Tag: Common Council
Common Council looks to redefine the word 'family' for Syracuse under ReZone project
Although the definitions of family were updated in 2019, the city itself hasn't been rezoned since 1969, and the ReZone Syracuse project is starting up again after COVID-19 delays. Read More »
Advocates aim to reinvent area around Shoppingtown Mall into sustainable space
After being closed for over a decade, the Shoppingtown Mall is going through a redesign. Environmentalists are involved with the DeWitt Advisory Conservation Commission to help with sustainability-specific plans. Read More »
Environmental experts concerned I-81 plan could affect endangered bat species
The endangered Indiana bats live in a sanctuary within the Clark Reservation State Park near I-81. If delays like the Renew 81 lawsuit delay construction into the spring, when the bats are done hibernating for the winter it could interfere with their environment, LeMoyne College Professor Jason Luscier said. Read More »
Understanding Rep. John Katko’s career as he visits SU for farewell address
John Katko held four terms as a U.S. Representative for the 24th congressional district. Here's what you should know about his career before his farewell address at the Syracuse University National Veterans Resource Center. Read More »
'It makes no sense': New York judge halts I-81 demolition, reconstruction plan
The group sued the New York State Department of Transportation for its plans to tear down I-81 and rebuild it as a community grid, citing negative environmental impacts. Read More »
Climate organizations raise awareness on campaign addressing climate change
Climate activists gathered in downtown Syracuse on Wednesday to raise awareness for the NY Renew's coalition campaign. Read More »
From its original construction to now, here’s everything you need to know about I-81
Since its original construction in the 1960s, the I-81 highway cutting through Syracuse has undergone a series of changes and is now set to be torn down. Read More »
Unbalanced distribution of vacant homes along I-81 demonstrates city's stratification
Vacant property concentrations are unbalanced along the east and west sides of Syracuse's Interstate-81 as a result of previous industry-induced migration. Read More »
SU, Micron look to foster diverse, inclusive workforce through partnership
Although Syracuse University and Micron have announced their partnership, details have yet to be announced including the location of their Future-Ready Workforce Innovation Consortium. Read More »
Incumbent Julie Cecile wins 2nd term as Onondaga Family Court Judge
Cecile ran as a candidate for the Working Families and Democratic parties, and received 21,000 more votes than her opponent Jim Corl Jr. Read More »
Here are the Veterans Day events happening in Syracuse this weekend
Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and organizations around the city are hosting several Veterans Day events Friday. Read More »
Democrats Rachel May, Jimmy Monto win respective seats
Three contests in New York will directly impact Syracuse, including the 48th state senate, the Common Council's 5th district and a statewide proposition. Read More »
As 1st LGBTQ common councilor, Jimmy Monto aims to create equal opportunity
Monto said he feels a responsibility in his role on the common council to serve as a role model for LGBTQ youth. Read More »
Common Council approves construction of concert venue below Parthenon Books
The Syracuse Common Council approved a special permit for a new music venue, and approved $444,000 of funding from ARPA to support DBEs in construction. Read More »
Tipperary Hill Community Center opens, sets programming and expansion goals
The new Tipperary Hill Community Center at the former Westside Boys and Girls Club celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday morning. Read More »
Lawsuit against I-81's takedown has negative effects Syracuse needs to be aware of
The focus of this project should address the environmental impact and high traffic near the very neighborhoods next to highway I-81 that are supposed to receive justice. Read More »
Downtown Syracuse residents disproportionately affected by 'heat island' phenomena
The heat island effect has negative health impacts on low-income urban communities, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and the SUNY ESF researchers. Read More »
Lawsuit aims to halt I-81 Community Grid project
The “Renew 81 For All” group and the towns of Salina, Tully, and DeWitt filed a lawsuit against the NYSDOT and three of its officials. Read More »
Experts agree Syracuse is primed to become a climate refugee city
Syracuse climate experts and advocates said the city is an ideal candidate to become a refugee city for people displaced by climate change. Read More »
NY-22 candidates clash over abortion, inflation in 1st debate
Candidates in New York’s 22nd Congressional District Democrat Francis Conole and Republican Brandon Williams debated for the first time. Read More »
Syracuse ranked among 50 'rattiest' cities for 6th consecutive year
Orkin listed Syracuse as the city with the 42nd highest number of rodent treatments in 2022 in its annual ranking of the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. Read More »
Mayor Walsh appoints city’s 1st Lead Paint Program Coordinator, outlines program aims
10.5% of children tested for blood lead levels in Syracuse had "elevated" lead levels in 2021, according to data from Onondaga County. Read More »