Syracuse, New York – The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), will hold three food drives next week to support local Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who have worked without a paycheck since the second government shutdown began February 14th of this year. These drives were prompted by numerous requests from the public for information on how to assist TSA employees at the airport. This Wednesday, March 18th, Thursday, March 19th, and Friday, March 20th, members of the public may conveniently drop off donations of non-perishable food items at the Arrivals A curb line of the airport between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Airport volunteers will be on hand to receive the donations curbside and facilitate the transfer of the donations to federal employees. Drivers entering the airport property along Col. Eileen Collins Blvd. should follow the large blue signs for “Arrivals A” by turning right at the light onto Constellation Way, then left onto Air Cargo Rd.
“During this government shutdown, the TSA team at SYR continues to show up, serve our community, and protect the traveling public—despite not receiving a paycheck” said SRAA Executive Director Jason Terreri. “Their professionalism and commitment are the reason this airport can operate each day. We are profoundly grateful for their dedication, their resilience, and their unwavering service to Central New York.”
Helpful links:
· View a guide to finding the Arrivals A pick-up area here
· View terminal maps here
About the SRAA
The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) operates Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) serving Upstate New York, providing a safe, convenient, seamless passenger experience while enhancing economic opportunity, development, and growth in the region. Established on August 17, 2011, the SRAA officially took over operations of the airport from the City of Syracuse on March 1, 2014. The SRAA’s vision is for SYR to be recognized as a best-in-class airport elevating the customer experience and exceeding stakeholder expectations, while using innovative technology and optimizing the economic prosperity of the region we serve.
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