UTICA, N.Y. - St. Elizabeth Medical Center has made major changes to its hospital which include revamping its parking lot and building a new emergency department. Some nearby residents on Ballantyne Brae are not happy with other changes they say are in the works.

Pattie Rizzo, who lives directly behind the hospital's parking garage in a home (similar to ten others owned by St. Elizabeth on the street) said several residents will not have their leases renewed by the medical center.

Houses numbered 12,14,16 and 18 on Ballantyne Brae could be turned into offices for hospital staff, according to Rizzo.

Rizzo and one other resident were told in April that they would need to move by the end of September. They say they were given the option to move out in a couple months later, but preferred to leave now instead.

Rizzo says she and her late father were promised roughly 20 years ago by the medical center that her family was free to stay for the rest of their lives.

"When you think you will be somewhere forever, you treat it like you will be there forever," said Rizzo.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center would not comment on specific leases but says there are leases that will not be renewed, a spokesperson offered this statement:

"The medical center has had discussions with neighbors and welcomes concerns. We do get back to them. We have worked over the last 3-4 months on general concerns and have responded. If they (residents) have other concerns, they should contact me directly. We encourage and welcome any concerns." Catherine Hanover Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations and Public Affairs. (315) 798-8100

Rizzo is still packing and doesn't know where she will move, Brennan and her blood sister, Sister Rose Ellen have moved to another home nearby, we were unable to contact the third resident involved.

The section of Ballantyne Brae is zoned as a residential one family house area, and there have been no applications received by the City of Utica requesting a change.

The hospital wouldn't comment on what will ultimately happen here.