Six years after closing, the former Shoppingtown Mall still sits empty as neighbors wait for progress, according to CNY Central. Onondaga County bought the old Sears building but can’t move forward yet.
The holdup centers on the former Macy’s property, which remains tied up in court. Residents told the station they cherish memories of the mall but now see it as a deteriorating eyesore.
A mixed-use redevelopment plan collapsed last year after ownership issues stalled negotiations. A judge now has up to 60 days to decide what the county must pay to take control of the Macy’s parcel, a ruling that could determine what happens next.
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