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State Police Issue More Than 32,900 Tickets During the National DWI Crackdown that ran through New Year’s Day

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police issued 32,934 tickets and arrested 453 people for impaired driving during the National DWI Crackdown which started on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, and continued through New Year’s Day on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Troopers arrested 453 people for DWI and investigated 4,417 accidents, which resulted in 528 people being injured and eight fatalities. “I thank the State Police and local law enforcement for their continued efforts

Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Former Nursing Home Employee for Raping a Resident

Former Shore Winds Nursing Home Employee Khadka Pradhan Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James on January 6th, announced the sentencing of Khadka Pradhan, 52, of Rochester, for raping and sexually assaulting an 81-year-old nursing home resident suffering from dementia at the Shore Winds Nursing Home in Rochester in September 2021, where he formerly worked as a housekeeper. This morning in Monroe County Court, Judge Caroline E.

Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Opening of “A Love Supreme: Black Cultural Expression and Political Activism of the 1960s and 1970s”

Syracuse, New York, January 5, 2023 – Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center’s (SCRC) new exhibition titled “A Love Supreme: Black Cultural Expression and Political Activism of the 1960s and 1970s” (A Love Supreme) will be opening on January 19, 2023 and will run through July 2023. The exhibition will be on display on the 6th floor of Bird Library. A Love Supreme reimagines the Black Power and the Black Arts Movements by intentionally

The Syracuse Police Cadet Program

The Syracuse Police Cadet Program is designed for individuals interested in becoming Syracuse Police Officers. This is a one-year paid program that includes both training and work experience opportunities. The purpose of this program is to serve as a gateway to becoming a Syracuse Police Officer. This initiative includes classroom and physical fitness training to assist individuals with successfully passing the civil service exam for police officer and the physical fitness test. *The Cadet Program

Senator Mannion Reappointed Disabilities Chairman and Will Serve on the Education, Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Health, and Library Committees

Committee assignments reflect the needs of the 50th Senate District and align with Senator Mannion’s expertise in science and education policy Albany, NY – Senator John W. Mannion was reappointed by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to serve as Chairman of the Senate Disabilities Committee. He will also serve on the Education, Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Health, and Library Committees. “We stood up a brand new Senate Disabilities Committee during the height of the pandemic and

Land Bank Annual Meeting – January 17th!

Join The Greater Syracuse Land Bank on Tuesday, January 17th at 5:30 pm for our Annual Meeting!  We will look back at our 2022 accomplishments and look ahead to what’s to come in 2023.  The meeting will be held at the CNY Philanthropy Center Ballroom.  Please RSVP to sedwards@syracuselandbank.org by Monday, January 9th. Cover photo: 304 Beard Ave. former Land Bank property restored.  Hope to see you there!”      

Syracuse Land Bank Properties: 1807 Bellevue Ave and 1829 Midland Ave/Forest Ave

The primary purpose of the Greater Syracuse Land Bank is to return vacant, abandoned, underutilized, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use in ways that support the community’s long-range vision for its future. “We do this by acquiring these properties, stabilizing them, selling them to responsible buyers for redevelopment, and by assembling and land banking projects for long-range redevelopment plans.  Responsible, well-planned redevelopment of these properties will increase surrounding property values, improve quality of life for

Registration is Open for Cycle the Erie Canal 2023: 25th Annual Tour Celebrates Erie Canal Heritage

Participants experience one of the most scenic and historic trails in America this summer  Albany, NY – Registration is now open for Parks & Trails New York’s 25th annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour, an unforgettable opportunity to bike across New York State and take in the rich history of the legendary canal that transformed America. The eight-day, 400-mile recreational bicycle tour from Buffalo to Albany is scheduled for July 9-16, 2023. There is also

Attorney General James and CFPB Sue Auto Lender for Cheating Thousands of New Yorkers

Credit Acceptance Corporation Pushed Consumers into Unaffordable Loans and Cut Secret Financial Deals with Car Dealerships New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on January 4th sued Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation’s largest subprime auto lenders, for deceiving thousands of low-income New Yorkers into high-interest car loans. The lawsuit alleges that CAC pushed unaffordable loans onto tens of thousands of low-income consumers throughout

Gillibrand Visits Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Announce $2.5 Million Investment in Airport Security Operations

Gillibrand Secured Nearly $11 Million In Federal Bipartisan Funding Package To Solidify Syracuse As A Fixture For Economic Growth In Upstate New York Syracuse, N.Y. –On Wednesday, January 4th U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to announce a $2.5 million federal investment in upgrades to the airport’s security operations. As new investments in the region will increase pressure on airport infrastructure, this funding to enhance airport security

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