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November 19, 2008 (Utica, NY) – “We talk a lot about removing traffic lights on Genesee Street, and rightfully so, but we don’t talk enough about the good lights, the ones we need, the ones that do their job,” said Utica Mayor David Roefaro. The traffic light at St. Elizabeth’s entrance, in South Utica, has been blinking yellow for a few

years. It has been a concern to the hospital visitors and their staff for some time. They’ve asked for its repair, but the city never assisted, until now.

Mayor Roefaro has partnered with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to bring a fully functional, red, yellow, and green controlled time signal to the busy hospital entrance. The new light will ensure the safety of visitors, employees, and those entering and exiting by vehicle.

The new light will be functioning in the spring. In the meantime, the city will place a temporary light at this location on Thursday.