Tag: Common Council
Syracuse police continue use of polygraph testing despite expert concerns
Polygraphs, colloquially referred to as lie detectors, measure physiological changes in a person while answering a series of “yes” or “no” questions. Read More »
Experts say new eagle nest on Onondaga Lake shore may be 1st since 1800
Murphy’s Island, a piece of land adjacent to Destiny USA on the shore of Onondaga Lake, brings as many as 100 eagles to the area, according to the Onondaga Audubon. Read More »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces funds for organizations to help gun violence victims
The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center in Onondaga County will receive $670,000 in funding as a part of New York state’s Community Violence Intervention Act. Read More »
Common Council committee, SPD debate solutions to juvenile crime
Councilors spoke with SPD Chief Joe Cecile regarding an incident involving officers physically restraining an 8-year-old Black child last week. Read More »
Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks on gun violence in Syracuse, New York state
Schumer will advocate for increased funding to Syracuse-area organizations if accepted to the CVI Initiative. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council adopts The Urban Forest Master Plan
First published in 2019, The Urban Forest Master plan focuses on preserving the urban forest that provides services to the community. Read More »
Organizers call for reform, community support following SPD restraining 8-year-old
Protesters called for reform to governance and policing in Syracuse following a video of police officers physically restraining an 8-year-old Black child. Read More »
SPD Chief Kenton Buckner resigns, First Deputy Chief Joseph Cecile takes over
Kenton Buckner, the chief of Syracuse Police Department, resigned from his position on Friday afternoon. First Deputy Chief Joseph Cecile will take over as the chief of police effective immediately, Mayor Ben Walsh announced in a press conference later in the day. Read More »
Onondaga County to receive over $3.7 million from opioid settlements in 2022
Onondaga County will receive over $3.7 million in the first round of opioid settlement payments, according to a press release from the New York state attorney general’s office on Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse police seen physically restraining 8-year-old child in released video
A video of a Syracuse police officer physically restraining a young child and moving him into a police car was posted on Twitter on Monday morning at 11:01 a.m. Read More »
Syracuse opens applications for Commercial Corridor Improvement Fund
Created by the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development and approved by the Syracuse Common Council, the funds will aid in the redevelopment and improvement of underutilized commercial and mixed-use properties. Read More »
New York state projects 6 years of construction for community grid
The community grid alternative of the Interstate 81 viaduct project will take six years to construct, according to the project’s environmental impact statement. Read More »
SUNY Upstate announces plans to buy Crouse Hospital
The acquisition, if approved by the state, would leave Syracuse with just two general hospital systems — Upstate University Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh releases $294 million city budget proposal for 2023 fiscal year
But Walsh said in the presentation that under his proposal for fiscal year 2023, which will last from July 2022 to June 2023, the city will be running a deficit. Read More »
Student documentary screening highlights 15th ward destruction, I-81 impacts
The documentary focused on the history and culture of Pioneer Homes, including the impact of SU's nearby Steam Station. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council approves property sales, allocates mental health resources
The Syracuse Common Council approved the sale of 16 properties to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for a total price of $2,416 on Monday afternoon. Read More »
New York state budget to include $1.1 billion for I-81 removal project
New York state’s fiscal year 2023 budget will include $1.1 billion for the Interstate 81 removal project, syracuse.com reported Saturday. Read More »
New York State Hemlock Initiative aims to control Eastern Hemlock infestation
Hemlock woolly adelgid pose a mounting threat to Eastern hemlocks, trees that play a significant role in filtering water in the Skaneateles Lake watershed. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh announces ARPA dashboard to track proposed investments
After the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law in March 2021, Walsh unveiled a strategy plan for the city’s allocation of funds. The new dashboard provides information on the progress of that plan. Read More »
Onondaga County legislators table measure to extend legislator terms, create limits
Onondaga County Legislators voted 9-8 on Tuesday to table a proposed law that could extend legislators’ terms from two years to four. Read More »
City of Syracuse expands ShotSpotter system amid ethical concerns
As the Syracuse Police Department expands its ShotSpotter system, concerns about the technology’s privacy have resurfaced. Read More »
Syracuse hires planning firm to study I-81 community grid effects on neighborhoods
Syracuse Common Council approved $550,000 to create a plan for what the city needs to do to better integrate the Interstate 81 community grid plan into Syracuse’s neighborhoods. Read More »
Syracuse expands Veo scooter and bikes fleet, improves parking in city
Syracuse and Veo, a vehicle-sharing company, announced that the city’s fleet of scooters and bikes will be returning and expanding following the winter season. Read More »
MOST opening ExploraDome planetarium and theater after $2.6 million renovation
The Museum of Science and Technology is putting the final touches on a $2.6 million renovation of its theater facility, adding new digital projectors and planetarium shows. Read More »