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Councilors unanimously voted to revoke the special use permit which allows the theater to host live music and other events that attract large crowds. Councilors cited a sharp increase in stabbings, shootings, and other disturbances for their vote.

A spate of repeated break-ins strained businesses last fall. More recently, late-night disturbances have spilled out of the Westcott Theater into area streets.

The future of live event venues in Central New York is uncertain at best as limits on gatherings continue to keep them from fully reopening. Sen. Chuck…