Syracuse’s common council voted unanimously Monday to accept a $1.5 million grant to help establish a program to aid teens in the criminal justice system.
Exalt helps teenagers who were previously involved in crime get back to school or enter the workforce. The grant will help start a Syracuse location for the New York City area-based organization.
Councilor Chol Majok, the council’s public safety chair, says it’s an alternative method of justice, and one officials are excited to bring to Syracuse…