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Central Current@Central_Current · 12 h

Some experts believe President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act could lead to energy rate increases and a struggle to fill energy demand in the coming years. centralcurrent.org/could-donald-t…

Central_Current's tweet card. Trump's OBBB will make it harder for New York State to build renewable energy that would meet demand and lower rates, experts said.

Central Current@Central_Current · 15 h

Seven days after ICE took a beloved Camden restaurant owner, Police Chief Sean Redden signed an agreement with ICE to allow Camden police officers to enforce immigration law. centralcurrent.org/ice-rattled-a-…

Central_Current's tweet card. ICE took a beloved Camden restaurant owner. Then its Police Chief agreed to work with ICE to enforce immigration law.

Central Current@Central_Current · 18 h

An historic nest of bald eagles near Onondaga Lake attracts a loyal group of skilled photographers, who waited months to see the young eagles take flight. By @seankirst centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

Central_Current's tweet card. Bald eagles have returned to Onondaga Lake, drawing many people from around the area who hope to see the eagles take flight.

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Central Current@Central_Current · 21 h

The Madison County Sheriff's Office's agreement to help ICE enforce immigration law can move ahead as planned after the county's attorneys reviewed the agreement, a county lawmaker said. centralcurrent.org/madison-county…

Central_Current's tweet card. The chairman of the Madison County Board of Supervisors said the county attorney backed the sheriff's authority to agree to work with ICE.

Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 21

As New Yorkers stare down increasing energy rates and demand, OBBB will make it harder for New York to build renewable energy, experts told Central Current. By @ezvelazquez and Patrick McCarthy centralcurrent.org/could-donald-t…

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 18

ICE rattled a Central New York village. Then, its police chief partnered with ICE. centralcurrent.org/ice-rattled-a-…

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sean kirst@seankirst · Jul 14

For years, I admired beautiful #upstateamerica images captured by former sports anchor @JohnKucko - ‘from Cooperstown to Ripley’ - and wondered how he does it, how it started. Finally, at #taughannockfalls, I found out. My @Central_Current column: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-for…

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 11

Henry Wesley’s life is a reminder — as cuts to Medicaid and the federal safety net loom — about the fragility of his and others’ hard-earned chance at independent living. Read the full story here: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-the…

Central_Current's tweet card. Wesley's life is a reminder — as cuts to Medicaid and the federal safety net loom — about the fragility of his and others' hard-earned chance at independent living.

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sean kirst@seankirst · Jul 11

Passing of an American giant: Services today for Henry Wesley - who survived brutal treatment at #WillowbrookStateSchool, then became legendary advocate in #UpstateAmerica for Americans with developmental disabilities. My @Central_Current column: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-the…

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 9

CNY Fair Housing, which fights discrimination in housing in the region, and other fair housing organizations could see drastic cuts when federal appropriations bills are approved. Read the full story here: centralcurrent.org/central-new-yo…

Central_Current's tweet card. CNY Fair Housing could see up to a 70% reduction in federal funding if Congress does not appropriate money for fair housing organizations.

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 9

CNY Fair Housing could lose 70% of its budget if the federal government carries out a proposal by President Donald Trump to eliminate the Fair Housing Initiatives Program. Read the full story here: centralcurrent.org/central-new-yo…

Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 8

Councilor Jimmy Monto called for a full investigation into how Syracuse police shared data with thousands of other police departments. “I think it’s a very dangerous road to be on,” Monto said of the data sharing agreement. Read the full story here: centralcurrent.org/syracuse-lawma…

Central_Current's tweet card. Councilor Chol Majok said Tuesday he plans to call a Public Safety Committee meeting about Syracuse police sharing license plate reader data.

Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 8

Councilor Chol Majok said he plans to call a meeting to dig into how Syracuse drivers’ information was shared with thousands of police agencies. Majok's call follows reporting by Central Current that revealed SPD had shared drivers' data. centralcurrent.org/syracuse-lawma…

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 6

An anonymous donor twenty years ago made a monument to one of Syracuse's famed inventions, the shot clock, a reality. Until his recent death, no one knew about the man who made it happen. @seankirst, there at the monument's conception, tells the story: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-a-s…

Central_Current's tweet card. John Marsellus died at 86 last month. Marsellus, whose family ran the renowned Marsellus Casket Co., made possible a monument to basketball's shot clock. The shot clock was created in Syracuse.

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sean kirst@seankirst · Jul 6

The @nba is multi-billion-dollar colossus & beautifully eccentric 24-second clock monument in Syracuse honors rule change that made it happen. Yet until his death, few knew how one guy made that happen. My @Central_Current column with Mike Greenlar images: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-a-s…

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 4

Police officers around the country have searched Syracuse’s license plate reader data nearly 4.4 million times since June 2024. centralcurrent.org/syracuse-polic…

Central_Current's tweet card. Police officers searched Syracuse's data nearly 4.4 million times. SPD has backed out of the data sharing agreement, a spokesperson said.

Central Current@Central_Current · Jul 2

Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the state power authority to build another nuclear reactor to meet New York’s power needs, with Oswego County as a potential host. Hochul’s order pitted clean energy advocates against each other. centralcurrent.org/new-york-wants…

Central_Current's tweet card. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans for the state's power authority to develop another nuclear reactor to provide more energy to the state. The announcement touched off debate among renewable energy...

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jun 30

After a murder at the Onondaga Park pool, Commissioner Syeisha Byrd, lifeguards and others have tried to create the best atmosphere the parks can provide: a quiet landscape where ‘kids are just being kids.’ By @seankirst centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-aft…

Central_Current's tweet card. In the face of a difficult week, Commissioner Syeisha Byrd, lifeguards and others tried to create the best atmosphere the parks can provide: a quiet landscape where 'kids are just being kids.'

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sean kirst@seankirst · Jun 29

After teen is fatally shot outside crowded pool, new Syracuse parks commissioner praises young lifeguards for courageous response, remembers her own childhood in reaffirming sanctity of parks. My @Central_Current column, with #michellegabel images: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-aft…

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Central Current@Central_Current · Jun 26

Former Syracuse Common Councilor Chad Ryan won the Democratic primary race for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District. He'll likely face his primary opponent Tammy Honeywell and Republican incumbent Shawn Fiato in November. Full story: centralcurrent.org/chad-ryan-defe…

Central_Current's tweet card. Ryan will face incumbent Republican Shawn Fiato in November's general election. Honeywell will also appear on the November ballot.