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Mayor Ben Walsh is the 54th Mayor of the City of Syracuse. Meet Ben Walsh, the dad and Syracuse westsider.

Posted on 21 April 2020

We #SayThankYou to our families

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”…

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Posted on 31 December 20175 January 2020

Ben Walsh gets sworn in as Syracuse Mayor

It's a change of pace for the city of Syracuse as independent Ben Walsh prepares to step into his new role as mayor. "This is…

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Posted on 28 December 20175 January 2020

Ben Walsh: Born into political royalty, but took roundabout path to mayor’s office

At age 22, Ben Walsh didn't know what he wanted to do with his life. But he was pretty sure of two things: He wasn't…

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More states experiencing an increase in positive C More states experiencing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases have been added to the New York State Travel Advisory. Travelers coming to New York State from other states on the list are to quarantine for 14 days in order to help reduce and stop the spread of COVID-19. Updated list of states: Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina New Mexico Nevada Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Wisconsin
#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

In the News

  • 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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