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Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Annexation of North Utica

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

The resolution publicly recognizes the 110th anniversary of North Utica’s annexation to Utica, highlighting its impact on municipal services, development, and regional growth.

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Bill Summary · K 1372

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Bill Type: Assembly Resolution (A.1372)
  • Title: Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Annexation of North Utica
  • Sponsor: Assembly Member Buttenschon (co-sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon)
  • Status: Introduced and Adopted (2026-05-14)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and commemorates the 110th anniversary of the annexation of North Utica by the City of Utica.
  • It honors the historical significance of North Utica’s annexation to the City’s development, growth, and regional impact.
  • The measure reflects the Legislature’s tradition of acknowledging events that shaped local communities and the broader region.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Formal commemorative statement: The resolution pauses the Legislative Body to acknowledge the anniversary and its importance to North Utica and the surrounding area.
  • Historical narrative: It recounts two major annexation events:
    • 1891: Annexation of about 249 acres from the Town of Deerfield to address Mohawk River flood control and to improve railroad safety and operations.
    • 1916: Annexation of roughly 4,100 acres (about four square miles) from the Town of Deerfield, driven partly by infrastructure needs associated with the New York State Barge Canal (constructed 1905–1918) and the associated bridges.
  • Public services and growth: Notes that annexation enabled municipal services (electric lighting, police and fire protection, schools) and contributed to North Utica’s development as a major district within Utica, with economic and cultural significance.
  • Community impact: Describes North Utica’s evolution into a vibrant economic and cultural hub, serving as a gateway to the Adirondack region and contributing to the regional tax base and employment.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • North Utica and its residents: Recognizes the historical annexation’s impact on municipal services, infrastructure, and community identity.
  • City of Utica and the surrounding region: Frames the annexation as a milestone contributing to regional growth, modernization, and economic activity.
  • North Utica institutions and businesses: Implicitly acknowledged for the district’s development as a center of activity.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and action: The bill was introduced and adopted on May 14, 2026.
  • Nature of measure: A ceremonial assembly resolution, not a law or appropriations bill.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes: The resolution commemorates an historical event and does not propose new programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Potential Impact and Significance

  • Ceremonial value: Provides official statewide recognition of a local historical milestone.
  • Public awareness: Educates readers about the historical context and long-term effects of the annexations on Utica and Deerfield.
  • Cultural and historical preservation: May serve as a reference for local history materials and commemorative activities within the North Utica community.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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