SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As a powerful winter storm blankets Central New York, many Syracuse residents say they’re noticing a difference in how the city is handling snow removal compared to past winters.
Throughout this winter, the City of Syracuse Department of Public Works has faced criticism during some storms, with residents previously complaining that neighborhood streets were not being plowed quickly enough. City leaders attributed those issues to a workforce that included many new, less experienced plow drivers.
Ahead of this weekend’s storm, city officials said changes were made. According to the city, every available plow was deployed, and crews are using specially treated salt to remain effective in bitterly cold temperatures…