SUNY ESF’s Mahoney to co-chair new SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Joanie Mahoney, president of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF), will co-chair the new SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council.

Former Utica mayor, city school district board president indicted for mail fraud

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UTICA, N.Y. — Former Utica mayor Louis LaPolla, 78, of Utica, was indicted on six counts of mail fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Carla B.

Oneida County tourism rebounds, according to state report

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UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County tourism is doing well and exceeding 2019 levels in several areas, according to the state’s Economic Impact of Visitors 2022

Syracuse University breaks ground on construction of new football-operations center

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics on Friday morning broke ground on the construction of its upcoming football-operations center. The center is part of the

VIEWPOINT: A time of transformation for downtown Syracuse

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Downtown Syracuse is in a transformational moment. Reflecting on the last few years, I have watched our city reimagine its landscape into a thriving community with amazing places for people to explore and beautiful real estate for people to call home. Our mission is to build a thriving downtown that is welcoming, diverse, safe, and accessible.

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Our mission is to build a thriving downtown that is welcoming, diverse, safe, and accessible.

The success of downtown Syracuse’s revitalization is a collaborative effort from community partners, residents, business owners, and investors who share the vision of our city center as a social hub and a place for people to connect. This partnership and dedication have helped downtown Syracuse to earn the reputation as a destination for memorable and meaningful experiences.

In the last year, $180 million in new investment has occurred in downtown Syracuse, creating seven new Class A office headquarters, more than 135 new housing units and enhanced public infrastructure, and tourism amenities. We have welcomed 26 new businesses including 11 retail shops, nine food and drink establishments, five personal-service businesses, and an entertainment facility. Looking ahead, we anticipate $26 million more in investment to occur before the end of the 2023 calendar year.

One of the most notable areas of investment is in downtown’s housing. There are more than 2,800 apartments and condos in the district with another 120 additional apartments under construction this year. This represents 4 percent growth in housing, this year, alone. Every downtown Syracuse neighborhood is experiencing investment, including the following highlights:

• Work continues at the Mizpah Towers where new apartments, along with commercial and retail space are being added through a $6.7 million investment.

• In downtown’s southern district, construction is underway as the former annex of the Hotel Syracuse is transformed into Symphony Place. This $17.4 million redevelopment will result in two floors of commercial space and
75 apartments.

• In Hanover Square:

- The upper floors of 246 E. Water St. have been converted into two apartments, and two retail spaces are being improved on the ground floor.

- On East Genesee Street, a historic renovation of the Granite Building is underway. Vacant upper floors will become market-rate housing and the building’s canal-era façade will be restored for a new retail space.

- At the former M&T Bank Building, 119 new residences have been added through a $23 million investment. Now called The Treasury, the building also features unique event space, with more than 500 onsite public-parking spaces to support demand in Hanover and Clinton Squares.

• In Armory Square:

- A new six-story mixed-use building is planned to transform the existing Armory Parking Garage into THE CLINTON at Armory Square. This $18 million investment will bring new vitality to the neighborhood and is scheduled to begin construction in the first quarter of 2024. A 100-car parking garage on the lower levels, with residential and commercial space above will energize a key downtown location. An open courtyard on the second level will overlook Clinton and Walton Streets.

- ne block away, the 128-year-old Bentley Settle Building is being converted into 30 residential units. A new restaurant, called The Whiskey Coop, is slated to open in the lower level.

This residential growth has helped attract new businesses to our city’s core. Employers see the value of a downtown Syracuse location and the amenities it offers as both a talent attractor and retention tool.

In Clinton Square, VIP Structures completed its $32 million renovation of The Post, adding employer density and new headquarters locations for Chase Design and VIP. NBT Bank will also be part of the development by moving its Central New York regional headquarters to The Post.

On Columbus Circle, the Carnegie Building has entered a new chapter. The neighborhood has been reinvigorated with the move of Onondaga County’s economic development, community development, and planning offices, along with CNY Arts, into the property, thanks to a $4 million renovation by the county.

FustCharles relocated to downtown Syracuse and into Merchants Commons on South Warren Street this past spring, bringing its employees to shop, dine, and enjoy downtown’s offerings.

Two blocks away, Hayner Hoyt’s $37 million conversion of the former Sibley’s Department Store into “City Center” has transformed the feel of South Salina Street. The building’s roster includes office headquarters for:

• Huntington Ingalls Industries

• The Hayner Hoyt Corporation

• CXtec

• And Impel

At Equitable Towers, renovations have created fresh, new office space. Next door, work is underway on an expansion to The Tech Garden as CenterState CEO adds a two-story addition, more than doubling the incubator’s space. The additional 46,000 square feet will create a new and improved campus to reimagine who is served and how and drive more equity and inclusivity through programs it offers. A new façade will also better reflect the innovation system supported by the building.

These are transformational projects that not only activate underutilized spaces, but also call attention to the power of downtown as a destination. Earlier this year, downtown Syracuse welcomed its first e-sports arena, ELITE Gaming, located in the historic Armory Building. This facility has put Syracuse on the map for the gaming industry and helps boost year-round tourism. Working with nearby partners, this anchor will broaden opportunities for students through educational programs, team competitions, and exposure to career opportunities.

Partners like Famous Artists present major Broadway shows downtown, enlivening the Civic Center and Landmark Theatre.

The Redhouse Arts Center announced its upcoming season, which will take our community on a journey through the arts. With timeless classics, family shows, and a thriller, the season’s lineup has something for everyone.

The Onondaga Historical Association’s new exhibit, “Come in from the Cold,” puts our community’s unique winter fashions on full display. At the Everson Museum, exhibits by Frank Buffalo Hyde and Doug Muir are drawing national attention and acclaim.

Recognizing the important role arts and culture play in fostering our community’s identity and attracting visitors, the City of Syracuse and Common Council established the Syracuse Festival Fund. Over 12 months, this fund supported the recovery of 26 events. The Syracuse Festival Fund continues to support the important role arts and culture play in our community with a new $135,000 budget for the year ahead.

Continued investment will be the key to transforming how we experience our city center. In late 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) projects for awarded cities across New York state, including the city of Syracuse. The $10 million grant will focus on projects that improve walkability, connectivity, housing, and business opportunities between the Southwest Gateway and downtown Syracuse.

Later this fall, you will start to see enhancements associated with downtown’s $100,000 grant from the City of Syracuse’s Commercial Corridor Improvement Fund. These funds, matched with funding from our Downtown Syracuse Foundation, will support seven blocks of LED street tree lighting and over the next year, up to nine new gateway signs.

All of these incremental projects and investments have created a critical mass that can be seen and felt when you are in downtown Syracuse. Companies and people now see downtown as an asset — a place to be and explore, and as the heart of the community. We continue to make progress because our partners share a long-term vision for vibrancy. Thank you for your continued partnership.

Merike Treier is executive director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. In this role, she leads a team to support a dynamic, vibrant downtown and promote future growth through economic development and revitalization initiatives, marketing and events, security, and environmental maintenance. Treier is also president of the Downtown Syracuse Foundation, Inc. Contact her at MTreier@DowntownSyracuse.com

Work on I-81 construction project gets into full swing

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SYRACUSE — Crews have started their work on the first two contracts on the $2.25 billion Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project, while those with questions, concerns, or a desire to help work on the project can connect with two project-outreach centers in Syracuse. At the same time, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)

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At the same time, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) was scheduled to close the exit ramp along I-81 south to Interstate 481 north on the morning of Sept. 11.

The closure of exit 16A and traffic-pattern change are related to the I-81 viaduct-replacement project, NYSDOT said in its Aug. 30 announcement. The department expects the newly aligned ramp to open in the spring of 2025.

The closure is “necessary” to begin preparations for a newly constructed interchange that will connect future Business Loop 81 southbound to the redesignated I-81 northbound, the NYSDOT said.

Outreach centers

Earlier in the month, NYSDOT on Aug. 16 announced the availability of the Syracuse outreach centers. They’re located at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church at 515 Oakwood Ave. in Syracuse and at the Hills Building at 217 Montgomery St., near Syracuse City Hall.

The center at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., while the one at the Hills Building (first floor) is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., per an Aug. 16 announcement from the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The centers are part of the community-engagement process for the project, David Smith, NYSDOT regional director, told the gathering at the announcement at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church.

“The outreach centers continue that effort. [They’ll] enable us to continue to engage with the community, enable the community to come in, share any concerns that they have with us, and we can talk about those concerns,” Smith said in his remarks.

He added that the project represents an “historic opportunity for the community in terms of jobs.” Members of the Urban Jobs Task Force were among those attending the announcement.

The community outreach centers are a “crucial component” to fulfilling the local-hire goal as they’ll provide direct access to the necessary information get trained and hired for the project, Dekha Dancil, president of the board of directors of the Urban Jobs Task Force, said in her remarks.

She also noted the department’s commitment to a 15 percent local hiring goal for the I-81 project.

“That’s about 4,000 of the 26,000 jobs that are going to be available on the project. These are not just jobs but rather opportunities for life-changing careers as skill tradesmen and women, so it’s a big win for Syracuse,” Dancil said.

I-81 work underway

Major construction has started on the first of multiple contracts planned for the I-81 project, Hochul’s office said. Work on the first contract consists of reconstructing the existing Interstate 481/I-81 northern interchange to the re-designated I-81 and Business Loop 81, while also converting portions of I-481 to the new I-81 and making several road and bridge improvements along the corridor.

The second contract will begin the conversion of the southern interchange of I-481/I-81. Together, these two contracts are “essential” to maintaining a high-speed interstate connection with national and international north-south trade routes from Tennessee to the Canadian border, the governor’s office stated.

The announcement of the outreach centers happened nearly a month after federal, state, and local officials on July 21 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project that remains the subject of ongoing litigation.

Officials spoke before a packed gymnasium inside STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School at 416 E. Raynor Ave. in Syracuse.

Those speaking at the groundbreaking event included New York Gov. Kathy Hochul; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.); U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.); White House Senior Advisor & Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu; Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh; and Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, director of racial justice with the NYCLU.

In a news release about the event, Schumer’s office described the groundbreaking as “formally launching one of the largest and most ambitious construction projects ever undertaken in Upstate New York.”

After the speaking portion inside the school, the officials involved then held shovels and tossed dirt from a mound assembled at the intersection of Martin Luther King East and Leon streets outside the school, which is just below the elevated viaduct and not far from the JMA Wireless Dome on the Syracuse University campus.

In speaking with reporters in the elementary school’s library after the ceremony, Hochul was asked about holding the groundbreaking event with the issue still in the courts. The governor replied, “We’re making great progress. We understand the litigation. I won’t comment on litigation, but this is an important milestone to move ahead on this element. The lower court judge allowed for this movement and we’re not going to wait.”

Overseen by NYSDOT, the $2.25 billion project will create a community grid to “reconnect downtown neighborhoods severed by the I-81 viaduct’s construction and correct an enduring injustice that has disproportionately impacted residents of color in the City of Syracuse for decades,” Hochul’s office said.

People news: AmeriCU names Rome financial center manager

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ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has named Ashten Roberts financial center manager of the credit union’s Rome location in Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

Redevelopment work on City Center is nearing completion

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SYRACUSE — The makeover of the 280,000-square-foot downtown Syracuse building that was once home to Sibley’s department store is nearly complete. Jeremy Thurston, president of the Hayner Hoyt Corporation, figures the workers involved had about 98 percent of the exterior work done. On the inside, about 75 percent of City Center is occupied with some small

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SYRACUSE — The makeover of the 280,000-square-foot downtown Syracuse building that was once home to Sibley’s department store is nearly complete.

Jeremy Thurston, president of the Hayner Hoyt Corporation, figures the workers involved had about 98 percent of the exterior work done. On the inside, about 75 percent of City Center is occupied with some small spaces yet to be leased.

“As we get tenants lined up, we’ll finish building out the interior,” Thurston said in an Aug. 29 telephone interview with CNYBJ.

Hayner Hoyt has been working to redevelop the building at 400 S. Salina St. in Syracuse, which is now known as City Center. The structure is situated on a block that is bordered by South Salina Street, West Jefferson Street, and South Clinton Street.

Thurston notes that Hayner Hoyt was scheduled to use a $125,000 grant from the City of Syracuse for work on sidewalks around the building. The company has also been working to finish some work on building’s façade as well.

“Then what’s left is really just interior fit-outs with the remaining tenant spaces,” says Thurston.

Hayner Hoyt is hoping to hold a formal-opening event for City Center in October, he adds.

The project development cost is “north of $30 million,” he tells CNYBJ. The project cost is listed at $37 million in a document on the website of the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency.

Schopfer Architects, LLP of Syracuse is the project architect.

Interior tenants

Hayner Hoyt moved into the City Center building on Aug. 1, occupying 22,000 square feet on the structure’s second floor. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) moved in March 1, occupying about 50,000 square feet total. Its space will include 30,000 feet on the fourth floor and 20,000 on the ground floor, Thurston says.

CXtec moved into City Center in early July, occupying about 30,000 square feet on the second floor.

Another tenant, the Redhouse Performing Arts Center, has occupied part of the building since 2018.

Besides those building tenants, Tompkins Community Bank was scheduled to open a branch in early September, Thurston told CNYBJ. “They have about 6,000 square feet on the first floor on the corner of Jefferson and [South] Salina [Streets],” he added.

Hayner Hoyt has also had conversations with other possible tenants, but as of the Aug. 29 interview, no additional leases had been signed, according to Thurston.

“We still have a little bit of space left for class-A office … If anyone’s looking to move downtown with a parking garage,” he adds.

Downtown Committee report highlights projects, investments

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SYRACUSE — The future of downtown’s city center is “strong,” with a 50 percent increase in inquiries this past winter from businesses interested in moving to the district compared to a year ago. That’s according to the State of Downtown report that Merike Treier, executive director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc., delivered during

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That’s according to the State of Downtown report that Merike Treier, executive director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc., delivered during the organization’s annual meeting on June 21.

The downtown area is home to more than 240 places to dine, shop, and pamper, with 88 restaurants, 52 retail stores, and more than 100 salons and personal-service businesses, per the report. It had more than $180 million of investment in the last year.

The Downtown Committee also anticipates $26 million more in investment to occur before the end of the 2023 calendar year.

Downtown housing

Downtown’s residential population is 4,400 people “and climbing,” according to the report. It has more than 2,800 apartments and condos, with another 120 additional apartments under construction this year. The figures equate to 4 percent growth in housing, “just this year alone.”

Work continues at the Mizpah Towers where Tom Cerio will create new apartments, along with commercial and retail space through a $6.7 million investment.

In downtown’s southern district, construction is underway as the Hayner Hoyt Corporation works on turning the former annex of the Hotel Syracuse into Symphony Place. This $17.4 million redevelopment will result in two floors of commercial space and 75 apartments.

The area will also have additional revitalization due to the “vision and partnership” of Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse, per the State of Downtown report.

Across from the Centro bus hub, the former Central Tech High School will soon be under construction with a planned 2025 opening date. Through the “vision and collaboration” of Onondaga County, the City of Syracuse, and the Syracuse City School District, it’ll become the region’s first ever STEAM high school (STEAM is short for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics).

To the southwest, projects will activate key business corridors with $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding and a $1.25 million commitment from Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon for West Onondaga Street.

In addition, the conversion of South Clinton Street to a new two-way traffic pattern between West Jefferson Street and Taylor Street “improves connectivity and creates a safer experience” for pedestrians and cyclists, per the report.

In Hanover Square, more than $30 million of investment targeting vacant upper floors has resulted in space for new residents.

Hanover Real Estate Development has converted the upper floors of
246 East Water St. into two apartments and is improving two retail spaces on the ground floor.

At the same time, Gavin Maloney is completing a renovation of the Granite Building at 132 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. Vacant upper floors will become market-rate housing and the building’s canal-era façade will be restored for a new retail space.

Douglas Development Corp. has completed 119 new residences in Hanover Square through a $23 million investment into the former M&T Bank building. Now called the Treasury, the structure also offers unique event space, with more than 500 onsite public parking spaces to support demand in Hanover and Clinton Squares.

The City of Syracuse also relocated its operations from City Hall Commons to One Park Place as part of Mayor Ben Walsh’s strategy to improve access for constituents to several city departments. Walsh’s office on Aug. 28 announced the move was complete.

The move creates the “opportunity to expand” housing options downtown. Hanover Real Estate Development plans to convert City Hall Commons into a mix of residential and commercial uses, “bringing density to Hanover Square,” per the report.

In Armory Square, a new six-story mixed-use building is planned to transform the existing Armory Parking Garage into THE CLINTON at Armory Square. Developed by Tony Fiorito, John Funiciello, and Andrew Larew, this $18 million investment will bring new vibrancy to the neighborhood and is scheduled to begin construction in the first quarter of 2024, the Downtown Committee says. A 100-car parking garage on the lower levels, with residential and commercial space above, will “energize” a key downtown location. An open courtyard on the second level will overlook Clinton and Walton Streets.

One block away, Jeff Appel is converting the 128-year-old Bentley Settle Building into 30 residential units. A new restaurant, The Whiskey Coop, was also slated to open soon in the lower level.

Following its completion of the Treasury project, Douglas Development has purchased two buildings fronting Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park, with plans for a new mixed-use development.

Downtown-office employers

Several large-scale commercial development projects are underway with downtown Syracuse welcoming seven new Class A office headquarters this year, with another two headquarters also coming.

At Clinton Square, VIP Structures completed its $32 million renovation of The Post, adding employer density and new headquarters locations for Chase Design and VIP. NBT Bank also announced it will move its Central New York regional headquarters to the building.

At Columbus Circle, the Carnegie building has entered a new phase. The neighborhood has been revitalized with the move of the county’s economic development, community development, and planning offices, along with CNY Arts, into the property, thanks to a $4 million renovation by Onondaga County.

In addition, FustCharles relocated to the Merchants Commons on South Warren Street earlier this spring.

Two blocks away, Hayner Hoyt’s $37 million conversion of the former Sibley’s Department Store into “City Center” has “transformed the feel” of South Salina Street, the Downtown Committee said.

The building’s roster includes office headquarters for the Hayner Hoyt Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Industries, CXtec, and Impel.

Work has also started on an expansion to the Tech Garden as CenterState CEO adds a two-story addition, more than doubling the incubator’s space. The additional 46,000 square feet will create a “new and improved campus to reimagine who is served and how and drive more equity and inclusivity through programs offered,” the organization said.

New businesses

This last year, the Downtown Committee welcomed 29 new ground-floor businesses to downtown Syracuse, with eight more expected to open before the end of 2023.

Of these 29 new downtown businesses, 41 percent are owned by entrepreneurs of color and 48 percent are owned by women.

In June, vintage-clothing store Black Citizens Brigade formally opened at 140 Bank Alley. Downtown’s newest businesses also include Flynnstoned, Syracuse’s first licensed cannabis dispensary, which formally opened on Walton Street in June.

Black Citizens Brigade brings more than vintage clothing to downtown Syracuse

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SYRACUSE — Vintage-clothing store Black Citizens Brigade is bringing more than just fashion from the 1950s through the 1980s to downtown Syracuse. The shop, located at 140 Bank Alley, also brings Black culture and art, with a side of education, to the space. Owner Cjala Surratt brings her background in marketing, public relations, and the

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SYRACUSE — Vintage-clothing store Black Citizens Brigade is bringing more than just fashion from the 1950s through the 1980s to downtown Syracuse.

The shop, located at 140 Bank Alley, also brings Black culture and art, with a side of education, to the space.

Owner Cjala Surratt brings her background in marketing, public relations, and the arts to the business and weaves them together into a safe and welcoming space that showcases vintage duds along with books and records focused on Black history and culture. Her plans don’t end there.

The business got its start online during the COVID-19 pandemic when many retailers closed up shop temporarily. Surratt and her daughter discovered that thrift stores were still open, and the arts and social-justice activist began collecting things she used as prompts to talk about culture and more.

Eventually, with a need to get some of that inventory out of her house, Surratt began hosting pop-up shops to sell her vintage-clothing finds.

“Doing the pop ups was great,” she recalls. It was a good gauge to let her know that people were interested in her fashion finds.

Surratt worked initially with the Downtown Committee of Syracuse and eventually with Michael John Heagerty of Wildflowers Armory to find a brick-and-mortar location.

Ultimately, she landed with Washington Street Partners, where she leases 500 square feet in the University Building at 120 E. Washington Street. The Black Citizens Brigade shop entrance is around the corner at 140 Bank Alley. It’s the former location of Bradley’s Jewelers.

“I had a soft opening in December [2022] to capitalize on the holiday season,” Surratt says, and the shop officially opened on June 10, 2023, with a focus on high-end fashion in familiar brands. A partnership with the Bank Alley Urban Market provided a “wayfinding” boost that helped people find her shop, and the word continues to spread.

Having a brick-and-mortar store is important, she says, not just to shake off the pandemic isolation, but also to help dispel the notion that downtown Syracuse is devoid of culture, places to shop, or even parking space. All are untrue, Surratt says.

“The downtown economy needs people to walk through doors,” she adds, and Surratt is doing her part to draw people in through her wares. She has seen a diverse array of customers of all ages, backgrounds, religions, and more.

“It has been a joy to have so many different people come through,” says Surratt. Along with individual shoppers, Black Citizens Brigade is growing a customer base comprised of other retailers and even the local film industry looking for vintage pieces to outfit actors.

She hopes to build on that momentum to grow. “I’d like it to expand into a reading and listening room,” she says of her shop. Surratt has a personal collection of archival materials that aren’t for sale but feels should be shared. That space would allow people to access her collection, which includes a poetry book signed by Langston Hughes, recordings of John Lewis and Malcom X, and more.

Surratt also hopes within the next few years to include a space where she can host events such as reading circles, spoken-word events, and film screenings.

“It’s an ever-evolving story,” she says of her business’s growth.

Currently, Black Citizens Brigade is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., and also offers private shopping by appointment.

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