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Year: 2018

Posted on 14 December 201816 January 2019

Parks Department Encourages Community to Embrace Winter

Sledding resumes at Burnet Park with a new "bunny hill" at Sunnycrest SYRACUSE, N.Y. – As the temperatures continue to dip and the snow keeps…

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Posted on 4 December 201816 January 2019

City of Syracuse Releases Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau 2017 Poverty Report

City report identifies key barriers to progress that are affecting Syracuse more severely than other Upstate cities SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse today…

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Posted on 4 December 201816 January 2019

New Syracuse Snow Safety Web Page includes GPS-Powered Snow Plow Map

City completing discussions with sidewalk snow clearance contractors SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse has launched a new snow safety web page to provide…

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Posted on 28 November 201815 January 2019

City Of Syracuse to Introduce Paid Parental Leave Policy

Benefit for Non-Represented Employees Provides 12 Weeks Paid Leave to New Parents SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse today announced that it will provide…

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Posted on 16 November 201816 January 2019

Innovative Technology Start-Up Docupet Opens U.S. Headquarters in Downtown Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mayor Ben Walsh was joined by City Clerk John Copanas, CenterState CEO, and SUNY Oswego to welcome DocuPet, an innovative, technology-based municipal…

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Posted on 13 November 201817 January 2019

City Of Syracuse “Home for The Holidays” Tree Lighting Ceremony And Schedule Of Events

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse will host the annual Clinton Square Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 starting at 6:30 p.m.…

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Posted on 5 November 201815 January 2019

Clinton Square Tree to Be Delivered On Friday, Nov. 9

The Tree is the Centerpiece of the City’s Annual “Home for the Holidays” Celebration Tree Donated by the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection…

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Posted on 2 November 201816 January 2019

Mayor Walsh Names Kenton Buckner of Little Rock as Syracuse Police Chief

Buckner brings 25 years of experience and a commitment to partnerships with law enforcement and community City to hold "Meet the Chief Forum" on Saturday,…

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Fireworks indoors? Yes, it's happened right here i Fireworks indoors? Yes, it's happened right here in Syracuse -- an example of dangerous use of fireworks. They're blowing up summer for people across the nation and in our City, hurting quality of life, scaring pets, tormenting people with PTSD, and creating serious injuries to users and bystanders. Syracuse Fire Department Michael Monds made a plea to stop using illegal fireworks. He also reviewed what's legal and what's not and gave safety tips. Take time this July 4th to watch Chief's message at this week's Community Briefing on Facebook or the City's of Syracuse YouTube Channel.
Have a safe and spectacular Fourth of July, #Syrac Have a safe and spectacular Fourth of July, #Syracuse!
“We can see and smell smoke.” That’s how Dep “We can see and smell smoke.” That’s how Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens described the impending fiscal crisis facing city government if the U.S. Congress doesn’t provide direct aid to state and local governments soon to offset revenue losses due to COVID-19. She stood with U.S. Senator @kirstengillibrand outside @syracusefire Station One as the Senator called for action by the Senate. Owens said job reductions and cuts to services will be needed without funding to the City from Washington. “The federal government must step up and deliver,” Gillibrand said. “I will fight to ensure local governments get the help they need.” Gillibrand said she hopes an aid program will be in place by early August.
The City Payment Center has different payment opti The City Payment Center has different payment options available for property owners seeking to pay the City-School 2020-21 tax bills. Payments can be made by mail, online or via the drop box located on the Market Street side of City Hall. Owners of multiple properties now have the option to receive a custom report with a list of properties and an aggregated total of taxes due in order to make one payment. Read more at http://ow.ly/IzF850AoncZ.
Mayor Ben Walsh will deliver his weekly Community Mayor Ben Walsh will deliver his weekly Community Briefing today at 1 p.m. to share news and updates with the City of Syracuse. Tune in to watch the live stream via the City of Syracuse - Office of the Mayor Facebook page and City of Syracuse YouTube channel.
Governor Cuomo has issued a travel advisory requir Governor Cuomo has issued a travel advisory requiring a 14-day quarantine for individuals who come to New York State from any of the states experiencing a rapid increase in positive COVID-19 cases. If you have out-of-state vacation plans or know someone visiting from a different state, it is important to know which states on the list the quarantine requirement applies to. See the list below: Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Nevada South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah
A LONG TIME COMING It’s official! The Creekwalk A LONG TIME COMING It’s official! The Creekwalk Phase II extension is complete and open for the community to enjoy. The trail starting from the Southside of #Syracuse, near Kirk Park has 2.2 miles of a paved and marked path starting at Onondaga Creek Parkway and Rockland Ave going to Armory Square and to Onondaga Lake. It is beautiful! Mayor Walsh joined stakeholders and members of the community to cut the ribbon commemorating the special occasion. The project has been years in the making and is now a great feature walkers, runners, bikers and rollerbladers can utilize as they explore parts of the city. 👏🚶🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️🚴🏼 Many thanks to NYS Department of Transportation, Onondaga Earth Corps, C&S Companies, Barrett Paving Materials, Inc., the Creekwalk Advisory Committee, and City staff from DPW, Engineering, Parks and NBD for the work they put in to help make this project happen. A special thank you to the community who will make use of the new trail and all of its amenities.
City of Syracuse administrative offices will be cl City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day federal holiday on Saturday, July 4. Trash and recycling collection will not be delayed. Have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend, #Syracuse.
THIS WEEK'S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Read how we're tr THIS WEEK'S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Read how we're trying to keep the splash in summer for kids in #Syracuse and get the details on the Mayor's Columbus Circle Action Group. Plus find out how your voice can be heard on the rebuild of our city website, syrgov.net. These stories and more in Mayor Walsh's Community Newsletter for this week available from the link in our profile.

In the News

  • Mayor Walsh Says Onondaga and Thornden Park Pools will Open this Summer Thanks to #SyracuseSwimsOn Success
  • Mayor Walsh and Community Partners Open New Creekwalk Trail on the City’s South Side
  • City Payment Center Offers Multiple Ways to Pay Property Tax Bills
  • Permitting for Public Festivals and Large Events in City of Syracuse Suspended Through the Summer and Fall of 2020
  • Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects on Comstock Avenue and Westcott Street
  • City of Syracuse Holds Online Meeting to Discuss Quality of Life Challenges Created by Illegal Fireworks

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  • Mayor Walsh Says Onondaga and Thornden Park Pools will Open this Summer Thanks to #SyracuseSwimsOn Success
  • Mayor Walsh and Community Partners Open New Creekwalk Trail on the City’s South Side
  • City Payment Center Offers Multiple Ways to Pay Property Tax Bills
  • Permitting for Public Festivals and Large Events in City of Syracuse Suspended Through the Summer and Fall of 2020

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