Startups to Address Permit Transparency, Security Deposit Loans, and Trauma Response SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse announced that the startups Camino, Vite Labs, and Zivics were selected through a competitive process to participate in its 2019 Startup in Residence (STIR) program. The startups selected by the City will address challenges related to permit […]
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Parks Department Encourages Community to Embrace Winter
onSledding resumes at Burnet Park with a new “bunny hill” at Sunnycrest SYRACUSE, N.Y. – As the temperatures continue to dip and the snow keeps falling, take advantage of opportunities to stay active. This year, the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs will offer sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice-skating at several locations throughout […]
City of Syracuse Releases Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau 2017 Poverty Report
onCity report identifies key barriers to progress that are affecting Syracuse more severely than other Upstate cities SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse today released an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) data on poverty in Syracuse. The City’s analysis, authorized by Mayor Ben Walsh and completed by analysts […]
New Syracuse Snow Safety Web Page includes GPS-Powered Snow Plow Map
onCity completing discussions with sidewalk snow clearance contractors SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The city of Syracuse has launched a new snow safety web page to provide information about how the City prepares for and responds to snow events, how to track and report snow clearance on streets and sidewalks, and responsibilities of city residents during snow […]
Innovative Technology Start-Up Docupet Opens U.S. Headquarters in Downtown Syracuse
onSYRACUSE, 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 pet licensing service, to the city of Syracuse. The Downtown office is the company’s United States headquarters. DocuPet, a Canadian start-up that provides robust online services for pet owners, municipalities, […]
City Of Syracuse “Home for The Holidays” Tree Lighting Ceremony And Schedule Of Events
onSYRACUSE, 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. The ceremony will be followed by a performance from the Syracuse City Ballet at City Hall Commons Atrium and a Mayor’s Office Open House at Syracuse City Hall. The full […]
Mayor Walsh Names Kenton Buckner of Little Rock as Syracuse Police Chief
onBuckner brings 25 years of experience and a commitment to partnerships with law enforcement and community City to hold “Meet the Chief Forum” on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Following an eight month search process and extensive input from the community and key stakeholders, Mayor Ben Walsh named Kenton Buckner as […]
Syracuse Fire Department to Recognize Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 7-13, 2018
onEvents Held Throughout the Week to Raise Awareness of Fire Safety for Children and Families SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Fire Department will recognize the week of Oct. 7-13 as Fire Prevention Week. As part of a national campaign to raise awareness of fire safety among children and families, the Syracuse Fire Department (SFD) will […]
Interfaith Works Partners with Mayor Walsh to Conduct Dialogue Circles on Columbus Commemoration
onSYRACAUSE, N.Y. – InterFaith Works, the Syracuse nonprofit that helps organizations and individuals work through constructive engagement on difficult issues, is partnering with Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to conduct “dialogue circles” on Columbus commemoration in the community. The program will get underway immediately following Columbus Day in 2018 and will continue into early next year. […]