What Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said at her State of the City address
Miner used the State of the City address to discuss economic development, investment in infrastructure and education. Read more »
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Connective Corridor seeks to draw students to Syracuse businesses
Representatives for the Connective Corridor bus route speak about their plans for marketing the city to students and the different hot spots along the road. Read more »
Syracuse native captures city's history with Instagram account
David Haas hopes to give people a newfound appreciation for the seemingly ordinary sights they drive and walk past on a daily basis with his Syracuse history Instagram account. Read more »
Breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges
Two Syracuse University deans announced they will be stepping down from their positions at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. Here's an updated breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges. Read more »
Syracuse named in top ten most affordable U.S. cities to live in
Syracuse was ranked the ninth most affordable city in the United States to live in by real estate website Trulia. Read more »
SU alumnus aims to help students with run for Syracuse school board
Ray Blackwell, a Class of 2015 Syracuse University alumnus, is now running on the Green Party ticket for the Syracuse City School Board in hopes of helping the next generation of students in the city. Read more »
Syracuse City Council proposal causes backlash from local, independent taxi companies
A recent proposal from the Syracuse City Council would expand Syracuse Regional Airport Taxi's services into the city. The proposed ordinance received considerable backlash from local taxi drivers and companies. Read more »
Syracuse Police officer reportedly shoots suspect who attempted to strike officers with car during arrest
A Syracuse Police officer reportedly shot a man after SPD detectives observed a drug transaction Wednesday afternoon and the suspect turned violent. Read more »
'Ban the box' policy to go into effect Sunday, to remove criminal record box from job applications
The “ban the box” policy requires the removal of the criminal record box from initial job applications and has taken effect in four New York cities. The policy will take effect in Syracuse on March 22nd. Read more »
Syracuse creates brand to supplement recent increase in tourism
Syracuse hopes to build on the recent increase in tourism with a new brand and slogan: “Syracuse. Do Your Thing.” The brand will be launched… Read more »
Proposed county budget decreases household taxes, increases sewer and water fees
County Executive Joanie Mahoney has proposed a budget for 2015 that takes steps toward lowering taxes in Onondaga County. The budget, which was proposed on… Read more »
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Syracuse orchestra company will teach math and science through music to local middle schools
Several middle schools in Onondaga County will have the opportunity to learn science and math through music starting this school year. Symphoria, a local orchestra… Read more »
Checking in: Officials express optimism after Hotel Syracuse's decade-long struggle to rebuild
As pressure to build a hotel in downtown Syracuse mounts, the Onondaga County Legislature is exploring back-up plans in case proposed renovations to the long-vacant… Read more »
Miner releases budget proposal for 2014-2015
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner on Tuesday released her roughly $660 million budget for the 2014–15 fiscal year, showing intent to cut costs and keep tax… Read more »
Field dreams: After choosing a design, group plans final details of Near West Side facility renovation
A final design concept has been chosen from among 14 initial design proposals to improve the disused field house in the Near West Side’s Skiddy… Read more »
Watching out: Common Council considers added proposal for downtown surveillance cameras
A non-profit organization has made it clear that the security of downtown Syracuse’s workers, inhabitants and visitors must be protected. The Downtown Committee of Syracuse… Read more »
Home made: Developer plans retail, residences on Northside block where he grew up
Syracuse’s Northside neighborhood is a low-income area and its rundown buildings and infrastructure reflect that. In the neighborhood surrounding Butternut Street between North McBride and… Read more »
Snow go: Common Council votes down proposal that would fine residents for failing to shovel
The Syracuse Common Council voted down an ordinance Monday that would have imposed a fine on Syracuse residents who don’t shovel the sidewalks in front… Read more »
Across the board: Legislation expected to give Miner new power to control school renovation funds
Long awaited overhauls to some of Syracuse’s oldest public schools could finally be completed. The Joint School Construction Board has announced an estimated $300 million… Read more »
West Side story: St. Joseph’s Hospital facility offers improved care for local residents
Correction: In a Jan. 22 article titled “West Side Story: St. Joseph’s Hospital facility offers improved care for local residents,” the facility’s office hours were… Read more »
Electric slide: Four Syracuse neighborhoods to compete in Central New York Energy Challenge with goal of lowering energy costs
Four neighborhood associations in Syracuse are now competing in the Central New York Energy Challenge, an energy consumption awareness program with the goal of informing… Read more »
Caught on tape: After one year of delays, Syracuse Common Council approves second phase of proposal to install security cameras
Plans to install 21 additional security cameras in different neighborhoods within the city of Syracuse are being finalized after months of delays. This is the second… Read more »
Leaving the streets: City of Syracuse launches project that will fight gun violence, provide escape for gang members
Officials in the city of Syracuse recently launched the Syracuse Truce Project, a federally funded program targeted toward reducing gang-related shootings. “Truce is an important… Read more »
Changing course: Syracuse could host research program on flying drones in commercial airspace
Unmanned flight drones could soon be coming to Syracuse as a part of a plan to integrate the drones into commercial airspace. Unmanned aerial vehicles… Read more »
