A collaboration effort between different members of the Syracuse community hopes to install sensors to track air quality near I-81 and around the city. Read more »
Syracuse University's Center for Policy Design and Governance will provide oversight for the Common Council's Minority and Women Business Enterprise program. Read more »
Onondaga Community College announced two new programs, one associate's degree and one certificate, in electromechanical technology to prepare students for work with Micron. Read more »
The local nonprofit 100 Black Men of Syracuse hosted a town hall Tuesday to educate community members about the health risks of lead and how to avoid it. Read more »
Mayor Walsh said the city will work with the organization Ukraine 1991 to fundraise for Irpin as it rebuilds after damage from the Russian invasion. Read more »
Walsh's past budgets have focused on economic and housing development and public safety. Read more »
Common councilors said the rezoning initiative's goals are expanding affordable housing and updating codes to reflect the city's diversity. Read more »
The Syracuse City Common Council approved plans for the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a $310 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at Monday’s Common Council meeting. Read more »
The new budget proposal, which is expected to be announced Monday afternoon, will be finalized by the Syracuse Common Council in May. Read more »
Walsh pointed to local groups that have filed amicus briefs, like WISH CNY and NOON, for their support in the lawsuit. Read more »
The Syracuse Common Council approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to improve access to high-speed internet for local households. Read more »
The North Syracuse Central School District will face challenges after CRRSA Act federal COVID-19 relief funding ends in September. Read more »
Judge Neri ruled in March 2022 that Walsh did not have the authority to remove the statue without the Common Council's approval, and Walsh appealed the decision. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s community roundtable discussed the New York Housing Compact, which she announced as part of the FY-24 budget. Read more »
The end to benefits will disproportionately affect children in Syracuse as the city has a child poverty rate of 49.1%, experts said. Read more »
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer expressed his support for increased regulations on the railroad industry at a Monday press conference in Syracuse. Read more »
SCSD and collaborating SU programs are navigating highly diverse language representation in schools to support students learning English. Read more »
National Nutrition Month's theme for 2023 is "Fuel for the Future," which intends to highlight healthy eating and sustainability. Read more »
Opus Development Co. will demolish the Collegian Hotel & Suites to build a 145-unit apartment building a half mile north of SU’s campus. Read more »
SCSD will consider a contract renewal with the Buck Institute for Education PBLWorks for its STEAM and STEM schools. Read more »
The Syracuse Police Department will establish a four-day work week and ten-hour days for officers with new Common Council legislation. Read more »
The Onondaga Nation is still negotiating the terms of its land stewardship with New York state after its June 2022 landback agreement. Read more »
The state has plans to tear down the I-81 highway, the source of the division between Southside and the rest of the city, and replace it with a community grid. Although plans were paused in Nov. 2022, construction is now back on track with some exceptions. Read more »
