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 »
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Syracuse Snow and Ice Dept. ramps up operations amid worker shortage
The snow plow fleet has expanded since 2018, when Jeremy Robinson joined DPW as the Commissioner of Public Works. Read more »
Syracuse residents will use $25,000 grant to decorate space in front of City Hall
The art project will make the space into a colorful area that visually encourages public assembly and political engagement. Read more »
Syracuse to install wider speed bumps with goal of improving pedestrian safety
The city will analyze speeds at five locations through the fall to determine if they should continue or expand the program. Read more »
Common Council approves youth summer work program
The CNY Works program will place young people in jobs in city departments over the summer. Read more »
City council approves $1.2 million to fix Syracuse sidewalks
The funds go to programs that reconstruct deteriorated sidewalks and replace sidewalk corners and curbs that are not accessible to people with disabilities. Read more »
Here’s what Common Councilors expect Mayor Walsh to say during his ‘State of the City’ address
The councilors said they think Walsh will talk about city finances and initiatives of his inaugural year. Read more »
Syracuse’s Common Council is making it easier for food trucks to serve SU
New legislation reduces the license fee for food trucks from $1,500 to $500 and expands the number of available food truck locations to include spots near SU. Read more »
More food trucks could appear on streets near SU
City councilor Michael Greene’s proposal would lower license fees and expand available locations for food trucks, including to Walnut Park and the Euclid neighborhood. Read more »
Syracuse rolls out bicycle sharing program
Gotcha Bike is providing the city with 150 bikes for the next two years at no cost to the city or its taxpayers. Read more »
Euclid Avenue project to include new bike lanes, parking cuts
The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fall 2018 semester. Read more »
Here are the top 3 business stories in Syracuse this academic year
Business columnist Patrick Linehan reflects on the Invest Syracuse initiative, the closure of Syracuse’s Nojaim Brothers Supermarket and Mayor Ben Walsh’s first budget proposal. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s first budget proposal
Walsh has proposed spending cuts for areas of the city’s department of public works. Read more »
South Side native Jeremy Robinson named 1st black Department of Public Works commissioner
Syracuse’s newest Department of Public Works commissioner grew up on the city’s South Side, giving him a local perspective as he serves his community. Read more »
Officials: Syracuse sidewalks snow removal plan to be strictly enforced
Ben Walsh, Syracuse’s new mayor, has pledged to have city departments better enforce a snow removal ordinance. Read more »
Miner’s ‘Syracuse Billion’ plan focuses on need for infrastructure improvements
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner submitted a plan to the governor recently that would use $1 billion in state funding to improve city infrastructure During Gov.… Read more »
Department of Public Works implements solutions to prevent street sign thefts
In an effort to limit the number of stolen street signs around the city, the Syracuse Department of Public Works is attempting to put the… Read more »
Jennings stays in mayor's race, will face Kimatian, Miner Nov. 3
Otis Jennings has vowed to continue in the race for mayor of Syracuse. Jennings, who lost the Republican Party nomination Sept. 15, will run as… Read more »
