Mayor Walsh Announces Call for Bids for Former SDC Site Demolition Published on November 14, 2023 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the public bidding process for demolition of the former Syracuse Developmental Center site is now open. The City of Syracuse is seeking qualified construction demolition firms to clear the buildings, complete site remediation, and prepare for future construction. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
City to Close Offices in Observance of Veterans Day Holiday Published on November 08, 2023 City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, November 10. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
Mayor Walsh Announces City Joins Lawsuit Against Hyundai and Kia Published on November 08, 2023 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Hyundai and Kia for creating a public safety nuisance. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
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. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
Mayor Walsh Opens Applications for Main Street Improvement Programs Published on November 01, 2023 Mayor Ben Walsh announced a call for applications for two new Main Street Façade Improvement programs to support the redevelopment and improvement of mixed use, commercial, and historic properties in Syracuse’s South Salina Street, West Onondaga Street, and South Avenue business corridors. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
Franklin Square Fountain to be Temporarily Removed for Restoration Published on October 30, 2023 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation today announced the cast metal fountain in Franklin Square Park, located at 601 Plum Street, will be temporarily removed for restoration and repairs. The removal is scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 31. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
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. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
Sue Katzoff Named OCBA Distinguished Lawyer Honoree Published on October 26, 2023 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will join the Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA) Thursday night in honoring and celebrating Susan Katzoff, Esq., OCBA’s 2023 Distinguished Lawyer Honoree. Katzoff has served as Corporation Counsel for the City of Syracuse since March 2022. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)
Syracuse-Rochester-Buffalo Named Federal Tech Hub Published on October 23, 2023 Syracuse joins Rochester and Buffalo in being named a federal Tech Hub. Tagged as: , Our City News (Press Releases)