Tag: Onondaga County
Sharon Owens elected mayor of Syracuse
Owens, the city’s deputy mayor under current Mayor Ben Walsh, is the second woman and first Black mayor-elect in Syracuse. Read More »
Election Day Updates: Owens wins, Democrats flip Onondaga County Legislature
Democratic candidates in Onondaga County won a host of key seats on a historic Election Day. Read More »
Sharon Owens vastly out-fundraises her opponents, other financial figures
Democrat Sharon Owens’ campaign funds thus far surpass those of her three opponents for the 2025 Syracuse mayoral election. Read More »
Onondaga County makes $1 million donation into Carrier Park Superfield of Dreams
Onondaga County donated $1 million to the Carrier Park Superfield of Dreams Monday. The investment will add two fully accessible fields and is set to open next April. Read More »
CNY food banks work to fill gaps left by government shutdown SNAP pause
Central New York food banks are working to fill the gap during the federal government shutdown that paused food assistance programs. Read More »
ICE detains 2 SUNY Upstate Medical University workers
Two SUNY Upstate Medical University employees were detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday. Read More »
Independent joins NY-22 race to ditch divisiveness of ‘broken’ 2-party system
Will Staton announced his run for Congress on Oct 7. as an independent — a decision he said has been 15 years in the making. Read More »
Syracuse last elected a GOP mayor in 1997. Thomas Babilon hopes he’ll change that.
Thomas Babilon, Syracuse’s Republican candidate for mayor, is running on a platform of crime reduction and easing regulations on businesses. Read More »
Meet the candidates running for Syracuse local public office this election
As Election Day in Syracuse is next Tuesday, The Daily Orange is breaking down the candidates on both unopposed and contested ballots. Read More »
Demolition marks 'major milestone' in Syracuse Housing Authority's East Adams project
The SHA and firm McCormack Baron Salazar began demolishing McKinney Manor, a 75-unit housing complex in the East Adams neighborhood. Read More »
Former Avis employee accused of stealing 47 rental cars from Syracuse airport
A former Avis Budget Car Rental employee is suspected of cooperating in the theft of 47 rental cars from Syracuse Hancock Airport. Read More »
No yard signs, no endorsements, few donors: Tim Rudd’s ‘unlikely’ mayoral candidacy
Independent Syracuse mayoral candidate Tim Rudd is running an isolated, atypical campaign set on turning the page on the establishment. Read More »
Common Council greenlights construction development, amends housing
The Syracuse City Common Council passed multiple bills related to housing development at its Monday meeting, some amended previous bills. Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates mix sharp debates, humor at final forum
Syracuse’s four mayoral candidates talked about plans for their future administrations at a forum Thursday. Read More »
Erie Canal’s bicentennial commemorates waterway’s history of ‘harm’
The Erie Canal Bicentennial will end this year, commemorating the canal’s history of displacing communities, including the Haudenosaunee. Read More »
CNY lawmakers oppose Hochul’s pipeline plan, cite water quality risks
Central New York lawmakers spoke out against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s implementation of Northeast Supply Enhancement and Construction Pipelines in the state. Read More »
Opinion: The college experience isn’t just on campus. We need to bridge the gap.
To alleviate that disconnect, SU needs to better provide and advertise to its students more opportunities to become acclimated with the city which it calls home. Read More »
On the midterm grind? Unwind with Sound Bath, Smash Bros. tourney this week
Shake off the stress of finals this week with a sound bath at Park Central Presbyterian Church, or take a different route and focus your energy on gaming at a Super Smash Bros. tournament this week. Read More »
Thousands rally against Trump in DeWitt, join ‘No Kings’ protests across U.S.
Demonstrators in DeWitt joined millions across the US and abroad to protest President Donald Trump in nationwide “No Kings” protests Oct. 18. Read More »
City lead advocates share concerns on I-81 deconstruction, projected impact
Syracuse lead advocates shared environmental concerns over the deconstruction of the I-81 viaduct, which is set to start summer 2026. Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates tackle local issues, Trump admin at Oct. 14 debate
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, alongside her three opponents, faced and rebutted numerous challenges over an hourlong debate Tuesday. Read More »
Local nonprofits hold Syracuse vigil for Palestinians killed in 2 years of war in Gaza
Two years after Oct. 7, activists met at Erie Boulevard and East Genesee Street for a vigil honoring Palestinians killed in the ongoing war in Gaza. Read More »
Key dates, candidates to know ahead of Syracuse's Nov. 4 election
As Syracuse mayor, board of education and Common Council elections are 29 days away, The Daily Orange lists key names and dates. Read More »
Recovery Cafe invites rural residents facing addiction, loss
Recovery Café in Camden is a new option for group support and meals for rural residents facing addiction, grief and loss. Read More »