Over the last five years, the city and county have struggled to spend millions in federal funding meant to address the city’s lead crisis.
Eddie Velazquez
Eddie Velazquez is a Syracuse journalist covering economic justice in the region. He is focused on stories about organized labor, and New York's housing and childhood lead poisoning crises. You can follow his work on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ezvelazquez.
Eddie is a frequent contributor to Central Current and can be reached at edvel37@gmail.com
Posted inHousing
Vote on Syracuse’s new housing strategy delayed after councilor alleges lack of public outreach
Councilor Rasheada Caldwell said the city needs to reach out to residents in the east side and Salt Springs neighborhood.
Posted inHousing
Why it will likely take months for the Syracuse Common Council to vote on ‘good cause’ eviction legislation
The council plans to embark on an unusually ambitious public information campaign to vet ‘good cause.’
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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 inJustice & Equity
Syracuse University pursues discipline against 7 students over Gaza solidarity encampment
One SU professor called the punishment “cruel hazing ritual aimed at the public humiliation of the student” that could prevent students from speaking out in the future.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse residents largely agree with proposed housing strategy but want more for tenants
The city called for the final public comments before members of the Common Council vote whether to codify the city’s plan to revitalize its neighborhoods.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse’s housing market needs an overhaul. Here’s how the city plans to do it.
Residents will have their last chance to tell city officials how they feel about a plan to invest tens of millions of dollars into middle-income neighborhoods.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
How anticipated EPA regs over lead in water have sent Syracuse on expensive race to replace pipes
Replacing more than 2,000 pipes over the next four years will cost the city $40 million.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Workers accuse eBay subsidiary TCGPlayer of disciplining worker for missing shifts during miscarriage scare
The woman missed work three times in a week and received four warnings, according to the union.
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.