Smart Cities

Schenectady reaches tentative budget deal

  “The City Council reached a tentative budget deal on Friday that offers taxpayers a 1.54-percent tax cut. Mayor Gary McCarthy’s initially-proposed 16-percent salary increase has been whittled to 4 percent. But don’t expect City Hall to be lit in rainbow lights while city council members hold hands and sing kumbaya: Several lawmakers accused their … [Read more…]

With $2M tech request hanging in balance, Schenectady mayor offers clarity on Smart Cities

  “Mayor Gary McCarthy is seeking to pull back the curtain on his Smart Cities initiative following mounting lawmaker questions over costs, transparency, security protocols and the overall scope of the effort. The city will hold at least four public meetings to discuss the program, McCarthy said on Monday; he’s asking asking the City Council … [Read more…]