New app allows for remote parking payment
Students and commuters in downtown Syracuse can use a new mobile app to pay for 280 parking stations. Mobile users can access the new app… Read more »
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Syracuse wins competitive grant for universal pre-school program
Syracuse City School District will receive a grant of nearly $1.7 million for universal full-day prekindergarten programs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced in a statewide… Read more »
Stores open in Destiny USA, downtown Syracuse
Destiny USA Both yogurt-lovers and wine-lovers can rejoice now that Red Mango and Ashley Lynn Winery have opened in Destiny USA. Red Mango, located on… Read more »
After debate, city will not house immigrant children
The federal government is no longer considering locating a shelter for immigrant children in Syracuse’s North Side. Federal officials will not use the former campus… Read more »
Syracuse University releases final report on Interstate 81 construction
Syracuse University released its final report analyzing how future construction on Interstate 81 will affect the university and surrounding downtown area. Read more »
Bilingual library to lend books to public in fall
One year after it opened, La Casita Cultural Center’s bilingual library has stayed true to its mission of encouraging Westside youth to stay connected with… Read more »
Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
USAS to meet with chancellor to thank administration for anti-sweatshop stance
United Students Against Sweatshops Syracuse will meet with Chancellor Kent Syverud Thursday afternoon to thank the administration for taking action against sweatshops. The group will… Read more »
Residents discuss potential bike lane solutions for Euclid Avenue
One evening, when Melissa Fierke was eight-and-a-half months pregnant, a city bus began to turn as she was crossing the junction of Euclid and Ostrom… Read more »
Fowler High School to be phased out, house career academies
Fowler High School, one of three Syracuse City schools deemed priority schools by New York state, is set to become a Public Service Leadership Academy… Read more »
Filed away: Onondaga Nation submits petition, asserts human rights violation by federal government
When a group of 60–70 people arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to file a petition against the federal government, they brought with them a… Read more »
Cleaning up their act: $1 billion initiative to restore Onondaga Lake by 2018 continues with two-part plan
With the help of an energy-efficient technology company, Onondaga County’s $1 billion project to restore Onondaga Lake is in full swing and partially ahead of… Read more »
Pencils down: 3 Syracuse city schools face possibility of phasing out after April 30
Three Syracuse city schools, which were once in danger of closing, have been given another chance to survive if they can submit a plan of… Read more »
Checking in: Officials express optimism after Hotel Syracuse's decade-long struggle to rebuild
As pressure to build a hotel in downtown Syracuse mounts, the Onondaga County Legislature is exploring back-up plans in case proposed renovations to the long-vacant… Read more »
Miner releases budget proposal for 2014-2015
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner on Tuesday released her roughly $660 million budget for the 2014–15 fiscal year, showing intent to cut costs and keep tax… Read more »
Field dreams: After choosing a design, group plans final details of Near West Side facility renovation
A final design concept has been chosen from among 14 initial design proposals to improve the disused field house in the Near West Side’s Skiddy… Read more »
Tough break: Destiny USA developer pursues tax deal for potential hotel
Despite public opposition from Mayor Stephanie Miner, developers of the Destiny USA mall are pursuing tax breaks in order to fund construction of a hotel… Read more »
Watching out: Common Council considers added proposal for downtown surveillance cameras
A non-profit organization has made it clear that the security of downtown Syracuse’s workers, inhabitants and visitors must be protected. The Downtown Committee of Syracuse… Read more »
Selfless Son: Syracuse teenager puts college dreams on hold to help family after father's death
Just before 1 p.m. on Feb. 2, Khalil Shqair enters his family pizza shop followed by his brothers. Khalil, the oldest of the group at… Read more »
Dine out, cash in: Restaurants see increase in business after participating in Downtown Dining Week
In 2005, Cornell University issued a study on why up-and-coming restaurants are notoriously prone to fail. The findings indicated that businesses struggle to communicate with… Read more »
First aid: Non-profit provides resources for Syracuse health care registration
A non-profit organization based in Syracuse’s South Side is hosting a series of events to promote health care education and enrollment under the Affordable Care… Read more »
Snow go: Common Council votes down proposal that would fine residents for failing to shovel
The Syracuse Common Council voted down an ordinance Monday that would have imposed a fine on Syracuse residents who don’t shovel the sidewalks in front… Read more »
Sharing the warmth: Government provides assistance with New York energy bills
New York State is poised to receive more than $50.6 million to assist low-income families in paying for their winter heating bills. In Syracuse, this… Read more »
Across the board: Legislation expected to give Miner new power to control school renovation funds
Long awaited overhauls to some of Syracuse’s oldest public schools could finally be completed. The Joint School Construction Board has announced an estimated $300 million… Read more »
Miner announces stadium task force at State of the City Address
Calling the construction of a new Syracuse University stadium a potentially once in a generation decision, Mayor Stephanie Miner on Thursday announced she is forming… Read more »
