CPC approves conversion of Mayflower Hotel into multi-family apartments
The Syracuse City Planning Commission approved the application to convert the Mayflower Hotel into an apartment complex. Read more »
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Common Council votes against lawsuit settlement involving SPD officer
The Syracuse City Common Council did not approve a provision to settle an unnecessary force lawsuit against an SPD officer. Read more »
Syracuse politicians propose adopting law combatting eviction, rent increases
City Auditor Alexander Marion's report called for the implementation of Good Cause Eviction, requiring reasonable cause for rent increases. Read more »
Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now hosts voter education workshop
Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now hosted a community voter education workshop in Syracuse’s Elmwood neighborhood Wednesday evening. Read more »
Workers’ Center of Central New York empowers immigrants through storytelling
Jessica Maxwell and Víctor María Chamán started off as volunteers and now work full time to spotlight central New York's immigrant community. Read more »
Local school district, city leaders give update on STEAM high school construction
Syracuse City School district leaders and city officials provided the latest updates on the STEAM high school before its fall 2025 opening. Read more »
JVP holds Tashlich ceremony, mourns Israel-Hamas war victims
About 40 Syracuse community members gathered to ceremonially renew their commitment to supporting Palestine and ending the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Town hall outlines requests of Micron, ensuring jobs
The Good Jobs & Equitable Jobs Access Working Group hosted a town hall on Tuesday night to discuss Micron’s future in central New York. Read more »
Common Council extends Veo, violence intervention contracts
The Syracuse City Common Council extended contracts with VeoRide Inc. to extend its services until 2027 during its Monday meeting. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
‘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 »
