While a panel put together by the Syracuse/Onondaga NAACP discussed the effects or redlining, it also discussed how to not reinforce or repeat effects of the policy.
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Syracuse needs more affordable housing. City, Land Bank explore public developer model to get it
A revolving loan fund could allow the city and Land Bank to spur the development of affordable housing. Could it work in Syracuse?
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Bill Simmons is unbothered by mayor’s call for leadership change. Will Walsh, SHA Board act?
Walsh criticized Simmons at SHA’s Thursday board meeting. It continued a weeks-long blame game about delays to the redevelopment of public housing.
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Syracuse Common Councilors vote to sign new contract with Veo
The contract will bring e-bikes and e-scooters back to Syracuse’s streets this spring. Councilors questioned the city’s previous contract with the company.
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Syracuse legislators to vote on $25M lead pipe replacements, water testing
The $25 million would pay for the replacement of 2,790 lead service lines.
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Report finds city used improper process in testing Syracuse water for lead: ‘They’re putting our residents at risk’
The report was conducted by Elin Warn Batanzo, an engineer who helped uncover the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
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City of Syracuse fires budget director over ‘racist’ comments about Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens
Rudd’s intense criticisms of the Walsh administration crossed from cutting to racist.
Posted inElections
What does it mean to be a Republican in Syracuse? Tim Rudd is about to find out
The local GOP called a committee to evaluate Rudd’s un-Republican activities.
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Syracuse Republicans reject Tim Rudd, punt on designating candidate for mayor
Kevin Ryan, the party’s city chair, said party members have been offended by Rudd’s insistence on running as a RINO.
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Syracuse budget director who flipped political affiliation to run for mayor put on paid leave by city
Rudd was placed on leave “pending an investigation by outside counsel into possible violations of city policies,” according to city officials.
