Tag: Syracuse Common Council
Twiggy Billue files appeal, seeks SCSD Board of Education reinstallation
Twiggy Billue filed an appeal with the New York State Commissioner of Education, seeking reinstatement to the SCSD Board of Education. Read More »
Local minister promotes justice amid ICE presence: ‘Love is always stronger’
In 2016, Rev. Jo VonRue stood everyday in her town square to peacefully protest racial injustice. Read More »
Syracuse Catholic Diocese announces trust fund for sexual abuse victims
The Roman Catholic Diocese will establish a “Victims Trust Fund” for survivors of sexual abuse within the diocese, it announced Wednesday. Read More »
ICE reportedly detains person near SU campus, per SIRDN
Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network reported ICE detained a person near Syracuse University campus Wednesday morning. Read More »
Common Council tie denies Good Cause Eviction law’s passage
Common Council did not enact the Good Cause Eviction law in a 4-4 tie. A local law requires landlords to provide legitimate reasons for evicting tenants. Read More »
Mo Brown discusses ‘disinvestment,’ gerrymandering with SU Africa Initiative
Syracuse County Legislator Maurice “Mo” Brown discussed national political and social issues at Saturday’s Africa Initiative at SU. Read More »
Mo Brown, SU alum and county legislator, announces state assembly run
Onondaga County Legislator Maurice “Mo” Brown announced he will run for the New York State Assembly on Friday. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council votes to install Axon readers despite pushback
Despite pushback from protesters at Monday’s Common Council meeting, Axon is the city of Syracuse’s new license plate reader provider to replace Flock. Read More »
Gallery: New York Dems rally at state convention in Syracuse
Gallery: New York Democrats gathered in Syracuse for their annual state convention Friday. The convention made official the state party’s support for Gov. Kathy Hochul in her reelection bid. Read More »
Hochul selects Adrienne Adams for 1st major party women-led state ticket
Gov. Kathy Hochul selected former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as lieutenant governor for the upcoming gubernatorial election. Hochul’s decision results in the first women-led New York state ticket for a major party. Read More »
Interfaith Works of CNY promotes religious tolerance at annual celebration
Interfaith Works of CNY hosted its 11th World Interfaith Harmony Day, an annual celebration during the first week of February. The event showcased varying religious traditions and featured local representatives from 10 faith practices. Read More »
Airport’s rejection of SU alum’s ad is unconstitutional, judge finds
A federal judge found the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority’s refusal to display Syracuse lawyer Megan Thomas’s ad unconstitutional. Read More »
Crisis deepens, progress stalls: County Democrats struggle to respond to evictions and soaring rent
Onondaga County lawmakers have pushed for fair housing laws, but setbacks continue to fuel Syracuse’s housing crisis. Read More »
In tense hearing, SCSD Board of Education removes commissioner Twiggy Billue
SCSD unanimously removed district commissioner Billue on Tuesday, finding her guilty of unauthorized entry to Roberts Elementary School. Read More »
Syracuse community rallies around Twiggy Billue, protests potential removal
Syracuse community members supported Syracuse City School District Commissioner Twiggy Billue at an Alliance Network award presentation. Read More »
Gallery: Micron breaks ground, New York leaders celebrate as lawsuit looms
Gallery: A D.O. photographer was on the ground at Micron’s central New York groundbreaking Friday. He captured state and local officials as they spoke to the “unprecedented” investment Micron’s presence in Clay represents. Read More »
Sharon Owens designates Jan. 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day
Sharon Owens designates Jan. 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day. Read More »
SU receives $1M in federal funding to build semiconductor research facility
SU received over $1 million in federal funding to build a semiconductor thermal noise testbed. Read More »
Sharon Owens swears in SPD Chief Mark Rusin, new deputy chiefs
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens swore in Mark Rusin as Syracuse Police Department’s next chief alongside a handful of deputy chiefs at a ceremony Wednesday. Read More »
