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Bacon Festival Street Closures (8/9/2022)
Mayor Walsh Statement on President Biden’s Signing of the CHIPS Act (8/9/2022)
City of Syracuse Announces Detour on Teall Avenue in Eastwood Beginning August 8 (8/7/2022)
City Water Department Responding to Water Main Break at Intersection of North Geddes Street and Erie Boulevard West (8/6/2022)
Mission Syracuse Traffic Advisory (8/5/2022)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Cecile Announce Promotion of Mark Rusin to Deputy Chief of Syracuse Police Department (8/4/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Waverly Avenue in the University Hill Neighborhood (8/4/2022)
Mayor Walsh Puts Problem Property Owners on Notice: Syracuse Has A Tougher Law to Address Public Nuisances (8/1/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Dig Once Road Reconstruction Project on West Genesee Street on the Westside (8/1/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Kelsey May to Director of Digital Services (7/28/2022)
Mayor Walsh joins Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for Local Hire Information Day to Create Jobs and Advance Equity Through Infrastructure (7/23/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Standish Drive in Meadowbrook Beginning July 22 (7/21/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Upgrade of City Parking Meters (7/21/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Dig Once Road Reconstruction Project on West Genesee Street on the Westside (7/20/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Nelson Street in Tipp Hill Beginning July 21 (7/20/2022)
Syracuse Build Receives National Attention for Driving Diverse and Skilled Infrastructure Workforce Solutions (7/20/2022)
City of Syracuse Asks for Community Input to Help Select Asphalt Art Design for City Hall Plaza (7/18/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close East Colvin Avenue Near South Campus on Saturday July 16 for Planned Roadwork (7/15/2022)
Syracuse Water Crews Extend Planned Work on East Brighton Avenue Near Brighton Towers to City Line (7/7/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Jordan and Wengert to Key Roles in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (7/7/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Valley Drive (7/6/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close East Brighton Avenue Near Brighton Towers on Wednesday July 6 as Part of the East Brighton Bridge Reconstruction (7/5/2022)
West Street Northbound Exit Ramp to Herald Place to Close on July 5 for Planned City Roadwork (7/5/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday July 4 in Observance of Independence Day (6/30/2022)
City of Syracuse Seeks Public Input on Kirk Park Kayak and Canoe Launch (6/30/2022)
West Street Northbound Exit Ramp to Herald Place to Close on June 30 for Planned City Roadwork (6/28/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects on Walnut Avenue and Walnut Place (6/24/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Syracuse Bond Rating for First Time in Eight Years (6/24/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Job Fair to Fill Openings in City Government (6/23/2022)
Traffic Advisory for Syracuse Jazz Fest (6/22/2022)
Governor Hochul Announces Up to $29 Million to Jumpstart Future City of Syracuse Mixed Use Project (6/22/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Joe Driscoll Interstate 81 City Project Director (6/21/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday (6/16/2022)
Mayor Walsh Statement on Attorney General Action Against Endzone Properties: Landlords Who Put Children and Families at Risk of Lead Poisoning Are Not Welcome Here (6/13/2022)
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Juneteenth Festival & Polish Festival (6/13/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Richard Alsever to Director of Human Resources (6/10/2022)
City of Syracuse Reports Results of 2022 Deer Management (6/8/2022)
City Parks Announces Playground Engagement Opportunities for Community Feedback on Three Upcoming Playground Replacement Projects (6/6/2022)
Kayak Rentals Available at Hiawatha Lake in Upper Onondaga Park on Saturdays and Sundays Beginning June 4 (6/3/2022)
City of Syracuse Micromobility Program Shows High Ridership and Changing Landscape of Urban Transportation (6/1/2022)
City of Syracuse to Open Five Outdoor Pools Beginning June 18 (6/1/2022)
Mayor Walsh Says Community Grid Alternative is Imminent (5/31/2022)
Mayor Walsh Shares Community Updates During May Monthly Briefing (5/27/2022)
After Expedited Filing By City of Syracuse, State Supreme Court Judge Signs Order to Enforce Skyline Security Requirements (5/27/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Memorial Day Holiday (5/27/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close East Brighton Avenue Near Brighton Towers on Thursday June 2 as Part of the East Brighton Bridge Reconstruction (5/27/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Southwest Community Gateway Downtown Revitalization Initiative Workshop (5/25/2022)
Syracuse Police Reform and Reinvention Plan Oversight Committee to Provide Report to the Community (5/20/2022)
Recycling Update May 19: Sections of Near Westside, Southwest, Skunk City, Strathmore, and Elmwood (5/19/2022)
Syracuse Water Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break on East Seneca Turnpike Hill in the Valley (5/18/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Michelle Sczpanski as Deputy Commissioner of Neighborhood Development (5/17/2022)
Syracuse Parks Department to Host Two Additional In-Person Job Fairs (5/16/2022)
City Public Works Crews to Close South Warren Street in Downtown for Road and Minor Infrastructure Repairs on Monday (5/13/2022)
Mayor Walsh Says Skyline Court Order Helps Protect Residents and Community (5/13/2022)
Parks, Recreation & Youth Department Announces Return of Annual Big Rig Day at Burnet Park After Two Year Hiatus (5/12/2022)
City of Syracuse to Begin Crosswalk and Pavement Striping Repairs in Various Downtown Intersections (5/12/2022)
City of Syracuse Extends Deadline for City Hall Asphalt Art Project (5/11/2022)
Mayor Walsh Asks State Supreme Court for Immediate Order to Force Skyline Security Compliance (5/10/2022)
Mayor Walsh Shares In-Depth Look at 2022 Road Reconstruction (5/9/2022)
Syracuse Water Department Crews to Install New Water Main on West Genesee Street in Clinton Square (5/6/2022)
Syracuse Water Department Crews to Install New Water Main and Pump Station on East Brighton Avenue Near Brighton Towers (5/6/2022)
Guns for Gift Cards: Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence Joins Call to Return Firearms at AG James’ Syracuse Gun Buyback Program (5/5/2022)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Cecile Name Richard Shoff First Deputy Chief and Julie Shulsky Deputy Chief (5/3/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces $500,000 Grant from Microsoft Philanthropies to City of Syracuse and CenterState CEO for Economic Inclusion (4/30/2022)
City of Syracuse to Host Open House to Present Initial Project Ideas and Concepts for Revitalizing City Lakefront Area (4/28/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on West Bear Street (4/27/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Joseph Cecile As Syracuse’s New Chief of Police (4/22/2022)
Mayor Walsh and Parks Commissioner LaFave Announce Plans for Four Major Eastwood Parks Projects (4/22/2022)
City Parks Announces Upcoming Public Engagement Meetings Seeking Input for Northside Parks (4/22/2022)
With Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, Mayor Walsh Opens Applications for Commercial Corridor Improvement Fund (4/18/2022)
Syracuse Water Department Crews Working to Repair Water Main Leak at the Intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Chester Street (4/14/2022)
With Strong Interest in Community Engagement, Salt Springs and Le Moyne Area Residents Invited to Neighborhood Pride Open House on Saturday, April 23 (4/14/2022)
Mayor Walsh Invites Community to Join Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Public Education Using Balancing Act Platform (4/13/2022)
Mayor Walsh’s Proposed FY 2023 City Budget Invests in a Stronger Syracuse: More Funding for Schools, Public Safety, Parks, Neighborhood Quality of Life and Sanitation and Litter Pick-Up (4/11/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Rick Kisselstein Executive Deputy Chief of Fire (4/8/2022)
City of Syracuse Department of Public Works Continues to Address Recycling Delays (4/8/2022)
Surveillance Technology Work Groups Seeks Input on Imaging of Traffic and Infrastructure Assets (4/6/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces New ARPA Dashboard Tracking Tool (4/5/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Open Call for Artists to Reimagine City Hall Plaza (4/4/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Lateef Johnson-Kinsey as the Director of the Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence (4/1/2022)
Scooter and Bikes to Return to Syracuse with Expanded Fleet, Parking Improvements (3/28/2022)
City of Syracuse Partners with MACNY to Create First Software Developer Apprenticeship (3/24/2022)
Syracuse Wins North American Smart Cities Award for Sustainable Infrastructure (3/21/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Fitch Ratings Upgrades Syracuse Bond Rating to A+ (3/17/2022)
City of Syracuse Department of Public Works Introduces Second Shift for Trash and Recycling Pickups (3/15/2022)
Syracuse Common Council Approves Mayor Walsh’s $2.1 Million Pandemic Relief Package for Education, the Arts and People Facing Financial Struggles (3/14/2022)
Mayor Walsh Says Syracuse Will Appeal Judge’s Ruling on Columbus Statue (3/11/2022)
Mayor Walsh Statement on Police Chief Kenton Buckner Being Named a Finalist for Olympia, Washington Chief of Police Search (3/11/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Syracuse is Finalist for North American Smart City Award (3/10/2022)
City of Syracuse Open Call for Projects for Downtown Revitalization Initiative (3/9/2022)
City of Syracuse to Make At-Home Test Kits Available for Pick-Up at Locations Across the City (3/7/2022)
Mayor Walsh and County Executive McMahon Offer Syracuse and Onondaga County as “Safe Haven” for Ukrainian Refugees (3/3/2022)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Announce Activation of Gunshot Detection System on North Side (3/1/2022)
Mayor Walsh Commends Common Council on Three Major Wins for Syracuse: STEAM School, CITY as Canvas Public Art, and I-81 Jobs (2/28/2022)
Mayor Walsh Issues Snow Safety Alert for Major Winter Storm Impacting Northeastern US (2/24/2022)
Mayor Walsh Highlights School District News, Black History Month; Provides COVID-19 Update During February Briefing (2/18/2022)
City of Syracuse and Adapt CNY Announce City Flag Redesign Process (2/17/2022)
City of Syracuse to Resume Butternut St Dig Once Infrastructure Project (2/17/2022)
City Water Department Responding to Water Main Break on South Beech Street (2/11/2022)
Mayor Walsh Delivers Testimony to Legislative Fiscal Committees on FY 2023 New York State Budget (2/10/2022)
Mayor Walsh Names Kelly Montague as Infrastructure Public Information Officer (2/8/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Brooke Schneider to Senior Public Information Officer (2/8/2022)
Mayor Walsh Issues Snow Safety Alert to Prepare for Impact of Early February Winter Storm (2/3/2022)
During Black History Month, Syracuse #BlackStories Honor Local Heroes and Heroines (2/1/2022)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Attorney Susan Katzoff as Corporation Counsel (1/31/2022)
Syracuse City Parks Welcomes Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic Back to Hiawatha Lake at Onondaga Park (1/31/2022)
Tackling Problems. Capturing Opportunities: Mayor Walsh on Newschannel 9 Newsmakers (1/30/2022)
Mayor Walsh Says Syracuse University Services Agreement Represents the Collaboration Syracuse Needs for Fiscal Sustainability (1/24/2022)
City of Syracuse Monitoring and Enforcement Actions at Skyline Apartments (1/24/2022)
In 2022 State of the City Address, Mayor Walsh Says Syracuse is Resilient and Ready to Reach Higher for Greater Progress and Opportunity for All (1/20/2022)
Syracuse Water Department Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break on South Avenue Near Onondaga Park (1/20/2022)
City of Syracuse Partners with InvoiceCloud to Launch New Online Payment System for Tax Payments (1/18/2022)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (1/15/2022)
Mayor Walsh Announces Release of 2022 City Services Guide (1/13/2022)
City of Syracuse to Make Second Round of At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available at Neighborhood Centers and to Residents of Twenty-Two Large Senior, Family and Affordable Housing Properties (1/7/2022)
Mayor Walsh Launches New Winter Weather Operations Tool for Snow Management (1/6/2022)
Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed for Some Northside and Eastside Residents (1/4/2022)
Dig Deeper. Collaborate More Completely: In 2nd Inaugural Address Mayor Walsh Issues Call to Keep Working Together (12/31/2021)
City of Syracuse Administrative Offices to Close on Friday, Dec. 31 in Observance of the New Year (12/29/2021)
City of Syracuse to Distribute First Wave of Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits Through Syracuse Housing Authority and Parks Community Centers (12/28/2021)
City of Syracuse Administrative Offices to Close on Friday, Dec. 24 in Observance of Christmas (12/23/2021)
Second Cohort Graduates Syracuse Build Pathways to Apprenticeship Construction Training Program (12/17/2021)
Sewer Repair to Close One Block of North Salina Street on Wednesday, December 15 (12/14/2021)
City of Syracuse Starts Pavement Striping in the Downtown Corridor (12/14/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Samia Al-Fareh to Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives (12/13/2021)
Governor Hochul Announces Syracuse as the Second $10 Million Central New York Winner of Fifth Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative (12/9/2021)
City of Syracuse Seeks Community Input on Proposed Surveillance Technology for Crime Investigation and Public Works Fleet Management (12/7/2021)
Mayor Walsh to Deliver 2022 State of the City Address from New JMA Wireless Plant on Syracuse’s Southside (12/7/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Expansion of Supplemental Sidewalk Snow Removal Program (12/6/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Deer Management to Start in City Week of December 6 (12/6/2021)
Mayor Walsh Proposes $2 Million in Pandemic Relief for Neighborhood Business Corridors Across the City of Syracuse (12/1/2021)
Street Closing Schedule for Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting Ceremony (11/26/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Thursday and Friday in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday (11/24/2021)
Mayor Walsh Says City Government’s Digital Transformation Will Leap Forward with Pandemic Relief Investment in Payroll Modernization (11/22/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Eric Ennis as Deputy Commissioner of Business Development (11/22/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints New Director of Special Projects for Department of Public Works (11/18/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Jessica Vinciguerra to Lead Program Administrator (11/18/2021)
Le Moyne College, City of Syracuse and Town of DeWitt Request Public Input for Area Neighborhood Development Strategy (11/17/2021)
Syracuse Surge Workforce Training Programs Seek Applicants (11/17/2021)
City of Syracuse Announces Paving to Start on Montgomery Street and East Jefferson Street in Downtown Syracuse (11/16/2021)
Mayor Walsh Provides Updated Guidance for Winter Outdoor Dining (11/15/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces the Return of In-Person Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (11/10/2021)
City of Syracuse Offices to Close in Observance of Veterans Day Federal Holiday (11/10/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Almond Street (11/9/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Pandemic Relief Funding for Syracuse Police Training in Community Engagement (11/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Teall Avenue (11/8/2021)
Commissioners Begin Work on Syracuse’s Redistricting Plan (11/5/2021)
City of Syracuse Announces Parking Restrictions for Pavement Restriping on South Salina Street in Downtown Syracuse Corridor (11/4/2021)
What’s That Beeping Noise?! City of Syracuse Department of Public Works to Begin Overnight Shift for Leaf and Snow Removal (11/4/2021)
Downtown Syracuse Overnight Parking Requirements Are In Effect to Help Keep Streets Clear During Winter Season (11/2/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Final Course Paving to Start on South Clinton, West Jefferson and South Warren Streets in Downtown Syracuse (11/1/2021)
DPW to Convert Traffic Signal at Geddes and Onondaga Streets to Flashing Warning Lights (10/28/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Maria Maldonado Lewis to New Role Focused on Diversity, Inclusion and Financial Empowerment (10/27/2021)
City of Syracuse Begins Major North Side “Dig Once” Infrastructure Project on Butternut Street (10/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Commends Common Council Approval of Pandemic Relief Investments in Parks, Public Safety and Digital Infrastructure (10/25/2021)
Mayor Walsh Proposes New Pandemic Relief Investments in Parks, Public Safety and Digital Infrastructure (10/20/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on South Salina Street in the Valley (10/18/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Catherine Street in Hawley-Green Neighborhood (10/15/2021)
Mayor Walsh Submits City of Syracuse Response to Interstate 81 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (10/14/2021)
Senator May, Senator Mannion and Mayor Walsh Issue Joint Statement on Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (10/14/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Tick Bite Prevention Virtual Workshop (10/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Members of New LGBTQ+ Advisory Board (10/13/2021)
City of Syracuse Columbus Day Schedule 2021 (10/10/2021)
FACT SHEET: City of Syracuse Services Agreement with Syracuse University (10/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on North Salina Street Along Clinton Square (10/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces $25,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies “Asphalt Art” Grant to City of Syracuse (10/5/2021)
Mayor Walsh Says Attorney General James Lawsuit is Part of a “Zero Tolerance Approach” to Lead Poisoning (10/1/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on the South Side (10/1/2021)
Mayor Walsh Brings Back Bike Share and Adds E-Scooters to Syracuse Sync Fleet (9/29/2021)
In City of Syracuse, American Rescue Plan Help is on the Way to More Tenants and Landlords Who Need Rent Relief (9/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Proposes Pandemic Relief for ShotSpotter Expansion and Taser/De-Escalation Program (9/22/2021)
Mayor Walsh on Newschannel 9 Newsmakers (9/21/2021)
Festa Italiana! We Honor Italian American Heritage This Weekend and Always (9/16/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on West Street (9/15/2021)
Mayor Walsh Says Council Approval of $1.3 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds is “Another Big Step Forward” (9/14/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Fire Chief Monds Celebrate Largest FEMA Grant in Syracuse Fire Department History (9/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Final Phase of Paving on Salina Street from Adams Street to Washington Street (9/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Bellevue Avenue (9/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Launches Speed Humps Pilot Program to Increase Pedestrian Safety for Area Residents (9/10/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Syracuse PAL Announce Open Registration for Baseball Clinic as Part of U.S. Conference of Mayor’s #PlayBall Initiative (9/9/2021)
Mayor Walsh Names Jennifer Tifft to Direct Implementation of ARPA Strategy (9/9/2021)
As Orange Football Returns to the Dome, Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Urge Fans to Follow Parking Regulations in University Neighborhoods (9/9/2021)
Investing in Jobs and Economic Opportunity: Mayor Walsh Proposes More than $800,000 in Pandemic Relief for Workforce Training and Job Placement (9/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Police Chief Buckner Release Right to Know Updates on Reporting Progress Portal (9/7/2021)
A Bridge Brings Us Together: Why Neighborhood Kids Cut the Ribbon on the New West Colvin Street Bridge (9/3/2021)
Mayor Walsh Proposes American Rescue Plan Act Funding for COPS Cameras in Syracuse Neighborhoods (9/2/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces North Side Road Reconstruction Projects on North Salina, Court and Butternut Streets (9/1/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on West Lafayette Avenue (8/31/2021)
Mayor Walsh Signs Mayors’ Compact on Racial Equity (8/31/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Kirk Avenue (8/27/2021)
Syracuse Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Requires Face Coverings at Community Centers (8/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Final “Weekends on Walton” in 2021 Will Happen This Weekend (8/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Lays Out Steps for Creation of Heritage Park in Downtown Syracuse (8/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Congratulates First Graduating Class of Syracuse Build Pathways to Apprenticeship Program (8/26/2021)
Mayor Walsh Joins Leaders in Skaneateles Lake Watershed Urging No Wake Boating on Skaneateles Lake (8/24/2021)
City Finance Department Reports Significant Progress in Clearing Up Tax Payment Processing Delays (8/24/2021)
She’s Never Lost Touch with Syracuse: Mayor Walsh Welcomes Governor Kathy Hochul to Lead New York State (8/24/2021)
Small Businesses, MWBEs , Homeowners, Water, and Fire Safety: Mayor Walsh Welcomes Common Council Action on Federal Pandemic Relief (8/23/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces City of Syracuse Will Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing for All Employees (8/20/2021)
In a Letter to President Biden, Mayor Walsh and County Executive McMahon Say Syracuse and Onondaga County Will Welcome Afghan Allies (8/20/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Closure of Sections of Onondaga Creekwalk Due to High Water (8/19/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Park Street (8/19/2021)
Flooding Causes Closure of State Fair Boulevard from west Genesee Street to Hiawatha Boulevard (8/19/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Lodi Street (8/18/2021)
Mayor Walsh Delivers Public Comment at State Transportation Hearing on I-81 Viaduct Project (8/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Assembly Transportation Chair Magnarelli Announce 14 Miles of City Roads to be Repaved with New State Touring Routes Funds (8/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Denise Moore to Oversee Quality of Life Service Requests as New Cityline Coordinator (8/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Irving Avenue (8/15/2021)
Mayor Walsh Reports on Progress on New Municipal Sidewalk Program (8/13/2021)
Statement: Mayor Walsh on 2020 Census Data Showing Population Gain in City of Syracuse (8/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Request for Proposals for Historic City Hall Commons Building (8/12/2021)
Supporting Children, Families and Neighborhoods: Mayor Walsh Proposes $7 Million in Pandemic Relief to Help People Repair and Buy Syracuse Homes (8/12/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Governor Cuomo Resignation and Elevation of Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to Governor (8/10/2021)
E. Jefferson Street, from S. Salina Street to Bank Alley, to Close to Traffic on Tuesday, Aug. 10 (8/9/2021)
Senator Mannion and Mayor Walsh Announce Pilot Program for New HABs Detection and Rapid Remediation to Protect City of Syracuse Water Supply and Skaneateles Lake Communities (8/6/2021)
Five City Pools Will Re-Open Today after Chlorine Delivery Delays (8/6/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Pools at 12 Noon Due to Chlorine Delivery Delays (8/5/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces New Mobile App and Online Portal for SYRCityline to Enhance User Experience and Service Request Efficiency (8/4/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Findings of Investigation by Attorney General Letitia James of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Governor Cuomo (8/3/2021)
Mayor Walsh on Common Council Approval of ARPA Investments in Land Bank and Urban Forest (8/2/2021)
Statement: Mayor Walsh on Syracuse Police Contract Authorization (8/2/2021)
Digital Transformation: Mayor Walsh Calls for Community Input on New City of Syracuse Website (8/2/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Release Quarterly Police Reform and Reinvention Plan Updates (7/30/2021)
Mayor Walsh Advances Pandemic Rescue Spending to Common Council for Rent Relief, Small Businesses, Land Bank, Water System and Thousands of Trees (7/28/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Cortland Avenue (7/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Burnet Avenue (7/25/2021)
Mayor Walsh Proposes American Rescue Plan Funding to Begin Skaneateles Lake Intake Pipe Extension (7/22/2021)
Burnet Park Golf Course to Host Free Family Event July 24 (7/22/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Park Street (7/20/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Urge Participation in Gun Buyback Program (7/19/2021)
The World is Watching Syracuse: Mayor Ben Walsh on Interstate 81 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (7/16/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Syracuse Named One of Best American Cities at Using Data to Improve Residents’ Lives (7/14/2021)
City of Syracuse Surveillance Technology Group Seeks Public Input (7/13/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on ATV and Dirt Bike Legislation (7/12/2021)
After Proactive HOME Unit Inspection, Mayor Walsh Reinstates Unfit Declaration for Common Areas at Skyline Apartments (7/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces $95,000 Summer Jobs Connect Grant Award to Equip Financial Peer Mentors for Servicing Youth (7/8/2021)
City of Syracuse and CenterState CEO Announce New Hires for Syracuse Build and Pathways to Apprenticeship Programs (7/8/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Nominations for LGBTQ Advisory Board (7/7/2021)
Traffic Signal at S. State Street and Martin Luther King E. to be Decommissioned (7/6/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Glenwood Avenue (7/2/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Independence Day Holiday (7/2/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Arbitrator’s Award on Police Contract (7/1/2021)
Department of Public Works to Collect Construction Debris During Months of July and August (7/1/2021)
Mayor Walsh Hosts Syracuse Roundtable with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on I-81 Viaduct and American Jobs Plan (6/30/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on June 28 Shooting on S. Salina Street (6/29/2021)
Solar Street Improvement Project Construction Set to Begin on Tuesday, June 29 (6/28/2021)
Mayor Walsh Unveils New Playground at Grace & Massena Playlot (6/28/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Formation of City of Syracuse LGBTQ Advisory Board (6/26/2021)
Mayor Walsh Joins with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to Launch SyracuseServes (6/24/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces City Job Fair to Fill Immediate Openings in City Government (6/23/2021)
Syracuse Parks Invites Neighbors to In-Person Public Meeting on Creekwalk Extension Improvements, Wednesday, June 23 (6/22/2021)
Kayak Rentals Available at Hiawatha Lake in Upper Onondaga Park Beginning June 26 (6/22/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Bellevue Avenue (6/18/2021)
Global Ratings Agencies Say Fiscal Outlook for City of Syracuse is Stable Despite Blows of the Pandemic (6/18/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Home HeadQuarters Celebrate Resurgent Neighborhoods Initiative New Homes and First-Time Homebuyers in Syracuse’s Lincoln Hill Neighborhood (6/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh Says $1 Million for I-81 Local Jobs from New York State Department of Labor is “Great News” for City of Syracuse and Syracuse Build (6/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Expansion of Downtown Mill and Pave Project Beginning Monday, June 21 (6/17/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Friday in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday (6/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Parks Commissioner Julie LaFave Unveil Improvements at Sunnycrest Golf Course (6/16/2021)
City of Syracuse Officially Opens Dog Park at Ormand Spencer Park (6/15/2021)
City of Syracuse Joins National Effort to Advance Opportunity and Equity through Housing Policy (6/15/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Outdoor Pools to Open Beginning June 24 (6/14/2021)
A Stronger and More Equitable Syracuse: Mayor Walsh Announces American Rescue Plan Strategy to Invest in Children and Families, Infrastructure, Jobs and a Resilient City Government (6/11/2021)
Overview: Syracuse American Rescue Plan Strategy (6/11/2021)
Syracuse Parks Conservancy Awarded $35,000 from Boeheim Foundation to Revitalize Westmoreland Park Basketball Courts (6/8/2021)
Fact Sheet: Municipal Sidewalk Maintenance Program (6/7/2021)
Mayor Walsh, Chief Buckner and the Syracuse Police Department Announce the Creation of the Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League (6/7/2021)
Online Registration for Parks Department 2021 Summer Youth Programs Begins on Saturday, June 5 at 8 a.m. (6/4/2021)
City of Syracuse Calls for Public Input on E. Colvin Street Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvement Project Slated for 2022 (6/4/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Summit Avenue (6/4/2021)
300 and 400 Blocks of S. Warren Street to Experience Water Service Disruptions During Valve Installation Project the Morning of June 4 (6/3/2021)
Water Service on the 100 – 200 Blocks of E. Jefferson Street to be Disrupted Tonight (6/3/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Increased Safety and Security Requirements at Skyline Apartments (6/3/2021)
Scheduled Repair Will Disrupt Water Service in Winkworth Neighborhood Overnight (6/2/2021)
Southbound Lanes on Salina Street Between Fayette and Jefferson to Close for Dig Once Reconstruction (5/28/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Memorial Day Holiday (5/28/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Weekends on Walton will Reboot this Summer Beginning June 4-5 (5/27/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Oversight Committee for Syracuse Police Reform and Reinvention Plan (5/26/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Recent Acts of Violence Among Teens (5/25/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on West Fayette Street (5/21/2021)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Approval of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and Veto of Amendments to Fund a Mural Project Using ARPA Funds (5/20/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on East Seneca Turnpike (5/18/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Surveillance Technology Work Group (5/17/2021)
Syracuse DPW to Close 200 Block of West Water Street for Sewer Repair (5/16/2021)
Help Wanted: Mayor Walsh and County Executive McMahon Ask Employers to Join City-County Summer Youth Employment Program (5/14/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Syracuse Build Partners Call for Applicants for Pathways to Apprenticeship Construction Training Program (5/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Advisory Commission to Guide Creation of Heritage Park at Columbus Circle (5/13/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Syracuse City Hall to Reopen Monday, May 17 with Improvements for Community (5/12/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Deploy Special Details for Quality of Life Infractions (5/11/2021)
City of Syracuse Reports Results of Deer Management Program Shortened by COVID-19 Pandemic (5/11/2021)
Mayor Walsh Welcomes Children’s Book Author Anne Sibley O’Brien to Syracuse Citywide Book Club Reading (5/10/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Tick Bite Prevention Virtual Workshop on May 20 (5/7/2021)
Syracuse Parks Invites Neighbors to May Public Meeting on Creekwalk Extension Improvements (5/6/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Final Resurfacing of South Salina Street in Downtown Area Begins May 6 (5/5/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Release of Municipal Sidewalk Maintenance Program Fact Sheet (5/5/2021)
Senior Recreation Activities Returning to City Community Centers (5/5/2021)
W. Colvin Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project Starts Next Week (5/4/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces City Golf Courses to Re-open with Walk-up Play Permitted (4/29/2021)
Water Department Valve Installation Project to Impact Water Service on the 300 Block of Montgomery Street (4/28/2021)
Syracuse Water Crews Work to Repair Water Main Break on Erie Boulevard W. (4/26/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces City Partnership with AT&T and Syracuse Juneteenth to Spotlight Local Black-Owned Businesses (4/23/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces State Supreme Court Judgment Against Skyline Owners (4/21/2021)
Valve Installation Project on the 400 Block of Montgomery Street to Impact Evening Water Service in the Area (4/21/2021)
Mayor Walsh Releases 2021 Road Reconstruction Projects (4/21/2021)
Syracuse Water Crews Working to Repair Water Main Breaks (4/19/2021)
Amazon Donates $1.75 million to construct new STEAM high school (4/13/2021)
Link to Proposed FY 2021-22 City of Syracuse Budget (4/9/2021)
Mayor Walsh Invites Community to Join Budget Public Education Using Balancing Act Platform (4/9/2021)
Still Impacted by Pandemic, Mayor Walsh’s Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2022 Supports Road to Recovery (4/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Distinguished Citizen Award for Syracuse Parks Conservancy (4/7/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Honors for Syracuse’s Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony (4/7/2021)
Mayor Walsh Launches Citywide Book Club Focused on Quality of Life (4/2/2021)
Mayor Walsh Says President Biden’s Vision for American Jobs Plan “Bodes Well for Syracuse” (3/31/2021)
City Payment Center Offers Tips to Speed Processing Times for Property Tax Payments (3/31/2021)
City of Syracuse Department of Public Works to Resume Collection of Yard Waste in April (3/30/2021)
Traffic Light at S. Geddes and W. Onondaga Streets to Switch from Flashing Warning Light to Full Signal Operation (3/25/2021)
Basketball Rims to be Reinstalled at Syracuse City Parks (3/24/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Next Wave of Skyline Enforcement (3/23/2021)
Water Service Projects on 100-200 Blocks of E. Water Street to Cause Shut Offs and Lane Closures on Monday, March 22 (3/19/2021)
New City Plan to Make Crosswalks Safer for Pedestrians Available for Public Review and Comments (3/17/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Adopt-a-Block Team to Kick Off Spring with Litter Pickup (3/16/2021)
After a Long and Trying Year, Mayor Walsh Says Signing of American Rescue Plan Means Help is Coming for the People of Syracuse (3/12/2021)
Water Main Repair and Valve Installation Project to Impact Water Service Near City Hall on Thursday, March 11 (3/11/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Fine Increase for Illegal Setouts of Trash and Debris (3/10/2021)
City of Syracuse Releases Updated Police Reform and Reinvention Plan (3/8/2021)
Syracuse Water Crews Schedule Work to Repair Water Main Leak on the 500 Block of W. Genesee Street (3/5/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Senior Meals To-Go with Peace, Inc. at Bob Cecile Community Center (3/5/2021)
Syracuse Parks Invites Neighbors to March Public Meeting Sessions on Creekwalk Extension Improvements (2/26/2021)
No Material Weaknesses – Mayor Walsh Announces Syracuse Breaks Bad Financial Streak (2/26/2021)
Water Main Break at Sunnycrest Road and South Midler Avenue to Impact Water Pressure for Residents (2/25/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Another $350,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants to City Small Businesses (2/25/2021)
Statement by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Drug Trafficking Arrests and Indictment: (2/25/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Presidents’ Day (2/12/2021)
Mayor Walsh Delivers State Budget Testimony to New York Legislative Fiscal Committees (2/11/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Deer Management to Start in City Week of February 8 (2/5/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Monds Announce Virtual Collins Block Ceremony (2/2/2021)
Mayor Walsh Issues Snow Safety Alert to Prepare for Potential Impact of Nor’easter (2/1/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Online FOIL Self-Service Portal for Code Violations and Permits (2/1/2021)
Water Main Break at the Intersection of James and Catherine Streets to Impact Water Service (1/29/2021)
Mayor Walsh Issues Call for Ideas for Global Mayors Challenge (1/29/2021)
Syracuse Water Department Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break on the 1700 and 1800 Blocks of Burnet Avenue (1/28/2021)
City of Syracuse Releases Draft of Police Reform and Reinvention Plan (1/28/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Clinton Square Ice Rink to Operate with Expanded Capacity (1/22/2021)
Syracuse Parks to Add Pop Up Snowshoe Rentals When Winter Allows (1/22/2021)
On a Foundation of Partnership and Progress, Mayor Walsh Reports State of the City is Standing Strong (1/21/2021)
Watch the 2021 State of the City of Address (1/21/2021)
Mayor Walsh Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Goal to Break Ground on I-81 Viaduct Project in 2022 (1/15/2021)
City of Syracuse to Close Monday in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (1/15/2021)
Syracuse City School District Graduation Rate Reaches Historic High (1/15/2021)
Senior Indoor Walking Option Available at Magnarelli Center to City Residents (1/11/2021)
Mayor Walsh Sees Opportunity for I-81 Project Under Transportation Secretary Nominee Pete Buttigieg (1/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Announce Body-Worn Cameras Deployed to All Uniformed Syracuse Police Officers (1/8/2021)
Blueprint 15 Awarded $1 Million to Prevent Community Displacement in Partnership with City of Syracuse (1/8/2021)
Mayor Walsh Announces Release of 2021 City Services Guide (12/31/2020)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Erica Clarke to Fill Vacancy on Syracuse City Court Bench (12/31/2020)
City of Syracuse to Close Friday in Observance of New Year’s Holiday (12/30/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Two New Daily Skating Sessions at Clinton Square Ice Rink (12/24/2020)
City of Syracuse to Close Friday in Observance of Christmas Holiday (12/23/2020)
City Offers Additional Location for Public Ice Skating for 2020-21 Season (12/21/2020)
Overnight Parking Requirements Change for Parts of Downtown Syracuse on Jan. 1 to Keep Streets Clear During Winter Season (12/15/2020)
Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center Helps Clients Reduce $1 Million in Debt (12/11/2020)
Water Crews Close the Intersection of S. Salina and E. Fayette Streets Until Friday Dec. 18 (12/11/2020)
Mayor Walsh to Deliver 2021 State of the City Address from New Salt City Market (12/9/2020)
Traffic Changes Coming in Lincoln Park to Reduce Illegal Dumping (12/9/2020)
Mayor Walsh Reveals Winners of Snow Plow Naming Contest (12/8/2020)
City of Syracuse to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive Open to the Public Thursday Dec. 10 (12/7/2020)
Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Name Jimmy Oliver Director of Community Engagement for Syracuse Police Department (12/4/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Year-Long API Priority Area Focusing on Quality of Life Experiences Across City Neighborhoods (12/4/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Winter COVID-19 Grant Awards to 23 Small Businesses in the City of Syracuse (12/4/2020)
Mayor Walsh Signs Executive Order Ensuring Public Input on Surveillance Technology Proposals By City Departments (12/1/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #6: Complete Military Inventory, Policy, and Procedure (12/1/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #15: Research Community-Based Strategies for Police Response (12/1/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Audriana Ortega as New Syracuse Financial Empowerment Counselor (11/30/2020)
Syracuse Water Department Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break on the 600 Block W. Genesee Street (11/30/2020)
Scheduled Water Valve Installation to Disrupt Water Service Near City Hall Friday Nov. 27 (11/25/2020)
Ice Skating will Return to Downtown with Reservations Required for 2020-21 Season (11/24/2020)
City of Syracuse to Close Thursday and Friday in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday (11/24/2020)
Syracuse Water Department Crews Working to Repair Water Main Leak on the 200 Block Carbon Street (11/24/2020)
City of Syracuse Opens Online Public Comment Period for West Genesee Milling and Pavement Project (11/24/2020)
Syracuse Water Crews Working to Repair Water Main Leak at Intersection of Wolf and Spring Streets (11/23/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Naming Contest for New City Plows (11/23/2020)
City of Syracuse Named One of America’s “Eight Smart Cities to Watch” (11/19/2020)
“Home for the Holidays” Virtual Tree Lighting Special to Premiere on SyracuseTreeLighting.com (11/19/2020)
Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $16 million Project to Install Smart Energy-Saving Streetlights in Syracuse (11/18/2020)
City of Syracuse to Close Offices for Furlough Day, Friday, Nov. 20 (11/18/2020)
City of Syracuse Opens Online Public Comment Period for E. Brighton Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project (11/17/2020)
Mayor Walsh Names Sam Perry as Public Works Inspector to Focus on Illegal Setouts (11/17/2020)
Mayor Walsh Clears Path for More Winter Outdoor Dining (11/13/2020)
Syracuse Water Department Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break at Burnet Avenue and Vine Street (11/11/2020)
As COVID-19 Concerns Rise, Mayor Walsh Announces Grants for Small Businesses to Conquer Challenges in the Winter Ahead (11/10/2020)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Yellow-Level COVID-19 Micro-cluster Designation in City of Syracuse (11/9/2020)
City of Syracuse to Close on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day (11/9/2020)
Syracuse Parks and Recreation Seeks Neighborhood Input on Possible Traffic Changes in Lincoln Park (11/9/2020)
Syracuse Water Department Shutoffs for Repairs to Water Main on N. Geddes Street Extended (11/7/2020)
City of Syracuse to Resume Boot Program for Parking Scofflaws (11/6/2020)
Mayor Walsh Quarantines After Potential COVID-19 Exposure (11/6/2020)
Water Department Schedules Overnight Shutoff for Repairs to Water Main, Friday, Nov. 6 (11/6/2020)
Water Crews Work to Repair a Water Main Break on the 200 Block of Catawba Street (11/5/2020)
The Tradition Continues: Mayor Walsh and Cumulus Media Announce Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (11/4/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #5: Develop, Implement Plan for Vehicle Dashcams (11/3/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #4: Complete Acquisition of Body-Worn Cameras (11/3/2020)
Department of Water Crews Work to Repair Water Main Break at N. Beech and Canal Streets (11/2/2020)
City of Syracuse to Close Offices for Furlough Day, Friday, Oct. 30 (10/29/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Federal Court Filing to Protect Consent Decree on Diversity in Police and Fire Departments (10/29/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Schedule for Citywide Furlough Days to Offset COVID-19 Revenue Losses (10/21/2020)
Syracuse Water Department to Close Intersection of S. Salina and Jefferson Streets, Monday, Oct. 19 (10/19/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #3: Body-Worn Camera Policy (10/15/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces New Syracuse Police Reform Web Portal (10/15/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #2: Update Syracuse Police Use-of-Force Policy (10/15/2020)
Mayor Walsh Helps Launch Syracuse Surge Summit with Partners from Microsoft, SU, JPMorgan Chase and CenterState CEO (10/14/2020)
Executive Order No. 1 Action #10: Actively Oppose the Dissolution of Consent Decree (10/12/2020)
City of Syracuse Schedule for Columbus Day (10/11/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Path Forward for Columbus Circle (10/9/2020)
Mayor Walsh Undertakes COVID-19 Quarantine (10/8/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces October Extension of Outdoor Dining on Walton Street (10/2/2020)
Syracuse Water Department Shutting Off Water Near Montgomery and Washington Streets (9/30/2020)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Tim Rudd Director of Office of Management and Budget (9/25/2020)
South Salina Street Road Reconstruction Will Disrupt On-Street Parking South of Downtown Syracuse (9/25/2020)
City of Syracuse Confirms All Amnesty Requests Received by Sept. 25 Will Be Addressed (9/24/2020)
Office of Minority Affairs to Host Last Grow Your Business Series Webinar Friday Sept. 25 (9/24/2020)
HealthWay Family of Brands Makes Donation to City of Syracuse (9/23/2020)
City Crews Repair Underground Infrastructure on Salina Street Before Start of Federally-funded Road Project (9/20/2020)
City of Syracuse Announces Plan to Get Yard Waste and Construction Debris Pickups on Schedule (9/17/2020)
Syracuse Industrial Development Agency Approves Grants to More than 50 Small Businesses and Non-Profits for COVID-19 Response (9/16/2020)
Water Crews to Close the 400 Block of South Salina Street for Two Week Water Main Project (9/14/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects on Midland Avenue and Bellevue Avenue (9/10/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Start of Parking Amnesty Period with New Searchable Database for Unpaid Tickets (9/8/2020)
Information on Mailing Regarding Parking Violation Amnesty Program (9/6/2020)
City of Syracuse Schedule and Closures for Labor Day (9/6/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Former Syracuse Developmental Center Property is on the Market (9/4/2020)
Mayor Walsh Extends Outdoor Dining in Armory Square Through Weekends in September (9/4/2020)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Nicolas Diaz Amigo Chief Innovation and Data Officer (9/1/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Grand Avenue (8/31/2020)
Cities, With Support From Everytown, Sue to Compel Trump Administration to Address Growing Threat From ‘Ghost Guns’ (8/26/2020)
Le Moyne Community Internship Initiative Launched to Aid in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic; City of Syracuse, Onondaga County to be First Partners (8/26/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Milling and Paving Project on South Avenue (8/25/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Parking Violation Amnesty Program to Reduce Rolls of Unpaid Parking Tickets (8/24/2020)
Government, Community Advocates, and Labor Work Together at Interstate 81 Jobs “Big Table” (8/22/2020)
Facing Steep COVID-19 Revenue Losses and Gridlock in Washington, Mayor Walsh Announces Plan to Cut $18.1 Million in City Spending (8/21/2020)
“A Perfect Storm of Revenue Constraints” — Mayor Walsh Joins New York Mayors in Call for Federal Support to Stave Off Drastic Cuts (8/15/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Grant Boulevard (8/14/2020)
Traffic Signal at S. Salina Street and E. Raynor Avenue to be Decommissioned (8/7/2020)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on September Cutoff of 2020 Census Count (8/5/2020)
Syracuse Fire Department Receives $488,195 Federal Grant to Reduce Cancer Risks (8/5/2020)
Mayor Walsh to Host Interstate 81 “Big Table” Meeting Aug. 13 (7/31/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects on Shonnard Street and West Adams Street (7/29/2020)
Central Permit Office to Unveil Permitting Improvements After Year-Long Focus as I-Team Priority Area (7/29/2020)
Syracuse Industrial Development Agency Accepts Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program (7/29/2020)
Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center Helps Syracuse Residents Reduce More Than $600K in Debt and Increase $300K in Savings (7/24/2020)
Walton Street Closure Continues in Armory Square this Weekend After Strong Pilot Debut (7/23/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Project on Burnet Avenue (7/22/2020)
City of Syracuse Addresses Stakeholder and Protest Group Demands on Police Reform (7/16/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Weekend Walton Street Closure Offering Expanded Outdoor Dining and Retail Options (7/16/2020)
City of Syracuse Awarded $200,000 Grant from Empire State Development to Advance Smart City Technology Solutions (7/16/2020)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Participants in Columbus Circle Action Group (7/14/2020)
Department of Public Works to Begin Paving Projects on Irving Avenue on July 15 and Harrison Street on July 16 (7/14/2020)
Syracuse Adopt-a-Block Program Kicks Off Beautification Push Across the City at Loguen Park (7/13/2020)
City of Syracuse Joins with Skaneateles Lake Watershed Municipalities to Launch SkanLakeInfo.org Website (7/13/2020)
Making Policing Documents Public (7/13/2020)
Police Chief Search Timeline (7/13/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects to Begin on South Salina Street and State Street (7/10/2020)
City of Syracuse Recognized by What Works Cities Among National Leaders in Data-Driven Governance (7/8/2020)
Mayor Walsh Says Onondaga and Thornden Park Pools will Open this Summer Thanks to #SyracuseSwimsOn Success (7/2/2020)
Mayor Walsh and Community Partners Open New Creekwalk Trail on the City’s South Side (7/2/2020)
City Payment Center Offers Multiple Ways to Pay Property Tax Bills (7/2/2020)
Permitting for Public Festivals and Large Events in City of Syracuse Suspended Through the Summer and Fall of 2020 (7/1/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Road Reconstruction Projects on Comstock Avenue and Westcott Street (7/1/2020)
City of Syracuse Holds Online Meeting to Discuss Quality of Life Challenges Created by Illegal Fireworks (6/30/2020)
Creekwalk Phase 2 Official Opening on July 4 (6/26/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Formation of Columbus Circle Action Group (6/26/2020)
Mayor Walsh Says Two City Pools Will Open this Summer and Announces #SyracuseSwimsOn Campaign to Open Two More (6/26/2020)
Read Mayor Walsh’s June 22 Community Update for Government and Neighborhood Partners (6/25/2020)
Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Open Playgrounds and Turn on Water Features in City Parks (6/23/2020)
Mayor Walsh Signs Syracuse Police Reform Executive Order (6/19/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces City of Syracuse Juneteenth Observance on Friday, June 19 (6/18/2020)
Department of Public Works Receives Two New Sanitation Trucks for Recycling (6/17/2020)
Streetscape Project Begins on University Avenue Between Waverly Avenue and East Genesee Street (6/16/2020)
After Investigation and Review of Additional Footage of PSB-Photographer Incident, Police Chief Kenton Buckner Concludes Officer’s Actions Were Reasonable Given Immediacy of Threat to Police HQ (6/12/2020)
City of Syracuse Launches Search for New Chief Data Officer (6/12/2020)
Department of Neighborhood and Business Development Announce Recommendations of $375,000 in UNSAAC Funding to go to Community Organizations (6/12/2020)
Mayor Walsh and Fire Chief Monds Name Daniel Downes 1st Deputy Fire Chief (6/11/2020)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Brad O’Connor as Commissioner of Finance (6/10/2020)
Community Briefing: See Mayor’s Walsh’s Weekly Update on COVID-19 and Preparations for Protests in Syracuse (6/6/2020)
County Executive McMahon and Mayor Walsh Rescind Curfew in Onondaga County and City of Syracuse (6/1/2020)
Mayor Walsh Signs Declaration of State of Special Emergency Instituting Curfew in City of Syracuse (5/31/2020)
Mayor Walsh Statement on Protests in City of Syracuse (5/31/2020)
As Smart Street Light Conversion Moves Forward, Mayor Walsh Appoints Ken Towsley to Manage the Network (5/29/2020)
City of Syracuse Reports Deer Management Results (5/28/2020)
Mayor Walsh Observes Memorial Day in Eastwood (5/25/2020)
COVID-19 Community Briefing: See Mayor Walsh’s Weekly Update (5/22/2020)
Mayor Walsh to Launch Curbside Pickup Pilot Program for Retail Stores and Restaurants (5/22/2020)
Syracuse Department of Public Works Enables No-Touch Pedestrian Crossing Buttons on Traffic Signals (5/22/2020)
COVID-19 Community Briefing: See Mayor Walsh’s Weekly Update (5/15/2020)
Syracuse Water Department to Begin Water Main Project at MLK Boulevard and Salina Street (5/15/2020)
City of Syracuse to Reinstate Metered Parking Enforcement Beginning Monday, May 18 (5/14/2020)
City of Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens to Join ACTS Clergy Caucus Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 (5/12/2020)
Mayor Walsh Issues COVID-19 Resources Guide (5/10/2020)
Spotlight on Meeting Human Needs: Mayor Walsh and Deputy Mayor Owens Deliver Weekly COVID-19 Community Briefing (5/8/2020)
Mayor Walsh Takes Appeal for Federal Help Directly to U.S. Congressional Leadership (5/8/2020)
City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Temporarily Change Access Routes to Higher Onondaga Park (5/7/2020)
City of Syracuse Adds Drop Box Payment Option for Convenience, Limiting In-Person Interactions (5/7/2020)
COVID-19 Community Briefing: See Update by Mayor Walsh and Common Council President Helen Hudson (5/1/2020)
Black Health Issues a Call to Action for a COVID-19 Coalition (4/30/2020)
City of Syracuse Department of Public Works to Resume Yard Waste and Construction Debris Pick Up in May (4/28/2020)
COVID-19 Community Briefing: See Update by Mayor Walsh and Syracuse School Superintendent Jaime Alicea (4/24/2020)
Mayor Walsh and Superintendent Alicea to Host COVID-19 Briefing on Education, City Services and Public Safety (4/23/2020)
City and County Proclaim 4/22 SUNY ESF Day (4/22/2020)
Interactive Website Lays Out Solar Street Improvement Project and Allows for Public Comments to be Accepted Online Until May 1 (4/22/2020)
Input from Southside Residents Sought for Planned W. Colvin Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project (4/20/2020)
Mayor Walsh Rallies for Federal Aid to Syracuse and Onondaga County (4/17/2020)
Mayor Walsh Extends Parking Meter Enforcement Suspension to May 15 (4/17/2020)
City of Syracuse ADA Transition Plan Review and Comment Period Opens to the Public for 30 Days Beginning April 16 (4/16/2020)
Help Spread Face Masks — Not COVID-19: Mayor Walsh Issues #TakeCareChallenge (4/15/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces SECDO COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program Loan Approvals for Local Small Businesses (4/10/2020)
Mayor Walsh Salutes SUNY Upstate Medical University Heroes for Saving Lives Here at Home and Downstate (4/9/2020)
Mayor Walsh’s 2021 Budget Proposal Prepares City for Fiscal Uncertainties of COVID-19 Pandemic (4/8/2020)
Help us #SayThankYou to the Heroes Among Us Responding to COVID-19 (4/5/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces “Weekend Walks in the Parks” (4/3/2020)
CNY Works Connects Job Seekers and Employers Virtually (4/2/2020)
Department of Public Works Switches Traffic Light Operation at S. Geddes and W. Onondaga Streets from Flashing Warning Light to Full Signal Operation (4/1/2020)
Mayor Walsh, County Executive McMahon, and Members of Syracuse-Onondaga County Complete Count Committee Kick Off Census Day with e-Proclamation and Adjusted Approach to Encourage Response Participation (4/1/2020)
WCNY Announces Launch of ‘TV Classroom’ Network with Mayor Ben Walsh, City of Syracuse, Superintendent Jaime Alicea, Syracuse City School District at WCNY’s Robert J. Daino Broadcast and Education Center (3/30/2020)
We are a Team: Walsh, McMahon, Babers, Boeheim and Hillsman Lineup Against COVID-19 (3/27/2020)
Department of Public Works Postpones April Yard Waste and Construction Debris Collection (3/26/2020)
Local Leaders Form COVID-19 Economic Resiliency Task Force to Map Coronavirus Strategies for Business Community (3/25/2020)
Mayor Walsh Urges Congress to Lower Population Level for Cities Eligible for Aid (3/24/2020)
Mayor Walsh and the Cuse Pit Crew Spotlight “Pause” for New York as Ideal Time for Dog Adoptions (3/24/2020)
SEDCO Opens Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Program for Small Businesses (3/23/2020)
Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center Goes Virtual to Help Residents Manage Financial Obligations in the Midst of the Public Health Crisis (3/23/2020)
Mayor Walsh Suspends Parking Meter Enforcement for 30 Days (3/20/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces SEDCO Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus (3/19/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Plan for Continuation of City of Syracuse Services (3/16/2020)
City of Syracuse Parks Recreation and Youth Programs Cancellations (3/16/2020)
County Executive McMahon Declares State of Emergency; Schools to Close End of Day Friday, March 20th through End of Day April 13th, 2020; All Extra-Curricular Activities Cancelled Immediately (3/14/2020)
Upstate University Hospital opens Central New York regional triage line for COVID-19 (3/14/2020)
Proceedings in Syracuse Common Council Chambers Move to e-Meetings (3/13/2020)
Taking Care of Each Other: Public Events and Gatherings (3/13/2020)
Distribution of Census 2020 Self-Response Mailers Begins Today, March 12 (3/12/2020)
City of Syracuse Central Permit Office Launches ePermits Service (3/9/2020)
See Coronavirus Briefing: Mayor Walsh Joins Onondaga County for Community Update on Coronavirus (3/5/2020)
Mayor Walsh Appoints Matt Oja as Deputy Commissioner of Assessment (3/2/2020)
Information on Coronavirus from the Onondaga County Health Department (2/27/2020)
City of Syracuse Offers Tick Bite Prevention Workshops (2/23/2020)
City of Syracuse Hires Richard Devesty as Citywide Director of Fleet Operations (2/19/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Release of Urban Forest Master Plan (2/12/2020)
Water Crews to Close 2100 Block of Grant Boulevard Tonight for a Road Restoration Project (2/11/2020)
City of Syracuse Opens Public Comment Period on Feb. 5 for Environmental Review of Proposed Lead Ordinance (2/4/2020)
Mayor Walsh Names Michael Collins Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development (2/4/2020)
Questions and Answers about Food Trucks in the City of Syracuse (2/3/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Public Information Meeting for Butternut Street “Dig Once” Infrastructure Project (1/29/2020)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Governor Cuomo’s 2021 Executive Budget (1/21/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces the Release of the 2019 Progress Report (1/21/2020)
In 2020 State of the City, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Sees “Window of Opportunity” to Revitalize Neighborhoods and Continue Progress on Syracuse Surge (1/17/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces Partnerships to Strengthen Snow Plow Fleet (1/8/2020)
Mayor Walsh Says Governor Cuomo is Taking Regional STEAM School Proposal to the Next Level (1/7/2020)
City Celebrates “Working Together Wins” in Preparation for 2020 State of the City Address (1/3/2020)
Mayor Walsh to Report on 2019 Progress and Plans the Future at 2020 State of the City Address (1/2/2020)
City of Syracuse to Collect Christmas Trees on a Quadrant Schedule in January (1/2/2020)
Mayor Walsh Announces New Interactive Road Rating Map (12/19/2019)
City of Syracuse Announces Search for Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development (12/12/2019)
Mayor Walsh Will Deliver 2020 State of the City on Jan. 16 (12/5/2019)
City of Syracuse to Begin Deer Management Week of Dec. 2 (12/2/2019)
What Syracuse residents should know about Deer Damage Management (12/2/2019)
City of Syracuse Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Syracuse Police Benevolent Association (11/27/2019)
Mayor Walsh Names Brad O’Connor Deputy Commissioner of Finance (11/27/2019)
Northwest Quadrant Leaf Setout Begins Nov. 23-24 (11/23/2019)
Mayor Walsh Orders Investigation of Racist Graffiti Incident on City Property (11/21/2019)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Response to Racist Incidents in Syracuse (11/20/2019)
Mayor Walsh Releases Citywide Road Ratings Map (11/19/2019)
Southwest Quadrant Leaf Setout Begins Nov. 16-17 (11/16/2019)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Racist Graffiti Incidents (11/15/2019)
Mayor Walsh Announces Tick Bite Prevention Workshop on Nov. 20 (11/14/2019)
City of Syracuse Annual “Home for the Holidays” Tree Lighting Ceremony to Unveil New Christmas Tree (11/14/2019)
SE Quadrant Leaf Setouts Begin Nov. 9-10 (11/9/2019)
Microsoft Begins Community Outreach in Syracuse with City, County and SU’s iSchool (11/7/2019)
City of Syracuse to Hold Seminar for Snow Removal Contractors (11/5/2019)
Setouts for Leaf Pickup begin this weekend in NE Quadrant (11/2/2019)
Microsoft plans Smart Cities Technology Hub in Syracuse (10/31/2019)
Mayor Walsh and Common Council Expand Sidewalk Snow Clearance Pilot (10/19/2019)
Mayor Walsh Moves Forward with Next Step in Reuse of Former Syracuse Development Center Property (10/8/2019)
City of Syracuse Nominated for Clean Energy People’s Choice Award (10/4/2019)
City of Syracuse Seizes Former Syracuse Developmental Center Site for Back Taxes (8/21/2019)
Mayor Walsh’s Summer Reading Challenge Shows Summer School Students Read 98,782 Minutes in 3 Weeks (8/1/2019)
Mayor Walsh and County Executive McMahon Launch 2020 Census Syracuse-Onondaga County Complete Count Committee (8/1/2019)
Mayor Ben Walsh And Community Partners Celebrate Launch Of Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center (7/21/2019)
Mayor Walsh Announces City Sites for Relief from Extreme Heat (7/19/2019)
City of Syracuse Selects Christmas Tree In July (7/10/2019)
State Financial Restructuring Board Offers Support for Resurgence of Syracuse (7/10/2019)
Mayor Walsh Announces Start of Street Light Conversion to Money-Saving LED Bulbs (7/3/2019)
Mayor Walsh Points to Population and Private Job Growth as Signs of Progress for Syracuse (6/30/2019)
Syracuse Police Department Reports on Outcome of Investigation into Grace Street Arrest (6/17/2019)
Syracuse Police Department Releases Updated Use of Force Policy and Documents Related to Grace Street Arrest (6/14/2019)
Tick and Deer Management Advisory Group Submits Management Plan to Address Public Health and Safety Issue (6/10/2019)
City of Syracuse Announces Public Outreach for Final Draft of Rezone Syracuse (6/10/2019)
Standard & Poors Upgrades Financial Outlook for City of Syracuse; Moody’s and S&P Keep City’s Bond Ratings Level (6/6/2019)
City of Syracuse to Host Public Information Meeting on Downtown Paving May 21 (5/16/2019)
Mayor Walsh Opens Online Zoning and Permitting Discovery Center (5/14/2019)
Syracuse Receives $3 Million Investment from J.P. Morgan Chase’s Advancing Cities Challenge (4/19/2019)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Announces Actions to Address Public Health and Safety Issues from Tick and Deer Population (4/16/2019)
In Fiscal Year 2020 City Budget, Mayor Walsh Proposes Investments In Public Safety, City Services, Better Neighborhoods And Syracuse Surge (4/8/2019)
Online Registration For Parks Department 2019 Summer Programs Begins On Saturday, April 6 (4/1/2019)
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Names Census Coordinator to Engage with Community for 2020 Count (3/26/2019)
City Expands Streaming Service for Meetings Held in Council Chambers (3/25/2019)
City of Syracuse Announces Three Startups Selected to Participate in Ground-Breaking Startup in Residence Program (1/28/2019)
Supplemental Sidewalk Snow Removal Pilot (1/26/2019)
Mayor Walsh Issues Snow Safety Alert in City of Syracuse (1/18/2019)
Parks Department Encourages Community to Embrace Winter (12/14/2018)
City of Syracuse Releases Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau 2017 Poverty Report (12/4/2018)
New Syracuse Snow Safety Web Page includes GPS-Powered Snow Plow Map (12/4/2018)
City Of Syracuse to Introduce Paid Parental Leave Policy (11/28/2018)
Innovative Technology Start-Up Docupet Opens U.S. Headquarters in Downtown Syracuse (11/16/2018)
City Of Syracuse “Home for The Holidays” Tree Lighting Ceremony And Schedule Of Events (11/13/2018)
Clinton Square Tree to Be Delivered On Friday, Nov. 9 (11/5/2018)
Mayor Walsh Names Kenton Buckner of Little Rock as Syracuse Police Chief (11/2/2018)
With Big Orange Weekends Ahead On the Hill, City Of Syracuse And Syracuse University Remind Fans To Follow Parking Regulations (10/17/2018)
The City Of Syracuse Announces Its Participation in “Startup In Residence” Program To Address Civic Challenges (10/15/2018)
Syracuse Fire Department to Recognize Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 7-13, 2018 (10/9/2018)
Legal Services of Central New York and the City of Syracuse reach settlement agreement in class action Winston v. City of Syracuse (10/3/2018)
City of Syracuse Seeks Partner to Provide Sidewalk Snow Clearing Services (9/26/2018)
Interfaith Works Partners with Mayor Walsh to Conduct Dialogue Circles on Columbus Commemoration (9/20/2018)
City of Syracuse Announces Snow Safety Plans for Winter 2018-2019 (9/19/2018)
City of Syracuse Begins Search for Clinton Square Tree (9/14/2018)
Online Dog Licensing Unleashed in the City of Syracuse (9/11/2018)
City of Syracuse Announces Funding for Body-Worn Camera Implementation (9/8/2018)
Fiscal Advisory Council Hosts Path to Participatory Budgeting Discussion (9/6/2018)
City of Syracuse Launches Performance Management Program (9/5/2018)
Citywide Summer Book Club launches with the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” (7/7/2018)
City of Syracuse Calls for Volunteers to Join “Clean-Up ‘Cuse Adopt-a-Block” (5/4/2018)
New City Budget Points Syracuse Toward Fiscal Sustainability and Growth (4/9/2018)
Mayor Walsh and Syracuse Common Council Expand Public Engagement for 2019 Budget Process (4/6/2018)
City of Syracuse Announces Start of Streaming Meetings From Council Chambers (4/4/2018)
Office of Innovation Announces Housing Stability as its Priority Area for 2018 (2/28/2018)
City of Syracuse Announces Snow Safety Plan (1/12/2018)