Watervliet Sets Sights on Downtown Revitalization

The City of Watervliet is taking an exciting step forward by preparing an application for New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward (NYF) program. These programs provide transformative funding to help reimagine and redevelop downtown areas across the state. With a focus on strategic investment in public spaces, housing, and business development, Watervliet aims to unlock new opportunities that reflect the community’s vision for the future.

2nd Annual Holiday Gift Program

The Watervliet Police Department is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Program for families in need. Thanks to the generous contributions from Toys for Tots, we will have a wonderful selection of gifts available

  • Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway Watervliet, New York 12189
  • Eligibility: Residents of Watervliet, Cohoes, Green Island, and Menands

Latest News

Update on Progress of 25th Street Reconstruction

December 8th, 2025|

Engineers and subcontractors from B&L will be on site Tuesday, December 9th at 8:00 a.m. and again briefly on Wednesday, December 10th to collect pavement cores and conduct subsurface investigations.  This work will require short,

Lawn and Leaf Pick-Up

December 4th, 2025|

The City of Watervliet will do its best to pick up lawn and leaf bags on Friday, December 4th.  If your bags are not picked up, please leave them out there; and they will be

Community Events

Arsenal City Run – Charlie Diamond 5K
Sunday September 21, 2025
Watervliet City Hall | Watervliet, NY

City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday

Zoning Board meets the 2nd Wednesday

Planning Board meets the 4th Wednesday