Officer William Coleman has become one of the department’s highest paid officers despite having his driving privileges revoked twice.
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Posted inPolicing
How can the Syracuse Police Department operate more efficiently? Add civilians, a study says
A staffing study authorized in 2022 and published Monday came up with 87 recommendations for Syracuse police to operate more efficiently.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens becomes 1st candidate to set up committee for mayoral bid
Owens has been Syracuse’s deputy mayor since 2018.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse Common Council to begin deliberations on ‘good cause’ tenant protections
If adopted, the law would allow tenants to challenge about 1 in 5 evictions in Syracuse.
Posted inHousing
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
“Good cause” was included in the New York State budget three months ago. City officials will decide whether it protects Syracuse residents.
Posted inElections
John Mannion wins Democratic primary, will face Brandon Williams for NY-22 seat
Mannion’s win sets him up for a heated clash with Brandon Williams, who has already gone on the offensive.
Posted inElections
How Democratic candidates Sarah Klee Hood, John Mannion view issues in NY-22 primary
Klee Hood and Mannion each answered questions from Central Current about how they view issues that affect Central New York.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse police officer accused of slapping child, pushing face near ‘soiled sheets,’ court records say
Jacob Ternosky, 33, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Ternosky has worked for the police department since 2019.
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $341M budget, 2% increase in property tax rate
Walsh’s 2024-25 budget is his last that includes federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inPhotojournalism
Swifties party at the Fayetteville Free Library (photo of the week)
The library hosted a Taylor Swift Dance Party & Karaoke last week.
