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McMahon to appoint legislator to replace Chris Ryan; 2 Dem candidates step up for 2025 race
Onondaga County Legislature Minority Leader Chris Ryan will vacate his Legislature seat when he takes office in the New York State Senate.
Posted inPolicing
A Syracuse police officer hit and killed Qian Adams 1 year ago. Adams’ family is searching for closure.
The New York State Attorney General’s Office is still investigating the crash. Adams’ family rallied around his memory Wednesday.
Posted inCentral Current Radio
New York Focus spent 6 months listening to what New Yorkers need from the news. Here’s what they found.
The report found New Yorkers are eager for more transparency, a desire to engage with the political process and that newsrooms want to provide civic information to readers.
Posted inHousing
‘Rabbit hole’ or ‘listening tour’? Syracuse lawmakers host 3rd hearing on ‘good cause’ legislation
Sal Curran, the executive director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York, presented to the council.
Posted inPhotojournalism
Several people arrested after Syracuse Veterans for Peace protested war in Gaza (photo of the week)
The veterans dug a symbolic grave for children who have died during the war in Gaza.
Posted inArts & Culture
Here’s where you can shop locally in Syracuse for the holidays
Pop-up markets will be happening across Syracuse as the holidays approach. See where you can find last-minute gifts.
Posted inNews
Video: Syracuse’s public housing is going to change forever. Here’s what local leaders say is about to happen.
In October, Central Current hosted an interactive panel conversation featuring decision makers connected to the demolition, construction, and renovation of public housing in South Side.
Posted inPolicing
City reverses decision, Syracuse police drones to be reviewed by oversight group
City and Syracuse police officials planned on skipping the city’s surveillance technology oversight process until reporting by Central Current revealed their plan.
Posted inArts & Culture
New short film ‘This Side of Salina’ explores reproductive justice in Syracuse
Four women from Syracuse explain in the film the challenges they’ve faced in getting reproductive care. The film will show on the facade of the Everson Museum of Art.