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Syracuse argues to protect order on diversity in police, fire departments
The Consent Decree, which went into effect in 1980, is a judicial order that allows the city to adopt diversity hiring practices without violating New York civil service law. Read More »
SA, Mayor Walsh will talk about Waverly and Comstock avenues traffic light
Student Association will meet with Mayor Ben Walsh next week to discuss replacing a traffic light at the intersection of Waverly and Comstock avenues with a four-way stop. Read More »
Common Council denies funding to community leadership training program
The Common Council voted Monday not to fund a community leadership program, citing budget concerns. Read More »
2 men die after separate shootings near University Neighborhood
The locations of the two shootings are a 10 minute walk apart. Read More »
Community activist Aggie Lane helps low-income residents find jobs
Aggie Lane, 75, lives on the Southside of Syracuse and is the treasurer and co-founder of the Urban Jobs Task Force. Read More »
Syracuse nonprofit will build city's 1st LGBTQ youth homeless shelter
Syracuse’s chapter of Rescue Mission Alliance is working to establish the city’s first shelter devoted to supporting LGBTQ youth who have run away from home. Read More »
Indigenous community relieved after Columbus statue removal announcement
For Indigenous people, the downtown monument serves as a reminder of Columbus’ murder, enslavement and oppression of their ancestors. Read More »
Common Council passes police reform legislation 'Right to Know Act'
The Right to Know Act is designed to increase transparency in interactions between Syracuse Police Department officers and city residents. Read More »
Domestic violence calls jump in Syracuse after NY lockdown
Experts said some of the health measures meant to prevent COVID-19 spread have created new concerns for victims of intimate partner violence. Read More »
Syracuse learning centers provide support to families throughout pandemic
Many learning centers throughout the city have become essential for families and students facing difficulties during the pandemic. Read More »
Syracuse will remove Christopher Columbus statue, rename plaza
The city will remove the statue after residents denounced the statue Columbus as a symbol of colonialism and white supremacy. Read More »
Mayor Walsh enters quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure
Richard David, the mayor of Binghamton, tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday night after attending an event at Syracuse City Hall. Read More »
Syracuse City School District transitions to hybrid-model learning
SCSD started the 2020-21 school year online on Sept. 14 and transitioned Monday to a hybrid model where students return for in-person classes twice per week. Read More »
SPD to cut gunshot detection system from city budget
SPD decided to end its use of ShotSpotter technology after Mayor Walsh cut $18.1 million from Syracuse’s annual budget due to a sharp reduction in city revenue. Read More »
Cuse Youth BLM organizers hope to combat overpolicing in schools
The movement, a high school student-led branch of the greater Syracuse Black Lives Matter group, meets regularly to discuss community reform measures. Read More »
Here's what the Right to Know Act means and how the community has responded
The city’s Common Council still has yet to vote on a set of police reform measures. Read More »
Last Chance for Change continues to demand answers about Steve Smith's death
Following their usual route, demonstrators marched from the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central to SPD headquarters, where they demanded answers from SPD about Smith’s killing. Read More »
Common council delays vote on act that would increase police transparency
Councilors delayed the legislation at Monday’s meeting, citing concerns from Syracuse Police Department Chief Kenton Buckner. Read More »
Why protesters are demanding answers from SPD about Steve Smith's killing
Last Chance for Change and other activist groups in the city have continued to speak out against Steve Smith’s killing. Read More »
Breonna Taylor protest in Syracuse draws over 100 people
About 100 people gathered in Clinton Square on Thursday to condemn the lack of indictments for the officers who killed Breonna Taylor. Read More »
Syracuse parents, students lack tech and training for remote classes
Despite the additional assistance from the district, many parents found themselves overwhelmed and confused throughout the first week of school. Read More »
Last Chance for Change protests for a 3rd day outside SPD headquarters
Protesters with Last Chance for Change marched for a third day on Tuesday to protest two SPD officers who shot and killed a man. Read More »
Last Chance for Change, Steve Smith's family rally for 2nd day of protests
Two SPD officers shot and killed Smith on Sept. 4 during an exchange of gunfire at the Sunoco Gas Station on North State Street. Read More »
City publishes inventory of SPD's military surplus equipment
Syracuse released an inventory of its police department’s military equipment, which includes jackets, backpacks and a large mine-resistant vehicle. Read More »