Case Study: Ithaca (WENY)-Construction
ITHACA (WENY) - Construction is now in its final stages at Simeon's Restaurant on the Ithaca Commons. This after the building was severely damaged two years ago when a semi-truck crashed into the front of the restaurant, killing a bartender.
Walls are up, stoves are in and staff applications are being processed. With an opening date of just three to four weeks, Simeon's Restaurant, on the Ithaca Commons, is hopeful to once again be a local favorite. "It's getting exciting. Everything is starting to get put together, we're finalizing the menu, we're starting to hire people and we're really seeing progress in there," explains, co-owner of Simeon's, Dean Zervos.
Just two years ago, a tractor trailer was traveling too fast down East State Street and crashed into Simeon's. The accident took the life of 27-year-old bartender Amanda Bush, who was also pregnant. …show more content…
In February, Senator Schumer announced a federal transportation bill will add $40 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for New York. Some of the money could help the City of Ithaca pay for road and intersection safety projects.
As far as Simeon's, Zervos says customers can expect a little of the old, blended with the new. Including a new second floor dining area and some new menu items. Zervos says he's excited to start working with returning staff members and getting to see old customers. "Just seeing the menu and everything put together and of course seeing a lot of the people I haven't seen in a while, that's the fun part," says
Walls are up, stoves are in and staff applications are being processed. With an opening date of just three to four weeks, Simeon's Restaurant, on the Ithaca Commons, is hopeful to once again be a local favorite. "It's getting exciting. Everything is starting to get put together, we're finalizing the menu, we're starting to hire people and we're really seeing progress in there," explains, co-owner of Simeon's, Dean Zervos.
Just two years ago, a tractor trailer was traveling too fast down East State Street and crashed into Simeon's. The accident took the life of 27-year-old bartender Amanda Bush, who was also pregnant. …show more content…
In February, Senator Schumer announced a federal transportation bill will add $40 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for New York. Some of the money could help the City of Ithaca pay for road and intersection safety projects.
As far as Simeon's, Zervos says customers can expect a little of the old, blended with the new. Including a new second floor dining area and some new menu items. Zervos says he's excited to start working with returning staff members and getting to see old customers. "Just seeing the menu and everything put together and of course seeing a lot of the people I haven't seen in a while, that's the fun part," says