Central New York's 1st inland port to be built in DeWitt
As the $19 million project unfolds, the Syracuse area will experience growth in positions like rail traffic management and warehouse jobs, officials said. Read more »
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Syracuse unemployment rate remains stagnant, lagging behind US job growth
While the national unemployment keeps hitting record lows, Syracuse’s job growth has made smaller strides in recent years. Read more »
Syracuse study lays out plan to revitalize South Avenue Corridor
City officials, local organizations and residents participated in the study. Read more »
Luxury apartment complex to open late, displacing 82 tenants
Construction delays at The Marshall will force the 82 future tenants to live elsewhere temporarily. Read more »
SU dorms among top Uber locations in Syracuse
Syracuse University dorms were among Syracuse’s most popular Uber locations during the company’s first year in upstate New York. Read more »
Syracuse community members debate I-81 solutions at City Hall meeting
Most attendees expressed support for replacing the aging I-81 viaduct with a "community grid." Read more »
University Hill tenants go on rent strike, demand better living conditions
Several tenants said they went without heat during the winter. Others said they have unresolved rodent infestations. Read more »
Syracuse taxi drivers want Common Council to implement more Uber regulations
Owners of local taxi companies took issue with what they see as lax regulation of ride-sharing services at a Common Council forum on Wednesday. Read more »
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 »
News briefs: 3 stories you may have missed this weekend
The attorney representing Syracuse University students involved in the Theta Tau videos withdrew a preliminary injunction, GSO finalized its budget and other news from around Syracuse. Read more »
Residents discuss community policing during chief search forum
The forum was held on Tuesday night at St. Lucy’s Church. Read more »
Former SU basketball player Lazarus Sims accused of stealing $5,400 from Syracuse as parks commissioner
Sims was recently suspended from his position as Syracuse’s parks department commissioner. 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 »
Syracuse residents voice police department policy concerns
A forum was held at Eastside Family Resource Center on Wednesday night as part of the city’s search for a new police chief. 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 »
Syracuse residents speak out in search for next police chief
Residents got a chance to voice their thoughts on Frank Fowler’s replacement during a forum Tuesday in the City Hall Atrium. 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 »
Here’s why Syracuse landlords don’t think a new property law will improve housing
A rental registry amendment, passed by Syracuse’s Common Council in March, will require landlords to submit to exterior and interior inspections every three years. Read more »
Residents express concerns over ReZone Syracuse during Monday forum
The forum was held at Nottingham High School and discussed the changing landscape of Syracuse businesses and residences. Read more »
Police chief, school board members address SCSD safety concerns
Police Chief Frank Fowler said a safety assessment will be conducted in the Syracuse City School District. 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 »
