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.

Syracuse Thanks Liz Hradil For Volunteering During COVID-19

The City wants to #SayThankYou to Liz and everyone who is volunteering and rebuilding community.

Syracuse Parks And Recreation Cancels Summer Camps Due To COVID-19 Impacts

Drop-in programs for youth, adults and seniors at community and senior centers are also canceled.

Curfew Rescinded In Onondaga County, City Of Syracuse

Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon II and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh rescinded curfew orders early Monday afternoon.

Syracuse Fire Department Retirements For May 2020

"Good luck to Deputy Chief Jeff Kite. He retires with over 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Syracuse."

Mayor Walsh Statement On Protests In City Of Syracuse

"My commitment is firm to strengthen and improve police community relations and ensure equitable law enforcement in the City of Syracuse."

Mayor Walsh Signs Declaration For Curfew In City Of Syracuse

The declaration invokes an immediate curfew in City from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. which will remain in place until terminated by Office of Mayor.

Smart Street Light Conversion Moves Forward In Syracuse

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed Ken Towsley to become the city’s first "Street Lighting Manager."

City Of Syracuse Reports Deer Management Results

The program was able to provide more than 4,000 pounds of venison, equivalent to about nearly 16,250 meals for donation.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh’s May 26 Weekly Update On The City’s Response To Covid-19

Mayor Walsh issues a weekly report to the City’s partners in federal, state and local government and at neighborhood associations.

Mayor Walsh Observes Memorial Day In Eastwood

Singing birds and the hum of light traffic replaced the music and laughter of the annual Eastwood Memorial Day Parade.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh To Launch Curbside Pickup Pilot Program For Retail Stores And Restaurants

The pilot, beginning Wednesday, May 27, will take place in two of Downtown Syracuse’s most popular dining and shopping districts.

Syracuse Department Of Public Works Enables No-Touch Pedestrian Crossing Buttons

All locations where signals have been modified will have temporary signage installed in the next week identifying the changeover.

Mayor Walsh’s May 18 Update On Syracuse's Response To COVID-19

Mayor Walsh issues a weekly report to the City’s partners in federal, state and local government and at neighborhood associations, and more.

City Of Syracuse Parks Department To Open Golf Courses And Reopen Outdoor Tennis Courts

Parks golf courses will operate 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting, by reservation only; walk-up play are not allowed.

Syracuse Water Department To Begin Water Main Project At Mlk Boulevard And Salina Street

The project will be initiated on May 17.

Syracuse City To Reinstate Metered Parking Enforcement From May 18

Metered parking regulations will be actively monitored for compliance by the Syracuse Police Department.

Employee At Deb’s Convenience Mart Syracuse Tests Positive For Covronavirus

Onondaga County Health Department has reported that an employee at Deb’s Convenience Mart, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh And Deputy Mayor Owens Deliver Weekly Coronavirus Community Briefing

Common Councilor-at-Large Rita Paniagua, a native of Puerto Rico, joined the briefing.

City Of Syracuse Department Of Parks Temporarily Change Access Routes

The loop will remain one-way throughout Higher Onondaga Park and a stop sign will be installed at the end of the park’s loop.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Issues Coronavirus Resources Guide

New mailer has advice on staying healthy, information on resources to provide assistance, and directory of how to reach city departments.

Syracuse Mayor Walsh Takes Appeal For Federal Help Directly To US Congressional Leadership

"Mayor said only direct aid to Syracuse could avoid harmful actions to offset lost revenue and growing expenses due to the COVID-19."

City Of Syracuse Adds Drop Box Payment Option For Convenience

Constituents can insert sealed envelope payments into the secure drop box for property taxes, water bills, and parking tickets.

Syracuse Mayor Publishes Weekly Update On City’s Response To Coronavirus

City acts on coronavirus fiscal impacts as it continues delivering services.