PORT JERVIS – Mayor Dominic Cicalese delivered State of the City earlier this week, emphasizing trust, transparency, and community engagement.
“The last year has been major growth and positive change for Port Jervis, and we hope to build on that in 2026 and beyond for residents,” Cicalese said. “I have great confidence in the future of our great city.”
Highlights of the State of the City included:
- Jersey Avenue Streetscape Project begins spring/early summer 2026:
- $20 million sewer realignment project to begin spring/early summer 2026.
- City approved to increase permitted water discharge to 2.4 million gallons per day, enabling future development.
- Water filtration plant rehabilitation ($3.5 million) scheduled to begin fall 2026 and continue for two years.
- City to acquire 422 acres from the Town of Deerpark, adding to 565 acres of Boehlmer Park acquired last year; expanded watershed totaling over 2,700 acres.
- New land added to the 50-mile Watershed Trail system and preserved as permanent public open space.
- Eight new businesses opened in 2025, all currently operating.
- Lowest Part 1 crime rate in Port Jervis since 1980.
- 18 city streets paved (most ever)
- City remains under the NYS tax cap.
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