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Posted inHousing
SHA properties cited by EPA for failing to notify residents of lead risk, improper remediation
The properties cited were the James Geddes housing complex and Pioneer Homes.
Posted inJails & Prisons
How not to close a jail
A surprise plan to shutter Jamesville Correctional Facility spurred a chaotic political skirmish — and left local incarcerated people in the lurch.
Posted inHousing
Redlining in Syracuse: Slow down and take in redlining’s impact with ‘Run the Redline’
The ‘Run the Redline’ event will happen Sunday. Runners can see how redlining affected Syracuse.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County to put $1.5 million more toward CNY’s lead crisis
The $1.5 million will go toward toward door and window replacement in homes with lead paint.
Posted inHousing
Redlining in Syracuse: How racial covenants and zoning contributed to redlining
Redlining may have been a federal policy, but it relied on racial covenants and zoning.
Posted inGun Violence
He was appointed to reduce gun violence in Syracuse. Then his son was shot.
Lateef Johnson-Kinsey has had to help his son navigate a cynical world built around bullet wounds.
Posted inHousing
Redlining in Syracuse: How it led to segregation, blockbusting and white flight
While redlining took place decades ago, Syracuse is still living with its impact.
Posted inHousing
Run the Redline allows runners to see how redlining affects Syracuse
This story is part of a series by CNY Fair Housing explaining its Run the Redline event and how redlining affects Syracuse.
Posted inSchools
Thousands of kids pick up backpacks, supplies at Mary Nelson’s 22nd annual giveaway
For the 22nd year, Mary Nelson gave away thousands of backpacks to children before the school year starts.
