More than 200 Clay residents asked Micron and county officials about Micron’s $100 billion investment.
Government & Politics
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How a ’60s water project made it possible for Onondaga County to lure Micron to Clay site
Former SUNY ESF president Neil Murphy answers questions about how a 60-year-old project is now aiding Micron’s attempt to come to Syracuse.
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Where are NY’s 2021 crime reports to FBI national database? Behind a mountain of paperwork
The Syracuse Police Department, among six other Central New York agencies, did not report any data at all to the FBI national database for 2021. That missing data has implications for communities and policymakers alike, local experts said.
Posted inPolicing
2022 Election: Meet the candidates for Onondaga County sheriff
Republican Esteban Gonzalez is facing Democrat Toby Shelley for Onondaga County Sheriff.
Posted inArts & Culture
Syracuse restaurateur known for soul food now serving scholarships, students
If Dreamer Glen, owner of Miss Prissy’s, knows one thing, it’s about turning pain into purpose.
Posted inHousing
Judge orders eviction of tenant whose ceiling collapsed at South Side apartments
A Syracuse judge this week granted an order evicting Ericka Johnson from her apartment at Brighton Place because of her refusal to pay rent. Johnson was the subject of a Central Current article earlier this month.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Onondaga County Democrats elect new leadership
DeWitt Town Councilor Max Ruckdeschel was elected chair, replacing Pamela Hunter who stepped down this year after four years as the head of the party.
Posted inNews
Onondaga County Republicans vote to keep leadership
Chair Benedict Doran replaced former Chair Tom Dadey in 2020. Doran will get her second term as the party’s leader.
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Meet the group that planted nearly 1,500 trees in the Syracuse area last year
Onondaga Earth Corps is a nonprofit that often hires youth to plant trees and improve green spaces. Beautifying the Creekwalk is among its key projects.
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Onondaga County Legislature approves $1.4B budget for 2023
County spending is set to increase 3.4%, according to Onondaga County’s 2023 budget.