Gloversville was awarded a $10 million grant through New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program.  

Gloversville Celebrates Major DRI Milestones, Eyes Future with Glove City Lofts

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Gloversville recently marked a pivotal moment in its revitalization efforts with a celebratory ribbon-cutting event for four completed projects funded by the state's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). In May 2025, New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley joined local officials and community members to commend the swift and impactful progress transforming the city's core.

 

The completed projects, which collectively breathe new life into Gloversville's downtown, include the extensive renovation of Schine Memorial Hall, the activation of the vibrant St. Thomas Square, significant enhancements to Trail Station Park, and the creation of a welcoming South Main Piazza.

 

These diverse projects, from cultural spaces to recreational hubs, highlight Gloversville's commitment to fostering a more dynamic and walkable urban environment.

 

Adding to this exciting momentum, one Gloversville Revitalization and Improvement Program (GRIP) project, focused on property improvements to draw in businesses or mixed-use developments, was completed in 2024. The project at 31 Spring St. performed exterior masonry work on the building that houses The Shoeleather Express.

 

Adding to this exciting momentum, officials confirmed that the Glove City Lofts, a substantial mixed-income housing development featuring 75 units, is on track for completion later this year, further cementing the city's vision for a thriving downtown