But Walsh said in the presentation that under his proposal for fiscal year 2023, which will last from July 2022 to June 2023, the city will be running a deficit. Read more »
While some Syracuse University students will be by the beach or at an all-inclusive resort next week, these SU students have found unique ways to spend their spring break. Read more »
One of the most significant stories about Joe Biden is the lesser-told one about his first wife Neilia. Using the same tactics she practiced on her students, the CNY native mentored Biden during the time in Syracuse together. Read more »
Vera House, an organization that offers emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, is facing a financial crisis. Read more »
The 100 Black Men of Syracuse, a nonprofit advocacy group, held an education forum in the South Side Innovation Center at 2610 S. Salina St. on Saturday. Read more »
Religious organizations in Syracuse provided vital support to communities during the pandemic despite closed doors. Now, they’re navigating a gradual reopening process. Read more »
The justice system bears responsibility for Broadwater’s wrongful conviction. It failed on multiple fronts, through the use of outdated and inaccurate tactics.
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Broadwater’s conviction was based on evidence from Sebold’s recognition of Broadwater and analysis of hair found at the scene. The hair analysis is now largely regarded to be a flawed and inaccurate forensic tool. Read more »
An agreement between the city and Syracuse University would permit the university to maintain and improve Walnut and Thornden parks subject to approval by the city’s Commissioner of Parks. Read more »
The misguided attempts to reform DPS and SPD mirror those of the national anti-police movement in nearly every way, including their counterproductivity. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh commended Common Council on their approval of appropriating $1.2 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for parks, public safety and digital infrastructure. Read more »
Heading towards Election day on November 2, Mayor Ben Walsh has raised more than four times as much money than his Democratic opponent Khalid Bey. Read more »
The presentation, titled “Historical Conventions: How We Got Where We Are,” explored how people living in the 15th Ward were impacted by issues such as redlining. Read more »
Sidewalk repairs began this past July at the corner of Tioga Street and Marcellus Street, but there are plans to construct and repair up to 20 miles of new or currently-existing sidewalks. Read more »