Syracuse Industrial Development Agency Now Accepting Applications For COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program

The programs are for organizations located and conducting business in the City of Syracuse with no more than 50 employees.

Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center Helps Residents Reduce More Than $600K In Debt And Increase $300K In Savings

Because of Syracuse success at one year anniversary, Cities for Financial Empowerment awards FEC funding to bring on additional counselor.

Syracuse's Walton Street Closure Continues In Armory Square This Weekend After Strong Pilot Debut

Walsh today announced the continuation of the street closure on Walton Street along the 100 and 200 blocks in Armory Square.

Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project On Syracuse's Burnet Avenue

The project is expected to be completed in ten days. Temporary lane and road closures will occur. Detours will be marked.

City Of Syracuse Awarded $200,000 Grant From Empire State Development To Advance Smart City Technology Solutions

Empire State Development (ESD) recently announced that the City of Syracuse has been named one of seven smart cities awarded grant funding.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Announces Weekend Walton Street Closure Offering Expanded Outdoor Dining And Retail Options

Right-of-Way “How to Guide” released online to help storefront business owners understand the process.

City Of Syracuse Addresses Stakeholder And Protest Group Demands On Police Reform

A summary of some of the actions taken under the leadership of Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner can be viewed online.

Syracuse Office Of Minority Affairs To Host Webinar In Virtual Business Growth For Minority- And Women-Owned Businesses

The City of Syracuse Office of Minority Affairs will host its first webinar in the Grow Your Business Series.

Syracuse Department Of Public Works To Begin Paving Projects On Irving Avenue On July 15 And Harrison Street On July 16

Weather-permitting, each project is expected to be completed within two work days, with the street opened by the end of the each day.

Week-Long Curb Repair Project On Syracuse's Grand Avenue To Close Eastbound Traffic Lane

Work is expected to take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the duration of the project. Detour signs will be in place to redirect traffic.

Syracuse's Mayor Walsh Appoints Participants In Columbus Circle Action Group

The group includes stakeholders representing a range of views on the issue of Columbus commemoration and the presence of the monument.

Mayor Walsh Releases Statement On Common Council Passage Of Lead Abatement Control Ordinance

"This is a historic step forward for the health and safety of our children and families, especially those in low income areas."

Sidewalk Improvement Project To Begin On Syracuse's Hiawatha Boulevard On Wednesday, July 15

Project improvements will include bridge repairs, sidewalk widening, milling and paving and pavement striping of the road.

Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects To Begin On Syracuse's South Salina Street And State Street

Street improvements planned from the near Southside through Downtown Syracuse to the Northside scheduled to span two construction seasons.

Syracuse Adopt-A-Block Program Kicks Off Beautification Push Across The City At Loguen Park

More than 120 teams have signed up to clean blocks they have adopted despite the inability to organize under normal circumstances.

Syracuse Joins With Skaneateles Lake Watershed Municipalities To Launch Skanlakeinfo.org Website

The municipalities in the watershed created the SkanLakeInfo.org in response to frequent requests for information about the lake.

Syracuse Takes The Next Step In Hiring New Police Chief

Mayor Walsh has released the findings of a two-month study to determine what Syracuse wanted in its next police chief.

Syracuse Makes Policing Documents Public

In June, Mayor Walsh pledged to make Syracuse Police Department policies publicly available on the SPD website.

Syracuse Recognized By Bloomberg Philanthropies Partner As A National Leader In Data-Driven Governance

What Works Cities has named the City of Syracuse to its 2020 Certification Honor Roll.

Syracuse City Payment Center Offers Multiple Ways To Pay Property Tax Bills

While City Hall continues to be closed to public access, Payment Center staff has continued to process payments.

Mayor Walsh And Community Partners Open New Creekwalk Trail On The Syracuse's South Side

Official opening adds to available outdoor activity options in time for the holiday weekend.

Mayor Walsh Says Onondaga And Thornden Park Pools Will Open This Summer Thanks To #syracuseswimson Success

Community donates more than $100,000 in six days in response to appeal from Syracuse Parks Conservancy.

Syracuse Permits For Public Festivals And Large Events Suspended Through Summer And Fall 2020

Permits for gatherings of 50 people or less on city property are still being accepted and reviewed.

Syracuse Holds Online Meeting To Discuss Quality Of Life Challenges Created By Illegal Fireworks

Community survey reveals citywide desire to find proactive solution to nuisances

Syracuse Announces Road Reconstruction Projects On Comstock Avenue And Westcott Street

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced two road reconstruction projects occurring on Comstock Avenue and Westcott Street.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Announces Formation Of Columbus Circle Action Group

Walsh said the group’s charge will include recommendations on the presence of the monument in the Circle.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Says Two City Pools Will Open This Summer And Announces #syracuseswimson Campaign To Open Two More

Syracuse Parks Conservancy issues plea for private donors to raise $100,000 to open Onondaga and Thornden Park pools.

Syracuse Creekwalk Phase 2 Trail To Open on July 4th

Extending through Kirk Park is Creekwalk Phase II, a 2.2-mile second leg of the Creekwalk trail along Onondaga Creek.

Community Invited To Join Webinar To Discuss The Use Of Illegal Fireworks Across The City

In anticipation of the Fourth of July, citizens are invited to join the virtual presentation to learn more about fireworks that can be used.

Syracuse Opens Playgrounds And Turns On Water Features In City Parks

City pools remain closed for the time-being.

Mayor Walsh Signs Syracuse Police Reform Executive Order

Among the provisions are protections that require officers to identify themselves and guidance on appropriately gaining consent.

Mayor Walsh Announces City Of Syracuse Juneteenth Observance On Friday, June 19

City services in the following departments and functions will not be changed: public safety, sanitation, sewer and water.

Syracuse Streetscape Project Begins On University Avenue Between Waverly Avenue And East Genesee Street

Pedestrian traffic will be impacted throughout the life of the project.

Syracuse Department Of Public Works Receives Two New Sanitation Trucks For Recycling

The trucks, referred to as “packers,” were purchased in the 2019 fiscal year for $165,000.

Syracuse Announces Recommendations Of $375,000 In Funding For Community Organizations

City will host online public meeting for awardees and community on Monday, June 15.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Appoints Brad O’Connor As Commissioner Of Finance

Current Commissioner David DelVecchio to retire after nearly four decades with the City,

Syracuse Releases Fact Sheet Of Planned Police Reforms

The fact sheet provides an overview of reform actions taken to improve policing efforts within the Syracuse Police Department.

Mayor Walsh And Fire Chief Monds Name Daniel Downes 1st Deputy Fire Chief

Downes will be taking over for retiring 1st Deputy Chief Steven Evans.

Mayor Walsh Delivers Weekly Update On COVID-19 And Preparations For Protests In Syracuse

Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner delivered a status report on preparations for upcoming protests in Syracuse.

Syracuse Mayor’s Weekly Update For Government, Community Partners (June 4)

Read the update here.