Friday’s ground breaking ceremony was largely symbolic as construction has started on the Interstate 81 project.
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Large construction, renovation projects spark renewed concerns for lead advocates
New construction and renovation projects are causing concern for lead advocates who worry about the risks large-scale projects pose.
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New York Department of Transportation appeals judge’s ruling in I-81 lawsuit
Judge Gerard Neri ruled in February the state needed to perform additional reviews before tearing down the I-81 viaduct.
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Interstate 81 ruling: What it means for Syracuse highway teardown
Neri’s decision was issued about one month after oral arguments in the case.
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Interstate 81 construction: Is enough being done to protect residents’ health?
Local advocates have pushed for state officials to create a plan to protect residents’ health from construction.
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Micron, Interstate 81 and elections: Looking back at 2022 in Central New York
Read some of our best journalism from 2022 on the government and politics beat.
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Interstate 81, traffic and air pollution: Experts analyze highway teardown’s effect on residents
We asked experts to analyze claims about the I-81 project’s effect on traffic and pollution that have arisen after a lawsuit was filed to stop construction from moving ahead.
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South Side Syracuse residents grapple with Interstate 81 lawsuit, trust and the path forward
A lawsuit filed over Interstate 81 has left South Side residents looking for answers.
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Interstate 81 project: Read the lawsuit that has stopped work on the community grid
The group Renew 81 for All sued to restart the review process of the Interstate 81 project.
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Interstate 81 lawsuit: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins Syracuse leaders in decrying delay
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand gathered a group of local leaders to advocate for the community grid to replace Interstate 81.