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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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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Central New Yorkers’ SNAP benefits are delayed. We’ve compiled a list of food pantries.
Syracuse food banks are trying to increase their offerings as SNAP benefits are set to be frozen. Central Current compiled a list of dozens of pantries where Central New Yorkers can find food.
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Meet Anne Cofer, the woman tasked with making public art in Syracuse sustainable
Anne Cofer, a former teacher in the Syracuse City School District, will now be in charge of beautifying the city.
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More than 30 wineries, distilleries to participate in this year’s Syracuse Wine Festival
The wine festival will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Central New York Regional Market on Saturday.
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Syracuse-based mixologist uses storytelling as blueprint for novel recipes
Lucas Maley, a mixologist and manager at Salt City Bar in Syracuse, shares the process behind his creative cocktail recipes.
