Tag: community
Glazed & Confused, local doughnut shop, to celebrate its 1st birthday
This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Glazed & Confused, a doughnut bakery and coffee shop on the outskirts of Armory Square. Read More »
Redhouse Arts Center names Broadway vet as new artistic director
Tony Award-nominated actor, director and writer Hunter Foster will be the theater’s new artistic director. Read More »
Citizen Review Board member ousted
The council did not address why they were voting to remove Comeau, and the council agenda states his removal is pursuant to a law that states the board can request the Common Council remove a board member when appropriate. Read More »
Ex-boxer looks to expand programs for at-risk kids in Syracuse
Ray Rinaldi, a former professional boxer, wants the Syracuse Common Council to approve his purchase of a tax-delinquent property to be used for youth intervention programs. Read More »
ShotSpotter technology helps Syracuse police detect gunshots
The Syracuse Police Department has been using the ShotSpotter software since October 2017. There were about 200 more gunshot reports in the past year than in 2016. Read More »
Ottothon to fundraise for children in hospitals in 12-hour dance marathon
Syracuse University’s annual Ottothon fundraiser is next weekend — and it’s not too late to sign up and dance the day away. Read More »
Syracuse’s Common Council is making it easier for food trucks to serve SU
New legislation reduces the license fee for food trucks from $1,500 to $500 and expands the number of available food truck locations to include spots near SU. Read More »
After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read More »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read More »
More food trucks could appear on streets near SU
City councilor Michael Greene’s proposal would lower license fees and expand available locations for food trucks, including to Walnut Park and the Euclid neighborhood. Read More »
Syracuse Police Department to continue use of gunshot detection technology
The Common Council funding supports a subscription of ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Services. ShotSpotter uses a set of sensors to detect gunshots around the city, and automatically informs SPD. Read More »
Common Council considers police department tech, officers in high schools
Three proposals were submitted for approval at the Common Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall. Read More »
UU to host advanced screening of Cooper, Gaga film ‘A Star Is Born’
“A Star is Born,” starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, tells the love story of two musicians who meet at a bar. An advanced screening will take place on Monday night at 8 p.m. Read More »
Video: Didn't go to the Westcott Street Cultural Fair? See what you missed.
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair hosted more than 120 vendors which included artists, restaurants and charities. Read More »
Common Council considers proposal to build low-income housing on Westside
A local behavioral health organization would use 20 housing units for affordable housing and the remaining 30 units for people struggling with mental health issues. Read More »
9/11 memorial services being held in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, central New Yorkers can attend various services throughout the day. Read More »
Council approves $3.2 million police contract, with criticisms
Two councilors voted against the contract because it doesn’t address long-standing criticisms of the police department's finances and high proportion of non-Syracuse residents. Read More »
Syracuse’s Inner Harbor to be completed within next decade
Catherine Johnson, CEO of Cor Development, detailed the company’s future plans at a Common Council meeting Wednesday. Read More »
Grab some popcorn: University Union’s Fall 2018 movie lineup is here
University Union released its Fall 2018 Cinemas Schedule Monday morning, and some of the movies featured include "A Quiet Place" and "Christopher Robin." Read More »
Don’t want dining hall food? Here are a few restaurants to check out off University Hill
Places to eat off campus and away from Syracuse University’s center and Marshall Street area aren’t hard to come by. Read More »
Communities drawn together through mural program, artists say
A new grassroots initiative is rebuilding neighborhoods with public art installations influenced by Syracuse’s culture and history. Read More »
Syracuse community members debate I-81 solutions at City Hall meeting
Most attendees expressed support for replacing the aging I-81 viaduct with a "community grid." Read More »
Catch up on these local art collections and historical exhibits this summer
Whether you need to cool off on a hot summer day or avoid the rain, check out these local museums and historic exhibitions. Read More »