If adopted, the law would allow tenants to challenge about 1 in 5 evictions in Syracuse.
Justice & Equity
Posted inJustice & Equity
Syracuse University pursues discipline against 7 students over Gaza solidarity encampment
One SU professor called the punishment “cruel hazing ritual aimed at the public humiliation of the student” that could prevent students from speaking out in the future.
Posted inPhotojournalism
Syracuse teenagers compete for $10K at SHA basketball tournament (photo of the week)
Syracuse police officer Brandon Hanks created the tournament in 2021 as a way to bridge the disconnect between youth and law enforcement.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse residents largely agree with proposed housing strategy but want more for tenants
The city called for the final public comments before members of the Common Council vote whether to codify the city’s plan to revitalize its neighborhoods.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse’s housing market needs an overhaul. Here’s how the city plans to do it.
Residents will have their last chance to tell city officials how they feel about a plan to invest tens of millions of dollars into middle-income neighborhoods.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
How anticipated EPA regs over lead in water have sent Syracuse on expensive race to replace pipes
Replacing more than 2,000 pipes over the next four years will cost the city $40 million.
Posted inHousing
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
“Good cause” was included in the New York State budget three months ago. City officials will decide whether it protects Syracuse residents.
Posted inHousing
Central New York Community Foundation to put another $1M toward fighting lead crisis
About 430 kids per year in Syracuse have tested positive for elevated blood-lead levels since 2018.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Deaths Abound in New York’s Jail Infirmaries. So Do Profits.
More counties are turning to private corporations to run medical care in jails. The companies have deadly track records.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse Common Council to vote on $390K settlement in Armory Square police brutality case
The settlement ends a five-year court battle between the city and two people who say officers beat them.
