Gun Violence Archives - Central Current

Syracuse mural pays tribute to city’s youngest lost to gun violence

by Ashley KangFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Named “A Playground in Heaven,” the artwork features Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, Kihary Blue, Dior Harris and Rashaad Walker Jr.

City of Syracuse

State of Syracuse: Mayor Ben Walsh proposes plans for gun violence, traffic deaths, housing inequities

by Chris LibonatiJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh gives State of the City address

by Chris LibonatiJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Government & Politics

Syracuse gets nearly $1.5 million federal grant for violence intervention

by Chris LibonatiOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022

City of Syracuse

City Hall wants $1.5 million from DOJ to fund violence intervention in Syracuse

by Chris LibonatiJune 21, 2022September 13, 2022

City of Syracuse

Syracuse community leaders preach cohesion after gun violence prevention summit

by Chris LibonatiJune 15, 2022September 13, 2022

Hundreds of Central New Yorkers join march to push for stricter gun laws

by Chris LibonatiJune 12, 2022September 13, 2022

City of Syracuse

Syracuse community leaders start summit to tackle gun violence

by Chris LibonatiJune 7, 2022September 13, 2022