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Colleagues Bid Farewell to Deputy Chief Jeff Kite and District Chief John Stubbs Good luck to Deputy Chief Jeff Kite. He retires with over 26…
Continue reading → Syracuse Fire Department Retirements May 2020
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Earth Day The City of Syracuse and Onondaga County will recognize the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by recognizing the contributions…
Continue reading → City and County Proclaim 4/22 SUNY ESF Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXPcho-sqBM&feature=youtu.be Syracuse, we’re so proud of how our city has rallied around our essential workers and volunteers with the #SayThankYou campaign. In this “now normal”…
How One City Employee’s Thoughtful Gesture Turned into “Mask” Production Before COVID-19, Angie Nelson expected to return from her vacation to work at the Department…
Continue reading → A Sewing Machine and A Little Bit of Extra Time
Syracuse, Get the Facts from Mayor Walsh on how city government is responding to the COVID-19 healthcare emergency. In this interview, Mayor Walsh updates us…
Continue reading → Interview with Mayor Walsh: Update on City’s Response to COVID-19
Schedule of events include activities from Clinton Square to City Hall SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse will host the annual Clinton Square “Home…
With Contributions from Emberlin Leja We are the ones who, together, will stop gun violence in our community. Every speaker, poet, and singer spoke to…
Continue reading → We Must End Gun Violence, Together: MAGV Vigil at Clinton Square
"The census occurs just once a decade, but it has a daily impact on the City of Syracuse and every single person lives here," said Mayor Ben Walsh. "The census results play a large and lasting role in the allocation of federal dollars, ensuring our fair share of federal funding for schools, hospitals, and housing. Much depends on getting a complete and accurate count."