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.
Justice & Equity
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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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Syracuse is on the verge of getting its 1st community fridge: ‘Food is a basic human right’
The community fridge could open as soon as January at All Saints Church. Its founder, Lis Webber, is a Syracuse native.
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A Syracuse police officer hit and killed Qian Adams 1 year ago. Adams’ family is searching for closure.
The New York State Attorney General’s Office is still investigating the crash. Adams’ family rallied around his memory Wednesday.
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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.
Posted inPolicing
City reverses decision, Syracuse police drones to be reviewed by oversight group
City and Syracuse police officials planned on skipping the city’s surveillance technology oversight process until reporting by Central Current revealed their plan.
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Why Syracuse police, city officials plan to bypass surveillance tech review process to get ‘sci-fi-inspired’ drones
The new drones would fly to the site of a 911 call before officers arrive, often flying over areas unrelated to the call. City officials bypassed a surveillance technology review process they created to get the new drones.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Salt City Coffee employees overturn union effort
In May, employees at Salt City Coffee voted to unionize. On Wednesday night, employees voted to decertify the union.
