ALBANY, NY (03/12/2010)(readMedia)– Governor David A. Paterson and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner recently announced that the City and the State have reached an agreement and are moving forward with the demolition of the building located at 921 North State Street in order to reopen Interstate 81. The agreement establishes shared responsibilities in dealing with the removal of the threat to the highway and ensuring the safety of motorists on the Interstate. Work to begin preparing the site for demolition could begin as soon as Saturday morning.

“When Mayor Miner contacted me with this difficult situation, I committed to assist and partner with the City by deploying the resources of the State Departments of Transportation, Environmental Conservation, and Labor to help her resolve it,” Governor Paterson said. “The State and City have been working closely together to deal with this complicated and difficult situation that has taken a toll on motorists who depend on the Interstate to commute and enjoy leisure activities in the heart of Syracuse. We will continue to work together to get this highway opened, which we expect to happen next week.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner: “We’ve reached a fair agreement on a complex and unprecedented issue that will allow for the building to be demolished and let us reopen route 81 as soon as possible.”

Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), said: “We are pleased to have secured an agreement on behalf of the State of New York with the City of Syracuse so we can get Interstate 81 opened soon. We made the difficult decision to close it when the building threatened the safety of motorists, and safety continues to be our top priority. Steps to secure the property and begin preparations for demolishing the building will begin promptly. Once the deteriorated building is no longer a threat, we will reopen I-81 Northbound.”

Senator David J. Valesky said: “This agreement is welcome news to everyone in Central New York, especially the thousands of people and businesses who have been affected by the I-81 closure. I applaud Mayor Miner and the Governor for working diligently to solve this unprecedented and complex challenge. Now that a unified solution is at hand, I look forward to a timely resolution of the matter.”

Assemblywoman Joan Christensen said: “I am encouraged to hear that progress is being made between the Governor’s Office, various New York State Departments and the Office of the Mayor in relation to the collapsing structure along I-81N. The Governor said he would help and the state has come through on their promise. The state’s primary concern was the safety and well being of motorists who utilize I-81 corridor and I am glad to see that it will be open to traffic again soon. I look forward to an expedient and mutually beneficial resolution that gets the City of Syracuse as well as all of Central New York, back to business as usual. Nobody wants to be inconvenienced, not even a minor inconvenience.”

Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli said: “This has been a very intricate practical and legal matter. We understand the inconvenience many residents have suffered while we have waited for this to be done in the proper manner. However, I believe the city administration, particularly the Mayor and her corporation counsel, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the Governor’s office should be commended for working together to make sure the demolition and removal of debris will be completed in a thorough and cooperative manner.”

Assemblyman Al Stirpe said: “I’d like to thank Governor Paterson and Mayor Miner for their efforts in finding a solution to this complicated problem. Many of the citizens adversely affected by the situation are my constituents and I know they are relieved and grateful to hear that life will soon be returning to normal.”

New York State Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis said: “Our task was to quickly and safely remove all the known hazardous materials from the building. By coordinating with other State agencies, city officials and private contractors, that assignment has been carried out successfully and efficiently

ALBANY, NY (03/12/2010)(readMedia)– Governor David A. Paterson and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner recently announced that the City and the State have reached an agreement and are moving forward with the demolition of the building located at 921 North State Street in order to reopen Interstate 81. The agreement establishes shared responsibilities in dealing with the removal of the threat to the highway and ensuring the safety of motorists on the Interstate. Work to begin preparing the site for demolition could begin as soon as Saturday morning.

“When Mayor Miner contacted me with this difficult situation, I committed to assist and partner with the City by deploying the resources of the State Departments of Transportation, Environmental Conservation, and Labor to help her resolve it,” Governor Paterson said. “The State and City have been working closely together to deal with this complicated and difficult situation that has taken a toll on motorists who depend on the Interstate to commute and enjoy leisure activities in the heart of Syracuse. We will continue to work together to get this highway opened, which we expect to happen next week.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner: “We’ve reached a fair agreement on a complex and unprecedented issue that will allow for the building to be demolished and let us reopen route 81 as soon as possible.”

Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), said: “We are pleased to have secured an agreement on behalf of the State of New York with the City of Syracuse so we can get Interstate 81 opened soon. We made the difficult decision to close it when the building threatened the safety of motorists, and safety continues to be our top priority. Steps to secure the property and begin preparations for demolishing the building will begin promptly. Once the deteriorated building is no longer a threat, we will reopen I-81 Northbound.”

Senator David J. Valesky said: “This agreement is welcome news to everyone in Central New York, especially the thousands of people and businesses who have been affected by the I-81 closure. I applaud Mayor Miner and the Governor for working diligently to solve this unprecedented and complex challenge. Now that a unified solution is at hand, I look forward to a timely resolution of the matter.”

Assemblywoman Joan Christensen said: “I am encouraged to hear that progress is being made between the Governor’s Office, various New York State Departments and the Office of the Mayor in relation to the collapsing structure along I-81N. The Governor said he would help and the state has come through on their promise. The state’s primary concern was the safety and well being of motorists who utilize I-81 corridor and I am glad to see that it will be open to traffic again soon. I look forward to an expedient and mutually beneficial resolution that gets the City of Syracuse as well as all of Central New York, back to business as usual. Nobody wants to be inconvenienced, not even a minor inconvenience.”

Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli said: “This has been a very intricate practical and legal matter. We understand the inconvenience many residents have suffered while we have waited for this to be done in the proper manner. However, I believe the city administration, particularly the Mayor and her corporation counsel, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the Governor’s office should be commended for working together to make sure the demolition and removal of debris will be completed in a thorough and cooperative manner.”

Assemblyman Al Stirpe said: “I’d like to thank Governor Paterson and Mayor Miner for their efforts in finding a solution to this complicated problem. Many of the citizens adversely affected by the situation are my constituents and I know they are relieved and grateful to hear that life will soon be returning to normal.”

New York State Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis said: “Our task was to quickly and safely remove all the known hazardous materials from the building. By coordinating with other State agencies, city officials and private contractors, that assignment has been carried out successfully and efficiently

ALBANY, NY (03/12/2010)(readMedia)– Governor David A. Paterson and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner recently announced that the City and the State have reached an agreement and are moving forward with the demolition of the building located at 921 North State Street in order to reopen Interstate 81. The agreement establishes shared responsibilities in dealing with the removal of the threat to the highway and ensuring the safety of motorists on the Interstate. Work to begin preparing the site for demolition could begin as soon as Saturday morning.

“When Mayor Miner contacted me with this difficult situation, I committed to assist and partner with the City by deploying the resources of the State Departments of Transportation, Environmental Conservation, and Labor to help her resolve it,” Governor Paterson said. “The State and City have been working closely together to deal with this complicated and difficult situation that has taken a toll on motorists who depend on the Interstate to commute and enjoy leisure activities in the heart of Syracuse. We will continue to work together to get this highway opened, which we expect to happen next week.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner: “We’ve reached a fair agreement on a complex and unprecedented issue that will allow for the building to be demolished and let us reopen route 81 as soon as possible.”

Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), said: “We are pleased to have secured an agreement on behalf of the State of New York with the City of Syracuse so we can get Interstate 81 opened soon. We made the difficult decision to close it when the building threatened the safety of motorists, and safety continues to be our top priority. Steps to secure the property and begin preparations for demolishing the building will begin promptly. Once the deteriorated building is no longer a threat, we will reopen I-81 Northbound.”

Senator David J. Valesky said: “This agreement is welcome news to everyone in Central New York, especially the thousands of people and businesses who have been affected by the I-81 closure. I applaud Mayor Miner and the Governor for working diligently to solve this unprecedented and complex challenge. Now that a unified solution is at hand, I look forward to a timely resolution of the matter.”

Assemblywoman Joan Christensen said: “I am encouraged to hear that progress is being made between the Governor’s Office, various New York State Departments and the Office of the Mayor in relation to the collapsing structure along I-81N. The Governor said he would help and the state has come through on their promise. The state’s primary concern was the safety and well being of motorists who utilize I-81 corridor and I am glad to see that it will be open to traffic again soon. I look forward to an expedient and mutually beneficial resolution that gets the City of Syracuse as well as all of Central New York, back to business as usual. Nobody wants to be inconvenienced, not even a minor inconvenience.”

Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli said: “This has been a very intricate practical and legal matter. We understand the inconvenience many residents have suffered while we have waited for this to be done in the proper manner. However, I believe the city administration, particularly the Mayor and her corporation counsel, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the Governor’s office should be commended for working together to make sure the demolition and removal of debris will be completed in a thorough and cooperative manner.”

Assemblyman Al Stirpe said: “I’d like to thank Governor Paterson and Mayor Miner for their efforts in finding a solution to this complicated problem. Many of the citizens adversely affected by the situation are my constituents and I know they are relieved and grateful to hear that life will soon be returning to normal.”

New York State Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis said: “Our task was to quickly and safely remove all the known hazardous materials from the building. By coordinating with other State agencies, city officials and private contractors, that assignment has been carried out successfully and efficiently

ALBANY, NY (03/12/2010)(readMedia)– Governor David A. Paterson and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner recently announced that the City and the State have reached an agreement and are moving forward with the demolition of the building located at 921 North State Street in order to reopen Interstate 81. The agreement establishes shared responsibilities in dealing with the removal of the threat to the highway and ensuring the safety of motorists on the Interstate. Work to begin preparing the site for demolition could begin as soon as Saturday morning.

“When Mayor Miner contacted me with this difficult situation, I committed to assist and partner with the City by deploying the resources of the State Departments of Transportation, Environmental Conservation, and Labor to help her resolve it,” Governor Paterson said. “The State and City have been working closely together to deal with this complicated and difficult situation that has taken a toll on motorists who depend on the Interstate to commute and enjoy leisure activities in the heart of Syracuse. We will continue to work together to get this highway opened, which we expect to happen next week.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner: “We’ve reached a fair agreement on a complex and unprecedented issue that will allow for the building to be demolished and let us reopen route 81 as soon as possible.”

Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), said: “We are pleased to have secured an agreement on behalf of the State of New York with the City of Syracuse so we can get Interstate 81 opened soon. We made the difficult decision to close it when the building threatened the safety of motorists, and safety continues to be our top priority. Steps to secure the property and begin preparations for demolishing the building will begin promptly. Once the deteriorated building is no longer a threat, we will reopen I-81 Northbound.”

Senator David J. Valesky said: “This agreement is welcome news to everyone in Central New York, especially the thousands of people and businesses who have been affected by the I-81 closure. I applaud Mayor Miner and the Governor for working diligently to solve this unprecedented and complex challenge. Now that a unified solution is at hand, I look forward to a timely resolution of the matter.”

Assemblywoman Joan Christensen said: “I am encouraged to hear that progress is being made between the Governor’s Office, various New York State Departments and the Office of the Mayor in relation to the collapsing structure along I-81N. The Governor said he would help and the state has come through on their promise. The state’s primary concern was the safety and well being of motorists who utilize I-81 corridor and I am glad to see that it will be open to traffic again soon. I look forward to an expedient and mutually beneficial resolution that gets the City of Syracuse as well as all of Central New York, back to business as usual. Nobody wants to be inconvenienced, not even a minor inconvenience.”

Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli said: “This has been a very intricate practical and legal matter. We understand the inconvenience many residents have suffered while we have waited for this to be done in the proper manner. However, I believe the city administration, particularly the Mayor and her corporation counsel, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the Governor’s office should be commended for working together to make sure the demolition and removal of debris will be completed in a thorough and cooperative manner.”

Assemblyman Al Stirpe said: “I’d like to thank Governor Paterson and Mayor Miner for their efforts in finding a solution to this complicated problem. Many of the citizens adversely affected by the situation are my constituents and I know they are relieved and grateful to hear that life will soon be returning to normal.”

New York State Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis said: “Our task was to quickly and safely remove all the known hazardous materials from the building. By coordinating with other State agencies, city officials and private contractors, that assignment has been carried out successfully and efficiently