Syracuse’s Common Council is making it easier for food trucks to serve SU
New legislation reduces the license fee for food trucks from $1,500 to $500 and expands the number of available food truck locations to include spots near SU. Read more »
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Common Council to consider improving pedestrian walkways in Syracuse
The Syracuse Fire Department also requested permission to apply for a federal grant to buy more fire trucks. Read more »
After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read more »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read more »
More food trucks could appear on streets near SU
City councilor Michael Greene’s proposal would lower license fees and expand available locations for food trucks, including to Walnut Park and the Euclid neighborhood. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department to continue use of gunshot detection technology
The Common Council funding supports a subscription of ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Services. ShotSpotter uses a set of sensors to detect gunshots around the city, and automatically informs SPD. Read more »
Common Council considers police department tech, officers in high schools
Three proposals were submitted for approval at the Common Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh discusses policing, schools during Q&A on South Side
Local news anchor Jennifer Sanders moderated a Q&A with the Syracuse mayor, as well as oversaw two panels with local officials, on Monday evening. Read more »
Common Council’s president wants police to address traffic issues near SU during football games
Common Council President Helen Hudson urged the Syracuse Police Department to work with SU’s Department of Public Safety to improve traffic flow near Thornden Park and Euclid Avenue. Read more »
Common Council considers proposal to build low-income housing on Westside
A local behavioral health organization would use 20 housing units for affordable housing and the remaining 30 units for people struggling with mental health issues. Read more »
9/11 memorial services being held in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, central New Yorkers can attend various services throughout the day. Read more »
Council approves $3.2 million police contract, with criticisms
Two councilors voted against the contract because it doesn’t address long-standing criticisms of the police department's finances and high proportion of non-Syracuse residents. Read more »
Syracuse’s Inner Harbor to be completed within next decade
Catherine Johnson, CEO of Cor Development, detailed the company’s future plans at a Common Council meeting Wednesday. Read more »
Syracuse’s Common Council and its initiatives, explained
Syracuse’s Common Council is the legislative body of the city, and it works with the university on projects including the Connective Corridor and the Syracuse Center of Excellence. Read more »
Syracuse rolls out bicycle sharing program
Gotcha Bike is providing the city with 150 bikes for the next two years at no cost to the city or its taxpayers. Read more »
Euclid Avenue project to include new bike lanes, parking cuts
The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fall 2018 semester. Read more »
Dana Balter wins Democratic primary, moves on to challenge Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter, a visiting teaching professor at Syracuse University, clinched the Democratic spot on the November ballot after months of campaigning. Read more »
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announces bid for New York governor
The two-time Syracuse mayor will challenge incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the November election. 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 »
4 takeaways from Wednesday’s city council meeting
Councilors discussed a proposal to hire Syracuse University’s geography department to conduct research on high priority areas in the city. 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 »
