Syracuse Housing Authority announces scholarship in memory of Brexialee Torres-Ortiz
Syracuse Housing Authority’s scholarship and renaming of the Central Village Boys & Girls Club will honor Brexialee Torres-Ortiz’s legacy. Read more »
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Shooting of 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz part of ongoing gun violence in Syracuse
Three suspects have been arraigned at Syracuse City Court as of Sunday morning after being arrested last week in connection with the killing of 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, who was struck in a drive-by shooting outside of Dr. King Elementary School on Jan. 16. Read more »
'Next level': Mayor Ben Walsh highlights progress in State of the City address
Walsh and Lateef Johnson-Kinsey, pastor of Well of Hope Church, took time out of the address to acknowledge the recent death of 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, who was killed in a drive-by shooting outside of Dr. King Elementary School in Southside Syracuse. Read more »
What to expect from Syracuse Mayor Walsh’s 2023 State of the City address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will deliver his annual State of the City address Thursday evening at Corcoran High School, marking Walsh’s sixth time delivering the address as mayor. Read more »
SU, Syracuse City School District look to create opportunities for local students
The Syracuse City School District is working with Syracuse University to ensure opportunities for local students and a diverse student body at SU amid current hearings for Supreme Court cases that could effectively ban affirmative action. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves new parking agreement with SU
The Common Council approved an agreement with SU relating to parking policies and voted to authorize the demolition of Syracuse Development Center. Read more »
SU’s 6 Unsung Heroes for 2023 embody the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.
Syracuse University's annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration honored 2023's Unsung Heroes for their positive contributions to the Syracuse community. Read more »
J-D School District works to address academic setbacks for Black students
With the development of its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District hopes to close the opportunity gap between Black and white students. Read more »
Food Recovery Network struggles to save, deliver dinners to local community
Following SU dining halls' cutbacks on food waste, the Food Recovery Network is struggling to provide meals to the nine community organizations it donates to Read more »
Syracuse Snow and Ice Dept. ramps up operations amid worker shortage
The snow plow fleet has expanded since 2018, when Jeremy Robinson joined DPW as the Commissioner of Public Works. Read more »
What does Brandon Williams' new house seat mean for CNY?
Brandon Williams is joining the 221 Republicans in the House of Representatives in January 2023. Here's what that means for the local area. Read more »
GSO keys in on SU's student health insurance at last meeting of the semester
The Graduate Student Organization held their last meeting of the semester on Wednesday. They discussed the Student Health Insurance Plan. Read more »
Leadership Greater Syracuse invites new community leaders
Leadership Greater Syracuse celebrates its 33rd year of the Flagship Program with a diverse class of participants. Read more »
Common Council looks to redefine the word 'family' for Syracuse under ReZone project
Although the definitions of family were updated in 2019, the city itself hasn't been rezoned since 1969, and the ReZone Syracuse project is starting up again after COVID-19 delays. Read more »
'It makes no sense': New York judge halts I-81 demolition, reconstruction plan
The group sued the New York State Department of Transportation for its plans to tear down I-81 and rebuild it as a community grid, citing negative environmental impacts. Read more »
Incumbent Julie Cecile wins 2nd term as Onondaga Family Court Judge
Cecile ran as a candidate for the Working Families and Democratic parties, and received 21,000 more votes than her opponent Jim Corl Jr. Read more »
Tipperary Hill Community Center opens, sets programming and expansion goals
The new Tipperary Hill Community Center at the former Westside Boys and Girls Club celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Downtown Syracuse residents disproportionately affected by 'heat island' phenomena
The heat island effect has negative health impacts on low-income urban communities, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and the SUNY ESF researchers. Read more »
Mayor Walsh appoints city’s 1st Lead Paint Program Coordinator, outlines program aims
10.5% of children tested for blood lead levels in Syracuse had "elevated" lead levels in 2021, according to data from Onondaga County. Read more »
Common Council denies SU tax exemptions for Schine Student Center
The legislation, which was part of a larger tax correction for SU that was dropped, would have removed $4,860,000 from the city's tax base. Read more »
Syracuse City School District highlights teachers’ inclusive teaching methods
Nottingham HS teachers Ken Keech and SU professor Nicole Fonger developed a community-centered algebra curriculum that was recognized by the Syracuse City School District. Read more »
Syracuse City School District could wrap up superintendent search by ‘next month’
Administrators said the incoming superintendent has to both be forward-thinking and understanding of Syracuse’s high child poverty rate. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves application increasing transportation access
The application, filed under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, includes a maximum of $500,000 in financing. Read more »
Man reportedly shot blocks north of BBB dorm complex
The shooting took place on the 100 block of Dyer Court, syracuse.com reported. According to dispatches within the Syracuse Police Department, the person shot is conscious and breathing. Read more »
