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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Disarray in Syracuse’s permitting process leads to 80% drop in revenue, city auditor finds
The report found that licensing and permitting in Syracuse relies on the ‘honor system.’
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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.
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Syracuse’s housing market needs an overhaul. Here’s how the city plans to do it.
Residents will have their last chance to tell city officials how they feel about a plan to invest tens of millions of dollars into middle-income neighborhoods.
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How anticipated EPA regs over lead in water have sent Syracuse on expensive race to replace pipes
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.
