The “Unity in Action” event was hosted by Victoria Coit and Indaria Jones.
Justice & Equity
‘Good cause’ becomes a cold case as Syracuse Common Council pulls legislation for more ‘investigation’
After a seven-month odyssey to educate themselves on the legislation, the council decided it still needs to learn more.
How a New York state program is helping cover back rent to prevent evictions
The SAEF program pays for up to six months of rent for households to prevent evictions. The money is eventually funneled to the tenants’ landlords.
After attempting to skip review process, city asks Syracuse residents for opinions on new drone program Â
In November, reporting by Central Current found the city skipped a review process meant to limit powerful surveillance technology. The city reversed its decision in December.
As ‘good cause’ stalls in Syracuse, DeWitt considers the legislation
‘Good cause’ legislation has become a lightning rod topic for landlords as tenants. Tenants believe the legislation will help fight the housing crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.





