The “Vision Zero” initiative announced by Mayor Ben Walsh in 2021 seeks to increase road safety and eliminate traffic-caused deaths and injuries. Read more »
The Common Council approved for the closing of South Warren Street for the construction of a new STEAM high school. Read more »
Rally participants called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read more »
While neither has served in public office, Brown and Moodie explained how their unique backgrounds can translate into representing voters in the county. Read more »
Following a rally in support of the Christopher Columbus monument on Saturday, the Columbus Monument Corporation hosted its annual wreath laying ceremony. Read more »
Hosted at the Everson Museum of Art, the festival featured Haudenosaunee singing and dancing, Haudenosaunee and Onondaga vendors and speakers. Read more »
The technology startup blueflite won the first place investment. The other four companies received runner-up investments. Read more »
Candidates Ryan McMahon and Bill Kinne will run against each other for the position of Onondaga County Executive in November. Read more »
Shelley confirmed that Onondaga County police are looking into changing existing policies for body cameras after a deputy killed two teenagers on Sept. 6. Read more »
On Monday, the Common Council renewed a deal with Charter Spectrum to continue providing its cable television to the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh and the Syracuse Housing Authority jointly announced the new program, which aims to expand digital access across Syracuse. Read more »
In 2020, the Syracuse Common Council approved an increase in parking ticket fees. The change has disproportionately impacted SU parking. Read more »
The new opioid treatment program in Cayuga County offers counseling, peer services and medication, including methadone. Read more »
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read more »
The funding will build on Syracuse’s Urban Forestry Master Plan from 2019 to plant trees and increase youth education and job training. Read more »
The funding State Senator Rachel May secured was allocated to 14 libraries across the three counties she represents for construction projects. Read more »
Syracuse University met with the SU College Republicans this morning to cancel their request to host Moms for Liberty at Watson Hall, saying that student groups cannot reserve space for outside organizations' events. Read more »
Local residents marched in protest of police brutality on Monday afternoon to demand justice for the two teenagers who were shot by an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Read more »
The monument’s main purpose is to honor and raise awareness about the sacrifices Syracuse veterans of color have made for their country. Read more »
The grants include funds for the revitalization of South Salina St., Neighborhood Access and Equity initiatives and the I-81 viaduct project. Read more »
Participants ran along the path of redlining that federal and local government officials implemented to divide the city of Syracuse’s racial communities. Read more »
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 »
The Syracuse Common Council passed new regulations aimed to crack down on smoke shops selling tobacco and vaping products to underage customers. Read more »
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 »
