Families for Lead Freedom calls for lead state of emergency
Families for Lead Freedom Now is urging a state of emergency in Syracuse over inaccurate lead water testing. Read more »
Onondaga County
Opinion: Tim Rudd’s senseless rampage requires his accountability
Rather than fostering conversations on accountability within our local government and valid concerns from Rudd on financial transparency, he used his platform and voice to target Owens. Read more »
National Action Network holds rally against racism following Rudd's comments
The National Action Network held a rally denouncing racism after Mayoral Candidate Tim Rudd’s racist remarks against Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens. Read more »
Blueprint 15 suspends development of Child Rising Center after missing funding deadlines
The Syracuse-based nonprofit has suspended its development of the Child Rising Center after failing to meet several funding deadlines. Read more »
Syracuse City Auditor report details key city programs, organizations receiving federal funding
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion put together a report that details the programs and organizations receiving federal funding. Read more »
CNY Solidarity Coalition discusses Trump's policies at February meeting
The CNY Solidarity Coalition’s monthly meeting discussed the Trump administration’s handling of immigrant rights and voter suppression. Read more »
Mayoral candidate Tim Rudd faces backlash for racist comments, Republican party challenges
Tim Rudd, Syracuse's budget director, announced his 2025 mayoral bid as a Republican, despite controversy and his history as a Democrat. Read more »
After 4 decades, Marshall Street's J. Michael Shoes bought by StreeTgame
After four decades of family ownership, J. Michael Shoes on Marshall Street changes ownership to StreeTgame, remembering its local charm. Read more »
Common Council grants $10 million for East Adams transformation project
Syracuse City Common Council unanimously approved a $10 million grant for the East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Project. Read more »
Town hall addresses low voter turnout in 2024 presidential election
The panelists advocated for higher voter engagement, in both local and national elections, following a 6% drop in voter turnout in the city of Syracuse this past fall. Read more »
Author Robin Wall Kimmerer holds exclusive reading of 'The Serviceberry'
200 community members gathered Wednesday night for an exclusive reading and discussion led by Kimmerer on her new book “The Serviceberry.” Read more »
Syracuse community reacts to Israel-Hamas war ceasefire agreement
As the Israel-Hamas war comes to an end, people across the Syracuse community celebrated the deal and called on lawmakers to maintain peace. Read more »
Syracuse organizations launch petition for Good Cause Eviction
The Syracuse Tenants Union advocates for a Good Cause Eviction policy, but the Syracuse Common Council postponed the vote, despite support Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves street art designs for neighborhood development
The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously approved new art-driven street designs along the 300 block of East Taylor Street. Read more »
Syracuse residents protest Trump in MLK Day march
Syracuse residents rallied in a "We Fight Back" protest MLK Jr. Day against President Trump's policies such as immigration and the economy. Read more »
300 march in 'Our Lives on the Line' women’s rights protest
Over 300 participants rallied for the “Our Lives on the Line” women’s rights march in Syracuse on Saturday. Read more »
Walsh reflects on time in office during 2025 State of the City Address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh emphasized economic and environmental initiatives throughout final annual State of the City Address Thursday night. Read more »
Opinion: City of Syracuse isn’t putting residents’ wellness ahead of its own
Problems facing residents may ease with economic growth, but in the meantime, people’s lives in this city will not get easier without intervention. Read more »
Syracuse ranks as 222nd most expensive city in New York
Syracuse ranks 222nd for the most expensive city in New York. Despite being below the state average, costs remain high. Read more »
Palestinian activist Baha Hilo discusses history, oppression dynamics
Community members gathered at the ArtRage Gallery Tuesday night for a workshop led by Hilo, who speaks about oppression in Palestine. Read more »
Hochul announces $1 billion commitment in 2025 State of the State Address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion commitment to combat climate change, cut middle-class taxes and address the housing crisis. Read more »
Local politicians outline legislative goals for 2025
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand outlined her legislative priorities and goals for the coming year, like strengthening the state economy. Read more »
SU alum, poet Mosab Abu Toha shares experiences in Gaza at poetry reading
Over 70 members of the Syracuse community gathered Saturday night to hear Abu Toha speak about his most recent poetry book, Forest of Noise. Read more »
TV series ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ premieres
The show follows the story of a father in the aftermath of his daughter’s death in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
