Tag: Syracuse Common Council
‘We’re not going away’: Syracuse protesters condemn ICE, Renee Good killing
Demonstrators in Syracuse protested against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last night in the city’s latest anti-Trump rally. Speeches condemning ICE’s actions in Minnesota preceded a 1,600-person march toward Clinton Square. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council approves Elite Gaming agreement, 2026 operations
The Syracuse Common Council approved an agreement with Elite Gaming to provide video games to community centers at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Owens criticizes ICE, outlines resident protection at CNY Solidarity Coalition
Mayor Sharon Owens criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an appearance at a CNY Solidarity Coalition meeting Sunday. Read More »
Owens pledges growth, opportunity for Syracuse in inaugural address
Sharon Owens, Syracuse's 55th mayor, promised a strong administration at her public inauguration ceremony Saturday. Read More »
Opinion: Warehouse inaccessibility limits educational experience for design students
As SU expands in creating new buildings on campus, the needs of design majors should be included in the improvements. Read More »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2025
In 2025, The Daily Orange’s Opinion section columnists encouraged necessary conversations on Syracuse-specific issues, national affairs and global events. Read More »
Owens selects Walsh administration veterans for her executive leadership team
Syracuse Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced her senior team Friday, keeping several high-ranking officials from the Ben Walsh administration. Read More »
Gillibrand, lawmakers ‘slam’ Trump tariffs at Syracuse small business event
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand hosted an event to ‘denounce’ President Donald Trump’s tariffs for hurting small businesses. Read More »
Owens appoints Corey Driscoll Dunham deputy mayor
Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced Friday she selected Corey Driscoll Dunham to be her deputy mayor. Read More »
As Owens prepares for City Hall, local leaders assess issues she'll inherit
Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon Owens will enter office this January, facing the opportunity to shape the city. Read More »
Syracuse food pantries work to recover from shutdown SNAP pause
Syracuse food pantries, soup kitchens and other distributors are working to fill gaps left by November lapses in SNAP benefits. Read More »
Lawmakers revoke permission for 2 SU-adjacent Flock readers, target other LPRs
Syracuse Common Councilors voted to revoke Flock Safety’s permission to install two license plate readers on Waverly Avenue. Read More »
Immigration activists mobilize as ICE presence grows in Syracuse
As ICE activity increases in central New York under the second Trump administration, so has activism, with community members holding protests. Read More »
Common Council approves street sign named after officer killed in 2024 shooting
Syracuse’s Common Council unanimously voted to install a street sign named after Syracuse officer Michael Jensen at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Owens names Mark Rusin next Syracuse police chief as Cecile retires
SPD Deputy Chief of Police Mark Rusin will replace sitting Chief Joe Cecile on Jan. 14, Syracuse Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced Friday. Read More »
In 1st phase, East Adams project breaks ground to honor Judge Langston McKinney
A building was announced Wednesday to be named in honor of Judge Langston McKinney during an event for the East Adam Transformation Project. Read More »
Sharon Owens, transition team set for ‘Maximize the Moment’ next step
Preparing to take office on Jan 1. Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon Owens announced her transition team to assist her in prioritizing her platform. Read More »
$1M grant to acquire sea creatures for Syracuse’s aquarium approved
The Onondaga Civic Development Corporation approved a $1 million grant for Friends of the Onondaga Aquarium to acquire sea creatures. Read More »
AG Letitia James secures $675K worth of baby formula for in-need NYers
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $675,000 worth of baby formula for New Yorkers, following a price-gouging investigation. Read More »
Destiny USA constructs ‘full IKEA experience’ ahead of Syracuse opening
Destiny USA’s new IKEA location opens Friday. The new location, while smaller than most IKEAs, attempts to bring Syracuse the “full IKEA experience." Read More »
‘Founding Mothers’ courtyard statues honor SUNY Upstate’s women in medicine
A century after Elizabeth Blackwell and Sarah Lougen Fraser attended SUNY Upstate, their legacy lives on at the "Founding Mothers" courtyard. Read More »
OCIDA clears way for Micron plant in Clay with findings statement approval
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency approval completes Micron’s New York State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements. Read More »
‘Where do I start?’: Some LGBTQ+ SU students struggle to find off-campus community
Some LGBTQ+ Syracuse University students said they struggle to locate local resources and community off-campus. Read More »
Syracuse’s Catholic bishop among 216 in U.S. to condemn Trump deportations
Syracuse Bishop Douglas Lucia is one of 216 bishops nationwide to condemn the Trump administration’s national mass deportation efforts. Read More »