Tag: Syracuse Common Council
City of Syracuse expands ShotSpotter system amid ethical concerns
As the Syracuse Police Department expands its ShotSpotter system, concerns about the technology’s privacy have resurfaced. Read More »
Syracuse hires planning firm to study I-81 community grid effects on neighborhoods
Syracuse Common Council approved $550,000 to create a plan for what the city needs to do to better integrate the Interstate 81 community grid plan into Syracuse’s neighborhoods. Read More »
Syracuse expands Veo scooter and bikes fleet, improves parking in city
Syracuse and Veo, a vehicle-sharing company, announced that the city’s fleet of scooters and bikes will be returning and expanding following the winter season. Read More »
MOST opening ExploraDome planetarium and theater after $2.6 million renovation
The Museum of Science and Technology is putting the final touches on a $2.6 million renovation of its theater facility, adding new digital projectors and planetarium shows. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council plans for I-81 viaduct removal, community grid construction
Dover, Kohl & Partners, a town planning corporation, will provide services in three different phases of the viaduct removal. Read More »
Dozens protest verdict to keep Columbus statue in Syracuse's center
Local organizations said the fight to remove the statue from the city's center has gone on for too long, and it must be taken down. Read More »
Syracuse owner occupied land linked to higher property value, lower delinquent taxes
Throughout the city, Syracuse’s median property value in owner-occupied properties is 13% higher than in rental properties, according to data analyzed by The Daily Orange. Read More »
Women’s March Syracuse holds celebration for International Women’s Day
The members of Women’s March Syracuse received awards from U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul for their work to further women’s rights in Syracuse during the event. Read More »
Syracuse Jazz Fest gets $125,000 funding from county, matching city pledge
The county funding is coming from room occupancy tax revenues, which are collected on hotel room bookings in the county. Read More »
Community groups host 1st workshop to support city's removal of Columbus statue
The event was hosted to support the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle. Read More »
Onondaga County, Syracuse 'ready, willing and able' to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh stated in a letter that the county and the city are “ready, willing and able” to assist Ukrainian refugees resettling in central New York. Read More »
SPD implements Voiance app to bridge language gap between community, officers
The app has been useful to officers in their investigations and has aided in the pursuit of communicating well with everyone in the community. Read More »
City of Syracuse to expand ShotSpotter gunshot detection system to Northside
ShotSpotter, the audio-based gunshot detection system, will be expanding into the Northside and will go live on Wednesday. Read More »
Common Council approves funding for mural to benefit artists impacted by COVID-19
The plan, brought to the meeting by Councilor Latoya Allen, will be funded with money given to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act. Read More »
SU Literacy Corps provide tutors for Syracuse schools, community groups
The Syracuse University Literacy Corps provides tutors to local school districts as well as programs such as the North Side Learning Center, Hillside and 100 Black Men of Syracuse. Read More »
State AG says Green National must address tenant living conditions or face $300,000 fine
In the agreement, Green National, a real estate management company owned by Troy and Tim Green, will pay a $300,000 penalty, of which all but $50,000 will be suspended if all terms of the agreement are fulfilled within 60 days. Read More »
Income, race linked to high levels of lead in Syracuse children
An analysis conducted by The Daily Orange found a strong link between median household income and the area’s rate of high lead levels in children’s blood. Read More »
Over 9% of children in Onondaga County show elevated levels of lead in blood
The percentage of children in Onondaga County with elevated levels of lead in their blood has decreased dramatically in the past few years — in 2012, the rate exceeded 17% in Syracuse. Read More »
SU to pay city $11 million over 5 years for maintenance, public safety services
Over the next five years, Syracuse University will pay $11 million to the city of Syracuse for city services and city neighborhoods that are near the university. Read More »
Syracuse, Onondaga County redistricting efforts face community pushback
The redistricting process in the city of Syracuse involved a 15-member commission of qualified citizen applicants, while Onondaga County's commission consisted of members appointed by party-affiliated politicians. Read More »
Common Council approves participation in low-income household water access program
The program would assist households that pay a high proportion of their income to drinking water and wastewater providers to prevent a loss of those services. Read More »
Syracuse has spent 35% of its $123 million American Rescue Plan Act funds
The city’s spending is broken down into four categories: enhancing government response and resilience, investing in jobs and economic recovery, transforming infrastructure and public spaces as well as supporting children, families and neighborhoods. Read More »
SU student voter turnout could alter mayoral election results
Election day is Nov. 2. In addition to the mayoral race, seats in the Onondaga County Legislature and Syracuse Common Council, as well as suburban municipal offices, are also up for election. Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates debate policing, affordable housing
Ben Walsh, Khalid Bey and Janet Burman attended the three-hour debate held by Syracuse University. The three fielded questions relating to policing, New York State's upcoming gubernatorial election and affordable housing. Read More »