Mayor Ben Walsh sets goal of building 2,500 housing units in State of the City address
Mayor Ben Walsh emphasized the progress of Syracuse Surge, discussing the plan and its goals to improve housing and infrastructure. Read more »
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Hundreds volunteer at MLK Jr. Day of Service at Nottingham H.S.
Volunteers from around the city honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on Monday by collecting and packing donations for those in need. Read more »
Common Council reaffirms commitment to housing crisis, public health, safety over winter break
The Syracuse City Common Council held two meetings over winter break. They addressed the housing crisis, lead poisoning and gun violence. Read more »
Upstate Medical starts investigation into swastika graffiti
A drawing of a swastika was found in an anatomy lab at SUNY Upstate Medical University. It is now investigating the incident. Read more »
Alexander Marion wants to put his prior experience to good use as Syracuse’s new auditor
Alexander Marion, a central New York native, said his prior experience in communication roles is a unique qualification for his new position. Read more »
Hundreds march for Palestine downtown, protest Jerry Seinfeld show
Hundreds gathered in downtown Syracuse for the "Shut it Down For Palestine" protest, marching from Clinton Square to the Landmark Theatre. Read more »
Local groups work to mitigate food deserts as I-81 demolition looms
With the reconstruction of Interstate 81, Syracuse could see a change in the food desert landscape by developing a new community grid. Read more »
Syracuse to revitalize abandoned properties for affordable housing
Bidding for the demolition of the 50-acre vacant property, which is located in the Westside neighborhood, will open soon. Read more »
Common Council authorizes grant application to transform 15th Ward
The SHA website says its primary goals of the redevelopment are to improve housing, quality of life and neighborhood safety and investment. Read more »
Syracuse man arrested for shooting Palestinian college students
A man who was arrested for allegedly shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont is from Syracuse. Read more »
Appellate court rejects Columbus Monument Corp.'s request for rehearing over downtown Columbus statue
The appellate court rejected the corporation's request to rehear its argument to keep the downtown Christopher Columbus statue intact Monday. Read more »
As overdose deaths rise, local community looks to expand prevention initiatives
Onondaga County joined other health organizations in the state to provide prevention and mental health resources during the ongoing crisis. Read more »
I-81 open forum welcomes South Valley to voice concerns, questions
Residents of the South Valley neighborhood attended an open house with NYSDOT to learn about the impacts of the I-81 community grid project. Read more »
Common Council approves payment in false-arrest lawsuit settlement
The Syracuse Common Council approved a payment for a false-arrest lawsuit and authorized an agreement to give schools resource officers. Read more »
Cannabis showcase on Marshall Street seeks to provide SU community with safe cannabis products
A new temporary cannabis growers showcase on Marshall Street opened its doors in September, offering the SU community a safer option for cannabis products. Read more »
SUNY Upstate research team wins $50 thousand to develop scarring therapies
The team competed against 12 tech startups as part of the NYS Innovation Summit, to develop a therapeutic that helps to reduce fibrosis. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
