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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse police brutality protest demands local leaders take accountability
Local residents marched in protest of police brutality on Monday afternoon to demand justice for the two teenagers who were shot by an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Read more »
Syracuse will bring a new monument to Kirk Park dedicated to veterans of color
The monument’s main purpose is to honor and raise awareness about the sacrifices Syracuse veterans of color have made for their country. Read more »
Syracuse’s Common Council approves new infrastructure grants in the downtown area
The grants include funds for the revitalization of South Salina St., Neighborhood Access and Equity initiatives and the I-81 viaduct project. Read more »
'Run the Redline' sheds light on the prevalence of redlining, urban renewal projects
Participants ran along the path of redlining that federal and local government officials implemented to divide the city of Syracuse’s racial communities. Read more »
Syracuse Housing Authority to request $145 million grant targeting the 15th ward
SHA plans to reverse the 15th ward back into the close community it was before, as well as addressing poverty and safety concerns. Read more »
Mayor Walsh, Common Council seek greater oversight of tobacco retailers through new legislation
The Syracuse Common Council passed new regulations aimed to crack down on smoke shops selling tobacco and vaping products to underage customers. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse first responders gather for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Syracuse community members gathered at Forman Park for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Read more »
City of Syracuse reflects, honors lives lost at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
The ceremony included a 17-minute moment of silence to represent when the North and South towers were struck. Read more »
Caring Family Health Nurse Practitioners primary care opens doors to the public
With a lack of primary health care, a new clinic opened their doors to the community to provide people with the care they need. Read more »
Common Council meets to celebrate former president Van B. Robinson
The Syracuse Common Council showed appreciation to their president, Van B. Robinson, by naming its chambers after him. Read more »
‘Strength from solidarity:’ Workers from TCG player's union rally at NY State Fair
TCGplayer workers gather with other labor unions at the New York State Fair to fight for fair treatment and policies from their employers. Read more »
Destiny USA installs license plate reading cameras in an effort to reduce crime
Destiny USA is working with Syracuse police and a surveillance technology company through installing new cameras aimed at reducing crime in the mall. Read more »
Local union chapters use Labor Day to inform, recruit at the New York State Fair
Unions across Central New York set up booths on Monday to increase recruitment and awareness of opportunities in the Syracuse area. Read more »
NYCLU opposes city's request for ownership of I-81 land
City officials said they'll prioritize affordable housing and economic growth with the land, but the NYCLU is concerned about displacement. Read more »
Clinton Street Parking Garage code violations open for multiple years
Sixteen code violations highlighting structural integrity issues at the Clinton Street Parking Garage remain open years after being originally filed. Read more »
Hungry Chuck's up for lease, only open for special events
The building that houses Hungry Chuck’s is officially up for lease, Christopher Snyder of University Hill Realty confirmed with The Daily Orange. The bar will… Read more »
Columbus Monument Corp. will appeal ruling that would allow Syracuse to proceed with statue removal
Now that the city can continue toward the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue, there is potential for future legal action when the administrative approval process is complete. Read more »
