Pro Growth for a New Utica

08/26/2026

People First has broken ground on a $33 million affordable housing project in East Utica. LINK BELOW.

08/15/2026

The Utica New York Forward Local Planning Committee met on Monday, Aug. 10, the first of several meetings to take place in the months-long process of identifying projects to receive funds from the $4.5 million award.

08/13/2026

https://www.wktv.com/news/local/62m-north-genesee-street-project-to-replace-uticas-61-year-old-bridges/article_2dfba1a4-1751-43ac-966d-65605cd1a564.html

A major upgrade is underway on North Genesee Street that will bring new bridges, shared-use paths and safety features to the City of Utica.

08/13/2026

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07/24/2026

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We are excited to announce this year’s recipient of the Christopher Destito Award, Frank DuRoss.

The Christopher Destito Award recognizes an individual who has had a lasting impact in the community within their chosen field, contributing to the region’s overall success. This honor celebrates leaders whose work extends beyond individual achievement and helps strengthen the broader Mohawk Valley through vision, commitment, collaboration, and meaningful community impact.

Frank DuRoss is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and executive leader with more than 40 years of experience founding, growing, and successfully scaling high-growth enterprises. His work spans commercial services, venture incubation, professional sports franchise management, historic downtown redevelopment, hospitality operations, and large-scale commercial real estate initiatives across the Mohawk Valley region.

Known for connecting business growth with regional revitalization, DuRoss has used professional sports and entertainment infrastructure as a catalyst for major urban redevelopment projects. He has also played a key role in structuring public-private partnerships and advancing multi-million-dollar economic development initiatives that support long-term regional success.

Congratulations to Frank on this well-deserved recognition. We invite you to join us in celebrating Frank and the Mohawk Valley at the Leading EDGE Awards this October. Tickets go on sale August 3rd.

07/24/2026

https://www.wktv.com/news/local/102-unit-thrive-cornhill-development-starts-construction-in-utica/article_44987e95-84f1-435f-9d7d-e51a9f2b7df1.html

Construction has started on THRIVE Cornhill, a new $80 million affordable housing development in Utica’s Cornhill neighborhood.