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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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#Syracuse is home to a number of residents who hav #Syracuse is home to a number of residents who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For tenants who have been impacted financially, having lost their income between April 1 - July 31, New York State is offering assistance through an emergency rental assistance program funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The program is being administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Interested applicants can view the eligibility requirements at hcr.ny.gov/RRP and will be able to apply for assistance using the application starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 16.
The Department of Public Works will close lanes on The Department of Public Works will close lanes on the following roads this week during three separate projects: Both Irving Avenue (from E. Adams Street to Waverly Avenue) and Harrison Street (from Irving Avenue to Ostrom Avenue) will have road resurfacing work done, to be completed by Friday, July 17. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Work is expected to take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delays are to be expected. Grand Avenue (from Velasko Road to Delaware Street) will be closed to eastbound traffic for a week for one curb repair project. Work is expected to take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the duration of the project. Detour signs will be in place to redirect traffic.
Work on two projects is scheduled to begin this we Work on two projects is scheduled to begin this week, continuing throughout the summer and into the early winter. Salina Street will undergo road reconstruction from Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard to N. State Street. State Street will also have work done from Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard to James Street. Hiawatha Boulevard West will undergo construction during a sidewalk improvement project scheduled to be completed in November. Work will be between Van Rensselaer and Solar Streets. Signage will be in place to redirect traffic as necessary as delays are expected. For details about each project, visit ourcity.syrgov.net.
Volunteers across Syracuse dedicated to keeping th Volunteers across Syracuse dedicated to keeping the city clean officially mobilized after the Adopt-a-Block kickoff event yesterday. The city-organized initiative has managed to already register 128 teams who have made two-year commitments to adopt at least two blocks this year. Many thanks to the organizations with similar missions who helped to clean nearly 10 blocks on the Eastside, within the vicinity of Loguen Park. Partners present yesterday included: Onondaga County, Onondaga County Save the Rain, @onondagaearthcorps, AmeriCorps, Southside TNT, City of Syracuse - Office of the Mayor, Syracuse Parks & Rec, and the Department of Public Works. 🌍 🗑 #beautifyyourcity #Syracuse
@foodbankofcny is hosting a drive-thru food distri @foodbankofcny is hosting a drive-thru food distribution event tomorrow, July 14 in the NBT Stadium parking lot. The food giveaway starts at 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required for each household. Copy and paste the following link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/food-bank-of-cny-food-distribution-nbt-bank-stadium-tickets-111179681420. #LetsTakeCareOfEachOther
NEW ON THE CREEKWALK EXTENSION THIS WEEKEND Can yo NEW ON THE CREEKWALK EXTENSION THIS WEEKEND Can you find this spectacular reflecting pool on the new phase two extension of the Onondaga Creekwalk on the south side? Syracuse Parks & Rec turned on the fountain and filled the pool last week. Visit the new 2.2 miles of paved trails today! Parking areas for easy access to the new section are at: Rockland and Hunt Avenues and at Midland and Bellevue Avenues.
Congratulations to the City of Syracuse for being Congratulations to the City of Syracuse for being recognized by the @bloombergdotorg What Works Cities initiative as one of a select group of certified cities nationwide using data to govern effectively. Syracuse received the 2020 Honor Roll Certification this year and will continue its efforts to incorporate the highest standards of excellence in order to continue providing equitable and efficient services to the community.
There is no time like the present to be mindful of There is no time like the present to be mindful of the progress we have made regionally and statewide in reducing and managing the community spread of COVID-19. More areas have been added to the New York State Travel Advisory, making travelers aware of the need to quarantine for 14 days when coming from any of the following states: Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Kansas Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Nevada Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah
COVID-19 testing this week in #Syracuse will be at COVID-19 testing this week in #Syracuse will be at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church (515 Oakwood Ave) on Friday, July 10 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This site is open to anyone, whether symptoms have been exhibited or not. #LetsTakeCareOfEachOther

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  • Mayor Walsh Appoints Participants in Columbus Circle Action Group
  • Week-Long Curb Repair Project on Grand Avenue to Close Eastbound Traffic Lane
  • Department of Public Works to Begin Paving Projects on Irving Avenue on July 15 and Harrison Street on July 16
  • Sidewalk Improvement Project to Begin on Hiawatha Boulevard Wednesday, July 15
  • Mayor Walsh on Common Council Passage of Lead Ordinance
  • Syracuse Adopt-a-Block Program Kicks Off Beautification Push Across the City at Loguen Park

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  • Mayor Walsh Appoints Participants in Columbus Circle Action Group
  • Week-Long Curb Repair Project on Grand Avenue to Close Eastbound Traffic Lane
  • Department of Public Works to Begin Paving Projects on Irving Avenue on July 15 and Harrison Street on July 16
  • Sidewalk Improvement Project to Begin on Hiawatha Boulevard Wednesday, July 15

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