A pregnant mother repeatedly told jail staff she was in labor before the birth and death of her infant at the Onondaga County jail.
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‘What do you cut?’: Syracuse police chief says overtime spending not ‘feckless’
Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile responded to questions from city lawmakers about the department burning through its overtime budget in 8 months.
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Syracuse Common Council gives go-ahead on 1st tax exemption for redevelopment of neglected Maria Regina campus
Home Leasing said the tax exemption approved by the city will help it in its attempt to get state financing and low income housing tax credits.
Posted inTransportation
Centro’s plan for bus rapid transit in Syracuse evolves: updates on funding, drivers and routes
Centro believes it has enough funding for bus rapid transit to land in Syracuse in 2026.
Posted inTransportation
Centro adds South Side route to bus rapid transit plans; BRT expected in 2026
Centro hasn’t yet decided whether the route will begin at BRT’s initial implementation or be phased in.
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Syracuse slashed the police overtime budget. SPD spent it all in 8 months.
SPD’s overspending on overtime comes about one year after the city and police department touted cuts to the overtime budget.
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City begins disbursing $5.3M in delayed federal funds to nonprofits
The money was about four months late and stretched some Syracuse nonprofits thin.
Posted inElections
Onondaga County Legislature approves $100K to sue state over even year elections
Legislature Democrats painted the lawsuit as frivolous and a waste of money during a Tuesday session.
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Onondaga County Legislature Republicans push for $100K to fight new election schedule
Local believe the county’s challenge will fail in court.