Justice & Equity Archives - Page 33 of 41

Confronting the Civilization Fund Act and its connection to Central New York

by Gabriel Pietrorazio March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

Three Onondaga brothers Willis, Abel and Albert Pierce, all survived after escaping the Thomas Indian School
– among some 2,740 Native children, many of whom were bused from across the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and forced to attend New York’s largest and longest-running residential boarding school.

Labor & Employment

Syracuse University grad students plan vote on union for spring

by Eddie Velazquez March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Syracuse University graduate students will vote on forming a union to represent grad workers this semester.

Jails & Prisons

Inside Onondaga County’s problem with virtual arraignments

by Chris Libonati March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Advocates say virtual arraignments held in Syracuse City Court infringe on defendants’ rights.

A blue wooden sign with golden engraved letters reads "City of Syracuse, Dept. of Police" on a green lawn outside of the police station downtown. A blue sky shines down on the scene.

Policing

Syracuse Common Council approves police contract upgrading pay, schedule

by Chris Libonati February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Patrol officers will now work a 15-day schedule instead of a six-day schedule.

People

Reflecting on One Year of War: Syracuse Ukrainian church congregants mourn, pray for peace

by Julie McMahon February 27, 2023March 2, 2023

One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the local Ukrainian community gathered in Syracuse to mourn, remember lives lost and pray for peace.

Jails & Prisons

Ryan McMahon answers questions about Jamesville Correctional Facility closure

by Chris Libonati February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Onondaga County Legislator Mary Kuhn and community member Andy Mager voiced displeasure about the process of closing Jamesville.

Jails & Prisons

Onondaga County to hold public meeting about closure of Jamesville Correctional Facility

by Chris Libonati February 21, 2023February 23, 2023

Legislators voted to close Jamesville on Feb. 7.

Policing

Proposed Syracuse police union contract could upgrade department’s schedule

by Chris Libonati February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Common Council will vote on the proposal Feb. 27.

Jails & Prisons

Ryan McMahon sends Onondaga County’s plan to close Jamesville Correctional Facility to state

by Chris Libonati February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

The plan calls for Onondaga County to send incarcerated individuals outside the county if the jail population exceeds capacity.

Housing

Skyline Apartments taken to court by city of Syracuse; monitor requested to manage rent

by Eddie Velazquez February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

“That’s been one of our challenges, as we’ve explored this, is to feel like we can find a receiver that is up to the task,” the mayor said. “This is a monumental task.”