“We cannot just let a democracy question lie open,” said Legislature Chair Nicole Watts of the decision to obtain approval to sue.
Government & Politics
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Sean Kirst: After 67 years at Pioneer Homes, Jean Singletary hopes her last great move equates to staying there
Nearing 94, Singletary is an extraordinary witness to many decades of daily life in the state’s oldest public housing complex — which could be gone within two years.
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Syracuse lawmakers direct Citizen Review Board to resume investigations of police, going against mayor, city lawyers
The decision followed a hearing at which three lawyers and advocates of the CRB pushed back against city lawyers.
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Onondaga County Legislature set to decide whether to sue over term limit referendum
Chair Nicole Watts and Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez are advancing an item that would allow the legislature to sue.
Posted inEconomic Development
Could the North Country get its Micron moment?
As the North Country makes a pitch for its role in the Micron supply chain, Micron has responded with donations.
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New York is struggling to track its own AI use
Several agencies’ high-profile AI programs do not appear in the state’s AI inventory.
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How much did taxpayers pay for former Syracuse Housing Authority Executive Director Bill Simmons to retire?
As part of his separation agreement, Simmons received more than $90,000 for what appeared to be nearly six months of accrued vacation time.
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Sean Kirst: What seemed impossible then is about to happen. It’s 25 years since Van Robinson made a public call to pull down I-81
In 2001, Robinson saw forces coming together that would allow his longtime dream to become a 2026 reality.
Posted inPolicing
Legal experts to advocate for Syracuse to preserve its Citizen Review Board in meeting with lawmakers
The Common Council’s Public Safety committee will host Alan Rosenthal, considered an architect of the CRB, and NYCLU.
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Brandon Hanks, SHA host last 10K tournament at Wilson Park for the foreseeable future
The Syracuse police officer said he’s looking for a place to host next year’s tournament, which has traditionally been held at Wilson Park.
