fund activities where at least 51% of the beneficiaries are low/moderate income households.
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The Valley Side
Hearing shows residents want to save the stairs
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published February 11, 2016
More than 30 people ventured out in the cold and snow Wednesday night to attend a public hearing in the village of Ilion Crowd 2-10-16.2Ilion on the subject of the Armory Hill stairs. Resident after resident voiced opinions of the same mind saying the stairs, which have been closed since December due to deterioration, deserve to be fixed or replaced.
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published January 30, 2016
Ilion’s Armory Hill stairs have been closed to the public and barricaded for nearly two months. Now village officials announce a public hearing to help decide the steps ultimate fate. “We’re trying to gauge public opinion,” said Mayor Terry Leonard. “We want their input.”
The Valley Side By Al Dorantes
Published November 13, 2015
Demolition on the H.M. Quackenbush building on North Main Street in the Village of Herkimer, began on Friday, 11/13. The Herkimer County I.D.A. has contracted with Digger Dan to demolish the portion of the property that has collapsed and the removal will take approximately 3 weeks.
The State of Ilion Playgrounds
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published September 12, 2015
Ilion’s playgrounds have long been a source of discontent for both residents and officials. Between vandalism and simple deterioration, many residents find themselves without an adequate playground while village officials find themselves with figurative headaches.
Preparations for bridge work in Ilion
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published July 28, 2015
It is a common theme in Ilion in recent years, as numerous bridges throughout the village need replacing, Moreau said. Flood mitigation has become an ongoing issue since the supposed “hundred year” flood in 2006, which happened again in 2013.
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published July 9, 2015
The department’s Special Response Team conducted the raid at 85 West Clark Street, resulting in the arrest of Raul Estrada, 26, of 735 Garden St., Bronx. Police charged Estrada with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony, with intent to sell and unlawful possession of marijuana, said Investigator Jeremiah Sninchak. A quantity of heroin, marijuana and cash was recovered at the scene, he said.
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published June 20, 2015
A section of sidewalk on Central Avenue in Ilion remains blocked off following the collapse of a section of facade on the Mohawk Valley Refinishing and Upholstery Co., fire officials said.
The Valley Side By Al Dorantes
Published June 16, 2015
Tuesday morning a crew from Ritter & Paratore Contracting, Inc from Utica started demolition work at 248 North Main; the Glory Days building. The demolition will cost the Village $44,500 to simply tear the building down. Estimates for removing the debris to a landfill are upwards of $250,000 not including tipping fees which could add an additional $300,000.
The Valley Side By Al Dorantes
Published June 14, 2015
Village of Herkimer Mayor, Tony Brindisi, said, “We’re in the process of declaring a state of emergency and will get it into a safe position. We think we have a grant to facilitate tearing it down through Senator Schumer.” DPW Superintendent, Peter Macri said, “It needs to come down for the safety of the community.” The Village DPW moved bunker blocks and blocked off the street.
Main Street First Inaugural Cleanup of Downtown Little Falls
The Valley Side By Fred Berowski
Published June 6, 2015
Main Street First combats community deterioration in Little Falls by organizing the community to create sustainable initiatives to revitalize the city. For more information about Main Street First go to: www.mainstreetfirstny.com
The Valley Side By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg
Published April 9, 2015
“We as a board thought it best to go back to the department heads in making cuts because they would know best how to run their departments,” said Deputy Mayor Joanne Moore after the hearing. “Every department came back with proposals on how they could make cuts within their department, except the police.”
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