How Long Does New York Take to Fix a Staircase? 10 Years and Counting.

The 77 steps at the foot of the New York State Capitol have been cordoned off to the public for a decade, as the cost of much-needed repairs rises.

Ten years ago, the agency overseeing the upkeep of the majestic New York State Capitol reported that the granite staircase leading to the main entrance was warped and bulging so badly that part of it might collapse at any moment.

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A thorough repair, estimated at $17 million, was recommended. Instead, only a handful of urgent fixes were made.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/nyregion/albany-capitol-staircase.html