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 »
Common Council
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 »
Attorney General releases video of Onondaga County deputy shooting 2 teens
The New York State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigations released video footage of an Onondaga County Sheriff's deputy shooting 2 teens. 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 »
Onondaga County deputy kills 2 teenagers in altercation
A deputy from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed two teenagers in North Syracuse during an alternation early Wednesday morning. 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 »
Micron and economic development at forefront of 2023 county executive debate
The state of Onondaga County's economic future took center stage as Incumbent Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon seeks reelection this fall. 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 »
Where, when to vote in Syracuse general elections
On the ballot this fall are candidates for Onondaga County Executive, Onondaga County Legislature, Syracuse City Auditor and Syracuse Common Councilors. Read more »
School of Engineering funding increases to strengthen young workforce at Micron
Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will have an increase in funding due to the arrival of Micron in New York. Read more »
Election results: establishment-endorsed candidates lose in city, county primaries
Voters in Onondaga County cast ballots on Tuesday for which candidates will move ahead to represent their parties in the November general election. Read more »
Kristi Schoff has experienced food insecurity in the Northside. Now she helps fight it.
After experiencing food scarcity firsthand, Schoff operates a food pantry to help the Northside community dealing with a similar, frustrating situation. Read more »
Syracuse air declared ‘hazardous’ due to Canada wildfires
Syracuse experienced one of the worst air qualities in the northeastern U.S. on Wednesday following an outbreak of fires in Canada. Read more »
Syracuse teens arrested for stealing Manlius swans, killing 1
Three teenagers faces grand larceny and criminal mischief charges after allegedly stealing a female swan and her four offspring from a Manlius swan pond. Read more »
YWCA hosts fifth annual “Walk to End Racism” in Syracuse
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon joined alongside other community residents for the fifth annual walk. Read more »
Maxwell panel examines preparation, education in semi-conductor industry before Micron arrives in CNY
Maxwell Professors Yingyi Ma, Stuart Rosenthal and Alexander Rothenberg participated in a panel about the impacts of Micron on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse forum announces new air quality monitoring projects in anticipation of I-81 demolition
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 »
Common Council implements plan to improve equity for minority women in business
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 »
In line with Micron partnership, Onondaga CC introduces new tech degree programs
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 »
