The Syracuse community has been seeking development of an area known as the "Inner Harbor." The New York State Thruway Authority, which owns key parcels of land at Inner Harbor, has been engaged in a process of seeking appropriate development of the area. This hearing will provide an opportunity for the Committee to explore the plans, procedures and goals of those activities.

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Persons invited to present testimony at the public hearing on the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) plans for the Inner Harbor in Syracuse on Thursday, April 23, 2009 are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail or fax it to: