Greater Syracuse Land Bank Executive Director Katelyn Wright believes the tax delinquent homes could be ripe for redevelopment.
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Syracuse University is installing controversial license plate readers. One privacy expert calls it a ‘big middle finger to immigrants’
Flock Safety, the provider of the license plate readers, and its relationship with federal agencies have been the subject of investigative reporting all over the country.
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‘From Snob Hill to Slob Hill’: Tenants say conditions at once luxurious apartments forced them to sue owner
Ten tenants have sued the owners of Nob Hill to push for repairs of the apartment complex, which has 48 open code violations.
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At ‘DEAD END.,’ skate culture takes center stage
William Strobeck, from Syracuse, curated an exhibit featuring skate culture at the Everson Museum of Art. It includes work from 12 artists.
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Hanah Ehrenreich, Rasheada Caldwell glide to wins in Common Council primary
Incumbent Rasheada Caldwell earned 37% of all votes in the race for two at-large Common Council seats. Ehrenreich pulled off an upset bid, beating incumbent Amir Gethers.
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Common Council votes for outside evaluation of Walsh’s final budget proposal
The analysis of the budget by the Bonadio Group will cost city taxpayers nearly $21,000.
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What’s in Mayor Ben Walsh’s last proposed budget?
Taxes, code enforcement staffing and permitting could all see increases while the city’s reserves could take a hit.
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Bill Simmons is unbothered by mayor’s call for leadership change. Will Walsh, SHA Board act?
Walsh criticized Simmons at SHA’s Thursday board meeting. It continued a weeks-long blame game about delays to the redevelopment of public housing.
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State Senator Rachel May wins fourth term, defeats Caleb Slater in NY-48 race
May, an incumbent Democrat, won her race against challenger Caleb Slater.
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Dozens of NY police officers have crashed their cars repeatedly. Nothing’s stopping them
The prevalence of police vehicle crashes across New York state demonstrates the problem is not related to one community or department.
