Mayoral candidates explain plans to combat public health issues in Syracuse
The four candidates in the Syracuse mayoral race discussed opioids, lead poisoning and the HIV epidemic at a public forum Wednesday night. Read more »
Syracuse Mayoral Race 2017
Coverage, profiles and more from Syracuse's 2017 mayoral race.
Breaking down the economic plans of Syracuse mayoral candidates
Business columnist Adam Friedman outlines an aspect of each Syracuse mayoral candidate's economic goals, including how they will be implemented. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti drops out of Syracuse mayoral race, endorses Juanita Perez Williams
The Syracuse Common Councilor endorsed Juanita Perez Williams nearly a week after he lost the Democratic primary. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti and Marty Masterpole address primary defeat
Councilor-at-Large Joe Nicoletti and City Auditor Marty Masterpole conceded after Juanita Perez Williams won more than half of the votes in the 2017 Syracuse mayoral primary. Read more »
Perez Williams shows potential to challenge federal government and protect immigrants
Liberal columnist Kyle Smith recognizes how Juanita Perez Williams’ Democratic primary win bodes well for fighting poverty and protecting immigrants in Syracuse. Read more »
What you need to know before the mayoral primary on Tuesday
Five candidates will participate in election primaries on Tuesday. Independent Ben Walsh and Republican Laura Lavine are going head-to-head on both the Reform Party and Independence Party ballots. Marty Masterpole, Joe Nicoletti and Juanita Perez Williams will fight for the Democratic Party’s spot on the ballot. Read more »
Mayoral candidates know little about Syracuse University’s 20-year Campus Framework project
The Campus Framework project is the university’s 20-year plan for physical campus development. The plan includes a major South Campus housing relocation to Main Campus. Read more »
An explanation of the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race, its candidates and the issues they’re running on
Learn more about the Syracuse mayoral candidates and their positions on certain issues as the November election approaches. Read more »
Remaining Democratic mayoral candidates face off in final debate before Tuesday’s primary
Juanita Perez Williams and Joe Nicoletti argued over police hiring and future support for the Democratic party nominee. The candidates also discussed economic development, the city-county merger proposal and the city’s budget deficit. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss platforms at public forum
Six candidates remain in the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race. They met Tuesday night to discuss policing, the Syracuse-Onondaga County merger proposal and vacant housing. Read more »
Chris Fowler disqualified from Syracuse mayoral race
Chris Fowler failed to file the required paperwork needed to appear on the ballot in the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race. Read more »
3 Syracuse-related news stories from the last week
This past week there have been several campus updates as well as major local news stories. Here are the top three Syracuse-related news stories you need to know about. Read more »
Alfonso Davis shut out from Democratic primary in Syracuse mayoral race
Syracuse mayoral race candidate Alfonso Davis was ruled ineligible to run in the Democratic primary as he failed to obtain sufficient valid signatures. Read more »
Top 3 Syracuse-related news stories this week
From high rankings for Syracuse University to possible mergers in Syracuse, the local area was flooded with news. Here are the top three Syracuse-related news stories from the past week. Read more »
Raymond Blackwell ousted from Syracuse mayoral election
Signatures from Syracuse mayoral candidate Raymond Blackwell’s petition were deemed invalid because they came from residences located outside of Syracuse. He is no longer eligible for the primary. Read more »
5 Syracuse-related news stories you should know about
With summer construction happening at Syracuse University and the Syracuse mayoral race underway, catch up on some important news updates from the past week in the Syracuse area. Read more »
See who is endorsing the candidates running for mayor of Syracuse
As the Syracuse mayoral election grows closer, take a look at who is backing whom with The Daily Orange’s candidate endorsement tracker. Read more »
Andrew Maxwell, Syracuse mayoral candidate, drops out of race
Andrew Maxwell was one of seven Democratic candidates running for mayor. Read more »
Howie Hawkins declares 3rd mayoral run in 13 years
Hawkins, who is running on a Green Party progressive platform, has never been elected to office after more than 20 campaigns, including three tries for mayor since 2004. Read more »
Raymond Blackwell, 9th mayoral candidate, urges political change
Raymond Blackwell, the ninth candidate to enter Syracuse’s 2017 mayoral race, is a community organizer and education reformist who is a lifelong city resident. Read more »
Chris Fowler, 8th mayoral candidate, plans to reinvigorate Syracuse
The founder of Syracuse First and a Syracuse local, Chris Fowler wants to attract people to build their lives in the city through the economy and infrastructure. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti touts experience as he looks to become next Syracuse mayor
Nicoletti said in an interview that he believes the years he’s spent in government make him the best candidate to be the next Syracuse mayor. He has plans for Interstate 81, the potential merger between the city and county and addressing poverty. Read more »
Juanita Perez Williams, a former Syracuse University employee, seeks mayoral office, plans to address poverty
Perez-Williams, a Democrat, recently announced her candidacy after she said she received support and encouragement from her friends, family and community members. Read more »
Bill warrants support for increased voter accessibility in New York state
The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports the New York Votes Act, which would allow early, automatic and same-day voter registration. Read more »
