The notorious apartment building has not had hot water for four days, according to at least one tenant.
Justice & Equity
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University graduate student union effort gains support on campus
Members of the university’s Graduate Student Organization, a legislative body representing grad students across SU’s multiple academic programs, voted Wednesday to recognize and support the unionization efforts launched by the Syracuse Graduate Employees United group earlier this month.
Posted inPolicing
Woman injured in Armory Square arrest calls for Syracuse police officer Leonard Brown’s firing
Uniyah Chatman, 25, called for the firing of Syracuse police officer Leonard Brown. Brown’s arrest of Chatman left her with a swollen eye and bloody.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Onondaga County Legislature eyes vote on plan to close Jamesville prison
Onondaga County Legislature chairman Jim Rowley said he plans to sponsor the county administration’s proposal.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Proposal to close Jamesville Correctional Facility hits last step before potential vote
A Legislature committee meeting on Tuesday is likely the last hurdle the proposal to close the facility needs to clear before being put to a vote.
Posted inPolicing
‘Hot Spot’ cops killed Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Hochul wants more in New York.
The controversial units have been responsible for high-profile killings and civil rights abuses in cities nationwide. Hochul doubled their state grant funding in New York — and wants to double it again.
Posted inHousing
Point in Time count quantifies homelessness in Syracuse
PIT counts take place all over the country during a 24-hour period in late January.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
State of Syracuse: Mayor Ben Walsh proposes plans for gun violence, traffic deaths, housing inequities
Walsh proposed plans to address gun violence, traffic deaths and housing inequities.
Posted inNews
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh gives State of the City address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the creation of new initiatives and gave updates on those already in progress.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Liverpool Starbucks workers plan union vote
The Route 31 coffee shop would be the first location in Central New York to form a union.
