Restoration of Syracuse’s Hanover Square Fountain begins
The City of Syracuse is rehabilitating the Hanover Square Fountain, restoring the original 1981 central fountain, installing new lighting and mechanical infrastructure, enhancing landscaping and planting beds, and repairing site accessibility and pedestrian circulation updates.
After decades in city government, Hogan says he’s ready to lead
Editor's note: This is the second part in a series on the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Syracuse. Read the first part here, and the third part here. Early voting is underway in New York ahead of the June 24 primary. In the city of Syracuse,...
City of Syracuse outdoor pool schedule
City pools in Syracuse are opening on a rolling basis, with all pools expected to be open by the end of June and remaining open through mid-August, weather permitting.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh wants to know how your neighborhood is doing
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is walking through neighborhoods to hear from residents and understand the problems they are facing, with the goal of providing direct investments to make the neighborhoods thrive.
Syracuse breaks ground on new housing project aimed at diversity, affordability
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new housing development broke ground on Syracuse's Near Eastside, promising to address the city's housing crisis while promoting diversity. The project, named Rosie, will add 286 new apartments and 1,000 square feet of retail space along East Genesee Street. City officials have long awaited this...
“Absurd Heat, Hottest Days” In Years Coming To Upstate New York
It may finally stop raining in the Hudson Valley, but forecasters say what’s coming next could bring the hottest stretch in years. “Absurd heat” is just days away. The region's first dry weekend is expected to lead to "absurd HEAT." Dry Weekend Predicted For Hudson Valley. Hudson...
New York AG announces $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma
State Attorney General Letitia James said Monday 55 states and territories have agreed to a settlement with Purdue over its major role in the opioid crisis.
Poll: New York State a Bottom Dweller when it Comes to Patriotism
Well, this isn't the ranking many New Yorkers will be proud of as we approach the 4th of July. But the data is the data, and according to a recent poll, when it comes to evaluating the most patriotic states in the USA, New York ranks near the bottom. How...
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers To Receive $2.2 Billion In Tax...
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly three million New Yorkers will receive $2.2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients have already received...
Kudos to staff who cleaned up amphitheater after Luke Bryan show (Your Letters)
I’d like to extend a big thank you to both ASM Global and Onondaga County Parks for the incredible job they did cleaning up after the sold-out Luke Bryan concert June 5, 2025, at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview. With thousands of fans in attendance, I...
