The city promised to improve bike infrastructure 12 years ago but has only completed 11% of the work, per a report by the city auditor.
Government & Politics
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City tells residents Syracuse’s lead pipe problem isn’t grave enough for state of emergency
Drinking water in the city doesn’t have enough lead to be declared a state of emergency, city officials told residents Thursday night.
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Syracuse Common Council approved $250K for police drone first response program
The drones could allow the department to send drones instead of officers, said Deputy Chief Richard Shoff.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Legislature to take public feedback on proposed district maps
Onondaga County Democrats sued in 2022 Republicans and County Executive Ryan McMahon over maps they claimed were drawn improperly.
Posted inHousing
Advocates demand state of emergency in Syracuse over lead in drinking water
Syracuse has more than 14,500 lead pipes that could leach lead into drinking water, contaminating it. Advocates believe this compounds the city’s lead paint crisis.
Posted inElections
How Onondaga County’s Democrats and Republicans each found disappointment in 2024’s elections
Local wins couldn’t offset Democrats’ anxieties over losing the presidency. Donald Trump’s win couldn’t offset the gut punch created by local Republican losses.
Posted inHousing
Realtors and landlords tell Syracuse lawmakers: Pass ‘good cause’ and we’ll take business elsewhere
The meeting was yet another step in the Syracuse Common Council’s quest to educate itself on ‘good cause’ eviction protections.
Posted inElections
Al Stirpe retains NYS Assembly seat, to serve 9th term
Stirpe has represented the Assembly’s 127th district since 2013.
Posted inNews
Chris Ryan ahead in NYS Senate race with Nick Paro; race likely headed to recount
Ryan, a Democrat, kept the New York State Senate’s 50th District blue. His predecessor, John Mannion, was the first one to flip the seat in decades.
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Incumbent Republican John Lemondes holds off challenger to earn 3rd term in NYS Assembly
Lemondes beat challenger Ian Phillips despite being out-fundraised by Phillips.
