‘Good cause’ legislation has become a lightning rod topic for landlords as tenants. Tenants believe the legislation will help fight the housing 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
Syracuse auditor: City needs to get serious about rental registry
City Auditor Alex Marion released Thursday a report on the city’s rental registry. The report details the way the city could better use the registry.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Legislature’s newest member hopes to stabilize, beautify neighborhoods
Shawn Fiato was appointed to represent the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District by County Executive Ryan McMahon. She replaces former Legislator Chris Ryan.
Posted inHousing
For the 1st time in more than a decade, family homelessness outpaces individual homelessness in Central New York
The number of people in families who are homeless increased 75% in 2024, according to the Housing and Homelessness Coalition.
Posted inOnondaga County
McMahon to appoint legislator to replace Chris Ryan; 2 Dem candidates step up for 2025 race
Onondaga County Legislature Minority Leader Chris Ryan will vacate his Legislature seat when he takes office in the New York State Senate.
Posted inHousing
‘Rabbit hole’ or ‘listening tour’? Syracuse lawmakers host 3rd hearing on ‘good cause’ legislation
Sal Curran, the executive director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York, presented to the council.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Salt City Coffee employees overturn union effort
In May, employees at Salt City Coffee voted to unionize. On Wednesday night, employees voted to decertify the union.
Posted inNews
City tells residents Syracuse’s lead pipe problem isn’t grave enough for state of emergency
Drinking water in the city doesn’t have enough lead to be declared a state of emergency, city officials told residents Thursday night.
Posted inHousing
Advocates demand state of emergency in Syracuse over lead in drinking water
Syracuse has more than 14,500 lead pipes that could leach lead into drinking water, contaminating it. Advocates believe this compounds the city’s lead paint crisis.
Posted inElections
How Onondaga County’s Democrats and Republicans each found disappointment in 2024’s elections
Local wins couldn’t offset Democrats’ anxieties over losing the presidency. Donald Trump’s win couldn’t offset the gut punch created by local Republican losses.
