Local groups work to mitigate food deserts as I-81 demolition looms
With the reconstruction of Interstate 81, Syracuse could see a change in the food desert landscape by developing a new community grid. Read more »
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Syracuse to revitalize abandoned properties for affordable housing
Bidding for the demolition of the 50-acre vacant property, which is located in the Westside neighborhood, will open soon. Read more »
Common Council authorizes grant application to transform 15th Ward
The SHA website says its primary goals of the redevelopment are to improve housing, quality of life and neighborhood safety and investment. Read more »
Syracuse man arrested for shooting Palestinian college students
A man who was arrested for allegedly shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont is from Syracuse. Read more »
Appellate court rejects Columbus Monument Corp.'s request for rehearing over downtown Columbus statue
The appellate court rejected the corporation's request to rehear its argument to keep the downtown Christopher Columbus statue intact Monday. Read more »
As overdose deaths rise, local community looks to expand prevention initiatives
Onondaga County joined other health organizations in the state to provide prevention and mental health resources during the ongoing crisis. Read more »
I-81 open forum welcomes South Valley to voice concerns, questions
Residents of the South Valley neighborhood attended an open house with NYSDOT to learn about the impacts of the I-81 community grid project. Read more »
Common Council approves payment in false-arrest lawsuit settlement
The Syracuse Common Council approved a payment for a false-arrest lawsuit and authorized an agreement to give schools resource officers. Read more »
Cannabis showcase on Marshall Street seeks to provide SU community with safe cannabis products
A new temporary cannabis growers showcase on Marshall Street opened its doors in September, offering the SU community a safer option for cannabis products. Read more »
SUNY Upstate research team wins $50 thousand to develop scarring therapies
The team competed against 12 tech startups as part of the NYS Innovation Summit, to develop a therapeutic that helps to reduce fibrosis. Read more »
Common Council approves demolition of former Syracuse Developmental Center
The Syracuse Common Council’s decision advances the city’s effort to replace the Syracuse Developmental Center with 500 units of affordable housing. Read more »
Syracuse STEAM high school aims to provide workforce preparation
The new STEAM high school aims to prepare its students for the workforce through career and technical education in STEM and the arts. Read more »
Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project plants 180 trees to expand edible urban landscapes
The tree planting event hosted by SUFFP promoted foraging and sustainable urban ecology in the Elmwood and South Side neighborhoods of Syracuse. Read more »
SU leadership, local officials discuss implications of I-81 transformation
The panelists met at Syracuse University and addressed the long-standing racial inequities and environmental disparities caused by Interstate 81. Read more »
Airport, Public Transportation Committee reviews new investments on 'Vision Zero' initiative
The “Vision Zero” initiative announced by Mayor Ben Walsh in 2021 seeks to increase road safety and eliminate traffic-caused deaths and injuries. Read more »
Common Council approves road closures for new STEAM high school construction
The Common Council approved for the closing of South Warren Street for the construction of a new STEAM high school. Read more »
Free Palestine rally in downtown Syracuse calls for cease-fire, end to U.S. military aid to Israel
Rally participants called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read more »
Columbus Monument Corp. hosts rally, wreath-laying to honor Christopher Columbus, Italian heritage
Following a rally in support of the Christopher Columbus monument on Saturday, the Columbus Monument Corporation hosted its annual wreath laying ceremony. Read more »
Neighbors of Onondaga Nation host Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration to 'refocus' on history
Hosted at the Everson Museum of Art, the festival featured Haudenosaunee singing and dancing, Haudenosaunee and Onondaga vendors and speakers. Read more »
GENIUS NY Pitch Finals tech startup awarded $1 million investment
The technology startup blueflite won the first place investment. The other four companies received runner-up investments. Read more »
Common Council renews Charter Spectrum deal, recognizes Lunar New Year as school holiday
On Monday, the Common Council renewed a deal with Charter Spectrum to continue providing its cable television to the city of Syracuse. Read more »
SHA launches free broadband internet service in partnership with city of Syracuse
Mayor Ben Walsh and the Syracuse Housing Authority jointly announced the new program, which aims to expand digital access across Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse issued $211,000 in parking tickets near SU in 2022
In 2020, the Syracuse Common Council approved an increase in parking ticket fees. The change has disproportionately impacted SU parking. Read more »
Syracuse agrees to pay $500,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read more »
