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 »
Onondaga County
Ryan McMahon’s impressive track record should secure his victory
McMahon realizes the housing crisis is rooted in the fact that 30 percent of Syracuse residents are living in poverty. His solution? Career opportunities. Read more »
Masterpole, Jordan discuss campaigns for Onondaga County Comptroller
Incumbent Democrat Marty Masterpole and Republican Casey Jordan will compete for the position of Onondaga County Comptroller this November. Read more »
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 »
Onondaga County can benefit from Bill Kinne’s community-focused approach
In contrast, Kinne's approach, which emphasized transparency, collaboration and practical solutions, offers a more community-centered response to these challenges. Read more »
Brown, Moodie discuss city policies in Westcott community forum
The two candidates are hoping to represent the 15th district of the Onondaga County Legislature, which includes Syracuse University's South Campus. 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 »
Maurice Brown, Moise Moodie share platforms ahead of Onondaga County’s 15th district race
While neither has served in public office, Brown and Moodie explained how their unique backgrounds can translate into representing voters in the county. 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 »
Kinne v. McMahon: The race for Onondaga County Executive begins
Candidates Ryan McMahon and Bill Kinne will run against each other for the position of Onondaga County Executive in November. Read more »
Onondaga County Sheriff confirms police are looking into changing body cam protocol at Town Hall
Shelley confirmed that Onondaga County police are looking into changing existing policies for body cameras after a deputy killed two teenagers on Sept. 6. 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 »
SU’s Academic Strategic Plan should encourage student participation in local elections
While campus efforts have focused on voter registration, there's been a noticeable lack of effort from the university itself to educate students about why and how local elections can impact them for the upcoming election. 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 »
NYS OASAS Announces New Opioid Treatment Program in Auburn
The new opioid treatment program in Cayuga County offers counseling, peer services and medication, including methadone. 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 »
