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Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project plants 180 trees to expand edible urban landscapes

The tree planting event hosted by SUFFP promoted foraging and sustainable urban ecology in the Elmwood and South Side neighborhoods of Syracuse. Read More »

October 22, 2023 at 9:40 pm


SU leadership, local officials discuss implications of I-81 transformation

The panelists met at Syracuse University and addressed the long-standing racial inequities and environmental disparities caused by Interstate 81. Read More »

October 19, 2023 at 12:05 am


Airport, Public Transportation Committee reviews new investments on 'Vision Zero' initiative

The “Vision Zero” initiative announced by Mayor Ben Walsh in 2021 seeks to increase road safety and eliminate traffic-caused deaths and injuries. Read More »

October 18, 2023 at 12:12 am


Common Council approves road closures for new STEAM high school construction

The Common Council approved for the closing of South Warren Street for the construction of a new STEAM high school. Read More »

October 16, 2023 at 11:26 pm


Free Palestine rally in downtown Syracuse calls for cease-fire, end to U.S. military aid to Israel

Rally participants called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read More »

October 14, 2023 at 12:46 am


Maurice Brown, Moise Moodie share platforms ahead of Onondaga County’s 15th district race

While neither has served in public office, Brown and Moodie explained how their unique backgrounds can translate into representing voters in the county. Read More »

October 12, 2023 at 1:29 am


Columbus Monument Corp. hosts rally, wreath-laying to honor Christopher Columbus, Italian heritage

Following a rally in support of the Christopher Columbus monument on Saturday, the Columbus Monument Corporation hosted its annual wreath laying ceremony. Read More »

October 9, 2023 at 4:55 pm


Neighbors of Onondaga Nation host Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration to 'refocus' on history

Hosted at the Everson Museum of Art, the festival featured Haudenosaunee singing and dancing, Haudenosaunee and Onondaga vendors and speakers. Read More »

October 9, 2023 at 4:25 pm


GENIUS NY Pitch Finals tech startup awarded $1 million investment

The technology startup blueflite won the first place investment. The other four companies received runner-up investments. Read More »

October 5, 2023 at 12:35 am


Kinne v. McMahon: The race for Onondaga County Executive begins

Candidates Ryan McMahon and Bill Kinne will run against each other for the position of Onondaga County Executive in November. Read More »

October 4, 2023 at 11:56 pm


Onondaga County Sheriff confirms police are looking into changing body cam protocol at Town Hall

Shelley confirmed that Onondaga County police are looking into changing existing policies for body cameras after a deputy killed two teenagers on Sept. 6. Read More »

October 4, 2023 at 1:17 am


Common Council renews Charter Spectrum deal, recognizes Lunar New Year as school holiday

On Monday, the Common Council renewed a deal with Charter Spectrum to continue providing its cable television to the city of Syracuse. Read More »

October 2, 2023 at 11:58 pm


SU’s Academic Strategic Plan should encourage student participation in local elections

While campus efforts have focused on voter registration, there's been a noticeable lack of effort from the university itself to educate students about why and how local elections can impact them for the upcoming election. Read More »

October 2, 2023 at 11:42 pm


SHA launches free broadband internet service in partnership with city of Syracuse

Mayor Ben Walsh and the Syracuse Housing Authority jointly announced the new program, which aims to expand digital access across Syracuse. Read More »

October 2, 2023 at 11:42 pm


Syracuse issued $211,000 in parking tickets near SU in 2022

In 2020, the Syracuse Common Council approved an increase in parking ticket fees. The change has disproportionately impacted SU parking. Read More »

September 28, 2023 at 12:41 am


NYS OASAS Announces New Opioid Treatment Program in Auburn

The new opioid treatment program in Cayuga County offers counseling, peer services and medication, including methadone. Read More »

September 27, 2023 at 11:38 pm


Syracuse agrees to pay $500,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read More »

September 27, 2023 at 12:38 am


Syracuse receives $1 million grant for urban forestry, development

The funding will build on Syracuse’s Urban Forestry Master Plan from 2019 to plant trees and increase youth education and job training. Read More »

September 21, 2023 at 12:33 am


Syracuse-area libraries are seeing the benefits from Sen. Rachel May's funding increase

The funding State Senator Rachel May secured was allocated to 14 libraries across the three counties she represents for construction projects. Read More »

September 20, 2023 at 11:33 pm


UPDATE: College Republicans withdraw request to host Moms for Liberty as SU cancels event

Syracuse University met with the SU College Republicans this morning to cancel their request to host Moms for Liberty at Watson Hall, saying that student groups cannot reserve space for outside organizations' events. Read More »

September 19, 2023 at 11:13 pm


Syracuse police brutality protest demands local leaders take accountability

Local residents marched in protest of police brutality on Monday afternoon to demand justice for the two teenagers who were shot by an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Read More »

September 19, 2023 at 1:02 am


Syracuse will bring a new monument to Kirk Park dedicated to veterans of color

The monument’s main purpose is to honor and raise awareness about the sacrifices Syracuse veterans of color have made for their country. Read More »

September 19, 2023 at 12:09 am


Syracuse’s Common Council approves new infrastructure grants in the downtown area

The grants include funds for the revitalization of South Salina St., Neighborhood Access and Equity initiatives and the I-81 viaduct project. Read More »

September 18, 2023 at 11:44 pm


'Run the Redline' sheds light on the prevalence of redlining, urban renewal projects

Participants ran along the path of redlining that federal and local government officials implemented to divide the city of Syracuse’s racial communities. Read More »

September 17, 2023 at 11:00 pm