Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse Common Council today voted unanimously to approve the sale of 23 hillside acres near the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to a Long Island developer who will build 260 affordable apartments for people with below-average incomes.

Pending a December closing on its state financing, the Albanese Organization plans to begin construction in early 2026 and complete the work in 30 to 36 months, company principal Chris Albanese said.

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