A city councilor on Tuesday spotted federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Syracuse’s university neighborhood, but ICE won’t say why the agents were there.
Government & Politics
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Redevelopment of public housing in Syracuse pushed back 1 month, city says
The Syracuse Housing Authority was supposed to close on the first phase of public housing’s redevelopment by the end of August or early September. The closing date has been delayed until the end of October.
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Syracuse police leadership listens to Common Council concerns about new drone program
The police department still plans to push forward with its proposal to add a “drone as first responder” program.
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Current Conversations: I-81 & Environmental Inequalities
Central Current and ArtRage will host a panel discussion on Oct. 15th exploring urban environmental challenges and inequalities relating to the I-81 removal and community grid construction.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse city official hired to helm Blueprint 15, nonprofit at center of public housing redevelopment
Sarah Walton, who previously served as the city’s director of East Adams neighborhood development, will lead Blueprint 15 on an interim basis.
Posted inPolicing
Residents rail against Syracuse police’s proposed drone program at sparsely attended public hearing
Four residents showed up to the public hearing, the latest installment in a months-long saga to build Syracuse’s drone program.
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Federal immigration agents accessed Syracuse drivers’ data through secret Flock Safety deal
Privacy and civil rights watchdogs have called on Syracuse to terminate its Flock contract. SPD says it’s comfortable contracting with the company, which is facing Congressional investigation.
Posted inInterstate 81
Where should air quality monitors be placed near I-81 viaduct? Syracuse residents can help decide
The Onondaga Environmental Institute and Focusing Our Resources for Community Engagement CNY will host the first of three workshops at 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Beauchamp Library.
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Sean Kirst: In a restored high school full of wonder, beams of sunlight become Central
In the last days before students return, workers hustle to prepare the new Syracuse Regional STEAM High School.
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Decrease in funding could hurt program that helps Syracuse tenants
The Center for Justice Innovation’s Community Ambassador program has helped more than 1,000 tenants remain in safe housing over the last five years.
