UTICA, NY — Representative John W.
The federal funding will be used to support demolition and site preparation, a critical step needed to unlock future housing and redevelopment consistent with needs identified by Oneida County and regional partners and to advance neighborhood revitalization, rehabilitation, and broader community development and growth.
Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) said, “Local and regional leaders did the hard work—listening to the community, planning responsibly, and building consensus around what the former St. Luke’s Hospital campus should become. This federal investment helps move that locally driven plan forward. The region has shown it’s serious about this site, and I know that continued federal, state, and local partnership will help keep this project moving and deliver the housing and economic benefits the community planned for.”
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. said, “This funding will help turn diligent and community-driven planning into action. Through our Reimagine St. Luke’s partnership with Mohawk Valley EDGE, Mohawk Valley Health System and the Town of New Hartford, Oneida County has developed a clear concept for the future of this campus. The support secured by Congressman Mannion allows us to take the next practical step—preparing the site so redevelopment can move forward in a way that strengthens neighborhoods, expands housing opportunities and delivers long-term value for the region. I appreciate his leadership in assisting this project’s advancement.”
St. Luke’s Hospital served as a cornerstone of health care for the greater Utica region. The opening of the Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica represented a major evolution in regional health care delivery—improving access to modern care while leaving the former St. Luke’s campus vacant and in need of a new purpose.
The redevelopment of the former St. Luke’s campus, which is owned by Mohawk Valley Health System, has been led by Oneida County, in collaboration with Mohawk Valley EDGE, local governments, and community stakeholders. Following an extensive multi-year planning process, the community identified housing, walkability, open space, and economic opportunity as central goals for the site’s future.
Shawna Papale, President of Mohawk Valley EDGE said, “This funding helps translate years of thoughtful, community‑driven planning into meaningful progress for the former St. Luke’s campus. Through our partnership with Oneida County, Mohawk Valley Health System, and the Town of New Hartford, EDGE has worked to establish a clear and achievable path for this site’s future. The support secured by Congressman Mannion allows us to take the next essential step in advancing the environmental and demolition work that will enable new housing and neighborhood investment to take shape. We appreciate his leadership and commitment to moving this project forward for the benefit of the entire region.”
William LeCates, MD, MVHS president/CEO said, “St. Luke’s Hospital was essential to the growth of our region’s healthcare services, and we remain committed to ensuring that this building and campus continues to serve our community in a meaningful way. This federal investment represents another step in the process for transforming the site into an asset that supports housing, neighborhood revitalization
The $2 million investment to support the redevelopment of the former St. Luke’s Hospital campus is part of 15 Community Project Funding priorities advanced by Representative Mannion in partnership with local leaders across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. All 15 projects have passed Congress and been signed into law, delivering a total of more than $15 million in federal funding to address locally identified needs—including public safety improvements, lead service line replacement, water and wastewater modernization, workforce training, airport infrastructure upgrades, and research critical to America’s economic and national security.
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