Proposal to build $10 million Syracuse fire station falls short ZACH HAMMACK Lincoln Journal Star May 16, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A proposal to build a new $10 million fire and rescue station in Syracuse narrowly failed in Tuesday's election.kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ F?@77:4:2= 6=64E:@? C6DF=ED 7C@> E96 ~E@6 r@F?EJ t=64E:@? r@>>:DD:@?6CVD ~77:46[ `fe G@E6CD H6C6 @AA@D65 E@ E96 AC@A@D2= H9:=6 `f_ G@E65 :? 72G@C]k^Am The city of Syracuse proposed building a $10 million public safety complex to house the city's fire and rescue services. 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