Episode: 13 Air Date: March 10th, 2026
The Syracuse Housing Authority and the redevelopment of public housing have been in the news lately: From missed deadlines to allegations of impropriety, SHA been ensconced in controversy.
In this episode of “It’s Happening Here”, host Chris Libonati is joined by reporter Debadrita Sur to explain the developments around the redevelopment of public housing and what’s going on with the Syracuse Housing Authority.
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