Residents and shop owners in Syracuse’s Westcott Neighborhood are concerned that the recent troubles with the Westcott Theater might have an impact on business. They’re still reeling from a series of break-ins last fall.
Most people visit the Westcott neighborhood for its funky shops and unique restaurants. But Co-director of the neighborhood association Sam Gruber is worried a few bad incidents might tarnish the area’s cool vibe and keep people away.
“It’s very safe. The stores are great, the restaurants are great, the bars are great, people are well behaved,” Gruber said. “But we have to be careful that we don’t slide down the slope into a situation that that we can’t climb out of.”…