SPD asked councilors in November 2024 to fund a “drone as first responder” program but skipped a review process meant to limit the use of surveillance technology in the city.
Government & Politics
Posted inHousing
‘Poison in the locker room’: Why Joe Driscoll issued a city official’s most direct rebuke yet of SHA’s executive director
The city’s Interstate 81 project director Joe Driscoll called on SHA’s board to remove Executive Director Bill Simmons. Driscoll has dealt with Simmons in meetings related to the redevelopment of public housing.
Posted inJustice & Equity
What city officials, nonprofits believe Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown means for Syracuse
City officials held a virtual community briefing Monday night to talk about the changes in immigration policy and how those changes will affect Syracuse.
Posted inHousing
How 3 advocates would address Syracuse’s housing crisis
Panelists at a panel hosted Monday by Central Current discussed code enforcement, protecting tenants and how to create housing.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County legislators likely to dump transparency for aquarium donations
The county has made similar exceptions for the Erie Canal Museum and Rosamond Gifford Zoo. An open government expert says it’s not best practice.
Posted inElections
Democrats designate Pat Hogan in mayor’s race, setting up heated primary
Hogan will likely face challengers in Democratic primary in race to be Syracuse’s mayor.
Posted inInterstate 81
Syracuse residents talk redlining and how to not repeat mistakes of the past
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.
Posted inHousing
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?
Posted inHousing
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.
Posted inOnondaga County
Legislature pulls plan to replace Democrat county legislator on Land Bank board 5 months into term
Onondaga County Legislature Chair Tim Burtis appeared ready to force a vote to remove Democratic legislator Mo Brown from the Land Bank board. The Legislature pulled Wednesday a committee vote on the removal.
