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.
Government & Politics
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.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
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.
Posted inOnondaga County
Why is the County Legislature chair trying to replace his own Land Bank appointee 5 months into the term?
Legislator Maurice Brown was named vice chair of the Land Bank board last month. The Chair of the Legislature is now recommending the appointment of another Democrat.
Posted inHousing
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.
Posted inHousing
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.
