Sarah Walton, who previously served as the city’s director of East Adams neighborhood development, will lead Blueprint 15 on an interim basis.
Justice & Equity
Residents rail against Syracuse police’s proposed drone program at sparsely attended public hearing
Four residents showed up to the public hearing, the latest installment in a months-long saga to build Syracuse’s drone program.
Meet the former public housing tenant connecting SHA residents with resources during redevelopment
Rachel Titus-Cox used to live on Dablon Court. Now, she’s helping residents who live there connect with resources as the Syracuse Housing Authority redevelops public housing.
Federal immigration agents accessed Syracuse drivers’ data through secret Flock Safety deal
Privacy and civil rights watchdogs have called on Syracuse to terminate its Flock contract. SPD says it’s comfortable contracting with the company, which is facing Congressional investigation.
How The New York Times, New York Focus obtained 10,000 police disciplinary records
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


