Syracuse churches offer public sanctuary for undocumented immigrants as form of resistance
The churches will provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants facing deportation and legal battles. Read more »
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Mayor Ben Walsh promises to improve ‘quality of life’ in Syracuse
Walsh has announced snow removal plans and the expected establishment of a Quality of Life Committee, among other things. Read more »
Don’t own a bike in Syracuse? You could be able to rent one by the end of the year.
Mayor Ben Walsh initially proposed the idea during his “state of the city” speech late last month. 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 »
Tenants march to protest poor living conditions in University Hill neighborhood
Tenants of Syracuse Quality Living apartments said they have dealt with rodent infestations, broken appliances and leaky ceilings. Read more »
Congressional candidate and SU professor Dana Balter details campaign fundraising
Balter is a visiting assistant teaching professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She’s challenging Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) in the midterm elections this fall. 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 »
Mayor Ben Walsh addresses fiscal crisis, economic development plans in ‘state of the city’ speech
The speech was Walsh’s second major address since his public inauguration on Jan. 6. 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 »
3 takeaways from Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘state of the city’ speech
Walsh acknowledged the concerns of suburban officials regarding the Interstate 81 project, detailed a task force analyzing possible vocational training opportunities in Syracuse and recommendations made by a public safety committee. Read more »
South Side entrepreneurship program to launch for women-, minority-owned businesses
The new program, called the Business Growth Accelerator, is expected to launch sometime during the week of Feb. 15. Read more »
Syracuse mayor works to deliver on police campaign promises
Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed three new deputy chiefs and launched a national search for Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler. Read more »
Gallery: Marchers rally in downtown Syracuse to protest President Donald Trump
About 150 people marched through downtown Syracuse on Monday to protest the enforcement of certain federal immigration policies by President Donald Trump's administration. Read more »
Regional activists split over Mayor Ben Walsh’s stance on ‘sanctuary cities’
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner was vocal in her support for the term “sanctuary city.” Read more »
Protesters rally in Syracuse after anniversary of Trump’s initial travel ban
The protest started at City Hall and moved south toward the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office near 401 S. Salina St. Read more »
Drop in refugee resettlement could affect Syracuse economy
The number of new refugees resettling in Syracuse dropped 72 percent between 2016 to 2017. Read more »
Local activists oppose proposed National Grid electricity, gas rates increase
The proposed rate increase still requires approval from the New York Public Service Commission. Read more »
Lawsuit: Drug companies responsible for county opioid crisis
More than 140 people died from unintended opioid-related incidents in 2016, according to the county. Read more »
South Side food cooperative previously funded by Syracuse University closes
A South Side food co-op whose secretary is a former Syracuse mayoral candidate has shut down, again. Read more »
Officials: Syracuse sidewalks snow removal plan to be strictly enforced
Ben Walsh, Syracuse’s new mayor, has pledged to have city departments better enforce a snow removal ordinance. 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 »
Mayor Ben Walsh takes office on friendly terms with governor and county executive
Walsh’s cordial relationship with the governor and county executive marks a departure from the public feuding during former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s administration. Read more »
2nd Syracuse Women's March draws residents amid continued anger over gender issues, Trump
About 200 people took to the streets on a chilly Saturday morning to participate in the march. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh plans to extend funding for innovation team
The innovation team was established by former Mayor Stephanie Miner in 2015. It was originally funded by a $1.35 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Read more »
