infrastructure

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul and NY health officials warned New Yorkers of a surge of three different viruses, and the state Thruway EZ Pass tolls will increase by 5% in 2024 and 2027. Also, the City of Syracuse dealt with illegal marijuana shops while SUNY got a new chancellor. Check this week's WAER Round-Up for more information on health and infrastructure and what other local news you've missed from Dec. 5-9!

Thruway Authority cites a drop in revenue during the pandemic for the proposed rate increase. The plan currently is to increase EZ Pass toll rates by 5% in 2024 and 2027.

The state Department of Transportation worked with the Onondaga Nation to craft an image of the Hiawatha Belt that adorns the side of the bridge.

The city is replacing aging water and sewer lines before repaving/replacing roads and sidewalks.

Employers across the U.S. are struggling to find enough workers, but data shows the challenge is even more pronounced for local government agencies.

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand said the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs bill will help local workers get good-paying jobs and reconnect communities divided by infrastructure.

The President and CEO of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York is calling on members of the House to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill with a focus on transportation.

Central New York business, government and transportation leaders are telling Congressman John Katko (R-Camillus) what they’d like to see in an…

Governor Andrew Cuomo, in the last of four speeches outlining his 2021 plans, detailed billions of dollars in new and on-going infrastructure projects…

Onondaga County legislators held their usual monthly session on Tuesday, but not in their chambers on the fourth floor of the county courthouse."The clerk…