The vote ends a 10-month debate over the $85 million project. Legislator Charles Garland was the deciding vote.
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‘No one at the Nation supports this’: Science committee makes for latest aquarium battle
Poor communication with the Onondaga Nation and the timing of the committee’s creation have frustrated those who want a greater focus on science at the aquarium.
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Syracuse legislator will vote for aquarium, gets housing deal for South Side
Onondaga County 16th District Legislator Charles Garland announced he would vote in favor of County Executive Ryan McMahon’s proposed $85 million aquarium.
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South Side legislator, displaced by urban renewal as a kid, reps district at a crossroads
Charles Garland has thrown himself into the middle of key projects, including changes to I-81, public housing and a proposed aquarium.
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Syracuse parents, teachers at school safety town hall call for more mental health services
Parents and school safety advocates gathered at Fowler High School to call on the Syracuse City School District to fund mental health support systems and alternatives to what they deemed a punitive “zero-tolerance” education system.
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Syracuse 8-year-old who appeared in viral video over Doritos wants to sue police after handcuffing
Anthony F. was the 8-year-old in that viral video of Syracuse officers detaining a kid for stealing a bag of chips. Now lawyers for his family are suing, claiming he was handcuffed a second time in July and is the target of harassment by Syracuse police.
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Central Current Radio launches on WCNY with host Rick Wright
Central Current in partnership with WCNY has launched a new radio talk show hosted by Syracuse radio legend Roosevelt “Rick” Wright.
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Introducing our board: Laura Lavine
Laura Lavine is a lifelong Syracusan who is honored to be invited to serve on the board of Central Current.
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Armory Square Starbucks workers consider joining national movement to unionize
Starbucks workers running Syracuse’s Armory Square location are considering whether to unionize under the national Starbucks Workers United collective.
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Onondaga County activists call on lawmakers to spend surplus to improve housing
Public health advocates and fair housing activists gathered at Columbus Circle in Syracuse on Tuesday, calling for Onondaga County leaders to use a $200 million surplus in funds to improve housing and address child lead poisoning.