Jacob Ternosky, accused by sheriff’s deputies of slapping a 3-year-old and holding the child’s face in urine-covered sheets, is back on duty for SPD.
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is a staff reporter at Central Current covering government and politics. A graduate of Syracuse University’s Maxwell and Newhouse Schools, McCarthy was born and raised in Syracuse and attended Nottingham High School.
Before joining the Central Current team, he worked as a writer at Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and wrote concert reviews for syracuse.com | The Post Standard. McCarthy also served as a contributing writer for TriplePundit, a publication focused on sustainability and corporate responsibility. In his role with Central Current, he provides access and transparency to elected officials – helping raise accountability and connecting readers to the decisions that shape Central New York.
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Posted inTransportation
Syracuse lawmakers debate renewing contract for Veo bike and scooter sharing program
While most councilors appeared to support renewing the contract for e-scooters, Councilor Marty Nave represented the seemingly vocal minority against them.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Up next for unions at Syracuse University: overhauling the employee parking cost structure
Workers say the university’s lowest-paid employees carry some of the highest cost burdens for parking at SU.
Posted inOnondaga County
Child welfare takes priority in Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon’s proposed $1.56B budget
The budget includes ten more positions for caseworkers on the county’s child protective staff.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse lawmakers take first public step toward learning about ‘good cause’ eviction protections
Two experts from CNY Fair Housing answered questions the Common Council’s questions about how ‘good cause’ would work in Syracuse.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University, union avert strike and ratify new contract
SEIU Local 200United were able to secure 10% raises in the new contract, a major sticking point for workers.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University, union leadership reach tentative deal; union set to vote on contract
The contract includes a 10% first-year raise for employees represented by SEIU Local 200United.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse lawmakers approve new housing strategy to invest in middle-income neighborhoods
City officials developed the plan based on a study of Syracuse’s housing stock that found the city lacks affordable and quality housing.
Posted inHousing
Lone lawmaker who delayed Syracuse Housing Strategy to vote for the strategy
Councilor Rasheada Caldwell stalled voting on the strategy after alleging the city did not do enough outreach about the plan.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University workers rally for higher wages with contract negotiations ongoing
The university and SEIU Local 200United will begin another round of bargaining on Wednesday.