The Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing received 76 citations from the state for quality of life, medical care and safety issues. Families of deceased former residents of the center shared their experiences with The DO. Read more »
Since Upstate Services Group has owned Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, the average number of complaints of health and safety violations per year more than quadrupled. Read more »
A lawyer discussed Interstate 81’s connection to environmental racism during a Tuesday lecture at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
An undercount in Syracuse would lead to a cut in federal funding, and possibly losing another seat in congress. Community members are working to make sure that doesn’t happen. Read more »
The properties, many of which are rentals owned by limited license corporations, will be sold to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for $151 each. Read more »
Several local candidates have already launched campaigns to represent Onondaga County in the United States House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. Read more »
The new law eliminated cash bail and pretrial detention for most nonviolent crimes in effort to reduce mass incarceration across New York state. Read more »
The city of Syracuse is seeking nearly $2 million from the state to construct 50 affordable single-family homes over the next two years. Read more »
The GENIUS NY competition selected five companies from around the world to compete for a $1 million prize at CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden. Read more »
The Common Council will address lead paint in Syracuse homes and develop affordable housing. Read more »
One year and 95 cases later, the Court for Addiction, Recovery and Education continues to connect nonviolent criminals to treatment for opioid addictions. Read more »
This year, more than 100 protesters filled city sidewalks as they marched through the snow from the James M. Hanley Federal Building to the United Methodist Church. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about ongoing infrastructure improvements and new diversity initiatives in his growth-oriented State of the City address. Read more »
As of Jan. 13, 2020, the center has assisted 239 clients in over 446 sessions since its opening. Read more »
Here is what councilors are expecting from Mayor Ben Walsh’s State of the City address on Thursday. Read more »
Second District Councilor Patrick Hogan, Third District Councilor Chol Majok and Councilor at-large Rita Paniagua were elected in November. Read more »
Penny Allyn ’60 died Thursday at the age of 81. She was a longtime supporter of Syracuse University and the city. Read more »
The court opened in June, giving veterans who have committed some types of crimes the option of spending a minimum of one year in treatment. Read more »
The Syracuse Police Department has begun to investigate the vandalism, which includes a drawing of a swastika, Walsh said in a Wednesday press release. Read more »
City councilors are continuing efforts to resolve issues of uneven property tax assessments, which were reported by Syracuse.com this year. Read more »
Councilor Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell, of the 3rd district and Councilor at-large Steven Thompson both lost their council seats in the democratic primary. Councilor Chad Ryan, of the 2nd district, declined the Democratic nomination. Read more »
The raise would increase the salaries of the city’s auditor, mayor and councilors. Read more »
Winfree is a candidate for a seat on the Syracuse City School District’s Board of Education. Read more »
State Sen. Rachel May brought a central New York perspective to state-wide law making. She said talking with constituents helped build her confidence in advocating for the 53rd district. Read more »
