Emergency driving training makes up just 3% of an officer’s training time in NY, raising questions about whether that’s enough to curb crashes.
City of Syracuse
Posted inPolicing
Police discipline comes before the New York State Court of Appeals
A dispute between the city of Syracuse and its police union will come before the state’s top court this week.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse legislators approve 5-year, $6.8M contract for body-worn cameras, other equipment
The contract will net the department more Tasers and new interview room recording equipment.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse police pitch 5-year, $6.8 million contract with Axon for new body cams
The contract would increase the police department’s 2023 operating budget by at least $600,000.
Posted inHousing
Remaining tenants at Skyline Apartments face ultimatum: Leave now or be evicted
Residents still living there are being labeled as “squatters” impeding progress toward fixing poor living conditions, but tenants say they simply don’t have anywhere to go
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Onondaga County legislators to vote on dissolving SOCPA, creating new planning department
The city would take on additional zoning administration and planning responsibilities.
Posted inHousing
Large construction, renovation projects spark renewed concerns for lead advocates
New construction and renovation projects are causing concern for lead advocates who worry about the risks large-scale projects pose.
Posted inNews
Syracuse overhauls MWBE department; hopes for streamlined process, better data
The Syracuse Common Council last week approved a proposal to move the city’s former Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises division under the control of the city’s budget director.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $310M budget, decrease in budget deficit
Walsh said he hoped to eliminate the budget deficit over the next two years.
Posted inHousing
What’s next for Skyline, Green National apartments in Syracuse
The city of Syracuse took the Greens to court to request the properties including Skyline Apartments be put into a receivership.
