Abandoned gas station to be turned into residential and retail property
The Syracuse Common Council reviewed a number of property proposals at its meeting on Monday. Read more »
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Syracuse residents, Onondaga Nation march in protest of Dakota Access Pipeline
Hundreds of people marched almost six miles from the Onondaga Nation Arena to Clinton Square in Syracuse to oppose the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Read more »
John Katko wins re-election to House of Representatives seat
Katko defeated Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon in the race for the 24th district, which includes all of Onondaga County as well as all of Cayuga and Wayne counties and some of Oswego County. Read more »
Falk professor appointed as human rights commissioner due to history of involvement in the community
In his role as commissioner Bruce Carter, an associate professor in Falk, plans to work toward alleviating racial tension between immigrants and locals and working on racial bias between police and locals. Read more »
Rep. John Katko heads to polls to cast his vote
Incumbent Republican Rep. John Katko hit the polls to cast his vote Tuesday afternoon. He is competing for re-election to his seat in the House of Representatives. Read more »
Syracuse University students ride bus to polls near campus to vote for 1st time
A free bus was provided by the Student Association to Syracuse University students on Election Day. The bus went to polling stations on and around the SU campus. Read more »
Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner says voters turned away at polling stations didn’t follow instructions
There were reports of people being turned away at polls on Tuesday, but the Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner said it was most likely because registration instructions were not followed properly. Read more »
Colleen Deacon casts her vote in 2016 election after months-long campaign for Congress
Democratic candidate Colleen Deacon cast her vote in the 2016 election on Tuesday morning after campaigning for New York state's 24th Congressional District over the past 13 months. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council passes legislation banning housing discrimination
Councilor Jean Kessner first proposed a bill three months ago that would ban landlords from advertising that they will not rent to people using government assistance to pay for housing. Read more »
Colleen Deacon campaigns with prominent state, local politicians ahead of Election Day
Democrat Colleen Deacon, an Syracuse University alumna running against Rep. John Katko in New York state's 24th Congressional District race, spoke with other prominent politicians about the upcoming election at a Syracuse rally on Friday. Read more »
Future of Interstate 81 discussed at Syracuse open house hosted by state officials
An open-house meeting was held by New York state’s Department of Transportation to explain the latest developments in the Interstate 81 project; among them a viaduct alternative and a community grid option. Read more »
Syracuse community members prepare to plant trees in local neighborhood
The city of Syracuse, Cornell University Cooperative Extension and Onondaga Earth Corps will host a tree planning event in the Strathmore Neighborhood on Saturday. Read more »
How the Onondaga County Board of Elections works to minimize voter fraud
As the Election Day is getting closer, the Onondaga County Board of Elections is preparing for any issues as a result of self-monitoring polls by supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Read more »
Congressional candidates discount Donald Trump’s voter fraud claims
New York's 24th Congressional District candidates John Katko and Colleen Deacon said the election will be fair and just. Read more »
Options for replacing I-81 portion displayed at public meeting in Syracuse
There are currently two options for Interstate 81 reconstruction: community grid or viaduct. On Tuesday night at the G.W. Fowler High School gymnasium, a line of posters circled the room with information on each option. Read more »
Childhood literacy program started by Dolly Parton receives $50,000 grant in Onondaga County
Imagination Library, a national literacy program that sends a free book to young children recently recieved $50,000 in funding. Read more »
Most guns recovered in Syracuse originate from other states, analysis reveals
Almost three quarters of guns recovered by New York state law enforcement from 2010-15 originated outside of the state, an analysis revealed. Read more »
John Katko looks to return to Congress with bipartisan approach
Republican incumbent John Katko is facing a challenge from Democrat Colleen Deacon in the 24th Congressional District race on Nov. 8. Read more »
Behind in the polls, SU alumna Colleen Deacon fights as an underdog in swing district Onondaga County
As Colleen Deacon enters the final week of her campaign for a seat in the House of Representatives, she has an uphill battle. But she's making it a point to make sure the constituents know their voices are heard — and win. Read more »
Syracuse community rallies for local youth justice
A local community organization hosted a rally Sunday afternoon to address issues concerning social justice issues in Syracuse and central New York. Read more »
Apartment building proposed to be built near Syracuse University
The Standard at Syracuse, a new housing project led by Landmark Properties, will be built on University Avenue. The project will provide 231 units to student residents. Read more »
City residents, Syracuse Common Council concerned about new flood insurance
The Syracuse Common Council is urging state legislators allow the city to grant tax exemptions to low-income families affected by FEMA’s new flood zone. Residents are worried the new mandatory tax insurance will force people to leave their homes. Read more »
Jamesville-DeWitt Capital project includes large scale renovations on school buildings
Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District approved a comprehensive capital project aimed at improving the facilities of district buildings last Tuesday. The project is estimated to have a cost of $12.1 million dollars. Read more »
Common Council postpones vote on Syracuse housing discrimination
Syracuse Common Council approved Federal Emergency Management Agency flood zone tax exemptions while pushed back a vote on Section 8 housing discrimination. Read more »
