The New York Times and New York Focus gathered thousands of files from around half of New York State’s nearly 500 law enforcement agencies.
Justice & Equity
Posted inPolicing
‘No Arrests’: In New York, Some Police Can Drink, Drive and Avoid Charges
Officers in New York State crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found.
Posted inPolicing
Why were Oswego, Cayuga deputies at ICE raid in Cato?
ICE raided Nutriton Bar Confectioners in Cato, detaining dozens of people and leaving the community around the factory in shock.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse University is installing controversial license plate readers. One privacy expert calls it a ‘big middle finger to immigrants’
Flock Safety, the provider of the license plate readers, and its relationship with federal agencies have been the subject of investigative reporting all over the country.
Posted inInterstate 81
Where should air quality monitors be placed near I-81 viaduct? Syracuse residents can help decide
The Onondaga Environmental Institute and Focusing Our Resources for Community Engagement CNY will host the first of three workshops at 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Beauchamp Library.
Posted inHousing
Decrease in funding could hurt program that helps Syracuse tenants
The Center for Justice Innovation’s Community Ambassador program has helped more than 1,000 tenants remain in safe housing over the last five years.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
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.
Posted inUncategorized
‘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.