Each week, syracuse.com will look back at some of our most important and valuable journalism from the previous week. Here are six stories for the week of July 6, 2025.
The air is so toxic in Onondaga County’s new $23 million sewage building that workers can’t go inside
A newly constructed $23 million facility at Onondaga County’s sewage plant remains unused due to alarming air quality issues. Designed to help save taxpayers millions by drying sewage sludge, the building has been found to exceed federal standards for nitrogen dioxide, posing serious health risks. Union leaders have taken action by prohibiting their members from entering the facility until the air quality is deemed safe. This situation raises significant concerns about worker safety and the effective management of public resources.
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