Tag: city
Mayor Ben Walsh announces plans to improve housing stability, reduce evictions
Walsh announced several city initiatives at a press conference on Wednesday. Read More »
City council approves $1.2 million to fix Syracuse sidewalks
The funds go to programs that reconstruct deteriorated sidewalks and replace sidewalk corners and curbs that are not accessible to people with disabilities. Read More »
GSO to discuss installing more cameras off campus after Ackerman Avenue assault
The Graduate Student Organization will consider whether to allocate funding for additional cameras in the University Hill neighborhood to improve student safety. Read More »
Student raises concerns over accessibility of University Hill neighborhood
SU’s Campus Framework plan was created in part to build more inclusive and accessible buildings, but it does not apply to off-campus buildings. Read More »
Syracuse requests review of lighting on I-690 following fatal crash
The city is asking the New York State Department of Transportation to review the lighting on Interstate 690. Read More »
$100 million project could revitalize East Adams neighborhood
The project aims to reinvent the East Adams neighborhood and combat the intergenerational poverty that has existed there for decades. Read More »
3 stories you may have missed this weekend
The Salvation Army plans to open a women’s shelter in Syracuse with a staff of caseworkers to provide counseling. Read More »
Local politicians react to ‘State of the County’ address
McMahon addressed poverty, infrastructure and economic development at Tuesday’s address. Read More »
Our reader: Startups should partner with Syracuse to tackle city issues
Our reader responds to Daily Orange article Read More »
Syracuse Hire Ground initiative could greatly benefit city
Syracuse has a homeless population problem, but the new Hire Ground initiative could help solve it. Read More »
Women’s clinic moves to new location on Syracuse’s Westside
Onondaga County’s largest Women, Infants and Children clinic opened a new location with more space earlier this year. Read More »
Common Council to vote on infrastructure projects
Councilors are considering proposals that would use state grants to replace water and sewer mains on Syracuse’s Northside. Read More »
Syracuse activists protest Trump’s national emergency declaration
The protest was organized by the CNY Solidarity Coalition, Workers’ Center of Central New York, the Syracuse Peace Council and the Syracuse Immigrant Refugee Network. Read More »
News briefs: 3 stories you may have missed this weekend
Candidates for Disability Cultural Center director will give presentations on disability culture. Read More »
Syracuse restaurants receive sexual assault prevention training
Staff at alcohol-serving restaurants receive bystander training prevention through New York state’s Raise the Bar program. Read More »
A community grid is the best Interstate 81 replacement option
Liberal columnist Steven Kemp believes that the community grid is the best Interstate 81 replacement. Read More »
University Hill landlords divided over new SU housing search portal
Landlords in the university neighborhood say SU’s new housing portal only provides surface-level information about properties on the website. Read More »
Barbershop serves Syracuse community through family values
As the surroundings around Collins Barber & Beauty Shop changes, the store is considered a hub for community engagement and youth motivation. Read More »
Salt City Burlesque brings sparkle, talent to stage in ‘Sweet Valentease’ show
The Salt City Burlesque is gearing up for its “Sweet Valentease” show this weekend. Read More »
City council provides tax relief for residents in flood zones
Syracuse residents required to have federal flood insurance could receive tax breaks from the city. Read More »
Syracuse city schools to rebuild, reorganize struggling schools
Danforth Middle School, Westside Academy at Blodgett and Dr. King Elementary may be replaced by newly-developed schools to meet state requirements. Read More »
3 news stories you may have missed this week
A former Syracuse University conduct adviser pleaded guilty to the charge of possessing child pornography and given a 10-year probationary sentence. Read More »
‘Syracuse Surge’ idea could modernize our city
Business columnist Santiago Hernandez encourages readers to learn more about the “Syracuse Surge” initiative proposed by Mayor Ben Walsh. Read More »
Opioid addiction treatment court opens in Syracuse
Judge Rory McMahon is presiding over the new opioid court, which was opened to help people who were arrested get treatment for their addictions. Read More »