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Syracuse Police Department welcomes officer recruits after intensive application process
The Syracuse Police Department welcomed 34 new recruits to its Class No. 18 in a ceremony at Fowler High School. The recruits will start training at the police academy this week. Read More »
After years in the balloon game, Syracuse’s balloon man prepares to retire
The Syracuse balloon man, Joe Walker, recalls the incredible life has lived, while looking to the future. Walker is also an alumnus of Syracuse University. Read More »
City of Syracuse, Centro work to improve public transit system
Syracuse is pursuing a balanced transportation system that supports economic growth and improves quality of life for Syracuse residents Read More »
Abandoned gas station to be turned into residential and retail property
The Syracuse Common Council reviewed a number of property proposals at its meeting on Monday. Read More »
Falk professor appointed as human rights commissioner due to history of involvement in the community
In his role as commissioner Bruce Carter, an associate professor in Falk, plans to work toward alleviating racial tension between immigrants and locals and working on racial bias between police and locals. Read More »
The Love Connection brings needed items to refugee families
Dara Harper, whose husband Ken works at SU, started an initiative with Arabic professor Manar Shabouk to donate winter clothes and other items to Syrian refugees in Syracuse. Read More »
Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner says voters turned away at polling stations didn’t follow instructions
There were reports of people being turned away at polls on Tuesday, but the Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner said it was most likely because registration instructions were not followed properly. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council passes legislation banning housing discrimination
Councilor Jean Kessner first proposed a bill three months ago that would ban landlords from advertising that they will not rent to people using government assistance to pay for housing. Read More »
Junior gets 'Boston Strong' tattoo in honor of 2013 marathon bombing
Junior Ben DiGiulio got a tattoo in remembrance of the Boston Marathon bombing, which he experienced firsthand in 2013. Read More »
City residents, Syracuse Common Council concerned about new flood insurance
The Syracuse Common Council is urging state legislators allow the city to grant tax exemptions to low-income families affected by FEMA’s new flood zone. Residents are worried the new mandatory tax insurance will force people to leave their homes. Read More »
Jamesville-DeWitt Capital project includes large scale renovations on school buildings
Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District approved a comprehensive capital project aimed at improving the facilities of district buildings last Tuesday. The project is estimated to have a cost of $12.1 million dollars. Read More »
Health services offered at interactive fair hosted by Syracuse Housing Authority
The fair included vendors who provided health services to Syracuse residents. Read More »
Relationship between drama department, professional theater company energizes Bob Hupp
Robert Hupp came to Syracuse Stage just three months ago, and was attracted to Syracuse because of the Stage's distinguished relationship with the drama department. Read More »
Syracuse Stage colors family traditions with 44 seasons of theater
Syracuse Stage opened as a tool to compliment the Department of Drama, and in its 44 years, it's developed into more than a professional theater company. Read More »
Syracuse City Council to vote on anti-discrimination housing law
For three months, an amendment banning housing discrimination based on source of income has been on the Syracuse City Council agenda. It was originally proposed by Councilor Jean Kessner and she said she is hopeful that next Monday, there will finally be a vote. Read More »
Lockheed Martin plant in Syracuse awarded contract from the US Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin’s plant in suburban Syracuse an initial $148.9 million dollar contract for electronic warfare defenses for its ships. The contract was awarded for the production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2. Read More »
Hotel Syracuse restoration and tours provide insight into city history
Onondaga Historical Association will conduct tours of Marriott Downtown Syracuse, a newly restored incarnation of the city's historic Hotel Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse seeks to secure federal funding for K-9 training
The Syracuse Police Department is hoping to strengthen its K-9 unit through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Read More »
Community organization keeps kids away from gang activity
Real Fathers, Real Men was born out of General Davis' time in prison. His mother showed him so much love that Davis was inspired to turn things around forever. Read More »
Study to examine sustainable transportation in Syracuse, central New York
After a year-long study Tarek Rakha, a professor at Syracuse University, is exploring ways to make the transportation system in Syracuse and central New York more environmentally friendly. Read More »
La Casita Cultural Center hopes to expand national outreach
La Casita, after five years of being open, hopes to further expand its program and move into the national spotlight. Read More »
Panelists address police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers in Syracuse during NAACP town hall meeting
Panelists from the Syracuse University community address issues such as police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers being distributed in Syracuse during a town hall meeting for SU's chapter of the NAACP. Read More »
House of S. Jaye to hold third indie marketplace event Saturday
House of S Jaye, owned and operated by Sam Randolph, hold its third Indie Marketplace event of the season on Saturday, Sept. 24. Read More »
'Jersey Boys' receives standing ovation opening night at Landmark Theatre
The touring company of hit Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" was received by tumultuous applause and a standing ovation Friday night. The show will play through Sunday night. Read More »