Replacing more than 2,000 pipes over the next four years will cost the city $40 million.
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As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
“Good cause” was included in the New York State budget three months ago. City officials will decide whether it protects Syracuse residents.
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Syracuse Common Council to vote on $390K settlement in Armory Square police brutality case
The settlement ends a five-year court battle between the city and two people who say officers beat them.
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Increasing debt payments, lack of revenue control could create problems for city, Syracuse auditor says
Auditor Alexander Marion published an analysis of the city’s budget Tuesday.
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Syracuse officer with history of abuse and dishonesty leads police union
Joseph Moran has long faced accusations of dishonesty — even from fellow officers — records show.
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Meet Anne Cofer, the woman tasked with making public art in Syracuse sustainable
Anne Cofer, a former teacher in the Syracuse City School District, will now be in charge of beautifying the city.
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Syracuse police officer accused of slapping child, pushing face near ‘soiled sheets,’ court records say
Jacob Ternosky, 33, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Ternosky has worked for the police department since 2019.
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Syracuse Common Council rejects ceasefire resolution; advocates vow action
Each council meeting that involved discussion of the ceasefire drew about 100 to 150 people.
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $341M budget, 2% increase in property tax rate
Walsh’s 2024-25 budget is his last that includes federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act.
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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.