Syracuse’s League of Women Voters’ initiative encourages voting at local schools
The Syracuse League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes active government participation through advocacy. Read more »
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Syracuse Common Council votes against Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
Common Councilor At-Large Chol Majok was the only councilor to vote in favor of a resolution to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Rally highlights impacts of Israel-Hamas war on children
More than 100 community members gathered in front of Syracuse City Hall Sunday for a “Children and Community for a Ceasefire” rally. Read more »
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in NJ shook parts of Syracuse, CNY
A seismic monitor in Williamstown, located roughly 40 miles north of Syracuse, reported an intensity of 2.7 following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake at 10:23 a.m. in New Jersey, according to the USGS. Read more »
Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network serves as an ‘ally’ for community
The Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network specifically works to aid central New York community members who have applied for, are awaiting or have been denied asylum or immigrant status. Read more »
'Cuse Ceasefire Coalition calls for Common Council ceasefire resolution
Attendees called on the Syracuse City Common Council to pass a resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza at a Thursday forum. Read more »
Maurice Brown addresses community housing concerns in town hall
Attendees at the town hall on Monday raised concerns regarding landlord abuse and lack of enforcements and new affordable housing projects. Read more »
I-81 project receives $180 million federal grant
Syracuse is one of the first cities in the U.S. to receive the funding and was awarded the third largest grant. Read more »
Hundreds march in ‘Hands Off Rafah’ demonstration
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read more »
City of Syracuse holds second Community Grid Vision Plan open house
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke at a City of Syracuse open house Wednesday evening about its Community Grid Vision Plan, which it announced Feb. 21. Read more »
Members, allies of Mohawk Nation protest land settlement talks in downtown Syracuse
Attendees claim the council doesn't represent their people because its legitimacy comes from outside of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. Read more »
Common Council to administer over $1.3 million in opioid relief, replace water mains
The city of Syracuse will disburse over $1.3 million in opioid relief settlement funds to be used for treatment, recovery and prevention efforts. The Council also voted to authorize the Water Main Replacement Project, which would dedicate $8 million to replacing water mains. Read more »
Citizen Action of New York holds 'End Medical Debt' forum, explains 'root' of the problem
At the Beauchamp Branch Library, Citizen Action of New York ran a discussion about the medical debt plaguing Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
Sen. Schumer urges Congress to support renewal of ‘ghost gun’ law
The Undetectable Firearms Act protects the public against ghost guns and will expire on March 8 if not reauthorized by Congress. Read more »
Proposed NY congressional map could shift NY-22 left
The most significant change to congressional lines would be made to New York state's 22nd District, which includes the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Palestine rally highlights Indigenous solidarity, calls for end to 'genocide'
Demonstrators from RIAC and SU's FJP called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to “genocide” at Wednesday's rally. Read more »
Syracuse officials look toward ‘next step’ for I-81 project
The city has been “in communication” with the New York State Department of Transportation. The city’s vision will align community desires. Read more »
'Kitchen Literacy Project' seeks to change how Syracuse teens view cooking
The organization began hosting weekly free cooking classes at Salt City Market for teens involved in several local after-school programs. Read more »
‘Art Build for Palestine’ promotes awareness through 'grassroots' organizing
The Syracuse Peace Council hosted an event where attendees made pro-Palestine art, including buttons, pamphlets and zines. Read more »
Upstate University becomes first SUNY with emergency contraception vending
Students from SUNY Upstate Medical University have collaborated on an on-campus "access point" for birth control. Read more »
Hochul announces $200 million investment in I-90 corridor workforce
New York state plans to allocate more than $200 million into developing a workforce along the Interstate 90 corridor, Gov. Hochul announced Monday. Read more »
Syracuse Housing Trust Fund Corporation to help ongoing housing crisis
The mission of the HTFC is to "facilitate investments that help to address the city's housing needs, as it pertains to the city's market gap and affordability gaps," said Michelle Sczpanski, deputy commissioner of neighborhood development. Read more »
State appeals court dismisses legal challenge to I-81 project
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. A New York state appeals court dismissed Renew 81 for… Read more »
Demonstrators call for ceasefire in Palestine at Syracuse Federal Building
The "We Charge Genocide" vigil called for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the United States' financial aid to Israel. Read more »
