August 27, 2024 – Urban CNY

City of Syracuse Seeks Feedback to Determine Housing and Community Development Priorities

by Urban CNY News
August 27, 2024

Syracuse, N.Y.– The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) is seeking feedback from residents and agencies to determine funding priorities for housing and community development over the next five years. Information gathered from the following Housing and Neighborhood Surveys will help the department assess neighborhood needs and identify strategic priorities for distributing federal funds: Each year, the City of Syracuse receives Federal Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). This funding supports the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). The City awards these grants to agencies offering programs that help residents and families in Syracuse through neighborhood revitalization efforts, economic development, and improving community facilities and services. NBD creates a Five-Year Consolidated Plan documenting the City’s housing and community needs to help inform funding and program priorities. The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is in the process of updating its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2025 to 2029, and responses from the Housing and Neighborhood Surveys will help inform the plan. The surveys will take approximately ten minutes to complete and will close on Friday, September 6 at 5 p.m. To learn more, visit goto.syr.gov/neighborhoodgrants.

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Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Civilian Death in Ontario County

by Urban CNY News
August 27, 2024

New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of a minor, C.W., who died on November 15, 2023 after an encounter with a member of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Ontario County. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage, statements from involved officers, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officer’s actions were justified under New York law. On the evening of November 15, a NYSP trooper went to a residence on State Route 64 in East Bloomfield to perform a welfare check following an anonymous report. When the trooper arrived at the residence, C.W.’s grandmother answered the door. When the trooper told her why he was there, she called for C.W. C.W. stepped outside with his hand in his pocket. When the trooper asked C.W. to take his hand out of his pocket, C.W. revealed a knife and advanced toward the trooper. In the ensuing struggle, the trooper and C.W. fell to the ground. C.W. got up and charged at the trooper with the knife, and the trooper fired his service weapon in response. C.W. was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers recovered a knife at the scene. Under New York’s justification law, a police officer may use deadly physical force when the officer reasonably believes it to be necessary to defend against the use of deadly physical force by another. In this case, C.W. charged at the officer with a knife. Under these circumstances, given the law and the evidence, a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officer’s use of force to stop C.W. was justified, and therefore OSI determined that criminal charges should not be pursued in this matter. Image by Anja from Pixabay

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Senator John Mannion Set to Engage in A Comprehensive Four Debate Series with Brandon Williams in NY-22

by Urban CNY News
August 27, 2024

Senator Mannion to highlight stark contrast between his bipartisan plan to lower costs and Brandon Williams’ MAGA extremism Syracuse, NY –New York State Senator John Mannion has agreed to four debates with Brandon Williams in the congressional race for NY-22. Senator Mannion will participate in the following debates: Senator John Mannion said, “Brandon Williams needs to answer for repeatedly voting to restrict abortion rights, supporting cuts to Social Security, Medicare and federal law enforcement, and refusing to back bipartisan legislation to fix our broken immigration system. I look forward to sharing with voters my lifetime connection to NY-22, my strong legislative record, and how my plan to lower costs for working families contrasts with the incumbent’s damaging efforts to promote MAGA extremism. New York’s 22nd Congressional District is one of the most flippable seats in the country. National Journal lists Brandon Williams as the most vulnerable House Republican in the country. Cook Political Report rates this race “Lean Democrat” and Inside Elections rates it “Tilt Democratic.” John Mannion, a lifelong Central New Yorker and grandson of Irish immigrants, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his candidacy. With nearly three decades of teaching experience in the public school system, Mannion has consistently advocated for students and educators alike. John Mannion and his wife, Jennifer, are proud residents of Geddes, New York, where they raised their three children, two in college and one recently graduated. Mannion’s dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to the betterment of Central New York make him a compelling choice for the NY-22 Congressional seat. For more information about New York State Senator John Mannion and his campaign for US Congress in NY-22, please visit www.mannionforny.com.

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Senator John Mannion Set to Engage in A Comprehensive Four Debate Series with Brandon Williams in NY-22

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