$20M transformation brings new life to century-old Syracuse landmark where generations once played
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. — The historic former Syracuse Boys Club building overlooking Firefighters Memorial Park has reopened after a $20 million transformation into the city’s newest apartments.