Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens announces mayoral campaign
Sharon Owens, deputy mayor of the city of Syracuse, is the first to announce an official candidacy in the 2025 Syracuse mayoral elections. Read more »
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CNY Fair Housing hosts 2nd annual Run the Redline race
CNY Fair Housing hosted its 2nd annual Run the Redline race, drawing attention to the redlining that segregated the city of Syracuse. Read more »
'I can do anything': TAPS helps under-resourced students pursue the arts
The Arts Project Syracuse provides free arts programming to under-resourced students at Boy's and Girl's Clubs throughout Syracuse. Read more »
Onondaga County to redraw legislative district maps following court order
The Onondaga County Legislature will redraw its district maps by the 2025 elections, Democratic Minority Leader Christopher Ryan said. Read more »
Common Council committee reviews Syracuse Safer Streets Program progress
Syracuse City Common Council's Public Safety Committee discussed updates to the Syracuse Safer Streets initiative at its Monday meeting. Read more »
Explaining the city of Syracuse’s Housing Strategy
Ahead of the Syracuse Housing Strategies Corp.’s meeting, The Daily Orange has outlined the four parts of the Syracuse Housing Strategy. Read more »
Double Up Food Bucks NYS program combats food insecurity in Syracuse
The Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market is one of several businesses that opted into the Double Up Food Bucks NYS program earlier this summer. Read more »
Micron delays semiconductor plant construction amid environmental concerns
Micron Technology’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, New York, was delayed due to environmental review drawback. Read more »
Empire State Voices panel addresses Syracuse's childhood poverty crisis
Policy experts called on Syracuse community members to engage in “frank” conversations about the city’s ongoing child poverty crisis. Read more »
Westcott Neighborhood Association, city officials discuss rise in local crime
The Westcott Neighborhood Association held a public meeting with Syracuse elected officials to field public safety concerns from residents. Read more »
Common Council approves emergency responders grant, program for at-risk youth
The Syracuse City Common Council approved multiple funding proposals for local emergency responders during its Monday afternoon meeting. Read more »
NYSDOT completes Syracuse's 1st non-residential roundabout
The New York State Department of Transportation opened one of the roundabouts proposed in the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. Read more »
‘CUSE Cash now accepted at off-campus restaurants
Several off-campus eateries began accepting ‘CUSE Cash — SU’s cash account program for faculty, staff and students — this fall semester. Read more »
Syracuse holds annual city memorial for Sept. 11 attacks
The city of Syracuse held its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony commemorating the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the attacks. Read more »
SU officials review revised Ostrom Avenue dorm proposal with City Planning Commission
Syracuse University presented its revised proposal of the Ostrom Avenue dormitory to the Syracuse City Planning Commission Monday evening. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Opinion: Syracuse needs to find better solutions for its homeless crisis
Instead of punishing those who are already vulnerable, we should learn from the missteps of places like Oswego and take a more compassionate approach. 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 »
2024 union rally celebrates 125th anniversary of the Greater Syracuse Labor Council
Hundreds of central New York union workers paraded through the New York State Fair as part of the Labor Day Parade and Rally. Read more »
Gallery: Concerts you might have missed at the Great New York State Fair this year
Fans around Syracuse gather at The Great New York State Fair for their favorite artists cheering and singing with each other at the fair’s plethora of performances. 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 »
