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Council approves year-long honorary sign for Lombardi's import market

Syracuse Common Council ยท August 3, 2026
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Summary

Councilor Nave introduced and the council unanimously adopted an honorary street sign recognizing Lombardi's import market as a North Side Syracuse landmark; Nave recounted the family's business history dating to 1930.

Councilor Nave urged adoption of item 42 to install an honorary street sign at the intersection near Lombardi's import market to honor the business and the family's long history. Nave described the family tradition beginning in 1930 when "Alvaro Lombardi opened a general store in Calabrio, Italy," and said the sign will be displayed for one year and given to the family.

The council voted unanimously to adopt the item. Nave said he had visited and observed heavy customer traffic and noted Lombardi's role in preserving neighborhood character. The transcript records the reading of the sign's purpose and the council's unanimous vote but does not include a staff memorandum or permit details in the provided segments.