Tag: Ben Walsh
Brews and Blarney: Green Beer Sunday kicks off St. Patrick’s Day season
The annual event at Coleman’s pays tribute to Tipperary Hill’s longstanding Irish heritage while offering locals a chance to rejoice with green drinks. Read More »
Plans for Syracuse cost-saving initiatives still in development
Bob Andrews, director of intergovernmental affairs and shared services for the city, said Syracuse is not ready to release any specific ideas regarding the initiative to the public. Read More »
Deputy Chief Richard Shoff spearheads Syracuse’s community policing efforts
Shoff was recently appointed deputy chief of community policing last month by Mayor Ben Walsh. Read More »
Walsh works to promote accountability, transparency in city government
Walsh’s accountability measures include creating an Office of Accountability, Performance and Innovation, along with streaming Common Council meetings online. Read More »
University Hill developers say extensive ReZone Syracuse project could benefit property owners
The ReZone Syracuse project was first launched in 2015 by former Mayor Stephanie Miner. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh promises to improve ‘quality of life’ in Syracuse
Walsh has announced snow removal plans and the expected establishment of a Quality of Life Committee, among other things. Read More »
Don’t own a bike in Syracuse? You could be able to rent one by the end of the year.
Mayor Ben Walsh initially proposed the idea during his “state of the city” speech late last month. Read More »
South Side native Jeremy Robinson named 1st black Department of Public Works commissioner
Syracuse’s newest Department of Public Works commissioner grew up on the city’s South Side, giving him a local perspective as he serves his community. Read More »
Councilors support Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘Syracuse Build’ project
Mayor Ben Walsh, during his “state of the city” address Wednesday night, announced a new workforce development project called “Syracuse Build.” Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh addresses fiscal crisis, economic development plans in ‘state of the city’ speech
The speech was Walsh’s second major address since his public inauguration on Jan. 6. Read More »
3 takeaways from Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘state of the city’ speech
Walsh acknowledged the concerns of suburban officials regarding the Interstate 81 project, detailed a task force analyzing possible vocational training opportunities in Syracuse and recommendations made by a public safety committee. Read More »
Community members say Ben Walsh’s administration must work with Latinx groups on and around the Hill
Members of Syracuse’s Latinx community discuss how Walsh should lead a city with the country’s highest concentration of black and Hispanic people in poverty. Read More »
Syracuse mayor works to deliver on police campaign promises
Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed three new deputy chiefs and launched a national search for Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler. Read More »
Gallery: Marchers rally in downtown Syracuse to protest President Donald Trump
About 150 people marched through downtown Syracuse on Monday to protest the enforcement of certain federal immigration policies by President Donald Trump's administration. Read More »
Regional activists split over Mayor Ben Walsh’s stance on ‘sanctuary cities’
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner was vocal in her support for the term “sanctuary city.” Read More »
CNN commentator Angela Rye urges continued activism, denounces Trump in MLK keynote speech
Rye is a liberal commentator, lawyer and former executive director and general counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus. Read More »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
The Syracuse University campus community reacted to the death of a former Board of Trustees chair, Syracuse’s new mayor hosted an inaugural ball and Interstate 690 construction continued, among other things. Read More »
Local nonprofit to celebrate birthday with a huge bash
Local nonprofit Believe in Syracuse is celebrating its birthday with a party this weekend. The organization has worked for the last five years to introduce residents to the charm of Syracuse. Read More »
Officials: Syracuse sidewalks snow removal plan to be strictly enforced
Ben Walsh, Syracuse’s new mayor, has pledged to have city departments better enforce a snow removal ordinance. Read More »
Area real estate manager appointed to vacant Common Council seat
Michael Greene was voted into office unanimously Monday by common councilors. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh takes office on friendly terms with governor and county executive
Walsh’s cordial relationship with the governor and county executive marks a departure from the public feuding during former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s administration. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh plans to extend funding for innovation team
The innovation team was established by former Mayor Stephanie Miner in 2015. It was originally funded by a $1.35 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh reaffirms support for Interstate 81 community grid option
In his public inauguration speech earlier this month, Walsh said he would be a “consistent and passionate voice” for the grid. Read More »
News briefs: What you might have missed during winter break
A Syracuse University employee was arrested on child pornography charges, Ben Walsh officially became mayor of Syracuse and a fraternity was put on probation, among other things. Read More »