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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)