Writer: Alec Sturm
Local leaders urge students to support communities harmed by I-81 at Connect 315 panel
Student-run club Connect 315 hosted local leaders, including I-81 Project Director Joe Driscoll, who spoke on the importance of student involvement in order to mitigate the harms I-81 has caused on the local Black families in the 15th Ward. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh is focused on learning from past mistakes in I-81 Community Grid
Mayor Ben Walsh said similar projects have been undertaken without considering the best interests of marginalized communities. Read More »
City of Syracuse holds second Community Grid Vision Plan open house
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke at a City of Syracuse open house Wednesday evening about its Community Grid Vision Plan, which it announced Feb. 21. Read More »
Common Council to administer over $1.3 million in opioid relief, replace water mains
The city of Syracuse will disburse over $1.3 million in opioid relief settlement funds to be used for treatment, recovery and prevention efforts. The Council also voted to authorize the Water Main Replacement Project, which would dedicate $8 million to replacing water mains. Read More »
Common Council authorizes adjustment to Syracuse tax code following SCOTUS ruling
The Syracuse City Common Council authorized an amendment to the city's tax code regarding surplus monies in tax-delinquent properties. Read More »
Hochul announces FY25 budget, largest in state history
Gov. Kathy Hochul's FY-25 budget focused on lowering crime and addressing New Yorkers' health while protecting the state's fiscal health. Read More »
Common Council authorizes grant application to transform 15th Ward
The SHA website says its primary goals of the redevelopment are to improve housing, quality of life and neighborhood safety and investment. Read More »
Common Council approves demolition of former Syracuse Developmental Center
The Syracuse Common Council’s decision advances the city’s effort to replace the Syracuse Developmental Center with 500 units of affordable housing. Read More »
Syracuse STEAM high school aims to provide workforce preparation
The new STEAM high school aims to prepare its students for the workforce through career and technical education in STEM and the arts. Read More »
Common Council approves road closures for new STEAM high school construction
The Common Council approved for the closing of South Warren Street for the construction of a new STEAM high school. Read More »
Common Council renews Charter Spectrum deal, recognizes Lunar New Year as school holiday
On Monday, the Common Council renewed a deal with Charter Spectrum to continue providing its cable television to the city of Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse’s Common Council approves new infrastructure grants in the downtown area
The grants include funds for the revitalization of South Salina St., Neighborhood Access and Equity initiatives and the I-81 viaduct project. Read More »