'Too many times': Local activist Clifford Ryan reflects on the teen violence that’s scarred his community
Half of the people killed in Syracuse in 2018 were under the age of 21. Read more »
Common Council
Syracuse leaders write letter in support of I-81 grid replacement
Politicians, local business owners and activists sent the letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to voice their support for the creation of a community grid. Read more »
Events to watch for in New York state this week
Several student organizations will attend a rally Monday in Albany to support legislation that funds services for college students with disabilities. Read more »
City council provides tax relief for residents in flood zones
Syracuse residents required to have federal flood insurance could receive tax breaks from the city. Read more »
Experts: Poverty, historical factors led to Syracuse homicide rate
Past city policies and high poverty rates could be contributing to homicide rates in Syracuse. Read more »
Snow plowing, the Mayor’s Ball and more stories from this weekend
A candlelight vigil was held in honor of an SU student who died in a bus crash and Mayor Ben Walsh held Syracuse’s annual Mayor’s Ball. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves sidewalk snow plowing contract
JSK Snow Services, Inc. will help clear 40 miles of sidewalk in the city of Syracuse. Read more »
‘Community for the Grid’ meeting attendees discuss I-81 replacement options
Community for the Grid organized a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the possible community grid replacement to the Interstate-81 viaduct. Read more »
Common Council approves tax-sharing agreement
The plan will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue to the city through 2030. Read more »
Common Council to vote on sales tax-sharing agreement
The council votes Tuesday on a proposal that would give Syracuse more than $800 million in tax revenue. Read more »
Mayor Walsh gives updates on economic growth initiatives in 2nd ‘State of the City’ address
Walsh announced two major developments to his “Syracuse Build” initiative, including a collaboration with Syracuse University. Read more »
Here’s what Common Councilors expect Mayor Walsh to say during his ‘State of the City’ address
The councilors said they think Walsh will talk about city finances and initiatives of his inaugural year. Read more »
Common Council debates sales tax-sharing agreement with Onondaga County
The agreement would share sales tax with Onondaga County, and it would last until 2030. Read more »
Ben Walsh reflects on his 1st year as mayor
Walsh began his term by creating four main objectives that could serve as a guide for his administration. Read more »
Susan Boyle to leave Syracuse Common Council, take county job
Boyle will work as an administrative planning and funding coordinator in Onondaga County's community development division. Read more »
Onondaga County Supervisors and Mayors associations want I-81 to maintain current route
Representatives from over a dozen suburban towns and villages advocated for either a hybrid tunnel or a new viaduct. Read more »
Syracuse officials inform community while waiting for I-81 analysis
Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration is developing a “Syracuse Build” initiative that will prepare more residents for the workforce once construction on the highway begins. Read more »
'BAIT AND SWITCH': A local boxing center produces champions, but outreach for at-risk youth remains its central mission
The West Area Athletic and Educational Center offers boxing programs for at-risk youth, GED classes and tutoring. Read more »
Common Council could allocate more funds for SU area bicycle network
The Council will vote Monday on a proposal to approve an additional $330,500 for the University Hill Bike Network Implementation Project. If approved, the money will be used to purchase ice bikes, which have blades that let them go smoothly over icy paths. Read more »
Syracuse might buy streetlights from National Grid
Buying the streetlights from National Grid is part of Mayor Ben Walsh’s plan to make Syracuse a “smart city.”. Read more »
Citizen Review Board member ousted
The council did not address why they were voting to remove Comeau, and the council agenda states his removal is pursuant to a law that states the board can request the Common Council remove a board member when appropriate. Read more »
Ex-boxer looks to expand programs for at-risk kids in Syracuse
Ray Rinaldi, a former professional boxer, wants the Syracuse Common Council to approve his purchase of a tax-delinquent property to be used for youth intervention programs. Read more »
ShotSpotter technology helps Syracuse police detect gunshots
The Syracuse Police Department has been using the ShotSpotter software since October 2017. There were about 200 more gunshot reports in the past year than in 2016. Read more »
Syracuse’s Common Council is making it easier for food trucks to serve SU
New legislation reduces the license fee for food trucks from $1,500 to $500 and expands the number of available food truck locations to include spots near SU. Read more »
