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Published on 2025-05-02 22:20:41 - WBRE
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  • SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)
  • We begin with a pair of construction projects wreaking havoc on a local shopping center. The work is being completed about a block apart in Lackawanna County and its causing concern for customers and business owners. The wastewater project is taking place in the parking lot of Greenridge Plaza while the [
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The article from Yahoo News discusses how construction projects in downtown Yakima are significantly impacting local businesses. The ongoing construction, aimed at improving infrastructure and pedestrian accessibility, has led to reduced foot traffic and accessibility issues for shops and restaurants. Business owners like David Jimenez of Los Hernandez Tamales and Rosa Martinez of La Tapatia are experiencing a sharp decline in customers due to the construction, which blocks entrances and parking areas. Despite the short-term negative effects, city officials, including Yakima City Manager Bob Harrison, assert that the long-term benefits of the construction, such as enhanced urban appeal and economic growth, will outweigh the current inconveniences. The city is attempting to mitigate the impact by providing regular updates and working with business owners to address their concerns.

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