Airport Renovations May Be Delayed Due to Sales Tax Questions

Syracuse, NY (WSYR-TV) - A $63 million plan to renovate Hancock Airport is still on the Syracuse Common Council agenda after a month. The Council plans to vote on it today, but it might be delayed yet again until Onondaga County decides where to direct its sales-tax revenue.

Councilor Pat Hogan said the city must maintain the $69 million it currently receives from county sales tax so it can borrow the $50 million needed for the renovations.

The renovations would include the floor in the main terminal and security upgrades. Hogan said the airport is in dire need of these renovations, which would be the airport's first in 15 years.