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Category: Housing Stability

Posted on 26 March 201927 March 2019

City to Announce Eleven New Initiatives to Address Housing Stability in Syracuse

The City of Syracuse, in partnership with Legal Services of Central New York, will host a press conference to discuss the results of a yearlong process to research and develop a series of initiatives related to housing stability.

Posted on 28 January 201930 January 2019

City of Syracuse Announces Three Startups Selected to Participate in Ground-Breaking Startup in Residence Program

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,…

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Posted on 24 October 201826 October 2018

Syracuse’s lead-poisoning crisis: For hundreds of poor kids, home is making them sick

At least 600 Syracuse children were poisoned by lead paint last year - a crisis that shows the difficulty in solving a stubborn and expensive…

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Posted on 19 October 201826 October 2018

‘Evicted’ author who lived in slums and wrote about it is coming to Syracuse to talk poverty

More than 5,000 families in Syracuse are evicted from their homes and apartments every  year. That's an entire small village. And it's not just a Syracuse…

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Posted on 19 July 201826 October 2018

City of Syracuse Releases South Avenue Economic Development Feasibility Study

The City of Syracuse has released a seven-month study into the economic viability of the South Avenue Corridor. The study is available online at  “South…

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Posted on 12 July 20185 October 2018

Syracuse mayor launches citywide book club this week

Looking for a good summertime read? Syracuse's mayor has a suggestion. Mayor Ben Walsh has named "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," by…

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Posted on 7 July 201817 January 2019

Citywide Summer Book Club launches with the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City”

The 2018 book club selection supports the Innovation Team’s housing stability initiative SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse and Legal Services of Central New…

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Posted on 28 February 201817 January 2019

Office of Innovation Announces Housing Stability as its Priority Area for 2018

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse’s Office of Innovation, or “i-team,” has announced housing stability as its priority area for 2018. The Mayor chose…

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PUT A COVID-19 SHOT ON THE SHOPPING LIST Mayor Wal PUT A COVID-19 SHOT ON THE SHOPPING LIST Mayor Walsh joined with Councilor-at-Large Rita Paniagua today to make a community call for people to get vaccinated at a pop-up clinic at Destiny USA. Thank you to NYSDOH - New York State Health Department, Wegmans and Destiny USA for partnering to offer Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccinations to eligible New Yorkers. The clinic is open in the Canyon on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged at www.Wegmans.com. but walk ins are also welcome. It’s a “one and done” way to get vaccinated this weekend.
CONGRATS TO THE NEW CLASS OF SFD FIREFIGHTERS! @sy CONGRATS TO THE NEW CLASS OF SFD FIREFIGHTERS! @syracusefire Chief Michael Monds graduated a class of 27 new firefighters at the @redhousearts center today. The most diverse group of recruits in SFD’s history, these new firefighters endured 17 weeks of tough, life-saving training in the midst of a pandemic to prepare them for the new journey they are about to embark on. 👏🎊🎉 They are ready! Trained by the best to fulfill their oath to protect life and property, the group celebrated crossing over into the SFD family with their loved ones. They finally received their shiny badges making them officially a part of the family after making it through days of climbing ladders, exercising, wiggling through crawl spaces, learning their equipment and so much more. A special shout-out to this new class, current service members, those who have retried, and those who have fallen in the line of duty. It is indeed an honorable profession. One that comes with difficult days and many proud moments. It’s their decision and undying commitment to risk their lives each day they step out of their homes that is commendable. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
We couldn't let the week go by without letting all We couldn't let the week go by without letting all teachers, especially within the @syracuseschools, know how much they are appreciated. A few days could never be enough to say "thank you" but we hope all of the gratitude expressed during #TeacherAppreciationWeek made it special.
Members of the faith community gathered at the Ono Members of the faith community gathered at the Onondaga County Courthouse to call for a time of intercession and commemorate the #nationaldayofprayer. Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens stood with County Executive McMahon, local faith leaders, and community members in unity to observe performances and lift up #Syracuse, New York State and our nation in prayer. Deputy Mayor Owens also had the privilege of reading a City of Syracuse and Onondaga County proclamation with the County Executive and Onondaga County Legislature Chairman David Knapp, recognizing the Day of Prayer here locally. The theme of the event was to ask “Lord, pour out Your love, life and liberty.” @syracusepolice Chief Kenton Buckner served as the keynote speaker, reminding everyone of how important it is to have a foundation to turn to, especially during these times. With our city seeing days where it appears that violence has increased and as the impact of the pandemic looms over our lives, Chief Buckner asked that we all remember him and the law enforcement officers who are working to serve and protect. There are days when things get rough but there is also hope as we stand in the gap for one another.
The @marriottsyracusedowntown has officially compl The @marriottsyracusedowntown has officially completed the process of renovating the historic building which can be seen starting from the lobby all the way to the 11th floor. From the days when talks first began to get the hotel back up and running to now, Ed Riley was joined by Mayor Walsh and County Executive McMahon to cut the ribbon to the grand Hotel Syracuse suite to celebrate both the new space and the journey to revive the hotel as the 100-year anniversary approaches. 🎉
SIDEWALKS ARE A PUBLIC GOOD Mayor Walsh released a SIDEWALKS ARE A PUBLIC GOOD Mayor Walsh released a fact sheet on the proposed Municipal Sidewalk Maintenance Program for the City of Syracuse. The Common Council will consider the proposal at its May 10 meeting. Under the proposed Municipal Sidewalk Maintenance Program, the City of Syracuse will take responsibility for sidewalks in the second half of 2021. In the first year of the program, there will be no cost to property owners. Fees will be introduced on a phased-in basis over the following five years. “This proposed program takes the next step forward in creating a City that is safer and easier to get around for everyone who lives here,” said Mayor Walsh. See the fact sheet and learn more about the proposed program at https://bit.ly/3xOCNWH Photo thanks to @hlmdphoto from #cusecolors2020
They fix what's broken, construct what needs to be They fix what's broken, construct what needs to be built, maintain what's in use, and help to keep things going. Today we honor DPW's Skilled Trades crew and all of the tradeswomen/tradesmen across the country. We are grateful for all they do! Happy #NationalSkilledTradesDay! 🛠️
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Syracuse! Stay safe and healt Happy Cinco de Mayo, Syracuse! Stay safe and healthy as you celebrate.
LET’S PLAY BALL After nearly two years off the f LET’S PLAY BALL After nearly two years off the field, opening day for the @syracusemets at the newly renovated NBT Stadium is finally here! Mayor Walsh, County Executive McMahon and a host of others, including @mets President Sandy Alderson, marked this special day with a ribbon cutting. With the support of and investments from Onondaga County (the owners of the stadium), added amenities like the Salt City Deck will help create an enjoyable and fun experience for attendees. As more and more people get vaccinated, venues and sports facilities that were once a part of our regular routines will begin to feel somewhat normal again. For now, the gates opened with COVID-19 testing available for fans and staff to allow everyone to once again sit in the stands and enjoy a ball game. A huge thank you to the essential workers and everyone who has endured the pandemic and sacrificed to make sure we keep each other safe, making this day possible. ⚾️

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