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Exposing the past: 'Demeaning' prisoner photo taken 20 years ago

by Brian Cohen

Published On: September 17, 2025

Disciplinary records have become public after the 2020 repeal of New York Civil Service Law Section 50a that shielded New York officers’ police discipline from public view.

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Syracuse nonprofit CEO tried to kill a story about a former police officer

by Brian Cohen

Published On: April 23, 2025

Hope Café CEO Matt Cullipher suggested Central Current may be a good fit for its sponsorship program while also suggesting it may make inaccurate accusations against a donor.