Tag: Ben Walsh
Sen. Schumer urges Congress to support renewal of ‘ghost gun’ law
The Undetectable Firearms Act protects the public against ghost guns and will expire on March 8 if not reauthorized by Congress. Read More »
Local election results from city, county
The Onondaga County Election results are in as of Tuesday night. Election results will be finalized when all absentee ballots are counted. 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 »
Here are 4 new restaurants in Syracuse to check out this semester
Check out four new restaurants that are opening their doors in Syracuse this semester. Read More »
Inaccessible public transportation prevents residents from employment opportunities
Poverty is not the result of a single barrier, but an accumulation of many. How can individuals take advantage of employment opportunities when they have no way to reach their place of work? 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 »
Onondaga Community College receives $2 million for new healthcare training center
SU students on the pre-medical track said they see the funding as an opportunity to expand healthcare education and opportunities. Read More »
'It makes no sense': New York judge halts I-81 demolition, reconstruction plan
The group sued the New York State Department of Transportation for its plans to tear down I-81 and rebuild it as a community grid, citing negative environmental impacts. Read More »
Gallery: 17 Minutes of Silence held in remembrance of 9/11 victims
Members of the Syracuse Police and Fire Honor Guard gather in remembrance of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony was held from 8:46am to 9:03am and dedicated 17 minutes of silence to mark the time between the time the first jet stuck the north tower of the World Trade Center to the time the second jet stuck the south tower. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council swears in 1st LGBTQ+ District Councilor Jimmy Monto
Currently, Monto serves on Syracuse’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. He is also the vice president of development for CNY Pride and is the secretary of the Onondaga Democratic Committee. Read More »
Gallery: Juneteenth celebrations return to Syracuse
The Syracuse Juneteenth celebration returned to the city for the first time since 2019, and since earning its federal holiday acknowledgment. Read More »
There is still more to be done to strengthen gun control in Syracuse
To some, gun violence may feel like a hopeless issue, however, it’s more important than ever that solution-based mindsets are taken to the discussion of gun control. Read More »
City of Syracuse receives Smart Cities award for sustainable infrastructure
The award category recognizes progress in smart water, lighting, waste collection, environmental monitoring and resiliency. Walsh’s program, Syracuse Smart Street Lighting, won the honor, beating out the cities of San Jose and Riverside, California. Read More »
Dozens protest verdict to keep Columbus statue in Syracuse's center
Local organizations said the fight to remove the statue from the city's center has gone on for too long, and it must be taken down. Read More »
Hundreds of students, community members gather in solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds of people gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday afternoon to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in wake of Russia's invasion of the country. Read More »
Gallery: Hundreds gather outside Tipperary Hill in support of Ukraine at prayer service
On Sunday, members of the Syracuse community gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church for a prayer service for Ukraine. Hundreds joined in solidarity against the violence affecting a country that holds a special place in their hearts. Read More »
$70 million grant to build programs, assist with costs in child care deserts
The funds will be allocated to assisting new child care providers in child care deserts to cover start-up and personnel costs; build their programs; recruit, train and retain staff; and give them resources so employees can access COVID-19 vaccines. Read More »
New advisory board serves as liaison between LGBTQ community, city government
The 19-member board, created on Oct. 13, 2021, will serve as a liaison between Syracuse’s LGBTQ community members and the city government to solve issues they might have. Read More »
Natasha Alford's love for Syracuse remained a constant in winding career to theGrio
As Journalist-in-Residence, Natasha Alford has worked with Syracuse University and visited high schools in Syracuse to inspire students and promote careers in journalism. Read More »
Syracuse has spent 35% of its $123 million American Rescue Plan Act funds
The city’s spending is broken down into four categories: enhancing government response and resilience, investing in jobs and economic recovery, transforming infrastructure and public spaces as well as supporting children, families and neighborhoods. Read More »
Election day in Onondaga County sees lowest voter turnout since 2015
An estimated 30% to 31% of Onondaga County voters turned in ballots during the 2021 elections, the lowest rate since 2015. Read More »
Khalid Bey would’ve been a better mayor for Syracuse
As Syracuse’s first Black mayor, Khalid Bey would have created positive change for marginalized communities. Read More »