“We have a crisis in New York and in this region in terms of the amount of affordable housing that’s available,” said Sen. Rachel May, Democrat from Syracuse.
Government & Politics
Posted inHousing
New law lets Upstate New York renters sue to correct housing codes violations
The Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act establishes a new legal process for courts to order monetary judgments against landlords that ignore poor housing conditions.
Posted inJails & Prisons
State probes Onondaga County’s plan for closing Jamesville Correctional Facility, urges thorough review
The Onondaga County Legislature will review a proposal to close Jamesville and move incarcerated individuals to the Onondaga County jail.
Posted inInterstate 81
Interstate 81 construction: Is enough being done to protect residents’ health?
Local advocates have pushed for state officials to create a plan to protect residents’ health from construction.
Posted inPhotojournalism
Clinton Square Ice Rink draws ice skaters to downtown Syracuse (Photo of the Week)
Ice skaters turned out at Clinton Square Ice Rink on the day after Christmas.
Posted inJustice & Equity
Syracuse tenants enter familiar terrain as pandemic protections lift: ‘Not able to imagine where you see yourself the next few weeks’
Central Current interviewed city renters, political leaders, landlords, housing advocates, and legal experts throughout the year, exploring some of the city’s biggest issues with rental housing.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Micron, Interstate 81 and elections: Looking back at 2022 in Central New York
Read some of our best journalism from 2022 on the government and politics beat.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse tenants lament lack of heat at Ballantyne Gardens apartments as notorious complex changes ownership
Tenants’ heating issues are the latest denunciation of what they claim are poor housing conditions inside Ballantyne.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Onondaga County jail gets different health care provider after report finds ‘serious’ issues
After three deaths at the Onondaga County jail in about 15 months, a new health care provider will take over.
Posted inElections
John Mannion wins re-election by 10 votes in New York senate race
Mannion beat Republican Rebecca Shiroff and will represent portions of Onondaga and Oswego counties.