Common Council approves demolition of former Syracuse Developmental Center
The Syracuse Common Council’s decision advances the city’s effort to replace the Syracuse Developmental Center with 500 units of affordable housing. Read more »
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Syracuse STEAM high school aims to provide workforce preparation
The new STEAM high school aims to prepare its students for the workforce through career and technical education in STEM and the arts. Read more »
Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project plants 180 trees to expand edible urban landscapes
The tree planting event hosted by SUFFP promoted foraging and sustainable urban ecology in the Elmwood and South Side neighborhoods of Syracuse. Read more »
SU leadership, local officials discuss implications of I-81 transformation
The panelists met at Syracuse University and addressed the long-standing racial inequities and environmental disparities caused by Interstate 81. Read more »
Airport, Public Transportation Committee reviews new investments on 'Vision Zero' initiative
The “Vision Zero” initiative announced by Mayor Ben Walsh in 2021 seeks to increase road safety and eliminate traffic-caused deaths and injuries. Read more »
Common Council approves road closures for new STEAM high school construction
The Common Council approved for the closing of South Warren Street for the construction of a new STEAM high school. Read more »
Free Palestine rally in downtown Syracuse calls for cease-fire, end to U.S. military aid to Israel
Rally participants called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read more »
Columbus Monument Corp. hosts rally, wreath-laying to honor Christopher Columbus, Italian heritage
Following a rally in support of the Christopher Columbus monument on Saturday, the Columbus Monument Corporation hosted its annual wreath laying ceremony. Read more »
Neighbors of Onondaga Nation host Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration to 'refocus' on history
Hosted at the Everson Museum of Art, the festival featured Haudenosaunee singing and dancing, Haudenosaunee and Onondaga vendors and speakers. Read more »
GENIUS NY Pitch Finals tech startup awarded $1 million investment
The technology startup blueflite won the first place investment. The other four companies received runner-up investments. Read more »
Common Council renews Charter Spectrum deal, recognizes Lunar New Year as school holiday
On Monday, the Common Council renewed a deal with Charter Spectrum to continue providing its cable television to the city of Syracuse. Read more »
SHA launches free broadband internet service in partnership with city of Syracuse
Mayor Ben Walsh and the Syracuse Housing Authority jointly announced the new program, which aims to expand digital access across Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse issued $211,000 in parking tickets near SU in 2022
In 2020, the Syracuse Common Council approved an increase in parking ticket fees. The change has disproportionately impacted SU parking. Read more »
Syracuse agrees to pay $500,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read more »
Syracuse receives $1 million grant for urban forestry, development
The funding will build on Syracuse’s Urban Forestry Master Plan from 2019 to plant trees and increase youth education and job training. Read more »
Syracuse police brutality protest demands local leaders take accountability
Local residents marched in protest of police brutality on Monday afternoon to demand justice for the two teenagers who were shot by an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Read more »
Syracuse will bring a new monument to Kirk Park dedicated to veterans of color
The monument’s main purpose is to honor and raise awareness about the sacrifices Syracuse veterans of color have made for their country. Read more »
Syracuse’s Common Council approves new infrastructure grants in the downtown area
The grants include funds for the revitalization of South Salina St., Neighborhood Access and Equity initiatives and the I-81 viaduct project. Read more »
'Run the Redline' sheds light on the prevalence of redlining, urban renewal projects
Participants ran along the path of redlining that federal and local government officials implemented to divide the city of Syracuse’s racial communities. Read more »
Syracuse Housing Authority to request $145 million grant targeting the 15th ward
SHA plans to reverse the 15th ward back into the close community it was before, as well as addressing poverty and safety concerns. Read more »
Mayor Walsh, Common Council seek greater oversight of tobacco retailers through new legislation
The Syracuse Common Council passed new regulations aimed to crack down on smoke shops selling tobacco and vaping products to underage customers. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse first responders gather for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Syracuse community members gathered at Forman Park for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Read more »
City of Syracuse reflects, honors lives lost at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
The ceremony included a 17-minute moment of silence to represent when the North and South towers were struck. Read more »
Caring Family Health Nurse Practitioners primary care opens doors to the public
With a lack of primary health care, a new clinic opened their doors to the community to provide people with the care they need. Read more »
