Here’s what Common Councilors expect Mayor Walsh to say during his ‘State of the City’ address
The councilors said they think Walsh will talk about city finances and initiatives of his inaugural year. Read more »
Interstate 81
Government shutdown affects central New York
Food stamps and Section 8 housing vouchers could be at risk if the shutdown continues. Read more »
Onondaga County Supervisors and Mayors associations want I-81 to maintain current route
Representatives from over a dozen suburban towns and villages advocated for either a hybrid tunnel or a new viaduct. Read more »
Syracuse officials inform community while waiting for I-81 analysis
Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration is developing a “Syracuse Build” initiative that will prepare more residents for the workforce once construction on the highway begins. Read more »
'BAIT AND SWITCH': A local boxing center produces champions, but outreach for at-risk youth remains its central mission
The West Area Athletic and Educational Center offers boxing programs for at-risk youth, GED classes and tutoring. Read more »
57 priests accused of sexual abuse in list released by Syracuse Diocese
The Bishop of Syracuse announced in a letter on Saturday that the church would release the names of priests credibly accused of abuse. Read more »
5 ZIP codes in Syracuse are among most economically distressed in US
According to a national report, five ZIP codes in Syracuse ranked 90 or above in levels of economic distress on a 0-100 scale over a five-year period. Read more »
Syracuse to offer paid family leave for employees
Nonunionized city employees will be eligible for 12 weeks of paid family leave beginning Saturday. Read more »
Downtown Syracuse Rite Aid to close after 40 years in business
The South Salina Street location was purchased by Walgreens in May, and all the prescriptions will be moved to another Walgreens-owned Rite Aid on the Near Westside one mile away. Read more »
Democrats win New York state Legislature elections in Onondaga County
Rachel May defeated Republican Janet Burman in the election for the State Senate’s 53rd District seat on Tuesday. Incumbent Bill Magnarelli also held onto his state assembly seat over Republican challenger Edward Ott. Read more »
County opioid overdose rate higher than national average, new tool shows
A new tool shows Onondaga County’s opioid death rate between 2012 and 2016 was 22.6 per 100,000 people, about 8 points higher than the national average. Read more »
Katko, Balter respond to questions at NAACP forum
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) and his Democratic challenger Dana Balter answered questions ranging from poverty and prison reform to President Donald Trump’s rhetoric. Read more »
After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read more »
Balter outraises Katko by more than $1 million
Democrat Dana Balter will face off against incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) for New York’s 24th Congressional District seat in November. Read more »
Activists protest John Katko, Paul Ryan at Syracuse fundraising event
People gathered in support of Democratic congressional candidate Dana Balter on Tuesday night outside a country club. Read more »
By not being anti-Trump, Molinaro can move New York forward
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele explains why New York’s 2018 gubernatorial election is critical and urges people to vote for Republican Marc Molinaro. Read more »
Here are the news stories you missed during the weekend
An armed man barricaded himself in his Baldwinsville home for 23 hours, in a standoff that provoked a large police response and shut down the surrounding area. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh discusses policing, schools during Q&A on South Side
Local news anchor Jennifer Sanders moderated a Q&A with the Syracuse mayor, as well as oversaw two panels with local officials, on Monday evening. Read more »
Council approves $3.2 million police contract, with criticisms
Two councilors voted against the contract because it doesn’t address long-standing criticisms of the police department's finances and high proportion of non-Syracuse residents. Read more »
Communities drawn together through mural program, artists say
A new grassroots initiative is rebuilding neighborhoods with public art installations influenced by Syracuse’s culture and history. Read more »
Central New York's 1st inland port to be built in DeWitt
As the $19 million project unfolds, the Syracuse area will experience growth in positions like rail traffic management and warehouse jobs, officials said. Read more »
Syracuse community members debate I-81 solutions at City Hall meeting
Most attendees expressed support for replacing the aging I-81 viaduct with a "community grid." Read more »
Mayor Walsh’s 1st budget proposal keeps tax rate flat, cuts department spending
The city’s projected deficit for next year is $11 million. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh joins panelists at Syracuse University I-81 symposium
The panel was co-hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the School of Architecture. Read more »
