Amityville To Undergo 11 Beautification Projects, With $10M NY Award

AMITYVILLE, NY — The Village of Amityville will soon see major upgrades, thanks to a state award

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that the Village of Amityville will undergo 11 transformational projects, as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award.

The awards will enhance connectivity, walkability, transit access and beautification and expand small businesses and housing opportunities to promote growth of the downtown as a transit-oriented center, the state said.

"These transformational projects in the Village of Amityville will provide residents and visitors the vibrant, safe downtown they deserve,"said Governor Hochul. "By connecting the unique waterfront, revitalizing transportation options, and enhancing commercial and residential streets, we can ensure Amityville is a must-visit destination on Long Island for years to come."

The Village of Amityville sits at the nexus of several major Long Island transportation corridors.

The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Area's proximity to New York City, coupled with its convenient access to major transportation corridors and regional airports, provides a key asset when attracting new businesses and residents to the downtown.

The Village is poised to make its compact, walkable downtown, centered on the Long Island Railroad train station, one of the premier destinations on Long Island, defined by its unique waterfront culture and historic charm. Amityville has built momentum for its revitalization through several projects, including pedestrian and bike lanes and mixed-use and residential transit-oriented developments.

Projects that will enhance connectivity, walkability, transit access and beautification include:

• Implementing a series of roadway and pedestrian realm improvements on Broadway from Sterling Place to Ireland Place, as well as Avon Place to West Smith
• Upgrading the LIRR station entrances and connections to create more welcoming arrival for passengers, as well as clear, safe pedestrian connections between the station, downtown shops and new residential development.
• Developing and installing distinctive Village way finding signage to enhance the appearance of the downtown and improve the pedestrian experience.

Projects that aim to expand small business and housing opportunities include:

• Developing a mixed-use building at 21 Greene Avenue, the former Village Hall, to increase the building size and add eight residential units and a mural honoring Amityville's history.
• Implementing a commercial storefront revitalization fund to renovate building exteriors within the DRI area.
• Rehabilitating a professional office building at 137-157 Broadway, to honor historic design character and positively contribute to the overall aesthetics of the Village.
• Restoring Losi's Corner with Hook & Ladder No.1 Building
• Renovating 140a Broadway into a mixed-use dining and office building
• Creating a new eatery at 217 Broadway and generating new employment opportunities
• Establishing an artists' studio at 187 Broadway
• Installing an outdoor beer garden at 136 Broadway

The DRI investments are part of the Hochul's ongoing efforts to revitalize the economy and create more opportunities on Long Island, a release said.

"I can think of no better community to serve as a model for downtown revitalization than the Village of Amityville," said Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre. "With today's announcement, New York is reaffirming its commitment to spurring economic growth by investing in housing opportunities and walkable downtown corridors that will support our small businesses and move communities like Amityville into a new era of prosperity."