For Syracuse activists, state housing law represents a shift in power
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 was passed on June 14. Activist groups consider the bill a monumental effort in furthering tenants’ rights. Read more »
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Syracuse to adopt 5G network by Verizon
For months, lawmakers considered the unknowns of the plan with its upside. Read more »
SUNY Upstate, ESF to lead research center for tick disease
The lab will be led by Saravanan Thangamani, a professor of microbiology and immunology at SUNY Upstate. Read more »
'Do you hear us?': Residents call for changes in policing
Police Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh listened at a Friday night forum as residents detailed their negative experiences with police. Read more »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read more »
Forceful arrest spurs Syracuse community to pressure change in SPD use of force policy
Police Chief Kenton Buckner is expected to release his updates to the department’s policy by the end of this week. Read more »
Syracuse mayor, police chief respond to video of officer pulling man from car
Chief Kenton Buckner said officers involved in the Friday traffic stop arrest remain on duty as a use of force investigation is conducted. Read more »
Interactive: Weekly crime briefs, April 14 to April 21
Check out crime that occurred in the Syracuse area last week. Read more »
SU endorses ‘community grid’ replacement plan for aging I-81 viaduct
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s endorsement comes after years of debate over the viaduct’s future from local and state politicians, activists and city businesses. Read more »
City council approves $1.2 million to fix Syracuse sidewalks
The funds go to programs that reconstruct deteriorated sidewalks and replace sidewalk corners and curbs that are not accessible to people with disabilities. Read more »
Lawyers work with SU students to help animals in cruelty cases
The Volunteer Advocate Lawyer for Animal Abuse Court program assigns lawyers and SU students to animal abuse cases. Read more »
Syracuse activists protest Trump’s national emergency declaration
The protest was organized by the CNY Solidarity Coalition, Workers’ Center of Central New York, the Syracuse Peace Council and the Syracuse Immigrant Refugee Network. Read more »
Startups partner with Syracuse to tackle city issues
The city picked three technology startups to help address issues like housing instability, community engagement and building permits. Read more »
City council provides tax relief for residents in flood zones
Syracuse residents required to have federal flood insurance could receive tax breaks from the city. Read more »
Syracuse city schools to rebuild, reorganize struggling schools
Danforth Middle School, Westside Academy at Blodgett and Dr. King Elementary may be replaced by newly-developed schools to meet state requirements. Read more »
Opioid addiction treatment court opens in Syracuse
Judge Rory McMahon is presiding over the new opioid court, which was opened to help people who were arrested get treatment for their addictions. Read more »
Gallery: 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Hundreds of people marched in downtown Syracuse on Saturday. Read more »
Ben Walsh reflects on his 1st year as mayor
Walsh began his term by creating four main objectives that could serve as a guide for his administration. Read more »
String of 5 burglaries hits University Hill neighborhood
No arrests were made in connection to the burglaries. Read more »
Susan Boyle to leave Syracuse Common Council, take county job
Boyle will work as an administrative planning and funding coordinator in Onondaga County's community development division. Read more »
Syracuse officials inform community while waiting for I-81 analysis
Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration is developing a “Syracuse Build” initiative that will prepare more residents for the workforce once construction on the highway begins. Read more »
Gallery: Kenton Buckner sworn in as Syracuse police chief
Buckner previously served as the chief of police in Little Rock, Arkansas. Read more »
'BAIT AND SWITCH': A local boxing center produces champions, but outreach for at-risk youth remains its central mission
The West Area Athletic and Educational Center offers boxing programs for at-risk youth, GED classes and tutoring. Read more »
57 priests accused of sexual abuse in list released by Syracuse Diocese
The Bishop of Syracuse announced in a letter on Saturday that the church would release the names of priests credibly accused of abuse. Read more »
