Tag: Common Council
Former SU employee arrested for 'terroristic threats' against hospital, admits to ESF swatting
Former Syracuse University employee, Adam Dedrick, was arrested for making "terroristic threats" against Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Read More »
Westcott Theater shutting down due to city code violations, licensing issues
The Syracuse Department of Code Enforcement shut down all events at the Westcott Theater after finding code violations and licensing issues. Read More »
3 Syracuse Democrats to fight for spot on ballot in June Mayoral Primary
A June 24 Mayoral primary features Democrat candidates Sharon Owens, Pat Hogan and Chol Majok. Republican Thomas Babilon runs unopposed. Read More »
City Auditor urges Walsh to veto Common Council’s budget revisions in letter
City Auditor Alexander Marion and over 30 community leaders urged Mayor Walsh to veto the Fiscal Year 2026 budget changes in a letter Friday. Read More »
NYCLU, NYSDOT to give protections for residents ahead of I-81 removal
NYCLU and NYSDOT will host a community panel Thursday at the Dunbar Center regarding I-81 viaduct removal. Read More »
Common Council unanimously rejects Fiscal Year 2026 budget
The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously voted Thursday to reject Mayor Ben Walsh's Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Read More »
Syracuse Democratic mayoral candidates debate ahead of June primaries
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, 2nd District Councilor Pat Hogan and Councilor At-Large Chol Majok faced off in a mayoral debate Wednesday. Read More »
City Auditor condemns Trump funding cuts as Fair Housing Month ends
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion and local fair housing advocates held a press conference condemning the Trump administration’s actions. Read More »
Syracuse’s 'Look Before You Rent' tool holds landlords accountable
Syracuse launched the 'Look Before You Rent' tool on April 1. It aids accountability for landlords, showing information like rental registry. Read More »
Mayor Walsh’s $348.4M proposed fiscal budget draws community concerns
Community members and local leaders shared concerns about Mayor Ben Walsh’s proposed $348.4 million fiscal year 2026 budget. Read More »
Food Bank of Central NY faces cuts as Trump reduces federal spending
With Trump’s efforts to reduce government funding, Food Bank of Central New York is facing cuts due to their reliance on federal programs. Read More »
Common Council authorizes over $6.7 million in community grants
The Syracuse Common Council authorized an application for three federal community block grants from the Housing and Urban Development office. Read More »
Unchained uplifts incarcerated voices, talks prison abolition advocacy
Prison abolitionist group Unchained hosted an event at The Dunbar Center where attendees heard from people impacted by the prison system. Read More »
Opinion: Continued police brutality must be met with active demands for reform
Cases of police brutality amounted quietly, violently and relentlessly for decades. Every time it’s caught on camera, we go through the same cycle of outrage, promises, reviews and then silence. Read More »
HOP 23 gives free support to women recovering from incarceration, abuse
House of Psalms 23 was founded in 2022 to support women who have experienced incarceration or domestic abuse. Read More »
61-year-old man killed in shooting near Warehouse, SPD says
SPD and DPS responded to a reported shooting near the Nancy Cantor Warehouse Wednesday afternoon. The area has been cleared. Read More »
City’s Sustainable Syracuse Initiative promotes education, environmental action
Syracuse city officials launched the Sustainable Syracuse Initiative and will move toward a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read More »
TEAL, Brady Farm host Earth Day celebration promoting agricultural education
In preparation for Earth Day, advocacy group TEAL and Brady Farm hosted an event with local vendors promoting climate change education. Read More »
CNY Fair Housing battles housing discrimination cases amid a challenging political climate
CNY Fair Housing works with the Syracuse community to combat housing discrimination one case at a time, as one of the most redlined cities. Read More »
Tax Day rally attendees speak out against U.S. tax dollars allocation
April 15’s Tax Day rally was organized to demand tax justice — the rightful use of tax dollar spending to serve the American population. Read More »
Common Council authorizes city agreement with Axon Enterprise
Syracuse City Common Council set an agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc to provide the Syracuse Police Dept with modern drone technology. Read More »
Julianne Thomas applies community-based addiction prevention with CRPRC
After experiencing addiction, Julianne Thomas provides community-based substance use training and technical assistance to central New York. Read More »
SPD, Common Councilors discuss privacy, civil liberties in police drone policy
SPD representatives met with the Syracuse City Common Council Public Safety Committee as it moves to implement drone use. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: NYPIRG urges support for NY Health Act, universal healthcare
To establish a healthcare system that prioritizes people above business, it is essential our lawmakers support the New York Health Act. Read More »