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Officials confirm 'suspicious package' found near City Hall is noise monitor
The “suspicious package” found near City Hall Monday was determined to be a listening device, placed for “environmental and traffic monitoring." Read More »
SPD-Axon drone program slated for Common Council's Monday agenda
As the Syracuse City Common Council prepares to consider SPD’s drone program, the plan has sparked concerns about unwanted surveillance. Read More »
Some officials avoid ‘sanctuary’ title, but embrace Syracuse’s immigrant roots
In 2017, former Mayor Stephanie Miner declared Syracuse a sanctuary city to protect its immigrant population. Read More »
Syracuse ABC affiliate NewsChannel9 to not air ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Syracuse’s NewsChannel9, an ABC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group, announced it will not run “Jimmy Kimmel Live” tonight. Read More »
Explore 2 new foreign recipes at CNY regional market’s weekly ‘Soup Camp’
The CNY regional market hosted its third “Soup Camp” Sunday to teach and share international recipes and tastings. Read More »
Nearly 2,800 Syracuse lead pipes to be replaced under Hochul infrastructure funding
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $176 million statewide investment to improve sewer and water infrastructure. Read More »
Over 100 protest Trump, late-night TV removals at Indivisible Onondaga County rally
Over 100 attendees protested the Trump administration at a rally hosted by Indivisible Onondaga County Friday. Read More »
Food rescue app ‘Too Good To Go’ reduces food waste in Syracuse area
With the ‘Too Good To Go’ service app’s release, Syracuse residents have access to discounted meals and groceries. Read More »
Common Council delays ‘Drone as a First Responder’ SPD initiative
The Syracuse Common Council approved several resolutions on public safety and housing at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Hochul attributes 28% city crime drop to $6.7M law enforcement upgrades
NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced Syracuse crime is down 28% from last year, accrediting $6.7 million tech upgrades. Read More »
Micron’s Clay facility construction updates, start date delays
After four start delays, Micron's groundbreaking is slated for November, nearly three years after the announcement of its arrival. Read More »
Redesigned Exit 3 ramp to open Monday as part of I-81 demolition
The redesigned I-481 off-ramp to Exit 3 will open on Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Read More »
AILA prepares to host 10th annual Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival
The American Indian Law Alliance will host its 10th annual Wooden Stick Festival this weekend to underscore Haudenosaunee history. Read More »
Residents beautify city, build community with DeTrash Syracuse
Detrash Syracuse started as a small cleanup group meant to give back to the community and now has monthly neighborhood trash cleanups. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: GSO committed to graduate students despite cuts
As of right now, there is no official channel for graduate students to have a voice within the university. Read More »
City’s $29.7M loss of guaranteed funding halts East Adams revitalization
Under Trump's megabill, Syracuse lost its $29.7 million federal grant for rebuilding the East Adams neighborhood. Read More »
Opinion: Marked by indifference, Syverud’s tenure leaves the board to reckon with its failures
Having witnessed four of Syverud’s 12 years as chancellor, these instances proved to me his priorities lay in whatever will cause the least amount of effort or best preserve the university image. Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates dissect affordable housing, policing at 1st debate
Sharon Owens, Tom Babilon, Alfonso Davis andTim Rudd gathered on Tuesday to discuss their backgrounds and their agendas’ goals. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council to support new STEAM high school with city facilities
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Syracuse Common Council approved a plan to favor a student drop-off area for a new STEAM-focused high school. Read More »
National Grid rates for Syracuse renters, homeowners to rise Sept. 1
This fall, National Grid customers across upstate will see their electric and gas bills rise roughly $600 annually. Read More »
Marshall Street’s Frozen D Lite fails inspection for ‘critical’ violations
Marshall Street’s Frozen D Lite failed its health and safety inspection by the Onondaga County Health Department following complaints. Read More »
City mayoral candidates fortify campaign efforts with race 2 months out
Since Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens’ win in the democratic mayoral election, candidates have bolstered campaign efforts. Read More »
Common Council revised fiscal budget, STEAM school plan over summer
The Syracuse Common Council revised its fiscal year 2026 budget and updated its STEAM high school initiatives. Read More »
SU alumna calls airport’s dismissal of her sexual harassment ad ‘censorship’
Syracuse University alumna Megan Thomas claims Syracuse Regional Airport Authority’s dismissal of her law firm’s sexual harassment ad is unfair censorship and reflects gender bias. Read More »