“It is worse than Flint in Syracuse and I can say that very confidently,” said Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, the director of the NYCLU’s Racial Justice Center.
Government & Politics
Posted inHousing
As Syracuse lawmakers consider ‘good cause’ protections, auditor weighs in to support protections with data
“Good cause” protections have become controversial among lawmakers who believe they could hurt landlords’ abilities to raise rent and deter developers.
Posted inElections
2024 Election Q&A: Republican Tim Kelly hopes to unseat Al Stirpe from NYS Assembly
Kelly supports tenants’ right to counsel in housing court and answers questions about Micron, Interstate 81 and housing, among other topics.
Posted inElections
2024 Election Q&A: Democrat Al Stirpe is running to serve his 9th term in the NYS Assembly
Stirpe has represented the 127th Assembly district since 2013. He answered questions about I-81, Micron, housing and Raise the Age.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse police ask lawmakers for $112K to buy tech to track officers’ use of department cars
The department’s decision to install the technology comes in the wake of Central Current’s and others’ reporting about officers repeatedly crashing their cars.
Posted inElections
NY-22: Mannion outraised Williams locally through primaries. What do experts expect October filings to show?
Experts on NY-22 expect the next campaign finance filings to show Mannion closing in on Williams in national fundraising.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse police ask Common Council for $3.2M for new vehicles
Just a little more than 50% of the new cars will be patrol cars.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse residents voice concerns about redevelopment of public housing in 1st ‘Current Conversations’ panel discussion
Debate over how the redevelopment of Syracuse Housing Authority’s South Side land has been contentious.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Legislature approves $1.56B budget, turns down budget amendments
Onondaga County legislators made few changes to a budget proposed by County Executive Ryan McMahon. The budget increases spending 5.8%.
Posted inOnondaga County
The Onondaga County legislature could fund a plan to boost Near West Side housing. It looks ready to pass on it
The plan called for county money to help fund the demolition of buildings in the Near West Side, freeing up money to spend on housing.
