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Syracuse owner occupied land linked to higher property value, lower delinquent taxes
Throughout the city, Syracuse’s median property value in owner-occupied properties is 13% higher than in rental properties, according to data analyzed by The Daily Orange. Read more »
Women’s March Syracuse holds celebration for International Women’s Day
The members of Women’s March Syracuse received awards from U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul for their work to further women’s rights in Syracuse during the event. Read more »
Syracuse Jazz Fest gets $125,000 funding from county, matching city pledge
The county funding is coming from room occupancy tax revenues, which are collected on hotel room bookings in the county. Read more »
Community groups host 1st workshop to support city's removal of Columbus statue
The event was hosted to support the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle. Read more »
Onondaga County, Syracuse 'ready, willing and able' to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh stated in a letter that the county and the city are “ready, willing and able” to assist Ukrainian refugees resettling in central New York. Read more »
SPD implements Voiance app to bridge language gap between community, officers
The app has been useful to officers in their investigations and has aided in the pursuit of communicating well with everyone in the community. Read more »
SPD investigating report of gunshots at Destiny USA
The Syracuse Police Department is investigating a gunshot incident at Destiny USA mall on Saturday night. Read more »
Unsung Hero recipient Beverly Oliver provides quality child care in community
Oliver is the founder of the After School and Early Learning Program at the C. Grant Grimshaw Elementary School in Lafayette, where she works with a diverse population of students. Read more »
City of Syracuse to expand ShotSpotter gunshot detection system to Northside
ShotSpotter, the audio-based gunshot detection system, will be expanding into the Northside and will go live on Wednesday. Read more »
Common Council approves funding for mural to benefit artists impacted by COVID-19
The plan, brought to the meeting by Councilor Latoya Allen, will be funded with money given to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act. Read more »
SU Literacy Corps provide tutors for Syracuse schools, community groups
The Syracuse University Literacy Corps provides tutors to local school districts as well as programs such as the North Side Learning Center, Hillside and 100 Black Men of Syracuse. Read more »
Beginning to understand road salts’s impact on watersheds in Syracuse
Cornell Cooperative Extension educator Camille Marcotte recommends residents take more proactive steps to reduce the amount of salt they use on their personal property. Read more »
New York state to lift statewide mask requirement in schools effective Wednesday
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday the state will lift the statewide mask requirement in schools effective Wednesday. Read more »
Chuck Schumer calls for reduced insulin price, reacts to Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will call for a Senate vote in March to reduce the cost of insulin from $200-$600 per prescription to a cap of $35. Read more »
State AG says Green National must address tenant living conditions or face $300,000 fine
In the agreement, Green National, a real estate management company owned by Troy and Tim Green, will pay a $300,000 penalty, of which all but $50,000 will be suspended if all terms of the agreement are fulfilled within 60 days. Read more »
New York state SNAP recipients to receive maximum benefits in February
New York state SNAP recipients to receive maximum benefits in February. Read more »
New York state awards nearly $6 million to Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
The funding is part of a larger initiative from Hochul that allocated $17.3 million in state funding to provide both permanent and emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness. Read more »
It's SU's responsibility to help fight food insecurity in Syracuse
As the second-largest employer in Onondaga County, Syracuse University has a responsibility to raise awareness and educate its student body about food deserts. Read more »
$70 million grant to build programs, assist with costs in child care deserts
The funds will be allocated to assisting new child care providers in child care deserts to cover start-up and personnel costs; build their programs; recruit, train and retain staff; and give them resources so employees can access COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »
$40,000 transfer from Sheriff's deputy flagged 2 months before murder-suicide
A bank flagged a pending transfer of over $40,000 from sheriff’s office funds to the account of Deputy Isaac Eames in December 2021. Read more »
Income, race linked to high levels of lead in Syracuse children
An analysis conducted by The Daily Orange found a strong link between median household income and the area’s rate of high lead levels in children’s blood. Read more »
New County Legislature leaders set sights on Ryan McMahon’s spending
Jim Rowley, the new chair of the Onondaga County Legislature, plans to focus on improving spending and ethics policies during his tenure. Read more »
Acropolis Pizza House to close after 40 years, Popeyes to replace it
After 40 years on Marshall Street, Acropolis Pizza House, a late-night spot for Syracuse University students, is closing. Read more »
