Residents worry that the viaduct’s demolition could spread lead dust into the South Side and land on workers who bring the dust home.
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Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County budget: McMahon proposes $1.4B for lead testing, Blueprint 15 support, tax cut, more
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon presented his proposed budget for 2023 on Thursday.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Onondaga County Democrats prepare for leadership change; Hunter expected to step down
Assemblywoman Pam Hunter has been chair of the party since 2018.
Posted inElections
Syracuse lawmakers narrowly pass citizen-led plan for redistricting
City lawmakers approved the newly drawn Common Council maps Monday after three years of work.
Posted inArts & Culture
Syracuse organizers’ lawsuit ends required police presence at community events
A lawsuit by the Black Artist Collective and Black Cuse Pride led the city to add more objective requirements when it has Syracuse police patrol community events.
Posted inArts & Culture, News
Light Work exhibit: ‘Caribbean Dreams’ explores identity, exodus through still life
Discussing nuanced themes in an exhibition is a complex undertaking, but photographer Samantha Box has no problem meeting the challenge.
Posted inJustice & Equity
Wage board: Farm workers in NY state should collect overtime like everyone else
Overtime regulations for farm laborers in New York could be changed to be in line with those seen in other industries.
Posted inJustice & Equity
Phone operators for the deaf in Syracuse make minimum wage, seek to unionize
If the election succeeds, CSD Workers United would be the first union of nonprofit workers providing relay services in the country.
Posted inHousing
How would you spend $150K to address lead poisoning? Community Foundation seeks input
Residents will get to vote on how to spend $150,000 to increase testing for lead poisoning after 10 meetings this fall and next spring.
Posted inEconomic Development
All-in on chip factory: McMahon’s pitch to boost development in Onondaga County
A potential chip factory could spur economic development throughout Onondaga County, especially in the Inner Harbor and northern suburbs of Syracuse.
