Tag: Common Council
Common Council debates sales tax-sharing agreement with Onondaga County
The agreement would share sales tax with Onondaga County, and it would last until 2030. Read More »
Ben Walsh reflects on his 1st year as mayor
Walsh began his term by creating four main objectives that could serve as a guide for his administration. Read More »
Susan Boyle to leave Syracuse Common Council, take county job
Boyle will work as an administrative planning and funding coordinator in Onondaga County's community development division. Read More »
Onondaga County Supervisors and Mayors associations want I-81 to maintain current route
Representatives from over a dozen suburban towns and villages advocated for either a hybrid tunnel or a new viaduct. Read More »
Syracuse officials inform community while waiting for I-81 analysis
Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration is developing a “Syracuse Build” initiative that will prepare more residents for the workforce once construction on the highway begins. Read More »
A local boxing center produces champions, but outreach for at-risk youth remains its central mission
The West Area Athletic and Educational Center offers boxing programs for at-risk youth, GED classes and tutoring. Read More »
Common Council could allocate more funds for SU area bicycle network
The Council will vote Monday on a proposal to approve an additional $330,500 for the University Hill Bike Network Implementation Project. If approved, the money will be used to purchase ice bikes, which have blades that let them go smoothly over icy paths. Read More »
Syracuse might buy streetlights from National Grid
Buying the streetlights from National Grid is part of Mayor Ben Walsh’s plan to make Syracuse a “smart city.”. Read More »
Citizen Review Board member ousted
The council did not address why they were voting to remove Comeau, and the council agenda states his removal is pursuant to a law that states the board can request the Common Council remove a board member when appropriate. Read More »
Ex-boxer looks to expand programs for at-risk kids in Syracuse
Ray Rinaldi, a former professional boxer, wants the Syracuse Common Council to approve his purchase of a tax-delinquent property to be used for youth intervention programs. Read More »
ShotSpotter technology helps Syracuse police detect gunshots
The Syracuse Police Department has been using the ShotSpotter software since October 2017. There were about 200 more gunshot reports in the past year than in 2016. Read More »
Syracuse’s Common Council is making it easier for food trucks to serve SU
New legislation reduces the license fee for food trucks from $1,500 to $500 and expands the number of available food truck locations to include spots near SU. Read More »
Common Council to consider improving pedestrian walkways in Syracuse
The Syracuse Fire Department also requested permission to apply for a federal grant to buy more fire trucks. Read More »
After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read More »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read More »
More food trucks could appear on streets near SU
City councilor Michael Greene’s proposal would lower license fees and expand available locations for food trucks, including to Walnut Park and the Euclid neighborhood. Read More »
Syracuse Police Department to continue use of gunshot detection technology
The Common Council funding supports a subscription of ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Services. ShotSpotter uses a set of sensors to detect gunshots around the city, and automatically informs SPD. Read More »
Common Council considers police department tech, officers in high schools
Three proposals were submitted for approval at the Common Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh discusses policing, schools during Q&A on South Side
Local news anchor Jennifer Sanders moderated a Q&A with the Syracuse mayor, as well as oversaw two panels with local officials, on Monday evening. Read More »
Common Council’s president wants police to address traffic issues near SU during football games
Common Council President Helen Hudson urged the Syracuse Police Department to work with SU’s Department of Public Safety to improve traffic flow near Thornden Park and Euclid Avenue. Read More »
Common Council considers proposal to build low-income housing on Westside
A local behavioral health organization would use 20 housing units for affordable housing and the remaining 30 units for people struggling with mental health issues. Read More »
9/11 memorial services being held in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, central New Yorkers can attend various services throughout the day. Read More »
Council approves $3.2 million police contract, with criticisms
Two councilors voted against the contract because it doesn’t address long-standing criticisms of the police department's finances and high proportion of non-Syracuse residents. Read More »
Syracuse’s Inner Harbor to be completed within next decade
Catherine Johnson, CEO of Cor Development, detailed the company’s future plans at a Common Council meeting Wednesday. Read More »