Mamaroneck Seeks Community Input on $4.5 Million Downtown Revitalization Grant

MAMARONECK, NY (October 10, 2025) — The Village of Mamaroneck is inviting residents to a community engagement session next week to shape its application for a $4.5 million NY Forward grant aimed at revitalizing the downtown area.

The session is set for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, during the Board of Trustees’ Work Session, where attendees can share ideas to ensure the application reflects the community’s vision, according to a village announcement posted Friday.

NY Forward, created in 2022 by Gov. Kathy Hochul, provides catalytic funding to smaller municipalities and is modeled after the original Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The program’s goals are to revitalize downtowns and reinvigorate local and regional economies by creating vibrant downtown destinations in each region.

To date, NY Forward has awarded a total of $200 million to 43 communities, with two $4.5 million awards per region. Mamaroneck is part of the seven-county Mid-Hudson region.

Possible project ideas outlined in village materials include lighting and security enhancements; rehabilitation of pedestrian walkways; sidewalks, curbs, and related streetscape enhancements; roadway resurfacing, related drainage improvements, and pavement markings; new signage for wayfinding, including a large digital board at the entrance to Harbor Island Park to promote community events; creation of a community fund to partner with businesses on awning and façade improvements; installation of multi-space parking meters; and rehabilitation of the old Firehouse to convert to event space, retail/restaurant space, and/or workforce housing.

An open call for projects encourages further input through an online survey at https://forms.gle/coMV9reUn41n1CRV8. “Let’s hear some more ideas!” the materials state.

More information on the program and participation is available here.

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