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Syracuse lawmakers to hold meeting with police, public hearing on proposed drone program
Syracuse police have been attempting to implement a “drone as first responder” program for about 10 months.
Posted inHousing
Nob Hill Apartments tenants rally for quicker fixes by apartment owners
Nob Hill’s ownership has been the subject of 10 individual lawsuits by tenants and another by the city of Syracuse.
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‘From Snob Hill to Slob Hill’: Tenants say conditions at once luxurious apartments forced them to sue owner
Ten tenants have sued the owners of Nob Hill to push for repairs of the apartment complex, which has 48 open code violations.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon gives Columbus statue new meaning: bargaining chip
Onondaga County first promised to return a foothold on Onondaga Lake to the Onondaga Nation in 2011. McMahon has now floated the statue as leverage in negotiations with the nation.
Posted inHousing
After a year under scrutiny, Syracuse Housing Authority head Bill Simmons fires back
One week after the board of the housing authority met in private with legal counsel, Executive Director Bill Simmons dismissed the meeting as a typical review. He sat down with Central Current for a Q&A.
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Syracuse Housing Authority’s board won’t say what prompted closed-door meeting over ‘personnel matters’
Calvin Corriders, the president of SHA’s board, declined to comment on whether embattled Executive Director Bill Simmons was the subject of the private discussion.
Posted inHousing
In 2024, a state law allowing tenants to sue landlords took effect. Advocates say it could be less effective without more action.
The Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act has helped Syracuse tenants force landlords to repair homes. But advocates say tenants are still afraid to sue their landlords.
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Syracuse lawmakers delay vote on ‘drone as first responder’ software
Common Councilors told Deputy Police Chief Richard Shoff they still needed to read the Syracuse Police Department’s drone policy.
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Syracuse police received historic pushback on drone technology. Lawmakers could soon vote to approve it.
About 67% of people who gave the city feedback on Syracuse police’s proposed drone program opposed the program, the most pushback ever for a proposed surveillance technology.