The community fridge could open as soon as January at All Saints Church. Its founder, Lis Webber, is a Syracuse native.
Justice & Equity
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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.
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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.
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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.
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City tells residents Syracuse’s lead pipe problem isn’t grave enough for state of emergency
Drinking water in the city doesn’t have enough lead to be declared a state of emergency, city officials told residents Thursday night.
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Syracuse Common Council approved $250K for police drone first response program
The drones could allow the department to send drones instead of officers, said Deputy Chief Richard Shoff.
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Advocates demand state of emergency in Syracuse over lead in drinking water
Syracuse has more than 14,500 lead pipes that could leach lead into drinking water, contaminating it. Advocates believe this compounds the city’s lead paint crisis.
