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AG James and Chief Cecile Announce Drug Trafficking Indictments

Published on November 02, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile today announced the indictment of 31 defendants charged with 192 crimes related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses in connection with two major drug trafficking networks that were distributing fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine in Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence counties.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Summit to Support Diverse Development

Published on October 27, 2023

Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) will host a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Developer Summit to support diverse real estate development in Syracuse. The summit, in partnership with the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), will take place on Wed. Nov. 1.

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Annemarie Deegan Named First Deputy Commissioner of Finance

Published on October 05, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Annemarie Deegan to the First Deputy Commissioner of Finance. In this role, Deegan will be responsible for the financial operations of the City of Syracuse, providing strategic leadership and direction in centralized financial operations, payroll and capital management, as well as risk management and mitigation.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Launch of Syracuse Open Data Challenge

Published on October 04, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the kickoff of the Syracuse Open Data Challenge, a month-long open data competition focused on City transportation data. Over the next month, participants can work with publicly available datasets in the Office of Analytics, Performance and Innovation’s Open Data Portal. The Challenge will culminate in the first-ever Syracuse Open Data Day on Nov. 4.

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Schumer Delivers Nearly $11 Million for Thousands of New Trees in CNY

Published on September 15, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $10,945,000 for three projects in Syracuse, Auburn, and across Central New York to plant thousands of new trees and expand youth and job training programs helping make the community greener through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program.

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City Announces RFP's for NYS Opioid Settlement Relief Funds

Published on September 12, 2023

The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is seeking proposals for the use of its Opioid Settlement Relief funds awarded through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Funds are available to agencies who work with individuals suffering from opioid abuse in the City of Syracuse and provide prevention and treatment strategies.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Recipients of ARPA Distressed Property Fund

Published on September 08, 2023

Mayor Walsh announced the recipients of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Distressed Property Fund, a program created by the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) and authorized by the Syracuse Common Council. The application-based grant program is designed to spur redevelopment and improvement of vacant, distressed commercial, mixed-use and historic properties in Syracuse.

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Sol Munoz named to Infrastructure Public Information Officer

Published on September 01, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Sol Muñoz to Infrastructure Public Information Officer. As part of the City Communications Office, Muñoz will be responsible for a wide range of public information and communication activities supporting the Departments of Public Works, Engineering, Water and Cityline – the City’s online, social media and telephone constituent service system.

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Sarah Pallo Named to Business Public Information Officer

Published on September 01, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Sarah Pallo to Public Information Officer for Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). As part of the City Communications Office, Pallo will be responsible for a wide range of public information and communication activities supporting Neighborhood Development, Business Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning and Sustainability.

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Syracuse Fire Department Earns $1 Million Federal Grant

Published on August 10, 2023

The City of Syracuse Fire Department received $918,953 in federal funding to train all incoming fire fighters, as well as current certified first responders, to the EMT level and several current fire fighters to the paramedic level. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

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Mayor Walsh Appoints Mayen to Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Coordinator

Published on July 24, 2023

Mayor Walsh announced the appointment of Adol Mayen to Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Coordinator in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Mayen will be responsible for strategic coordination with resettlement agencies and programs, building community partnerships and advocacy aimed at improving the quality of life for immigrant and refugee communities in Syracuse.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Hiring For Soon-To-Reopen Canine Shelter

Published on June 15, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City is hiring eight new positions at the soon-to-reopen canine adoption shelter in Jamesville. The City will bring on seven shelter attendants and one animal services supervisor to oversee sheltering and adoptions for dogs at the former Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Kayak/Canoe Launch at Inner Harbor

Published on May 25, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and community leaders today celebrated the installation of a kayak/canoe launch in the Syracuse Inner Harbor. The launch, located near the intersection of Bear St. and Van Rensselaer St., connects to the Onondaga Creekwalk and is an ADA compliant floating aluminum dock with access ramp for walkers and chair users, and a ramp to slide watercraft to the dock.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Syracuse Wins North American Smart Cities Award

Published on April 14, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse has been named a winner in IDC Government Insights’ Smart Cities North America Award (SCNAA) competition that recognizes progress by municipalities in smart cities projects. An online vote picked Syracuse as the winner in the Next-Generation Emergency Services category for its forward-thinking snow response and resources for winter weather op

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City of Syracuse Moves Forward With Community Broadband Program

Published on March 29, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse is moving forward with its Community Broadband Program, an initiative designed to provide affordable, high speed internet for underserved families in Syracuse using federal ARPA funds. The program will serve a minimum of 2,500 households, and establish an enhanced municipal network for the City’s digital services and data-driven applications.

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Mayor Walsh Opens Applications for ARPA Distressed Property Fund

Published on March 17, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh today opened a six week application process for the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Distressed Property Fund. The program, created by the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) and authorized by the Syracuse Common Council, will spur redevelopment and improvement of vacant, distressed commercial, mixed-use and historic properties in the City of Syrac

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