Tag: Ben Walsh
County Executive Ryan McMahon proposes diversity office
McMahon proposed the office as part of his budget for the upcoming year. Read More »
Destiny USA shop managers share thoughts on I-81 debate
Destiny USA has been a powerful advocate for I-81’s replacement to keep its current route. Many shop owners inside the mall are unaware of this. Read More »
Millennials drive Syracuse population growth
Roughly three in four individuals who have moved to Syracuse in the past few years are part of the millennial population. Read More »
SU autonomous systems institute to research impacts of drones
Autonomous systems, whether drones or driverless vehicles, both act and make decisions independently. Read More »
Syracuse offers financial counseling services
The Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center offers free financial counseling to residents at several locations in the city. Read More »
Syracuse to adopt 5G network by Verizon
For months, lawmakers considered the unknowns of the plan with its upside. Read More »
Here’s how the I-81 viaduct replacement project progressed over the summer
Interstate 81 serves as the main route of north-south traffic through Syracuse. Its aging viaduct needs to be replaced, but county residents disagree on the solution. Read More »
Syracuse police chief, mayor to hold forum on use of force
Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh will hold a public forum Friday to discuss the department’s new policy after a viral traffic stop arrest. Read More »
Syracuse police expect to finish use of force investigation by end of next week
A viral video shows a man being removed from a vehicle by his neck and struck by a Syracuse Police Department officer. Read More »
Syracuse mayor, police chief respond to video of officer pulling man from car
Chief Kenton Buckner said officers involved in the Friday traffic stop arrest remain on duty as a use of force investigation is conducted. Read More »
Syracuse to develop solutions to rising deer population
Deer population have been rising in near Syracuse for more than 20 years. Read More »
Syracuse awarded $3 million grant to support economic growth, tech industry
The grant was awarded as part of JPMorgan Chase’s “Advancing Cities” initiative. Read More »
Mayor, county executive declare county-wide anti-racism week
The proclamation came after the city’s first “Stand Against Racism” walk in downtown Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse mayor calls on SPD to enforce city rules during Mayfest
Open containers, excessive noise and littering are all prohibited, Walsh said in the email. Read More »
SU to pay $50k more in city fees in 2020
The budget proposal would require Syracuse University to pay $950,000 in supplemental service fees to the city. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh’s proposed budget would raise city property taxes
The Syracuse mayor’s 2020 budget proposes tax hikes to decrease the city’s budget deficit. Read More »
Here are 3 news stories you may have missed this weekend
SU will station campus security staff in the areas north and east of campus. Read More »
Syracuse police, fire chiefs address overtime spending, lack of staffing
Police Chief Kenton Buckner said he is working to switch officers to patrol shifts, hire more officers and review the department’s highest-paid officers. Read More »
A new Syracuse nonprofit plans to coordinate South Side development efforts
Ben Walsh first announced Blueprint 15 during his 2019 “State of the City” address. Read More »
Local politicians react to ‘State of the County’ address
McMahon addressed poverty, infrastructure and economic development at Tuesday’s address. Read More »
3 stories you may have missed from over the weekend
The Syracuse Hancock International Airport will receive state funding to construct a new storage facility. Read More »
Local officials confront Rep. John Katko on I-81 replacement at Syracuse town hall
Katko lead a fourth Q&A session with residents of Syracuse and Onondaga County on Thursday night. Read More »
Gallery: Rep. John Katko hosts I-81 town hall at Fowler High School
Katko lead a question and answer session with residents of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »
County residents express economic concerns in Rep. John Katko’s 3rd I-81 forum
Salina workers and leaders said the rerouting of Interstate 81 could harm business in the area. Read More »