After Columbus statue lawsuit hearings, Mayor Walsh reiterates support for local groups
Walsh pointed to local groups that have filed amicus briefs, like WISH CNY and NOON, for their support in the lawsuit. Read more »
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Common Council appropriates $3.5 million to improve digital equity in Syracuse
The Syracuse Common Council approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to improve access to high-speed internet for local households. Read more »
North Syracuse Central School District’s CRSSA funding set to expire in September
The North Syracuse Central School District will face challenges after CRRSA Act federal COVID-19 relief funding ends in September. Read more »
A year after ruling to keep city Columbus statue, local groups file to support removal
Judge Neri ruled in March 2022 that Walsh did not have the authority to remove the statue without the Common Council's approval, and Walsh appealed the decision. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts CNY roundtable on construction of 800,000 new homes statewide
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s community roundtable discussed the New York Housing Compact, which she announced as part of the FY-24 budget. Read more »
'This is, overall, going to hurt': End to emergency SNAP funds hits CNY
The end to benefits will disproportionately affect children in Syracuse as the city has a child poverty rate of 49.1%, experts said. Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer pushes for railroad reform in Monday visit to Syracuse
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer expressed his support for increased regulations on the railroad industry at a Monday press conference in Syracuse. Read more »
High language diversity, bilingualism in SCSD stress need for inclusive ENL education
SCSD and collaborating SU programs are navigating highly diverse language representation in schools to support students learning English. Read more »
'Fuel for the future': SU's Wellness Initiative celebrates National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month's theme for 2023 is "Fuel for the Future," which intends to highlight healthy eating and sustainability. Read more »
Collegian Hotel & Suites to be demolished and repurposed as student housing apartment
Opus Development Co. will demolish the Collegian Hotel & Suites to build a 145-unit apartment building a half mile north of SU’s campus. Read more »
Syracuse City School District mulls contract renewal with project-based curriculum institute
SCSD will consider a contract renewal with the Buck Institute for Education PBLWorks for its STEAM and STEM schools. Read more »
After unanimous Common Council vote, Syracuse Police will establish a 4-day workweek
The Syracuse Police Department will establish a four-day work week and ten-hour days for officers with new Common Council legislation. Read more »
Months after land return victory, transfer yet to be realized for Onondaga Nation
The Onondaga Nation is still negotiating the terms of its land stewardship with New York state after its June 2022 landback agreement. Read more »
To reconnect Southside to Syracuse, New York state awards $500,000 grant to the city
The state has plans to tear down the I-81 highway, the source of the division between Southside and the rest of the city, and replace it with a community grid. Although plans were paused in Nov. 2022, construction is now back on track with some exceptions. Read more »
Village of Homer wins revitalization award to attract downtown development, business
Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez announced the Village of Homer as a winner of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. Read more »
Micron announces 2024 start for construction on Clay semiconductor plant
Manish Bhatia, executive vice president of global operations at Micron, said the Clay facility will be completed and operational by 2030. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul's FY 2024 budget features $1.7 billion for CNY public schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed her FY-24 Budget and highlighted investments that will impact CNY, including education, industry and housing. Read more »
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation continues to monitor Syracuse's pollution levels
The DEC partnered with Aclima, a climate data collection company, to deploy Toyota hybrid Prius cars with mounted sensors to gather air quality measurements. Read more »
Common Council approves program between SU, Syracuse Police Athletic League
SU’s Falk College students and the Syracuse Police Athletic League will collaborate to support at-risk youth in the community. Read more »
Looking to start February right? Try out these 4 events to take your mind off stress
Celebrate the first full week of February with these 4 upcoming events. Read more »
InclusiveU’s OnCampus program welcomes SCSD students to college experience
SU’s InclusiveU's OnCampus program is an initiative where SCSD students with developmental disabilities can gain a college experience at SU. Read more »
Non-profit organization AdaptCNY is holding a Syracuse city flag redesign contest
Adapt CNY’s Syracuse Flag Initiative will choose a new flag design for the city of Syracuse through community member submissions. Read more »
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 »
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 »
