Writer: Jessica Zuk
Price Rite grocery store opens in city ‘food desert’
The new location is on South Avenue, located in the southwestern portion of the city — an area that faces a range of different issues, including concentrated minority poverty and high numbers of lead poisoning cases, among other things. Read More »
Common Council approves $300,000 for installation of ShotSpotter in Syracuse
ShotSpotter is a series of sensors used by police that are able to track, record and monitor gunshots in a particular area. Read More »
ReZone Syracuse initiative releases first rezoning draft map
The ReZone Syracuse initiative hopes to “comprehensively revise and update” the city’s zoning ordinance and map. Read More »
Federal grant could earn Syracuse funding to improve policing on South Side
The Smart Policing Initiative Grant has sparked the interest of the Syracuse Police Department. If granted, $700,000 would be used to improve funds toward technology and other general improvements specific to the South Side of Syracuse. Read More »
After the deadliest year in city's history, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner establishes investigative homicide team
Following the historically high homicide rate in Syracuse last year, the Syracuse Police Department is looking to establish a special task force. Read More »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner signs letter advocating for Obama immigration programs before Trump takes over
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner signs a nationally circulated letter urging President Barack Obama to continue supporting immigration policy before Donald Trump takes office. Read More »