A week after celebrating the 2025 statewide Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards at our annual event in New York City, we were honored to be in Utica with Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon to recognize one of this year's local winners: the Olbiston Apartments. When Assemblymember Buttenschon’s office reached out to suggest doing something in Utica to recognize the Olbiston’s Award, we jumped at the chance. As League President Jay DiLorenzo said during his remarks, “I am honored to be here in Utica to celebrate the remarkable transformation of the Olbiston. Last week, we were in New York City for our annual statewide Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards reception, where we honored the Olbiston along with nine other phenomenal preservation projects. I’m glad to be here today as we bring this recognition home.”
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