Common Council designates 727 Comstock Ave. a locally protected site
The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously voted to designate 727 Comstock Ave. as a locally protected site during its Monday meeting. Read more »
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SUFFP plants edible food forest in Syracuse’s South Side
Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project volunteers planted culturally-significant Indigenous plants during its most recent event. Read more »
Common Councilor Patrick Hogan to enter 2025 mayoral race
Patrick Hogan, a 2nd district councilor for the Syracuse City Common Council, has registered to run in the city’s 2025 mayoral race. Read more »
Shirt World closes after 48 years, signifying new chapter for its owners
Dave and Sandee Jacobs have sold SU merchandise to the community on Marshall Street for 48 years. Now, their store, Shirt World, is closing. Read more »
CPC approves conversion of Mayflower Hotel into multi-family apartments
The Syracuse City Planning Commission approved the application to convert the Mayflower Hotel into an apartment complex. Read more »
Common Council votes against lawsuit settlement involving SPD officer
The Syracuse City Common Council did not approve a provision to settle an unnecessary force lawsuit against an SPD officer. Read more »
Syracuse politicians propose adopting law combatting eviction, rent increases
City Auditor Alexander Marion's report called for the implementation of Good Cause Eviction, requiring reasonable cause for rent increases. Read more »
Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now hosts voter education workshop
Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now hosted a community voter education workshop in Syracuse’s Elmwood neighborhood Wednesday evening. Read more »
Workers’ Center of Central New York empowers immigrants through storytelling
Jessica Maxwell and Víctor María Chamán started off as volunteers and now work full time to spotlight central New York's immigrant community. Read more »
‘La Vida Es Sueño’ immerses children in Spanish language, literature
La Joven Guardia del Teatro Latino’s production of “La Vida Es Sueño” in honor of Latine Heritage Month brought its young cast and the local community together. Read more »
Local school district, city leaders give update on STEAM high school construction
Syracuse City School district leaders and city officials provided the latest updates on the STEAM high school before its fall 2025 opening. Read more »
JVP holds Tashlich ceremony, mourns Israel-Hamas war victims
About 40 Syracuse community members gathered to ceremonially renew their commitment to supporting Palestine and ending the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
SPD investigating Sunday morning fight on Ackerman Avenue
SPD is investigating a fight that occurred early Sunday morning on Ackerman Avenue. Two students sustained laceration wounds. Read more »
Common Council extends Veo, violence intervention contracts
The Syracuse City Common Council extended contracts with VeoRide Inc. to extend its services until 2027 during its Monday meeting. Read more »
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens announces mayoral campaign
Sharon Owens, deputy mayor of the city of Syracuse, is the first to announce an official candidacy in the 2025 Syracuse mayoral elections. Read more »
CNY Fair Housing hosts 2nd annual Run the Redline race
CNY Fair Housing hosted its 2nd annual Run the Redline race, drawing attention to the redlining that segregated the city of Syracuse. Read more »
'I can do anything': TAPS helps under-resourced students pursue the arts
The Arts Project Syracuse provides free arts programming to under-resourced students at Boy's and Girl's Clubs throughout Syracuse. Read more »
Onondaga County to redraw legislative district maps following court order
The Onondaga County Legislature will redraw its district maps by the 2025 elections, Democratic Minority Leader Christopher Ryan said. Read more »
Common Council committee reviews Syracuse Safer Streets Program progress
Syracuse City Common Council's Public Safety Committee discussed updates to the Syracuse Safer Streets initiative at its Monday meeting. Read more »
Explaining the city of Syracuse’s Housing Strategy
Ahead of the Syracuse Housing Strategies Corp.’s meeting, The Daily Orange has outlined the four parts of the Syracuse Housing Strategy. Read more »
Double Up Food Bucks NYS program combats food insecurity in Syracuse
The Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market is one of several businesses that opted into the Double Up Food Bucks NYS program earlier this summer. Read more »
Micron delays semiconductor plant construction amid environmental concerns
Micron Technology’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, New York, was delayed due to environmental review drawback. Read more »
Empire State Voices panel addresses Syracuse's childhood poverty crisis
Policy experts called on Syracuse community members to engage in “frank” conversations about the city’s ongoing child poverty crisis. Read more »
Westcott Neighborhood Association, city officials discuss rise in local crime
The Westcott Neighborhood Association held a public meeting with Syracuse elected officials to field public safety concerns from residents. Read more »
