Child Abuse

Governor Kathy Hochul approved $36 million in additional funding for a range of agencies that help survivors of rape, domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes. But agencies want more stability.

Ryan Pontello faces 48 criminal counts for the alleged sexual assault of half a dozen young children, one as young as three.

11-year-old Ashton DeGonzaque died of an accidental drug overdose at a home used for drug dealing. Five-year-old Nefertiti Harris was allegedly beaten to death by her mother before she buried her remains in a wooded area.

Nefertiti Harris was only recently reported missing after not being seen for months. Police allege she was murdered my her mother in early January and disposed of her body.

The death of an 11-year-old may be linked to missed indicators by a Child Protective Services caseworker.

The Syracuse-based nonprofit is among the first CACs in the nation to be accredited to work with child victims of sex trafficking, physical abuse

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Child Protective Service workers must now communicate rights of parents and caregivers to them before home searches, according to the new bill.

If approved by the Syracuse Common Council, the Syracuse Police Department employees will begin training with the Zero Abuse Project.

Numerous officials and advocates were on hand Tuesday for a ribbon cutting for the gleaming white 30-foot motorcoach.