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7:44am

Wed May 22, 2013
Transportation

Options narrow, opinions widen on I-81's future through Syracuse

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Transportation planners have narrowed the future of Interstate 81’s path through downtown Syracuse down to two likely options: rebuild, or re-route. 

They hosted another in a series of public forums Tuesday, known as The I-81 Challenge, to display the ideas. But a final decision is still years away.

The 1.4 mile elevated portion of 81 through the heart of the city, known as the viaduct, is nearing the end its lifespan. It's in need of near constant repair.

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5:08am

Fri May 17, 2013
Casinos

In deal, Oneida will keep casino dominance over central New York

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The Oneida Indian Nation will for the first time share a sizeable chunk of gaming revenue from its casino operation in order to keep competition from the state out its backyard.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Oneida Nation announced the deal in Albany Thursday. It comes as Cuomo is trying to get a referendum on the ballot by November that could legalize casino gambling in New York. The governor sees it as a major job creator and economic booster for upstate.

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