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

Milling (removing the top layer of asphalt) will start Monday with repaving to follow.

Le Moyne Community Internship Initiative Launched To Aid In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

The goal of the LCII is to work with organizations to create and promote projects or internships that address their most immediate needs.

Syracuse, Other Cities, Sue To Compel Trump Administration To Address Growing Threat From ‘Ghost Guns’

The cities are seeking a court order compelling the ATF to address the growing public safety threat posed by ghost guns.

Mayor Walsh Announces Milling And Paving Project On South Avenue

Road repair crews will mill on both Wednesday and Thursday, and will start paving on Friday, Aug. 28.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Announces Parking Violation Amnesty Program To Reduce Rolls Of Unpaid Parking Tickets

The Syracuse Common Council approved the program, as well as increases in fees for parking violations, at its Aug. 24 meeting.

Mayor Walsh Announces Plan To Cut $18.1 Million In Syracuse City Spending

The plan calls for furloughs, freezes on hiring and overtime restrictions affecting all city departments.

Syracuse Hosts Interstate 81 Jobs “Big Table” Conference On Job Development

Mayor Walsh credits Urban Jobs Task Force and labor leaders for supporting virtual meeting about jobs and economic opportunity.

Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project On Syracuse's Grant Boulevard

The project is expected to be completed in two weeks.

“A Perfect Storm Of Revenue Constraints” — Syracuse Mayor Walsh Joins New York Mayors In Call For Federal Support

The New York Conference of Mayors posted this press release on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

Syracuse Grow Your Business Series To Feature Procurement Contracting Experts For MWBEs During Second Webinar

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

Syracuse Traffic Signal At S. Salina Street And E. Raynor Avenue To Be Decommissioned

Crews determined that one of the traffic signals at the intersection needs to be removed due to deterioration of a traffic signal pole.

Syracuse Fire Department Receives $488,195 Federal Grant To Reduce Cancer Risks

This grant allows for installation of source capture exhaust systems to reduce risk of firefighters contracting chemical-related illnesses.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Releases Statement Opposing September Cutoff Of 2020 Census Count

Cutting off the census count at the end of September is blind to the impact of COVID-19 on self-response rates.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh To Host Interstate 81 “Big Table” Meeting August 13

The virtual meeting will explore policy, legislative and regulatory actions to ensure residents can benefit from the Interstate 81 project.

Syracuse Central Permit Office To Unveil Permitting Changes After Year-Long Focus As I-Team Priority Area

The Central Permit Office (CPO) will host a virtual presentation, open to the public, outlining improvements made to the permitting process.

Syracuse's Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects On Shonnard Street And West Adams Street

Milling (road surface removal) will begin Thursday, July 30 and will be completed in both areas followed by paving.

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.

Skydivers to jump for 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote

All-Female Highlight Pro Skydiving Team Partners with Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to Honor 100th Anniversary of women's suffrage

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.