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Deaths Abound in New York’s Jail Infirmaries. So Do Profits.
More counties are turning to private corporations to run medical care in jails. The companies have deadly track records.
‘Eight Artists: An Invitational’ in the Atrium features a wide range of local artists
The group exhibition features a wide range of art, including paintings, sculptures, spray painted pieces and more.
Syracuse Common Council to vote on $390K settlement in Armory Square police brutality case
The settlement ends a five-year court battle between the city and two people who say officers beat them.
‘According to the Laws of Chance’ at Light Work explores the role of chance in photography
A diverse roster of 11 photographers have their work featured in “According to the Laws of Chance.”
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Syracuse officer with history of abuse and dishonesty leads police union
Joseph Moran has long faced accusations of dishonesty — even from fellow officers — records show.
‘Deficient and negligent’ care may have led to the death of infant born at Onondaga County jail, state watchdog says
A pregnant mother repeatedly told jail staff she was in labor before the birth and death of her infant at the Onondaga County jail.
Syracuse slashed the police overtime budget. SPD spent it all in 8 months.
SPD’s overspending on overtime comes about one year after the city and police department touted cuts to the overtime budget.
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ARTS & CULTURE
How Candlelight Collective has created concert spaces for Syracuse folk artists to shine
Candlelight Collective hosts living room concerts and open mic nights that highlight Syracuse’s folk music scene.
Smokepail Studios’ mother-daughter duo finds connection to art and each other through pottery
How Ellen and Dia Haffar started making art together, rediscovering their love for ceramics and the depth of their bond.
Remembering Larry Hoyt
Larry Hoyt, a fixture in Syracuse’s local music scene, died March 14.