:down: Oct 20, Pedmont management anounced closure of the SYR base. The ten maint employees were given 16 days notice, base is to close on 7 Nov. These fellows provided maintenance for Mainline, Mid Atlantic, Chitaqua, Colgan, Midwest Express, not to mention the Piedmont operation and supporting raod trips across upper NY state. I wish them well, they will be missed in the system. The grand plan moves forward.