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State of the City highlights financial struggles due to pandemic, federal assistance key in efforts to recover
By Adam Shinder/Staff Writer |
January 25, 2021
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After a difficult financial year for the city due to the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, much-needed relief from the federal government will be crucial for Schenectady’s recovery, Mayor Gary McCarthy said Monday evening during his 2021 State of the City address.
In a 20-minute presentation to open Monday night’s City Council meeting, McCarthy detailed the city’s struggles brought on by the pandemic while highlighting efforts to build back through focuses on sustainability, housing and infrastructure.