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City Scuffle Neighborhoods News Syracuse - East Westcott (east)

Westcott St. Building Renovation Stopped by City of Syracuse

Failure to Obtain Vent Hood Permit Shutters Project The saga of Yeti Yogurt verses the Westcott Street Mural painted by local artist, Michael Moody took another turn as the community expressed outrage at the mutilation of a work of art. The city of Syracuse took action by inspecting the premises and determining that the proper permits had not been obtained. At that time a, “Stop Work” order was issued.  Prior to the order a representative of Yeti met with neighborhood resident, Annabel Hine Otts and assured her that the duct work would be removed. Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies issued a statement shortly after that meeting with Annabel Hine Otts, “I am in the process of modifying our permit to remove that side duct and go through the roof so that we can start fixing this. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns, sincerely, Chris Norcross” Destruction of Public Art: Moody’s Mural Ruined by Exhaust Pipe through Woman’s Face  

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Neighborhoods News Urban CNY Money

Assistance Programs for Low-Income Families and Individuals in New York State Continue Despite Federal Government Shutdown

Statement from New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts: “SNAP and HEAP benefits and use of benefit cards vital to New Yorkers are not impacted by the federal government shutdown and are continuing to operate. Federal funding for these programs has already been secured and benefits will continue. Additionally, applications for these and other federally-funded programs will continue to be accepted.”

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The Hall Monitor Voices

Domestic Violence and a Message from the Funeral Home

When a local funeral home speaks out, it’s time to take notice. Charles Blakney Garland the owner/manager of Garland Bros. Funeral Home made a plea to the public via Facebook, following the multiple arrests involving a Syracuse Police Officer and Domestic Assault. Reportedly in September, Ahmad H. Mims was arrested after allegedly beating his girlfriend and holding his gun to her head. Mims recently, arrested again in violation of protection orders issued by a Court of Law. “Someone in authority needs to be held accountable for enabling this continued behavior and tell us why as taxpayers we’re still paying this guy’s salary. There’s one inevitable end to this. I’ve buried too many victims of domestic abuse. Get him the help he needs, if he wants it, or do we need one more victim before action is taken?” – Charles Blakney Garland There’s Help! The New York State Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline (1-800-942-6906) offers help and information 24 hours a day in English, Spanish and other languages. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can call 711. New York State supports and funds community-based programs to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence and other crimes, including these Domestic Violence Resources, a network of victim assistance programs funded by the state Office of Victim Services, and Sexual Assault and Violence Response (SAVR) Resources—a multi-lingual resource created by SUNY to support SUNY students or any New Yorker in need of information and support.  

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