What to know about Syracuse's city budget and how it will be used
Syracuse’s total budget for 2022 is $264.9 million. About $20.7 million comes from federal COVID-19 relief. Read more »
Common Council
Experts discuss housing discrimination, I-81 project in forum
Experts and activists discussed the history of housing discrimination and its effects within the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Common Council approves $75,000 for mural of Syracuse basketball greats
The mural will feature WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart, Syracuse Nationals champions Dolph Schayes and Earl Lloyd and SU basketball player Manny Breland. Read more »
Common Council approves Syracuse police reform plan
The 79-page document outlines ways SPD can reform its hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
Updated SPD Reform and Reinvention Plan focuses on transparency
The plan elaborates on alternatives to policing models that the city is looking into, focusing on models for 911 response. Read more »
New York State faces $15 billion COVID-19 budget deficit
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 »
Breaking down the proposed Syracuse police reform plan
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
New York politicians support investigation into Cuomo harassment allegations
Two former aides have come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them while they were working for his administration. Read more »
New York expands food assistance eligibility for SUNY students
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 »
With in-person court hearings set to resume, backlog of cases remains
The Onondaga County Supreme Court only held a few time-sensitive or urgent cases in a virtual format over the past year. Read more »
Wary of hospitals, pregnant Black women in Syracuse look to doulas
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 »
Common Council delays vote on SPD reform plan
The plan outlines the SPD's efforts to enact reform in hiring, policy, community relations and other areas. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh announces reelection campaign
Walsh will need to collect at least 750 signatures, starting April 13, to appear on the ballot. Read more »
‘Reliving history’: Residents fear I-81 project could displace communities
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 »
Blueprint 15 aims to protect East Adams residents after I-81 overhaul
A Syracuse nonprofit developed several strategies to prevent displacement in the East Adams neighborhood. Read more »
Relaxed regulations not enough to recover, Syracuse restaurant owners say
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 »
Syracuse NAACP rejects city’s claims of partnership on police reform plan
The city will submit a plan to Albany in April as part of a state mandate for local police reform. Read more »
Democrats nominate Common Councilor Michael Greene for mayor
Greene will face Republican candidate Janet Burman and incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh, who is seeking reelection as an independent candidate. Read more »
Syracuse museum launches career exploration program for Black students
The “Future Innovators” program aims to build interest in STEM among Black students through local site visits and mentorship from Black professionals. Read more »
Syracuse will open New York's first STEAM school in next 2 years
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 »
Here's who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in New York, and how to get one
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 »
Common Council passes resolution to expand SPD mental health training
The resolution calls for Ronald Fish to train the police department’s command staff to identify officers who may be facing mental health issues and assist them in getting professional help. Read more »
Common Council approves grants for additional police, fire equipment
The Syracuse Common Council has approved $203,000 in federal grants for additional equipment for the Syracuse Police Department and Fire Department. Read more »
Walsh: Syracuse on ‘right track’ despite financial setbacks from COVID-19
Walsh focused on how the city has been recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and provided updates to several long-term city projects. Read more »
