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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
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State Attorney General investigating complaints at CNYSPCA
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Central New York SPCA is being investigated by the New York State Attorney General's Office after a slew of complaints were submitted last year. Three sources familiar with the case confirm the investigation to NewsChannel 9. They say some people related to the shelter have been interviewed. The scope or focus of the investigation isn't publicly known, but the initial complaints about the organization include a wide range of concerns including financial management questions, workplace culture and care of the shelter's animals. House, Senate standoff over Trump agenda escalates How the Uprising of 1969 changed civil rights Bipartisan group of senators travel to Israel Federal funding freeze may make it hard to fight wildfires State Attorney General investigating complaints at CNYSPCA In an initial statement around 4:45pm, the president of the board of CNYSPCA, Monica Williams, wrote: 'We do not have a comment at the moment nor am I in a position to answer any questions at this time as this is a developing situation, but we do plan to respond and we'll do so as soon as possible.' Williams is a former legislator for Onondaga County and once filled in as interim executive director of the CNYSPCA. Around 5:45pm, Williams followed up with a further statement, saying, 'Regarding inquiries about an investigation, we are not aware of any details beyond what has been shared with us. However, we will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities as we continue our efforts to protect and care for animals.' The State Attorney General's Office has not yet confirmed the investigation to NewsChannel 9. The State Attorney General's Office has a Charities Bureau with jurisdiction to investigate complaints within charitable corporations, trusts or other nonprofit organizations. In December of 2016, the shelter's executive director, Paul Morgan, was indicted for stealing money from the organization. He was sent to prison. NewsChannel 9 was the first to report the presence of that investigation in July of 2016. Morgan's crimes led to a series of director and board changes at the organization. I am heading into a meeting but I received your emails and wanted to quickly touch base with you. We do not have a comment at the moment nor am I in a position to answer any questions at this time as this is a developing situation, but we do plan to respond and we'll do so as soon as possible. The CNYSPCA is aware of recent online allegations and takes any concerns about our organization seriously. Our work has always focused on addressing animal neglect and cruelty, a mission we have upheld since our founding in 1891. We remain dedicated to the well-being of the animals in our care, supporting our employees who work tirelessly to fulfill this mission .and serving our community with integrity. Regarding inquiries about an investigation, we are not aware of any details beyond what has been shared with us. However, we will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities as we continue our efforts to protect and care for animals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Climate
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‘This is a winter from the '80s': Syracuse plow driver helping community during rough winter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — If you hired a company to plow your property this winter, you're probably getting the best bang for your buck. Others may resort to a neighbor to help them out. If you were traveling through the Eastwood neighborhood in Syracuse on Monday morning, Feb. 17, you may have passed John Monaghan in his pickup truck with a plow on the front. Federal funding freeze may make it hard to fight wildfires State Attorney General investigating complaints at CNYSPCA Federal workers protest job cuts in 'Not Our President's Day' rally 'This is a winter from the '80s': Syracuse plow driver helping community during rough winter NEW: Heavy snow to pound areas north of Syracuse 'This is a winter from the '80s. I've been here a long time. The last several years, we haven't gotten anything,' Monaghan said. 'Now, we are back to old school here. Mother Nature showed up this winter.' For the last eight years, Monaghan has been plowing driveways from Eastwood all the way out to Bridgeport. He says he enjoys doing it because he likes helping people who can't do it themselves. 'The elderly people can not do it on their own. What would they do if we were not here? That's what got me into it,' Monaghan said. 'Besides doing my own driveway, that's what would happen. I'd get a phone call from a friend saying, 'Hey, I got an 88-year-old neighbor who can't take care of their own driveway. Would you be interested in helping her out?'' Monaghan has gained himself a steady six clients. 'The neighbors I take care of are all elderly. I take care of Mary over here and Judy over there. They have appointments to go to. They have to go to the doctors,' Monaghan said. 'They have to get out of their driveway and they have no one to do it for them. ' On days like this, he'll post his phone number on Facebook to see if anyone else needs assistance. 'Having a plow in the driveway, people see it, people ask so I take care of several of my neighbors,' Monaghan said. 'Had the day off from work today, got hit pretty good, figured I'd help out a few more neighbors.' Monahan says he got 12 calls today for his services. He also helps shovel sidewalks, stairs and pathways for neighbors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
