Gallery: Syracuse first responders gather for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Syracuse community members gathered at Forman Park for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Read more »
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City of Syracuse reflects, honors lives lost at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
The ceremony included a 17-minute moment of silence to represent when the North and South towers were struck. Read more »
Caring Family Health Nurse Practitioners primary care opens doors to the public
With a lack of primary health care, a new clinic opened their doors to the community to provide people with the care they need. Read more »
Common Council meets to celebrate former president Van B. Robinson
The Syracuse Common Council showed appreciation to their president, Van B. Robinson, by naming its chambers after him. Read more »
‘Strength from solidarity:’ Workers from TCG player's union rally at NY State Fair
TCGplayer workers gather with other labor unions at the New York State Fair to fight for fair treatment and policies from their employers. Read more »
Destiny USA installs license plate reading cameras in an effort to reduce crime
Destiny USA is working with Syracuse police and a surveillance technology company through installing new cameras aimed at reducing crime in the mall. Read more »
Local union chapters use Labor Day to inform, recruit at the New York State Fair
Unions across Central New York set up booths on Monday to increase recruitment and awareness of opportunities in the Syracuse area. Read more »
NYCLU opposes city's request for ownership of I-81 land
City officials said they'll prioritize affordable housing and economic growth with the land, but the NYCLU is concerned about displacement. Read more »
Clinton Street Parking Garage code violations open for multiple years
Sixteen code violations highlighting structural integrity issues at the Clinton Street Parking Garage remain open years after being originally filed. Read more »
Hungry Chuck's up for lease, only open for special events
The building that houses Hungry Chuck’s is officially up for lease, Christopher Snyder of University Hill Realty confirmed with The Daily Orange. The bar will… Read more »
Columbus Monument Corp. will appeal ruling that would allow Syracuse to proceed with statue removal
Now that the city can continue toward the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue, there is potential for future legal action when the administrative approval process is complete. Read more »
Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul attend official groundbreaking for I-81 Viaduct Project
The $2.25 billion Interstate 81 Viaduct Project will replace the Almond Street viaduct with a community grid of surface-level streets and a business loop. Read more »
Syracuse's first legal cannabis dispensary opens in Armory Square
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management confirmed that FlynnStoned will be the largest cannabis shop in the state. Read more »
NYC files lawsuit against Onondaga County for refusing asylum seekers
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by New York City, names Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and other state county officials for refusal to accept asylum seekers. Read more »
Syracuse air declared ‘hazardous’ due to Canada wildfires
Syracuse experienced one of the worst air qualities in the northeastern U.S. on Wednesday following an outbreak of fires in Canada. Read more »
Syracuse teens arrested for stealing Manlius swans, killing 1
Three teenagers faces grand larceny and criminal mischief charges after allegedly stealing a female swan and her four offspring from a Manlius swan pond. Read more »
YWCA hosts fifth annual “Walk to End Racism” in Syracuse
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon joined alongside other community residents for the fifth annual walk. Read more »
Maxwell panel examines preparation, education in semi-conductor industry before Micron arrives in CNY
Maxwell Professors Yingyi Ma, Stuart Rosenthal and Alexander Rothenberg participated in a panel about the impacts of Micron on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse forum announces new air quality monitoring projects in anticipation of I-81 demolition
A collaboration effort between different members of the Syracuse community hopes to install sensors to track air quality near I-81 and around the city. Read more »
Common Council implements plan to improve equity for minority women in business
Syracuse University's Center for Policy Design and Governance will provide oversight for the Common Council's Minority and Women Business Enterprise program. Read more »
City of Syracuse and Irpin, Ukraine proclaimed 'sister cities'
Mayor Walsh said the city will work with the organization Ukraine 1991 to fundraise for Irpin as it rebuilds after damage from the Russian invasion. Read more »
Diving into Mayor Walsh's past proposed budgets, and what's new in his 2024 one
Walsh's past budgets have focused on economic and housing development and public safety. Read more »
For the 1st time since 1967, Syracuse is rezoning following regional demographic shifts
Common councilors said the rezoning initiative's goals are expanding affordable housing and updating codes to reflect the city's diversity. Read more »
Common Council approves use of ARPA funds to build affordable housing in Southside
The Syracuse City Common Council approved plans for the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development on Monday. Read more »
