Dozens protest verdict to keep Columbus statue in Syracuse's center
Local organizations said the fight to remove the statue from the city's center has gone on for too long, and it must be taken down. Read more »
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Hundreds of students, community members gather in solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds of people gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday afternoon to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in wake of Russia's invasion of the country. Read more »
Gallery: Hundreds gather outside Tipperary Hill in support of Ukraine at prayer service
On Sunday, members of the Syracuse community gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church for a prayer service for Ukraine. Hundreds joined in solidarity against the violence affecting a country that holds a special place in their hearts. Read more »
$70 million grant to build programs, assist with costs in child care deserts
The funds will be allocated to assisting new child care providers in child care deserts to cover start-up and personnel costs; build their programs; recruit, train and retain staff; and give them resources so employees can access COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »
New advisory board serves as liaison between LGBTQ community, city government
The 19-member board, created on Oct. 13, 2021, will serve as a liaison between Syracuse’s LGBTQ community members and the city government to solve issues they might have. Read more »
Natasha Alford's love for Syracuse remained a constant in winding career to theGrio
As Journalist-in-Residence, Natasha Alford has worked with Syracuse University and visited high schools in Syracuse to inspire students and promote careers in journalism. Read more »
Syracuse has spent 35% of its $123 million American Rescue Plan Act funds
The city’s spending is broken down into four categories: enhancing government response and resilience, investing in jobs and economic recovery, transforming infrastructure and public spaces as well as supporting children, families and neighborhoods. Read more »
Election day in Onondaga County sees lowest voter turnout since 2015
An estimated 30% to 31% of Onondaga County voters turned in ballots during the 2021 elections, the lowest rate since 2015. Read more »
Khalid Bey would’ve been a better mayor for Syracuse
As Syracuse’s first Black mayor, Khalid Bey would have created positive change for marginalized communities. Read more »
Ben Walsh wins reelection in Syracuse mayoral race, defeats Khalid Bey
Incumbent Ben Walsh was reelected for a second term as Syracuse's first Independent mayor. Read more »
Democrats sweep Syracuse Common Council, school board races
Syracuse elected 3 new Common Council members, all Democrats, and Onondaga County reshuffled its legislature. Read more »
Pay attention to Syracuse mayoral race. Its outcome will affect SU students
Syracuse University students should be actively participating in the Syracuse mayoral election Read more »
SU student voter turnout could alter mayoral election results
Election day is Nov. 2. In addition to the mayoral race, seats in the Onondaga County Legislature and Syracuse Common Council, as well as suburban municipal offices, are also up for election. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh has spent nearly $200,000 on advertisements during 2021
Nearly $100,000 of Walsh’s spending has gone to The Balduzzi Group, which has worked on both advertising and consulting for the campaign. Read more »
Ben Walsh maintains fundraising lead in Syracuse mayoral race
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 »
Syracuse mayoral candidates debate policing, affordable housing
Ben Walsh, Khalid Bey and Janet Burman attended the three-hour debate held by Syracuse University. The three fielded questions relating to policing, New York State's upcoming gubernatorial election and affordable housing. Read more »
Everything you need to know about early voting for 2021 election
Early voting starts this Saturday, Oct. 23 for the 2021 mayoral elections in Syracuse. Incumbent Ben Walsh is running against Khalid Bey (D) and Janet Burman (R). Read more »
Ben Walsh announces campaign platform including housing policy, police reform
The “Plan to Keep Rising” provides details on policy proposals he has mentioned throughout his campaign. Read more »
Mayor Walsh, Councilor Bey clash over $4.5 million Syracuse sidewalk policy
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 »
Mayor Walsh announces members of new LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
Walsh announced the formation of the board with a press release in June. He put out an open call for interested community members, which the 19 appointees responded to. Read more »
About 200 people advocate for removal of Columbus statue in Syracuse
At the end of the event, organizers announced a minute of silence where attendees raised gloved hands and signs in front of the Columbus statue, illuminated in red light, to indicate he had blood on his hands. Read more »
Members of Syracuse’s Italian community hold wreath laying honoring Columbus
On Indigenous Peoples Day, Columbus Circle was filled for a Columbus Day wreath laying ceremony. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates outline environmental, economic commitments at forum
Khalid Bey, Ben Walsh and Janet Burman gave their policy ideas for an audience of dozens in person and over a hundred people online. Read more »
For Syracuse activists, Gillibrand’s new gun trafficking legislation is overdue
Activists in Syracuse said that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's new gun trafficking legislation, Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking & Crime Prevention Act, was a step in the right direction but long overdue. Read more »
