Tag: Syracuse Common Council
Nonprofit music organizations help students produce the sounds of Syracuse
Nonprofit music organizations across the city of Syracuse provide instruments and music classes to children without access to such resources. Read More »
Schumer announces $6.1 Billion grant toward Micron expansion
The United States Department of Commerce has approved a $6.1 billion grant to support Micron Technology’s expansion in New York state. Read More »
Common Council approves resolution to protect Skaneateles Lake, drinking water
The Syracuse City Common Council opposed a resolution increasing the Seneca Meadows landfill’s capacity in order to protect Skaneateles Lake. Read More »
Syracuse sees late winter weather, less snowfall
The city of Syracuse usually sees its first snowfall by early November. This year, the first small dusting fell on Nov. 22. Read More »
Syracuse city auditor releases costs of government employee benefits
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion released a report about the rising costs of employee benefits for public service workers. Read More »
Syracuse Tenants Union depict frustration through 'Raise the Roof' screening
As a sociology professor at Syracuse University, Gretchen Purser regularly researches issues that tenants face across the city of Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery hosts World AIDS Day celebration
Community members shared their experiences with HIV/AIDS in ArtRage Gallery Monday night for a celebration in observance of World AIDS Day. Read More »
Common Council honors ‘historic’ Nottingham High School soccer season
The Syracuse City Common Council voted to honor the William Nottingham High School varsity boys soccer team for its “historic” season. Read More »
CNY’s Housing & Homeless Coalition stresses need for immediate action
The Housing & Homelessness Coalition of Central New York held its Annual State of Homelessness event at Syracuse’s Palace Theatre Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse city auditor calls for improvements to bike infrastructure
Over a decade after its release, Syracuse has completed only 11% of its 2012 bicycle infrastructure plan, according to a recent report. Read More »
1st-time voters reflect on casting their ballots
Numerous Syracuse University students said they embraced the opportunity to vote in a presidential election for the first time. Read More »
Town hall supports Good Cause law protecting tenants from eviction
Syracuse residents and advocacy groups gathered Monday evening at the Southwest Community Center for a Good Cause Community Town Hall. Read More »
NY state completes $5M bridge replacement in Onondaga County
New York state has finished a $5 million project to completely replace an Onondaga County bridge that runs above the New York State Thruway. Read More »
Cuse Gourmet Deli & Café debuts 24/7 variety on Marshall Street
Cuse Gourmet Deli & Café offers 24-hour service, seven days a week on Marshall Street. The deli opened around Halloween. Read More »
Common Council approves funding for city parks, monuments
The Syracuse City Common Council approved funding for multiple memorials to be constructed throughout the city. Read More »
NY-21 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik named Trump’s UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has named New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as his United Nations ambassador. Read More »
‘Reclaim Armistice Day’ memorial advocates for global peace
The sixth annual "Reclaim Armistice Day" advocated for global peace and ending "militarism" in the United States. Read More »
SU students react to 2024 presidential election results
After Trump’s early Wednesday morning victory, several SU students told The D.O. the campus felt quiet, with many shocked by the results. Read More »
Hochul introduces initiative to protect New Yorkers’ rights
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the Empire State Freedom Initiative in response to former President Donald Trump's presidential win. Read More »
Trump beats Harris for presidency, elected to 2nd term
Former President Donald Trump surpassed 270 electoral votes in the 2024 United States presidential election as of 5:34 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the Associated Press. Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, clinching a second term in the White House. Read More »
Onondaga County Democrats celebrate local wins, voice concerns with presidency
Multiple Democratic politicians joined together for the celebration Tuesday night, with TVs streaming results of the 2024 presidential race. Read More »
Local students, residents share what influenced their vote in general election
The D.O. conducted exit polls across polling sites on SU’s campus and throughout the city of Syracuse on Election Day. Read More »
Mannion wins NY-22 Congressional District race, defeating Williams
Democrat John Mannion won the seat for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, the Associated Press announced at 11:14 p.m. Tuesday evening. Read More »