‘Good cause’ legislation has become a lightning rod topic for landlords as tenants. Tenants believe the legislation will help fight the housing crisis.
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Central New York Community Foundation, LeadSafeCNY to put $400K toward fighting lead crisis
The funding will create a social care navigator position for LeadSafeCNY and was provided by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
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Syracuse auditor: City needs to get serious about rental registry
City Auditor Alex Marion released Thursday a report on the city’s rental registry. The report details the way the city could better use the registry.
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Current Conversations: Untangling the Housing Crisis
A panel of housing leaders explore policy solutions to Syracuse’s rising rates of housing insecurity and homelessness. Join us March 3rd to listen and participate.
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For the 1st time in more than a decade, family homelessness outpaces individual homelessness in Central New York
The number of people in families who are homeless increased 75% in 2024, according to the Housing and Homelessness Coalition.
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New York State council issues child poverty recommendations
An advisory group set up under a 2021 state law finalized its proposals to cut child poverty in half.
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‘Rabbit hole’ or ‘listening tour’? Syracuse lawmakers host 3rd hearing on ‘good cause’ legislation
Sal Curran, the executive director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York, presented to the council.
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Video: Syracuse’s public housing is going to change forever. Here’s what local leaders say is about to happen.
In October, Central Current hosted an interactive panel conversation featuring decision makers connected to the demolition, construction, and renovation of public housing in South Side.
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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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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.