The Common Council will vote on the proposal Feb. 27.
Justice & Equity
Posted inJails & Prisons
Ryan McMahon sends Onondaga County’s plan to close Jamesville Correctional Facility to state
The plan calls for Onondaga County to send incarcerated individuals outside the county if the jail population exceeds capacity.
Posted inHousing
Skyline Apartments taken to court by city of Syracuse; monitor requested to manage rent
“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.”
Posted inGun Violence
Syracuse mural pays tribute to city’s youngest lost to gun violence
Named “A Playground in Heaven,” the artwork features Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, Kihary Blue, Dior Harris and Rashaad Walker Jr.
Posted inPolicing
Woman injured in Armory Square arrest plans to sue Syracuse police, ambulance company
Uniyah Chatman and her lawyers announced the lawsuit on the steps of City Hall.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Onondaga County Legislature votes to close Jamesville Correctional Facility
The proposal has drawn the ire of Sheriff Toby Shelley and Democrats on the Legislature.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Onondaga Co. legislature considers ban on sale of Jamesville penitentiary during proposed closure
Legislators will vote on four proposals related to Jamesville Correctional Facility on Tuesday.
Posted inHousing
See how Onondaga County’s towns and villages are zoned
Syracuse has the most inclusive housing while the town of Marcellus had the least inclusive housing.
Posted inHousing
Onondaga County towns zone out dense development, affordable housing: report
The complete study will be released later this week.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Onondaga County Legislature to vote on Jamesville Correctional Facility closure
County Executive Ryan McMahon proposed the closure in December.
