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Syracuse City Common Council approves Syracuse Housing Strategy, honors fallen officer

The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously voted to approve the Syracuse Housing Strategy and again delayed their vote on 727. Comstock Ave. Read More »

September 3, 2024 at 9:27 pm


2024 union rally celebrates 125th anniversary of the Greater Syracuse Labor Council

Hundreds of central New York union workers paraded through the New York State Fair as part of the Labor Day Parade and Rally. Read More »

September 2, 2024 at 11:25 pm


Gallery: Concerts you might have missed at the Great New York State Fair this year

Fans around Syracuse gather at The Great New York State Fair for their favorite artists cheering and singing with each other at the fair’s plethora of performances. Read More »

September 1, 2024 at 9:31 pm


Syracuse City Common Council committees discuss homelessness, medical support strategies

The Syracuse City Common Council held a joint committee meeting regarding strategies to address homelessness in the city Tuesday afternoon. Read More »

August 27, 2024 at 10:53 pm


Syracuse city officials, Navy personnel commemorate Navy Week outreach efforts

Syracuse city officials and other United States Navy personnel met on the steps of City Hall to commemorate the start of Syracuse Navy Week. Read More »

August 27, 2024 at 10:21 pm


Final Community Grid Vision Plan open house discusses transportation, housing concerns

The city of Syracuse's final neighborhood open house in Southside concluded efforts to gather public input on the Community Grid Vision Plan. Read More »

August 27, 2024 at 2:01 am


Hochul signs law requiring access to free menstrual products at public campuses

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislature requiring public campuses to provide free menstrual products. Read More »

August 27, 2024 at 12:52 am


Local officials field public perspectives during Syracuse Housing Strategy meeting

Residents from Syracuse neighborhoods met in Soule Branch Library to voice community feedback on the proposed Syracuse Housing Strategy. Read More »

August 22, 2024 at 1:33 am


City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation

City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read More »

July 31, 2024 at 8:02 pm


New York politicians react to Biden's drop out

Biden's decision will impact local elections throughout New York state, where congressional races may influence partisan control in Congress. Read More »

July 21, 2024 at 11:16 pm


Syracuse receives $50M federal grant for 15th Ward revitalization

Syracuse will receive $50 million for revitalization of the historically Black 15th Ward neighborhood after the I-81 viaduct is torn down. Read More »

July 12, 2024 at 7:59 pm


Mannion wins 22nd Congressional District primary; other NY primary results decided

John Mannion was declared winner of the NY-22 Democratic party. The D.O. has compiled other primary results in the central New York region. Read More »

June 26, 2024 at 5:27 pm


Basement gas leak ignition caused Carbon St. home collapse, officials say

The Syracuse Fire Department determined a natural gas pipe leak caused the North Side house collapse that injured two families on Tuesday. Read More »

June 21, 2024 at 4:32 pm


Hochul designates funding for environmentally friendly transportation in central New York

The New York State Department of Transportation allocated $97.7 million to fund local environmentally-friendly transportation projects. Read More »

June 20, 2024 at 11:44 pm


Syracuse home collapses, hospitalizes 11

A home in Syracuse's North Side neighborhood collapsed Tuesday afternoon, hospitalizing 11. An investigation into the incident is underway. Read More »

June 19, 2024 at 12:14 am


Trump verdict elicits reactions from New York politicians

In the days following former President Donald Trump being convicted of 34 felony counts, politicians throughout New York state are divided. Read More »

May 31, 2024 at 9:38 pm


Syracuse Tenant Union’s ‘grassroots’ efforts emphasize tenant rights, landlord accountability

Palmer Harvey created a housing task force at Southside Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today after hearing about Syracuse’s lead issues. Read More »

May 9, 2024 at 12:53 am


Local, state politicians respond to Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU

Local politicians who represent Syracuse shared their perspectives on Syracuse University's Gaza Solidarity Encampment to The Daily Orange. Read More »

May 3, 2024 at 6:40 pm


Mayor Walsh responds to community perspectives ahead of CRB legislation decision

Community members called on Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to veto an amendment during a public hearing Wednesday. Read More »

May 2, 2024 at 1:14 am


Common Council reviews Syracuse Housing Study

The study found that in a survey of over 35,000 residential properties, that about one-third of them show signs of “deferred maintenance.” Read More »

April 30, 2024 at 1:08 am


Biden returns to Syracuse, touts Micron grant

President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse Thursday afternoon to speak about Micron Technology’s emergence in central New York and its role in mobilizing the region’s economy. Read More »

April 25, 2024 at 10:10 pm


Biden to announce upstate New York as Investing in America ‘Workforce Hub’

The hub, which will focus on semiconductor manufacturing, is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda. Read More »

April 25, 2024 at 5:00 am


City Scripts forum highlights potential impacts of Micron Technology arrival

Around 50 people attended the City Scripts forum to discuss the impacts of Micron Technology’s arrival in the Onondaga County community. Read More »

April 25, 2024 at 1:43 am


Common Council votes to approve Citizen Review Board changes

The amendment would task the Common Council with appointing CRB’s administrator, a power the board’s members currently hold. Read More »

April 23, 2024 at 12:35 am