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Monday, March 26, 2012  Should a private security company replace Syracuse Police officers at Hancock International Airport?

Friday, March 09, 2012  The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority on Friday voted to privatize security at Hancock International Airport.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  The new law means more flights, and possibly cheaper fares, according to State Senator John DeFrancisco.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Two downstate New York Republican senators say increasing tolls at New York-New Jersey tunnels will hurt a fragile economic recovery.

Monday, June 06, 2011  A Syracuse airport authority is closer to getting off the ground and could bring cheaper fares to Central New York.

Monday, May 23, 2011  State lawmakers expect to take up legislation this week to create a new government body that will transform Syracuse Hancock International Airport from a city-run operation to a state-run authority with the goal of bringing more competitive air travel to central New York.

Monday, May 02, 2011  The Port Authority says that "out of an abundance of caution," it will add more police at its facilities including the New York area's airports, the George Washington bridge and the World Trade Center site.

Monday, November 08, 2010  After years of legal battles over taxes and government control, the transformation of Hancock Airport is officially underway with a 9-0 vote by the Syracuse Common Council.

Monday, October 25, 2010  A proposed deal would have the city lease the marina for ten months with an option to buy it for $2.1 million at the end of the lease.

Monday, October 04, 2010  The Syracuse Common Council is once again reviewing the proposal to create a Syracuse Airport Authority, but it's unclear whether councilors will call for changes that some feel could derail the plan.

Monday, September 27, 2010  Though it's been a decade in the making, the creation of a Syracuse Airport Authority will have to wait.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  The long-proposed Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, which was announced and approved by the Syracuse Common Council and mayor’s office last summer, is now on hold.