The plan called for county money to help fund the demolition of buildings in the Near West Side, freeing up money to spend on housing.
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.
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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.
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Discipline of Syracuse University student accused of not moving Gaza solidarity encampment headed to appeals board
Cai Cafiero is one of seven students the university pursued discipline against for the encampment. Her appeal will now be heard by a three-person board.
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Oswego wanted to be ‘ahead of the curve’ on public homelessness. So the city criminalized it.
People caught sleeping in public spaces can be fined $100 or incarcerated for 15 days.
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Syracuse and Onondaga County are finally set to spend feds’ lead funding. Will they have enough contractors next time?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.