Parts of I-81 in Syracuse will close forever this month: It’s time to start using the community grid
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Senior Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a degree in Business Journalism from Columbia University, Marcus has spent a decade reporting on economic trends and local businesses for the Albany Times Union and formerly for NPR’s Upstate New York affiliate. His deep understanding of the financial landscape equips him to provide context to local economic shifts impacting Syracuse families.
More from Marcus →Senior Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 1 min read
New York state’s massive effort to tear down the elevated Interstate 81 in downtown Syracuse will finally move into the city in the next few weeks.