Tag: Interstate 81
$100 million project could revitalize East Adams neighborhood
The project aims to reinvent the East Adams neighborhood and combat the intergenerational poverty that has existed there for decades. Read More »
A new Syracuse nonprofit plans to coordinate South Side development efforts
Ben Walsh first announced Blueprint 15 during his 2019 “State of the City” address. Read More »
Local politicians react to ‘State of the County’ address
McMahon addressed poverty, infrastructure and economic development at Tuesday’s address. Read More »
County Executive Ryan McMahon praises city collaboration in ‘State of the County’ address
McMahon delivered his first “State of the County” address at Le Moyne College on Tuesday night. Read More »
Our reader: Viaduct plan is a viable I-81 replacement
Our reader argues for the viaduct plan as an I-81 replacement. Read More »
3 stories you may have missed from over the weekend
The Syracuse Hancock International Airport will receive state funding to construct a new storage facility. Read More »
Local officials confront Rep. John Katko on I-81 replacement at Syracuse town hall
Katko lead a fourth Q&A session with residents of Syracuse and Onondaga County on Thursday night. Read More »
Gallery: Rep. John Katko hosts I-81 town hall at Fowler High School
Katko lead a question and answer session with residents of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »
County residents express economic concerns in Rep. John Katko’s 3rd I-81 forum
Salina workers and leaders said the rerouting of Interstate 81 could harm business in the area. Read More »
SU pursues new zoning off-campus preparing for major Syracuse initiative
The rezoning would put the properties in the same zoning district as most of SU’s campus. Read More »
News briefs: 3 stories you may have missed this weekend
Candidates for Disability Cultural Center director will give presentations on disability culture. Read More »
Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter announces support for I-81 grid replacement
Hunter said the grid is the least disruptive choice and will seize less private property than the other two options. Read More »
No consensus: City and county residents split on I-81’s future
At a town hall last weekend, residents voiced their opinions on I-81. Read More »
'Too many times': Local activist Clifford Ryan reflects on the teen violence that’s scarred his community
Half of the people killed in Syracuse in 2018 were under the age of 21. Read More »
Syracuse leaders write letter in support of I-81 grid replacement
Politicians, local business owners and activists sent the letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to voice their support for the creation of a community grid. Read More »
Events to watch for in New York state this week
Several student organizations will attend a rally Monday in Albany to support legislation that funds services for college students with disabilities. Read More »
A community grid is the best Interstate 81 replacement option
Liberal columnist Steven Kemp believes that the community grid is the best Interstate 81 replacement. Read More »
Experts: Poverty, historical factors led to Syracuse homicide rate
Past city policies and high poverty rates could be contributing to homicide rates in Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse chief data officer talks Syracuse Surge, ‘smart’ city
Sam Edelstein, Syracuse's chief data officer, said data will be used to shape future city policies. Read More »
Syracuse Common Councilors react to ‘State of the City’ address
The councilors spoke about advancements to economic development initiatives and the mayor’s goal of achieving fiscal sustainability. Read More »
SU community members call on Kent Syverud to endorse community grid option
In December, The Daily Orange received a letter to the editor calling on Chancellor Syverud to publicly endorse a community grid. Read More »
‘Community for the Grid’ meeting attendees discuss I-81 replacement options
Community for the Grid organized a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the possible community grid replacement to the Interstate-81 viaduct. Read More »
DeWitt Town Board divided over I-81 reconstruction
A DeWitt Town Board press release that favored a hybrid reconstruction method for Interstate-81 was not unanimously supported by the board. Read More »
Common Council approves tax-sharing agreement
The plan will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue to the city through 2030. Read More »