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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Syracuse-Rochester-Buffalo Named Federal Tech Hub

Published on October 23, 2023

Syracuse joins Rochester and Buffalo in being named a federal Tech Hub.

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Michael Lehmann Appointment Deputy Commissioner of Asset Management

Published on October 19, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Michael Lehmann to Deputy Commissioner of Asset Management and Valuation. In this role, Lehmann will oversee the City’s real estate assets, with particular attention to sustainable revenue growth to further the City’s neighborhood and economic development goals.

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