BMBT LLC presented a proposal to rezone the Bay Terrace Country Club site (approx. 55,375 sq ft) from R12 to R6A with MIH option mapping to allow an eight‑story building with up to 183 apartments (55 permanently affordable under MIH option 2), 65 senior assisted‑living units, and community facility space. Community Board 11 unanimously opposed the

Council members pressed administration and staff about use of ARPA funds for the Pathways to Justice program, the coordinator’s resignation, a $300,000 ARPA allocation, and how a federal COPS hiring grant is being applied to police salaries and recruitment.

The Common Council adopted multiple items including DRI and New York Forward applications, the urban-renewal acquisition at 1904 Erie Street, disposal of surplus asphalt millings, and placement of honorary signs for Notre Dame girls basketball.

The Board of Contract & Supply authorized solicitations for multiple public works and maintenance contracts, accepted low bids for specific contracts and approved several change orders, including a large increase to the city hall roof replacement contract.

The Local Development Corporation voted to open bidding for pad‑ready ground improvements at the Utica Harbor site, confirmed grant and financing details for the project, and discussed a December deadline for the preferred developer to demonstrate progress.

City urban-development staff described two grant applications that could bring up to $10 million and $4.5 million for projects in West Utica (Greater Brewery District) and the Uptown District; council members and residents pressed for broader geographic inclusion and details on proposed projects.

Council member Willie Lightfoot said a memorandum of understanding to continue the Rock Against Gun Violence Coalition is signed and awaiting the mayor’s signature. City Office of Violence Prevention outlined new programs and training; Rochester Police Department reported September weapons seizures and year‑to‑date homicide and shooting totals. An 

Applicant presented retroactive legalization for storefront finish changes, illuminated interior sign frames, a banner and an artificial turf 'topiary' on the stoop at 380 West Broadway. Committee members objected to illuminated window frames and artificial turf in the stoop area and asked that doors and storefront trim be restored to match the pre

The Planning Commission issued a negative SEQR declaration for the Parkside Commons proposal but elected to hold further action on the master plan review for Buildings A and B so the applicant can pursue a variance with the Board of Zoning Appeals and conduct additional tenant outreach.

Commissioners issued a negative environmental declaration and approved a master plan review expanding the Cathedral Candle planned development district, recommending zoning-map and district-plan amendments to the Common Council with conditions.

The fire chief told the council that specifying and ordering a new ladder truck can take more than three years, urged phased replacement of SCBA bottles and detailed EMS transport revenue estimates for 2026.

The commission asked the applicant for the proposed 10-story Onondaga Hotel & Convention Center to meet with nearby property owners to address concerns about utility cabling, easements, parking/traffic and views, and asked for an update in about three weeks before further action.

The Planning Commission voted to incorporate redline wording changes submitted by the Albanese Group to clarify cross-default language, extend construction deadlines and align permanent affordability terms for the Syracuse Development Center Phase 1. Commissioners also approved a 32-lot resubdivision with a filing condition and recommended a street

The Town of Hempstead board presented its preliminary 2026 budget and moved to include estimated ending fund balances and amend the deputy supervisor’s compensation. The plan would reduce the town tax levy by $5 million (an 18% cut to the general fund levy the board controls), but residents raised concerns about a projected use of reserves and the

After a pedestrian fatality on Route 9, city staff said they will request New York State DOT lower the posted speed between East-West Road and another point to 40 mph; the council also reported a phased local rollout of a 25 mph default speed in subdivisions with enforcement to begin January 2026.

The council set a public hearing on the 2026 comprehensive budget and discussed a proposed local law to repeal a tax-collector discount the finance office says costs the city roughly $378,000 annually; staff presented a conservative estimate of $260,000 in potential additional revenue if repeal moves forward.

Town Controller and residents debated the town's preliminary budget as amended for the fiscal year starting Jan. 1, 2026, touching on a $5 million reduction in the town levy, the independent status of 14 special districts, projected reserve use, parks spending and animal-shelter costs.

Legislator Larson proposed adding $600,000 to the 2026 budget from general fund balance—$500,000 for industrial business-park land acquisition and $100,000 for contractual job-training support. The committee did not second the motion and the proposal was not advanced.

Members of the Grand Island Economic Development Advisory Board discussed a town-wide branding initiative and the potential for a signature annual event, and agreed to dedicate a future meeting to brainstorming priorities and next steps.

The board declared its intent to be lead agency and classified the amended site-plan and special-permit application for the former Amy’s Kitchen (101 River Road Project LLC) as a Type I action for SEQR review; staff told the board the applicant proposes a smaller warehouse and reduced parking, and requested guidance on whether changes would be a 's

At a lengthy review, the board and town staff pressed the applicant for a Tier 2 battery energy storage project on Hartley Road about public-safety response plans, potential contamination of surface and groundwater, visibility and screening, utility pole and interconnection details, and noise impacts; the board requested additional technical sub‑m​

The Greene County Legislature adopted Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2025, extending an additional mortgage recording tax of 50 cents per $100 of mortgage value; a public hearing drew no speakers and the measure was approved by the legislature.

At its October meeting the Cayuga County Legislature Human Services Committee approved a package of contracts and staffing changes covering youth services, animal control, homelessness services and departmental positions while DSS staff described an accelerated SNAP work‑requirement implementation set for Nov. 1, 2025.

Trustees approved a resolution authorizing up to $3,582,658 in serial bonds to finance part of a planned $4,414,363 renovation and expansion of the Tivoli firehouse; the resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and delegates implementation details to the treasurer.

The committee requested a 30‑day extension from the Office of Cannabis Management to review a cannabis retail application for HolyBuds at 2180 White Plains Road after members and commenters raised questions about the applicant's history and whether multiple closely located applications are linked; the committee agreed to invite the applicant to the