What Uber’s arrival to central New York could mean for local taxi companies
Uber’s arrival to the area in about two months will likely create ripples through the transportation industry and agitate the local taxi cab market. Read more »
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Ride-hailing services to begin operating in upstate New York by June 29
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday night allowing ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in upstate New York before Fourth of July weekend. Read more »
John Katko supports community grant program that may be phased out by Trump
The Community Development Block Grant is a competitive grant available to municipalities that can be used to encourage residential and economic growth and fund social programs. For the current fiscal year, the city of Syracuse has received $4.6 million in funds through the CDBG. Read more »
2 Chipotle restaurants in Syracuse involved in credit card hack
A cybersecurity attack on Chipotle restaurants across the country, including two in Syracuse, gave hackers access to customers' credit card information. Read more »
Andrew Maxwell, Syracuse mayoral candidate, drops out of race
Andrew Maxwell was one of seven Democratic candidates running for mayor. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says she will veto Syracuse Common Council budget
The 2017-18 budget, approved by the Common Council on Monday, will eliminate city funding to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. The council can overturn Miner’s veto with a two-thirds majority. Read more »
Local restaurants and businesses in downtown Syracuse, on the Hill gear up for commencement crowds
Employees and business representatives from Varsity Pizza, Faegan’s Cafe & Pub, Aster Pantry and the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, among other local businesses, discuss commencement and what the event means for their establishments. Read more »
Howie Hawkins declares 3rd mayoral run in 13 years
Hawkins, who is running on a Green Party progressive platform, has never been elected to office after more than 20 campaigns, including three tries for mayor since 2004. Read more »
Syracuse community members rally at downtown LGBTQ event, protesting 'religious liberty' executive order
About 100 local residents gathered for an "emergency rally" in Hanover Square Thursday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump's signing of a "Religious Liberty" executive order. Read more »
Raymond Blackwell, 9th mayoral candidate, urges political change
Raymond Blackwell, the ninth candidate to enter Syracuse’s 2017 mayoral race, is a community organizer and education reformist who is a lifelong city resident. Read more »
Stephanie Miner commends decision to block Trump’s bid to cut ‘sanctuary city’ funding
A United States federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday revoked President Donald Trump’s executive action signed in January withholding federal funds from cities that disobey his immigration policies. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud doesn’t currently have stance on potential merger
In a recent interview with The Daily Orange, Syverud said he doesn’t have a position “on any particular proposal because I don’t know yet what the exact proposal is.” Read more »
Syracuse University alumni continue to pursue careers outside central New York, emulating statewide trend
City officials say they would like to see more Syracuse University graduates stay in the area, as they are beneficial to Syracuse’s vitality. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
Behind the scenes at Chuck's last night in its current location
Chuck’s spent its last night at its current location at 727 S. Crouse Ave. on Tuesday night. Chuck's owner Steve Theobald said in an interview Tuesday that he’d like to move Chuck’s to a location within 50 yards of where it currently is. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department awarded funds to curb gun violence
In total, the state awarded about $13 million to different law enforcement agencies on Tuesday. Onondaga County was the only county in central New York to receive funds. Read more »
Chuck’s is closing at its current location Tuesday night. Here’s how the student popular bar got to this point.
Steve Theobald, Chuck’s owner, and BLVD developers have been involved in a legal battle over the bar’s closing. Here’s a look at the timeline behind the bar’s last night of operation at 727 S. Crouse Ave. Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
Mayfest lineup revealed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would be giving the county $3.7 million to pay for a water services merger, among other things. Read more »
Stephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney pledge to allow operation of ride-hailing services in local area
A bill legalizing companies like Uber and Lyft was included in New York state’s 2018 fiscal year budget. One compromise between lawmakers on the bill allows local governments to opt-out of a statewide regulatory framework for the services and ban ride-hailing companies from operating in their jurisdictions. Read more »
Audience members take stand on major issues at merger debate
Both concerned citizens and prominent politicians were able to ask questions and voice opinions at last night's debate on merging Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Read more »
Central New York leaders exchange fiery remarks in merger debate
Area officials on Wednesday night debated whether the city of Syracuse should merge with Onondaga County. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo discusses central New York highlights of 2018 budget
During his speech, Cuomo discussed his initiatives to reduce taxes on the middle class, invest money in the Syracuse airport and transform the State Fair in Syracuse. Read more »
City leaders to debate the future of Syracuse, Onondaga government Wednesday night
Two individuals from the pro- and against-merger camps will be debating over the potential government consolidation between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
Chris Fowler, 8th mayoral candidate, plans to reinvigorate Syracuse
The founder of Syracuse First and a Syracuse local, Chris Fowler wants to attract people to build their lives in the city through the economy and infrastructure. Read more »
Cities RISE program to prioritize areas with high poverty rates for funding
The Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement program will award money to municipalities from 2017-19 to help fund housing improvement and blight elimination efforts. Read more »
