Councilor-at-Large Michael Greene introduced the program, which would commit $4.5 million toward refurbishing and building sidewalks throughout the city, as a late addition to the meeting. Read more »
Reforming the Syracuse Police Department has been a priority of the Walsh administration, but other candidates say the mayor hasn’t done enough. Read more »
The city will waive license fees for local theaters in 2021 and waive or refund all Certificate of Use fees for restaurants and bars between March 2020 and March 2022. Read more »
The CNY Works program will place young people in jobs in city departments over the summer. Read more »
Activists and experts said police departments should be working to help people who experience mental health crises so incidents like Albahm’s do not even have the chance to occur. Read more »
The mural will feature WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart, Syracuse Nationals champions Dolph Schayes and Earl Lloyd and SU basketball player Manny Breland. Read more »
The 79-page document outlines ways SPD can reform its hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
The plan elaborates on alternatives to policing models that the city is looking into, focusing on models for 911 response. Read more »
COVID-19 related expenses, as well as losses in sales tax revenues during shutdowns, will cost the state about $39 billion over four years. Read more »
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
Two former aides have come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them while they were working for his administration. Read more »
Students previously needed to be caring for a child, unable to work due to a disability or eligible for 20 hours of federal work-study each week to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read more »
The Onondaga County Supreme Court only held a few time-sensitive or urgent cases in a virtual format over the past year. Read more »
Between 2007 and 2016, pregnancy-related deaths were highest among Black women, and they are two to three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Read more »
The plan outlines the SPD's efforts to enact reform in hiring, policy, community relations and other areas. Read more »
Walsh will need to collect at least 750 signatures, starting April 13, to appear on the ballot. Read more »
If the I-81 viaduct is removed, the land leftover could lead to gentrification and displacement for families whose homes were already destroyed when the highway was built. Read more »
A Syracuse nonprofit developed several strategies to prevent displacement in the East Adams neighborhood. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in a Feb. 14 executive order that New York state would extend mandated closing times for bars, restaurants and gyms by one hour. Read more »
The city will submit a plan to Albany in April as part of a state mandate for local police reform. Read more »
Greene will face Republican candidate Janet Burman and incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh, who is seeking reelection as an independent candidate. Read more »
The “Future Innovators” program aims to build interest in STEM among Black students through local site visits and mentorship from Black professionals. Read more »
The school, which will cater to high school students who want to pursue a career in STEAM fields, is part of the city’s Syracuse Surge, an initiative that aims to improve the city’s economy through technological advancements. Read more »
As of Wednesday, 9.4% of the state population had received the first dose of the vaccine, and 3.2% had received the second dose. Read more »
