There s a saying that central New York has two seasons: snow and construction.
With snow most likely gone until the end of the year, construction has indeed become more visible around the area. In downtown Auburn, though, some of that construction is announced by a sign: Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
Almost three years after the city was named a winner in New York state s $10 million grant contest, most of the 13 projects that will receive a piece of that money have begun.
This week, The Citizen reached out to their stakeholders for an update.
One thing all 13 projects have in common â besides the $10 million grant being a source of their funding â is COVID-19. Their progress has been slowed by the economic ripple effects of the pandemic, though some have been slowed more than others. COVID-19 also delayed the finalization of the city s grant agreement with the state, said Tracy Verrier, executive director of Cayuga Strategic Solutions and co-chair of the commi
Seward House announces reopening, advocates for museums auburnpub.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from auburnpub.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The leaders of three arts and cultural organizations in Auburn discussed the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the support they ve received during it, at a monthly forum Wednesday.
The February edition of the Wednesday Morning Roundtable, presented by the Auburn Downtown Business Improvement District, welcomed Auburn Public Theater Artistic Director Angela Daddabbo, Schweinfurth Art Center Executive Director Donna Lamb and Seward House Museum Executive Director Billye Chabot. Asking them about Adapting in Times of COVID was Courtney Rae Kasper, visitor experience manager at the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center and administrator for Auburnâs Historic & Cultural Sites Commission.