Common Councilors say luxury apartment development on University Hill needs to slow down
New developments are currently being built just north of Syracuse University’s Main Campus. Read more »
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Mayor Ben Walsh promises to improve ‘quality of life’ in Syracuse
Walsh has announced snow removal plans and the expected establishment of a Quality of Life Committee, among other things. Read more »
Syracuse University researchers use the Syracuse Center of Excellence to improve drone safety
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is about a mile north of Main Campus. Read more »
Councilors support Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘Syracuse Build’ project
Mayor Ben Walsh, during his “state of the city” address Wednesday night, announced a new workforce development project called “Syracuse Build.” Read more »
3 takeaways from Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘state of the city’ speech
Walsh acknowledged the concerns of suburban officials regarding the Interstate 81 project, detailed a task force analyzing possible vocational training opportunities in Syracuse and recommendations made by a public safety committee. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh takes office on friendly terms with governor and county executive
Walsh’s cordial relationship with the governor and county executive marks a departure from the public feuding during former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s administration. Read more »
GROWING FRUSTRATION: Public housing residents upset, bewildered by Interstate 81 project delay
The expected release of a state recommendation on how to replace the aging highway has been pushed back to 2019. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh reaffirms support for Interstate 81 community grid option
In his public inauguration speech earlier this month, Walsh said he would be a “consistent and passionate voice” for the grid. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo: I-81 tunnel option will be included in state environmental impact statement
The governor on Wednesday mentioned the highway project in his State of the State address. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner urges state officials to not consider I-81 tunnel option
Miner, in a statement on Monday, said the tunnel replacement plan would not be “feasible financially.” Read more »
3 takeaways from contentious Interstate 81 tunnel study released Monday
The study was released by a multinational engineering firm called WSP on Monday. Read more »
Democrat Latoya Allen clinches District 4 council seat to represent portions of Syracuse University campus, South Side
Latoya Allen is a youth program organizer who works on the South Side. She supports the “community grid” option for replacing a deteriorating section of Interstate 81 in Syracuse. Read more »
Here’s a breakdown of mayoral candidates’ stances on major issues facing Syracuse
Residents of Syracuse will elect a new mayor on Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss climate and energy policies at SUNY-ESF
At a debate Monday night, the candidates explained how they would implement environmentally friendly policies in Syracuse if they are elected mayor. Read more »
Local politicians use Interstate 81 rally to rail against New York state officials
The grassroots ReThink 81 coalition organized the rally, held in Hanover Square on Tuesday. Read more »
4 remaining Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss schools, I-81 at first general election debate
Juanita Perez Williams and Laura Lavine clashed on Lavine’s plan to implement mayoral control over the Syracuse City School District. Read more »
Breaking down the Green Party platform in Syracuse
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton outlines the political initiatives of the Onondaga County Green party and explains why its approach is sound. Read more »
Meet the candidates vying for an open seat on the Common Council who would represent portions of SU area
Three candidates are running for the District 4 position: Democratic nominee Latoya Allen, Quante Wright on the independence ticket and Green Party candidate Serena “Rahzie” Seals. Read more »
The controversy surrounding the replacement plans for Interstate 81, explained
Take a look at the issues surrounding I-81’s construction and the current plans to replace the aging highway. Read more »
Mayoral candidate Juanita Perez Williams clinches Democratic Party nomination
Juanita Perez Williams campaigned on the promise of revitalizing city neighborhoods and decreasing Syracuse’s high poverty rate. Read more »
How one response proved Syracuse mayoral candidate Ben Walsh cares more about ideology than voters
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains why candidate Ben Walsh’s attempt to be nonpartisan means little if he still can’t put the people of Syracuse first. Read more »
An explanation of the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race, its candidates and the issues they’re running on
Learn more about the Syracuse mayoral candidates and their positions on certain issues as the November election approaches. Read more »
Debate on Syracuse, Onondaga County merger shows Syracuse University has platform to engage local communities
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute for hosting a debate between local leaders who support and oppose a proposed merger of the Syracuse and Onondaga County governments. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti touts experience as he looks to become next Syracuse mayor
Nicoletti said in an interview that he believes the years he’s spent in government make him the best candidate to be the next Syracuse mayor. He has plans for Interstate 81, the potential merger between the city and county and addressing poverty. Read more »
