Former Executive Director Bill Simmons complained to the federal government earlier this year accusing Benz of having an “apparent conflict of interest”— a claim that SHA counsel has dismissed and the developer has denied.
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How $3.7M owed by the state DOT to the Syracuse Housing Authority could ease SHA budget constraints
SHA expects to receive nearly $3.7 million for these properties, also called easements from New York State Department of Transportation.
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HUD rules SHA Chair Ryan Benz has an “apparent conflict of interest,” should continue recusal until SHA obtains full disclosures
While Bill Simmons will soon leave SHA, his complaint against Benz will have enduring effects.
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Bill Simmons to leave Syracuse Housing Authority after yearlong turmoil
Syracuse Housing Authority Executive Director Bill Simmons agreed to retire a year before his contract with SHA is set to expire. Simmons’ last day with the housing authority will be July 10. The housing authority’s board voted to approve a mutual separation agreement with Simmons by a vote of 4-3. Board commissioners Patricia McBride, Quwanka Ellerby and […]
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Inside the disagreement over a $7M commitment from Onondaga County to SHA’s redevelopment of public housing
County executive’s office said they have long made clear that they want to donate $7 million as an in-kind contribution. Developer McCormack Baron Salazar says that won’t work for them.
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Syracuse Housing Authority sees record interest in their Section 8 homeownership program
Afi Olowu, who runs the program, called their recent increase in Section 8 homeownership applicants a win.
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Syracuse Housing Authority held apartments vacant and lost $1 million. Now SHA wants a HUD waiver.
The Syracuse Housing Authority held apartments vacant to relocate residents who were affected by the redevelopment of public housing.
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Syracuse Housing Authority inches toward progress on public housing redevelopment– one phase at a time
Syracuse Housing Authority’s redevelopment of public housing on the Southside will see over 1,400 new units which will house current residents and attract market-rate renters.
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Redevelopment of public housing in Syracuse pushed back 1 month, city says
The Syracuse Housing Authority was supposed to close on the first phase of public housing’s redevelopment by the end of August or early September. The closing date has been delayed until the end of October.
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Meet the former public housing tenant connecting SHA residents with resources during redevelopment
Rachel Titus-Cox used to live on Dablon Court. Now, she’s helping residents who live there connect with resources as the Syracuse Housing Authority redevelops public housing.
