The Syracuse Housing Authority and McCormack Baron Salazar host a groundbreaking ceremony for East Adams Phase 1, the first new housing development of the East Adams Transformation Plan Tuesday, December 1, 2025 at 100 Angelou Terrace, Syracuse. Speakers and a ceremonial dirt toss were featured. Executive Director of SHA William Simmons Speaks during the event. Credit: Michelle Gabel | Central Current

Episode: 13 Air Date: March 10th, 2026

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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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Chris Libonati is the managing editor of Central Current. He is a founding editorial member of the organization and was hired as Central Current's first reporter. He previously worked at the Syracuse Post-Standard...