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Micron announces 2024 start for construction on Clay semiconductor plant
Manish Bhatia, executive vice president of global operations at Micron, said the Clay facility will be completed and operational by 2030. Read More »
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation continues to monitor Syracuse's pollution levels
The DEC partnered with Aclima, a climate data collection company, to deploy Toyota hybrid Prius cars with mounted sensors to gather air quality measurements. Read More »
InclusiveU’s OnCampus program welcomes SCSD students to college experience
SU’s InclusiveU's OnCampus program is an initiative where SCSD students with developmental disabilities can gain a college experience at SU. Read More »
Shooting of 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz part of ongoing gun violence in Syracuse
Three suspects have been arraigned at Syracuse City Court as of Sunday morning after being arrested last week in connection with the killing of 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, who was struck in a drive-by shooting outside of Dr. King Elementary School on Jan. 16. Read More »
'Next level': Mayor Ben Walsh highlights progress in State of the City address
Walsh and Lateef Johnson-Kinsey, pastor of Well of Hope Church, took time out of the address to acknowledge the recent death of 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, who was killed in a drive-by shooting outside of Dr. King Elementary School in Southside Syracuse. Read More »
What to expect from Syracuse Mayor Walsh’s 2023 State of the City address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will deliver his annual State of the City address Thursday evening at Corcoran High School, marking Walsh’s sixth time delivering the address as mayor. Read More »
SU, Syracuse City School District look to create opportunities for local students
The Syracuse City School District is working with Syracuse University to ensure opportunities for local students and a diverse student body at SU amid current hearings for Supreme Court cases that could effectively ban affirmative action. Read More »
Syracuse-based economic org receives $1 million grant to support CNY job training
A Syracuse-based economic development organization, CenterState CEO, received a $1 million grant to support job training from New York state as part of a statewide shift towards a technology-centered workforce. Read More »
Central New York still behind on legal cannabis despite approved licenses across state
The lawsuit was filed by a Michigan-based cannabis dispensary group that is seeking a CAURD license in the central New York and Finger Lakes region. Read More »
Onondaga Community College receives $2 million for new healthcare training center
SU students on the pre-medical track said they see the funding as an opportunity to expand healthcare education and opportunities. Read More »
Syracuse Snow and Ice Dept. ramps up operations amid worker shortage
The snow plow fleet has expanded since 2018, when Jeremy Robinson joined DPW as the Commissioner of Public Works. Read More »
SU issues requests to maintain relationship with Vera House
SU is requesting that Vera House place a member of university administration, most likely a person trained in victim support, on its governing board. Read More »
What does Brandon Williams' new house seat mean for CNY?
Brandon Williams is joining the 221 Republicans in the House of Representatives in January 2023. Here's what that means for the local area. Read More »
GSO keys in on SU's student health insurance at last meeting of the semester
The Graduate Student Organization held their last meeting of the semester on Wednesday. They discussed the Student Health Insurance Plan. Read More »
Common Council looks to redefine the word 'family' for Syracuse under ReZone project
Although the definitions of family were updated in 2019, the city itself hasn't been rezoned since 1969, and the ReZone Syracuse project is starting up again after COVID-19 delays. Read More »
'It makes no sense': New York judge halts I-81 demolition, reconstruction plan
The group sued the New York State Department of Transportation for its plans to tear down I-81 and rebuild it as a community grid, citing negative environmental impacts. Read More »
From its original construction to now, here’s everything you need to know about I-81
Since its original construction in the 1960s, the I-81 highway cutting through Syracuse has undergone a series of changes and is now set to be torn down. Read More »
Unbalanced distribution of vacant homes along I-81 demonstrates city's stratification
Vacant property concentrations are unbalanced along the east and west sides of Syracuse's Interstate-81 as a result of previous industry-induced migration. Read More »
Incumbent Julie Cecile wins 2nd term as Onondaga Family Court Judge
Cecile ran as a candidate for the Working Families and Democratic parties, and received 21,000 more votes than her opponent Jim Corl Jr. Read More »
Here are the Veterans Day events happening in Syracuse this weekend
Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and organizations around the city are hosting several Veterans Day events Friday. Read More »
Democrats Rachel May, Jimmy Monto win respective seats
Three contests in New York will directly impact Syracuse, including the 48th state senate, the Common Council's 5th district and a statewide proposition. Read More »
As 1st LGBTQ common councilor, Jimmy Monto aims to create equal opportunity
Monto said he feels a responsibility in his role on the common council to serve as a role model for LGBTQ youth. Read More »
Common Council approves construction of concert venue below Parthenon Books
The Syracuse Common Council approved a special permit for a new music venue, and approved $444,000 of funding from ARPA to support DBEs in construction. Read More »
Tipperary Hill Community Center opens, sets programming and expansion goals
The new Tipperary Hill Community Center at the former Westside Boys and Girls Club celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday morning. Read More »