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Syracuse, N.Y. – The Rescue Mission Alliance is pleased to welcome Police Chief Kenton Buckner to its Board of Directors. In March 2021, Buckner joined the board consisting of 17 community leaders who are dedicated to helping men, women, and families struggling with homelessness and hunger in Central New York. Chief Buckner, who was sworn More »
On Thursday, April 1st, 2021, at around 6:06 A.M., Officers responded to the 100 block of Cumberland Avenue for a stabbing call. At around the same time, a 45-year-old male, who was stabbed in the neck, was self-transported to Crouse Hospital. The victim is expected to survive. The investigation is active and ongoing; anyone with More »
Legislation (S2836/A2277A) Restricts Time in Segregated Confinement and Exempts Vulnerable Populations Establishes Specialized Units for Therapeutic Programming and Expands Out of Cell Time for Incarcerated Individuals Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the HALT Solitary Confinement Act (S2836/A2277A) into law, reforming the practice of segregated confinement in New York State correctional facilities. This legislation limits the amount of time an incarcerated person can spend More »
Troopers in Troop G will be the First to Use the Cameras Statewide Deployment to be Completed by the End of the Year Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police has deployed its first body-worn cameras as the agency’s new program begins its statewide rollout. The requirement for Troopers to wear body-worn cameras More »
Plans for the reconfiguration of Interstate 81 appear to be on the move. NYS Senator Rachel May has written a letter to Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, New York State Department of Transportation regarding the upcoming project. In the letter, Senator May addresses her concerns; Relocation of residents, Environmental justice, Land Use and Economic justice. The More »
Vehicle Accident and Shots fired Call – Friday, March 26th, 2021, at around 4:00 P.M., Officers responded to E. Fayette Street and Ellis Street for a motor vehicle collision and shots fired call. Upon arrival, Officers located a Subaru and a Kia that had just collided near the intersection. The investigation revealed that after the More »
Reinstallations will occur on phased-in basis to monitor usage and COVID-19 conditions Syracuse, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs will begin the reinstallation of the basketball rims at city parks beginning the week of March 29. The rims were taken down in Syracuse and other communities last year More »
Our country is experiencing an increase in violent, hateful, and deeply alarming acts against the Asian American community. This was most recently brought into the national spotlight after the tragic shootings of eight people in Georgia, including six women of Asian descent. The Central New York Community Foundation condemns these atrocities and mourns the victims More »
Man Stabbed in Head with a Screwdriver – Thursday, March 18th, 2021, at around 8:25 P.M., Officers responded to the 1200 block of Butternut Street for a stabbing call. Upon arrival, Officers located a 23-year-old male who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he is More »
This afternoon Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh issued the following statement regarding the apparent murder at 753 James St. the Skyline Apartments. “I am sickened by this senseless act of violence and I grieve for the victim and her loved ones. I know Chief Buckner and the Syracuse Police Department are doing everything they can to More »
