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Residents express concerns over ReZone Syracuse during Monday forum

The forum was held at Nottingham High School and discussed the changing landscape of Syracuse businesses and residences. Read More »

April 2, 2018 at 11:18 pm


Rep. John Katko and Mayor Ben Walsh pledge to work together

Katko has said that he and Walsh exchange texts about government affairs. Read More »

March 26, 2018 at 8:40 pm


Mayor Ben Walsh joins panelists at Syracuse University I-81 symposium

The panel was co-hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the School of Architecture. Read More »

March 23, 2018 at 10:53 am


Mayor Ben Walsh pledges support for shared services plan

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney’s County-Wide Shared Services Initiative was approved 35-to-1 in a September vote. Read More »

March 19, 2018 at 8:06 pm


Mayor Ben Walsh to bartend tonight at charity event

The Krebs restaurant in Skaneateles is hosting Celebrity Bartending For a Cause tonight, where Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will be behind the bar. Read More »

March 8, 2018 at 5:42 pm


iSchool ‘hackathon’ winners tackle Syracuse snow removal

The city of Syracuse partnered with the School of Information Studies and AT&T to host the hackathon, which focused on city snow plow operations. Read More »

March 7, 2018 at 9:41 pm


Onondaga County executive touts achievements in ‘state of the county’ speech

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney delivered her annual “state of the county” speech in downtown Syracuse Tuesday night. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 10:30 pm


Mayor Ben Walsh’s pledge to support drone initiative gets mixed reactions

A regional advocacy group has concerns about the commercial and military uses of drone technology. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 9:43 pm


Walsh says he wants to improve Syracuse schools. These are his plans.

Since taking office, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has promised to renovate facilities, increase graduation rates and expand career and technical training programs. Read More »

March 5, 2018 at 8:10 pm


After 85 years, sledding is legal in this Syracuse park

Sledding is now legal in Burnet Park, which is about 15 minutes from Syracuse University’s Main Campus. Read More »

March 4, 2018 at 7:53 pm


Syracuse Innovation Team to address issues of housing instability

The Innovation Team was first established in 2015 by former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner. Read More »

February 28, 2018 at 8:52 pm


The Walsh administration should broaden its definition of ‘quality of life’

Moderate columnist Daniel Loftus argues that Walsh’s Quality of Life Commission doesn’t address the root of Syracuse’s problems. Read More »

February 27, 2018 at 10:03 pm


Mayor forms partnerships with Syracuse University, speaks at Le Moyne College

Ben Walsh received a master’s degree in public administration at Syracuse University in 2005. Read More »

February 26, 2018 at 8:59 pm


Brews and Blarney: Green Beer Sunday kicks off St. Patrick’s Day season

The annual event at Coleman’s pays tribute to Tipperary Hill’s longstanding Irish heritage while offering locals a chance to rejoice with green drinks. Read More »

February 25, 2018 at 10:29 pm


Plans for Syracuse cost-saving initiatives still in development

Bob Andrews, director of intergovernmental affairs and shared services for the city, said Syracuse is not ready to release any specific ideas regarding the initiative to the public. Read More »

February 25, 2018 at 8:26 pm


Deputy Chief Richard Shoff spearheads Syracuse’s community policing efforts

Shoff was recently appointed deputy chief of community policing last month by Mayor Ben Walsh. Read More »

February 19, 2018 at 11:32 pm


Walsh works to promote accountability, transparency in city government

Walsh’s accountability measures include creating an Office of Accountability, Performance and Innovation, along with streaming Common Council meetings online. Read More »

February 19, 2018 at 10:26 pm


University Hill developers say extensive ReZone Syracuse project could benefit property owners

The ReZone Syracuse project was first launched in 2015 by former Mayor Stephanie Miner. Read More »

February 14, 2018 at 10:02 pm


Mayor Ben Walsh promises to improve ‘quality of life’ in Syracuse

Walsh has announced snow removal plans and the expected establishment of a Quality of Life Committee, among other things. Read More »

February 12, 2018 at 8:42 pm


Don’t own a bike in Syracuse? You could be able to rent one by the end of the year.

Mayor Ben Walsh initially proposed the idea during his “state of the city” speech late last month. Read More »

February 12, 2018 at 7:44 pm


South Side native Jeremy Robinson named 1st black Department of Public Works commissioner

Syracuse’s newest Department of Public Works commissioner grew up on the city’s South Side, giving him a local perspective as he serves his community. Read More »

February 4, 2018 at 9:21 pm


Councilors support Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘Syracuse Build’ project

Mayor Ben Walsh, during his “state of the city” address Wednesday night, announced a new workforce development project called “Syracuse Build.” Read More »

February 4, 2018 at 5:43 pm


Mayor Ben Walsh addresses fiscal crisis, economic development plans in ‘state of the city’ speech

The speech was Walsh’s second major address since his public inauguration on Jan. 6. Read More »

February 1, 2018 at 12:20 am


3 takeaways from Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘state of the city’ speech

Walsh acknowledged the concerns of suburban officials regarding the Interstate 81 project, detailed a task force analyzing possible vocational training opportunities in Syracuse and recommendations made by a public safety committee. Read More »

January 31, 2018 at 11:30 pm