The city of Fulton hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the completion of new awnings and signage for Eastern Shore Insurance Agency.
This project was a part of several downtown business assistance projects and a vital component of the city’s broader Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), supported by a $10 million investment from New York State. “I want to extend our gratitude to Eastern Shore Insurance Agency for their steadfast presence and dedication to our community. As an established business in downtown Fulton, you have not only served the insurance needs of our residents but also provided stability, opportunity and leadership for our region. This project would not have been possible without the partnership and support of the NYS Department of State (DOS) and Empire State Development (ESD), your investment in this initiative reflects a confidence in the future of Fulton and a recognition of keeping business’ thriving in the heart of our city,” said Fulton Mayor James Rice.
Other projects underway in Fulton include LorBird, a restaurant owned and operated by Laurie and Will O’Brien, located at the former GJP and Dandee’s Donuts location, which began construction in 2023 and is set to open by the end of this year. Additional DRI projects in progress include the Oswego Health Expansion and Downtown Historic Marker & Signage Program, along with several business sssistance projects.
In total, there were 16 projects awarded — a combination of municipal, nonprofit, and private with grants totaling $9.7 million.
The city was initially awarded the DRI in 2019 for its vision and for project synergy but each project is contracted separately with New York state. The Fulton DRI Strategic Investment Plan can be found here: ny.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/Fulton DRI_Strategic_Investment_Plan2021.pdf
