Tag: Syracuse Common Council
Syracuse Common Council passes mayor’s budget with no changes
Mayor Ben Walsh’s budget adds a new class of police and firefighters and restores funding to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. Read More »
Local politicians rally behind congressional candidate Dana Balter
Balter, a visiting professor at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, announced her congressional campaign in September 2017. She’s challenging incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus). Read More »
4 takeaways from Wednesday’s city council meeting
Councilors discussed a proposal to hire Syracuse University’s geography department to conduct research on high priority areas in the city. Read More »
Local activists, elected officials protest Rep. John Katko’s support of tax bill
Protesters gathered outside Katko’s office on Tax Day, the deadline for filing taxes. Read More »
Councilors express concern over Municipal Violations Bureau funding, tax collection
David DelVecchio, Syracuse’s commissioner of finance, fielded questions during a budget hearing at City Hall on Monday. Read More »
City Councilors praise Mayor Ben Walsh for transparency and focus on resident concerns
Members of the Common Council said Walsh’s open-door policy has made for a smooth transition. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s first budget proposal
Walsh has proposed spending cuts for areas of the city’s department of public works. Read More »
City councilors doubt the future of Syracuse’s land bank
The Greater Syracuse Land Bank ran a $600,000 operating deficit last year. Mayor Ben Walsh has reserved $750,000 from the city budget to keep the land bank afloat next year. Read More »
Mayor Walsh’s 1st budget proposal keeps tax rate flat, cuts department spending
The city’s projected deficit for next year is $11 million. Read More »
Syracuse leaders are pleasantly surprised with congressional spending bill
The Community Development Block Grant program helps the city support social programs that alleviate the effects of poverty and homelessness. Read More »
Common Council passes interior inspection requirements that may affect University Hill rentals
The amendment to the rental registry requires interior inspections every two years, but code enforcement must receive a warrant from a judge to do such inspections. Read More »
4 takeaways from Syracuse Common Council session
Councilors discussed live streaming meetings and a bike lane project near Syracuse University, among other things. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill
A resolution of support was introduced by Councilor Latoya Allen, of the 4th district, during Wednesday’s council study session. Read More »
At 80, former Common Council president Van Robinson is still serving Syracuse
Van Robinson served on the Common Council as member and president for 18 years. Read More »
Syracuse officials detail remaining sidewalk snow removal ideas
Mayor Ben Walsh has made snow removal initiatives a priority in the last few months. Read More »
Syracuse residents call on Common Council to address lead issues
A proposed amendment to the city’s rental registry could allow code enforcement inspectors to conduct proactive, periodic inspections every two years in some rental properties. Read More »
Councilors support Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘Syracuse Build’ project
Mayor Ben Walsh, during his “state of the city” address Wednesday night, announced a new workforce development project called “Syracuse Build.” Read More »
Code inspections proposal could affect tenants
Syracuse’s Common Council is considering a possible change to the city’s rental requirements that would allow code enforcement inspectors to perform interior inspections. Read More »
Syracuse-area senator launches campaign for governor
Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-DeWitt) made the announcement Tuesday in the village of Liverpool. Read More »
Area real estate manager appointed to vacant Common Council seat
Michael Greene was voted into office unanimously Monday by common councilors. Read More »
Syracuse University College Republicans endorse mayoral candidate Laura Lavine
The organization said they agreed with Lavine's stances on the Syracuse Police Department and city schools. Read More »
Common Councilor introduces deer legislation in hopes of supporting state Senate bill
Nader Maroun, who represents a Common Council district that includes portions of Syracuse University, wants to support Sen. John DeFrancisco and Sen. David Valesky’s deer culling bill. Read More »
FIGHTING SPIRIT: Mayor Stephanie Miner reflects on her 8-year tenure, leading the city of Syracuse, fighting for the underdog
After eight years as mayor of Syracuse, Stephanie Miner is now looking toward her future teaching position at New York University. Read More »
STILL MOVING FORWARD: Following Howie Hawkins’ canvassing campaign across the city’s South Side
Howie Hawkins, the Green Party mayoral candidate, lives on the city’s South Side and works for a community-owned grocery store. Read More »