Family and friends gathered this weekend to celebrate a century of rich achievement for Bob Menotti, a monumental figure in the Syracuse Deaf community.
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Sean Kirst: Artist builds civic plea into last summer for one big Syracuse couch, at Erie and McBride
A high-profile piece of Syracuse public art — in one climactic statement before it’s moved for Interstate 81 construction — will soon honor two slain officers, first responders and young victims of violence.
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Syracuse police try for 3rd time to convince Common Council to approve drone program
Similar drone programs are proliferating across the country, alarming civil rights advocates, privacy activists, and surveillance technology watchdogs.
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Syracuse drivers who park in bike lanes could soon be fined $60
The Common Council is considering legislation written by Councilor Corey Williams to help stop drivers form parking in bike lanes.
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A simple step by Syracuse police exposed drivers’ data to millions of searches, deputy chief says
Syracuse lawmakers questioned Deputy Chief Richard Shoff and other police officials how police exposed driver data to millions of searches.
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Madison County’s agreement with ICE to enforce immigration law is official, county lawmaker says
Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood had the authority to allow county deputies to work with ICE, said Madison County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Cunningham.
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Sean Kirst: At a sacred place, ‘mindblowing’ tale of the nesting eagles of Onondaga Lake
An historic nest of bald eagles near Onondaga Lake attracts a loyal group of skilled photographers, who waited months to see the young eagles take flight.
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Could Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ doom New York’s energy efforts?
As New Yorkers stare down increasing energy rates and demand, OBBB will make it harder for New York to build renewable energy, experts told Central Current.
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ICE rattled a Central New York village. Then, its police chief partnered with ICE.
Seven days after ICE took a beloved Camden restaurant owner, Police Chief Sean Redden signed an agreement with ICE to allow Camden police officers to enforce immigration law.
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office may become immigration enforcers through new ICE pact
Madison County could be the first Central New York county to sign an agreement that would allow some of its deputies to serve immigration warrants.
