Lanessa Owens-Chaplin

City leaders say the advocates are using flawed sample results to make their case, while agreeing on the priority of replacing lead service lines.

The NYCLU has led the movement, which contrasts with the City of Syracuse's desire to take ownership of the land and control future development.

Judge Gerard Neri ordered the state to submit a supplemental environmental impact statement to justify the removal of the viaduct and replacing it with a community grid.