SPD audit recommends 'civilianization' of some roles, use of city resources
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion and Chief of Police Joe Cecile presented a report analyzing the Syracuse Police Department’s staffing. Read more »
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I-81 ramp near Destiny USA Mall closes for viaduct removal until summer 2025
The southbound Genant Drive ramp to Interstate 81 closed Monday morning for construction associated with the I-81 viaduct removal project. Read more »
Collegetown Bagels opens 1st Syracuse location on Marshall Street
The new Collegetown Bagels shop on the corner of Marshall Street and University Avenue has attracted plenty of customers. Read more »
Syracuse City Common Council approves Syracuse Housing Strategy, honors fallen officer
The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously voted to approve the Syracuse Housing Strategy and again delayed their vote on 727. Comstock Ave. Read more »
Syracuse City Common Council committees discuss homelessness, medical support strategies
The Syracuse City Common Council held a joint committee meeting regarding strategies to address homelessness in the city Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Syracuse city officials, Navy personnel commemorate Navy Week outreach efforts
Syracuse city officials and other United States Navy personnel met on the steps of City Hall to commemorate the start of Syracuse Navy Week. Read more »
Final Community Grid Vision Plan open house discusses transportation, housing concerns
The city of Syracuse's final neighborhood open house in Southside concluded efforts to gather public input on the Community Grid Vision Plan. Read more »
Hochul signs law requiring access to free menstrual products at public campuses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislature requiring public campuses to provide free menstrual products. Read more »
Local officials field public perspectives during Syracuse Housing Strategy meeting
Residents from Syracuse neighborhoods met in Soule Branch Library to voice community feedback on the proposed Syracuse Housing Strategy. Read more »
9-story apartment building on University Avenue approved by city of Syracuse
The Syracuse Planning Commission approved plans for a new apartment on University Avenue — under a half-mile north of Syracuse University. Read more »
Schoolyard Bagels on Marshall Street closes
Schoolyard Bagels, the Marshall Street bagel shop that opened its doors in February, has permanently closed, WSYR-TV first reported. Read more »
City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation
City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse receives $50M federal grant for 15th Ward revitalization
Syracuse will receive $50 million for revitalization of the historically Black 15th Ward neighborhood after the I-81 viaduct is torn down. Read more »
Basement gas leak ignition caused Carbon St. home collapse, officials say
The Syracuse Fire Department determined a natural gas pipe leak caused the North Side house collapse that injured two families on Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse home collapses, hospitalizes 11
A home in Syracuse's North Side neighborhood collapsed Tuesday afternoon, hospitalizing 11. An investigation into the incident is underway. Read more »
Mayor Walsh responds to community perspectives ahead of CRB legislation decision
Community members called on Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to veto an amendment during a public hearing Wednesday. Read more »
Biden returns to Syracuse, touts Micron grant
President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse Thursday afternoon to speak about Micron Technology’s emergence in central New York and its role in mobilizing the region’s economy. Read more »
Common Council votes to approve Citizen Review Board changes
The amendment would task the Common Council with appointing CRB’s administrator, a power the board’s members currently hold. Read more »
David Haas, Sarah’s Guest House provide patients with ‘shelter from the storm’
David Haas, executive director of Sarah's Guest House, uses his "hidden handicap" to empathize with patients battling life crises. Read more »
Syracuse auditor announces committee to increase city revenue on 100th day in office
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion's new CORE team will aim to find new ways to address financial issues and increase city revenue. Read more »
Syracuse’s League of Women Voters’ initiative encourages voting at local schools
The Syracuse League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes active government participation through advocacy. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council votes against Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
Common Councilor At-Large Chol Majok was the only councilor to vote in favor of a resolution to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Rally highlights impacts of Israel-Hamas war on children
More than 100 community members gathered in front of Syracuse City Hall Sunday for a “Children and Community for a Ceasefire” rally. Read more »
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in NJ shook parts of Syracuse, CNY
A seismic monitor in Williamstown, located roughly 40 miles north of Syracuse, reported an intensity of 2.7 following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake at 10:23 a.m. in New Jersey, according to the USGS. Read more »
