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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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Mayor Walsh released the 2019 Progress Report. The Mayor Walsh released the 2019 Progress Report. The report offers a summary of advancements made across City departments during Mayor Walsh’s second year in office. Here's to another successful year in 2020! Read the report online at: https://ourcity.syrgov.net/special/2019progressreport/
2019 PROGRESS REPORT COMES OUT TUESDAY 15 days of 2019 PROGRESS REPORT COMES OUT TUESDAY 15 days of #WorkingTogetherWins wins paved the way for Mayor Walsh’s 2020 State of the City address Jan 16. Read all the stories of success enabled by #partnership and #collaboration https://bit.ly/30AXW6x And check in here Tuesday when we issue the City of #Syracuse 2019 Progress Report. #Growth #Diversity #OpportunityForAll
As we strive to be a growing city that embraces di As we strive to be a growing city that embraces diversity and creates opportunity for all, we are inspired by the wisdom of Martin Luther King. We honor Dr. King today. #ForAll
STILL STRONG @syracusestrongfootball came up shor STILL STRONG @syracusestrongfootball came up short in the Sunshine Bowl losing to the Metro Detroit Raiders 32-18. It’s their first loss in 30 games. Still strong to us! Congratulations on another great season.
BRINGING IN REINFORCEMENTS Mayor Walsh and the Syr BRINGING IN REINFORCEMENTS Mayor Walsh and the Syracuse Common Council have authorized investments to upgrade the City’s aging snow plow fleet. We’re getting used plows right away from the Thruway Authority and the federal government. And we’re buying ten new plow trucks in time for next winter. https://bit.ly/38mzyIm NewsChannel 9 has more on why we need them. https://bit.ly/30EY1Gf
What can a regional STEAM high school and workforc What can a regional STEAM high school and workforce training center at the old Central Tech do for #Syracuse and #CNY? One of the world’s top investor analyst firms thinks a lot. Read more https://bit.ly/3amclrG #SyracuseSurge
REMINDER TO SOUTHWEST QUADRANT Natural Christmas REMINDER TO SOUTHWEST QUADRANT Natural Christmas tree curbside setouts are this weekend in the Southwest quadrant. NW is on Jan. 25-26. NE and SE already occurred. Before placing trees curbside, please remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, stands, plastic, and metal from trees. More ways to dispose of your tree at https/bit.ly/2ZIxsj7
“As I start my third year as Mayor of the City o “As I start my third year as Mayor of the City of Syracuse, I am pleased to report that the state of our city is surging,” said Mayor Walsh to 300+ people at SUNY Upstate Medical University during #SOTC this week. And surging we are, indeed. With a soaring data-driven city workforce, #SyracuseSurge initiatives, energized partners at ALL levels and a commitment to resurgent neighborhoods, our best days are indeed ahead of us. Watch the address and learn how we’re making it all happen WITH you at bit.ly/sotcsyr2020 You can also read the text at ourcity.syrgov.net/sotc2020
Chief Buckner offered an inspirational speech to 3 Chief Buckner offered an inspirational speech to 35 new @syracusepolice recruits and their families during a swear-in ceremony today. He brazenly shared what lies ahead but more importantly what they can accomplish together when they make it to graduation day. The group includes candidates from South Sudan, Germany, Mexico and Nigeria, making it one of the most diverse classes to date. As SPD prepares future public servants to provide quality public safety, it is important that we all remember what it means to make the choice to put on an SPD uniform.

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