Eddie Velazquez

El Paso, New York

Journalist at Freelance

NY freelance journalist. Interests & reporting: digital privacy, labor, housing, immigration. Usual disclaimers apply.

Articles

Lansing Town Board opposes Trump immigration policies – Tompkins Weekly

1 day ago | tompkinsweekly.com | Eddie Velazquez

The Lansing Town Board passed two resolutions opposing elements of President Donald Trump’s agenda at its April 16 meeting. The first resolution was an appeal to state and federal elected representatives of the town of Lansing in Albany and Washington to defend the U.S. Constitution and constitutional rights.
Syracuse advocates worry about potential Trump cuts to Section 8

3 days ago | centralcurrent.org | Eddie Velazquez |Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

Section 8 is the latest federal program to find itself in the Trump administration’s crosshairs. The president will soon submit his budget proposal to Congress. The New York Times has reported that his budget is likely to include substantial proposed cuts to the country’s housing voucher program, widely known as Section 8. National advocates, local advocates and elected leaders believe any cuts to the Section 8 program could be disastrous for Syracuse.
City sues Nob Hill ownership, cites unaddressed codes citations

4 days ago | centralcurrent.org | Eddie Velazquez

The City of Syracuse has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Nob Hill Apartments because the complex has been cited dozens of times in the past year for providing unsafe living conditions for tenants. Mayor Ben Walsh said at a Thursday press conference the city wants the ownership group, a Texas-based LLC named Nob Hill Apartment Group LLC, to address a slew of code violations at the four-building complex on Lafayette Road.
BankFive’s Terranova provides a guiding light through technology, mentorship

4 days ago | pbn.com | Eddie Velazquez

2025 C-Suite AwardsLARGE PRIVATE COMPANY: Maureen TerranovaFall River Five Cents Savings Bank | Senior vice president and chief information officerAFTER MAUREEN TERRANOVA WALKED through the doors at Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank – also known as BankFive – for the first time close to four years ago, companywide growth soon followed, both financially and technically.
Varone makes Centreville Bank a home away from home

4 days ago | pbn.com | Eddie Velazquez

2025 C-Suite AwardsLARGE PRIVATE COMPANY: Josh VaroneCentreville Bank | Executive vice president and chief human resources officerJOSH VARONE HAS BUILT his leadership approach at Centreville Bank on two things: a calming confidence in his team and their abilities, and an approachable nature that is reflective of the bank’s inclusive work culture.
Trumansburg officials join larger push for NYSEG investigation – Tompkins Weekly

5 days ago | tompkinsweekly.com | Eddie Velazquez

Federal, state and local elected leaders representing the village of Trumansburg and the town of Ulysses are pushing for the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) utility to be investigated by state and federal regulators.
Lansing schools spending plan signifies 2.86% increase – Tompkins Weekly

6 days ago | tompkinsweekly.com | Eddie Velazquez

Editor’s note: This story was written on April 20, before New York state lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul finalized the state’s budget. The state budget will ultimately determine how much Lansing Central School District receives in state financial aid. Lansing Central School District (LCSD) voters will decide on an approximately $39.7 million 2025-2026 budget at the district’s budget vote May 20. The new spending plan signifies an increase of about $1.1 million, or 2.86%, from last year’s budget.
Ballot measure seeks to end source-of-income discrimination

1 week ago | prismreports.org | Eddie Velazquez

Landlords across 26 states in the U.S. are legally able to discriminate against tenants based on the source of their rental income, a practice that housing advocates say contributes to a mounting homelessness crisis in America.
Residents’ feedback to Ulysses park proposal largely positive, with some concerns – Tompkins Weekly

1 week ago | tompkinsweekly.com | Eddie Velazquez

The Ulysses Town Board hosted a public hearing on April 8, where residents chimed in on a proposal to allow the town board to accept a land donation made by residents Marvin and Allison Pritts for Ulysses to establish its first public park. The public hearing is set to continue at the town board’s April 22 meeting. So far, along with the comments that flowed in during the hour-long public comment section, the town has received comments via email.
Big Boat Cafe returning to Lansing Harbor Marina – Tompkins Weekly

2 weeks ago | tompkinsweekly.com | Eddie Velazquez

The Big Boat Cafe crew is preparing to arrive at the Lansing Harbor Marina for a third season serving scrumptious breakfast and lunch aboard the now well-known vessel. Longtime Tompkins County residents Penny Westbrook and Jay O’Leary, owners and operators of Big Boat Cafe, are hoping to continue riding the wave of success and community support that has only been growing since they first opened their doors in 2023.