Local nonprofit hosts town hall to hear lead poisoning concerns
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 »
Common Council
City of Syracuse and Irpin, Ukraine proclaimed 'sister cities'
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 »
Diving into Mayor Walsh's past proposed budgets, and what's new in his 2024 one
Walsh's past budgets have focused on economic and housing development and public safety. Read more »
For the 1st time since 1967, Syracuse is rezoning following regional demographic shifts
Common councilors said the rezoning initiative's goals are expanding affordable housing and updating codes to reflect the city's diversity. Read more »
Common Council approves use of ARPA funds to build affordable housing in Southside
The Syracuse City Common Council approved plans for the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development on Monday. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $310 million city budget for fiscal year 2024
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a $310 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at Monday’s Common Council meeting. Read more »
Revisiting last year's city budget ahead of Mayor Ben Walsh’s FY24 proposal
The new budget proposal, which is expected to be announced Monday afternoon, will be finalized by the Syracuse Common Council in May. Read more »
After Columbus statue lawsuit hearings, Mayor Walsh reiterates support for local groups
Walsh pointed to local groups that have filed amicus briefs, like WISH CNY and NOON, for their support in the lawsuit. Read more »
Common Council appropriates $3.5 million to improve digital equity in Syracuse
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 »
North Syracuse Central School District’s CRSSA funding set to expire in September
The North Syracuse Central School District will face challenges after CRRSA Act federal COVID-19 relief funding ends in September. Read more »
A year after ruling to keep city Columbus statue, local groups file to support removal
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 hosts CNY roundtable on construction of 800,000 new homes statewide
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s community roundtable discussed the New York Housing Compact, which she announced as part of the FY-24 budget. Read more »
'This is, overall, going to hurt': End to emergency SNAP funds hits CNY
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 »
Sen. Chuck Schumer pushes for railroad reform in Monday visit to Syracuse
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer expressed his support for increased regulations on the railroad industry at a Monday press conference in Syracuse. Read more »
High language diversity, bilingualism in SCSD stress need for inclusive ENL education
SCSD and collaborating SU programs are navigating highly diverse language representation in schools to support students learning English. Read more »
'Fuel for the future': SU's Wellness Initiative celebrates National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month's theme for 2023 is "Fuel for the Future," which intends to highlight healthy eating and sustainability. Read more »
Collegian Hotel & Suites to be demolished and repurposed as student housing apartment
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 »
Syracuse City School District mulls contract renewal with project-based curriculum institute
SCSD will consider a contract renewal with the Buck Institute for Education PBLWorks for its STEAM and STEM schools. Read more »
After unanimous Common Council vote, Syracuse Police will establish a 4-day workweek
The Syracuse Police Department will establish a four-day work week and ten-hour days for officers with new Common Council legislation. Read more »
Months after land return victory, transfer yet to be realized for Onondaga Nation
The Onondaga Nation is still negotiating the terms of its land stewardship with New York state after its June 2022 landback agreement. Read more »
To reconnect Southside to Syracuse, New York state awards $500,000 grant to the city
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 »
Village of Homer wins revitalization award to attract downtown development, business
Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez announced the Village of Homer as a winner of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. Read more »
Micron announces 2024 start for construction on Clay semiconductor plant
Manish Bhatia, executive vice president of global operations at Micron, said the Clay facility will be completed and operational by 2030. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul's FY 2024 budget features $1.7 billion for CNY public schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed her FY-24 Budget and highlighted investments that will impact CNY, including education, industry and housing. Read more »
