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Tag: economic recovery

Posted on 25 March 2020

Local Leaders Form COVID-19 Economic Resiliency Task Force to Map Coronavirus Strategies for Business Community

Task force will focus on assessment, response, mitigation, and recovery The City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, CenterState CEO, and the Manufacturers Association of CNY (MACNY)…

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You can complete the 2020 Census from the comfort You can complete the 2020 Census from the comfort and safety of your own home. The option to respond online at my2020census.gov gives everyone the opportunity to be counted, even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. When you respond to the census, you are helping to shape the future of your community for the next 10 years. Stand up and be counted online, by phone, or by mail. Visit www.2020census.gov to learn more. #LetsTakeCareOfEachOther
WEEKEND WALKS IN THE PARKS The Department of Parks WEEKEND WALKS IN THE PARKS The Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will open “Weekend Walks in the Parks” starting this weekend by closing roads to vehicles in four City parks. “Weekend Walks in the Parks” will offer widened outdoor walking paths on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., making it easier for people to enjoy city parks and practice social distancing. As residents are encouraged to stay at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the designated time period for pedestrians to walk or run the mapped routes is designed to provide a safe and healthy alternative for people to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. • Burnet Park (Burnet Park Drive, Syracuse, NY 13204) • Lincoln Park (140 Robinson St., Syracuse, NY 13203) • Upper Onondaga Park (176 Onondaga Park Dr, Syracuse, NY 13207) • Thornden Park (Thornden Park Drive Syracuse NY 13210) Residents are also encouraged to frequent other parks with walking loops regularly closed to traffic such as Schiller Park, as well as parks with hiking trails such as Heath Park, Elmwood Park, and Sunnycrest Park. #LetsTakeCareOfEachOther 🏃‍♀️ 🚶
DPW postponed the scheduled spring yard waste and DPW postponed the scheduled spring yard waste and construction debris collection for all quadrants beginning March 30, 2020 until further notice. The change is in accordance with the New York State executive order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The self drop-off site located at 1200 Canal St. will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays for yard waste drop offs only. Residential construction debris should be held for future pick up.
Residents can easily file a report for non-emergen Residents can easily file a report for non-emergency incidents through SPD's E-serve (syracusepolice.org) and Tele-Serve (315-422-5207) report filing systems. As officers are serving out in the field, these self-service options are available. #LetsTakeCareOfEachOther
If you have been laid off from work because of the If you have been laid off from work because of the coronavirus quarantine, Legal Services of Central New York can help. You can call LSCNY at 315-703-6500 or visit lscny.org to receive free legal advice about unemployment insurance. Recent updates about COVID-19 and unemployment insurance FAQs from the New York State Department of Labor are available at labor.ny.gov #LetsTakeCareofEachOther
Resources are available to our bilingual neighbors Resources are available to our bilingual neighbors to help them stay informed. For translation services related to COVID-19 and other support agencies, La Liga is offering assistance to Spanish-speaking community members. Call 315-475-6153 to learn more. #LetsTakeCareOfEachOther
Department of Public Works is switching the operat Department of Public Works is switching the operation of the traffic signal located at the intersection of S. Geddes and W. Onondaga Streets from flashing yellow to standard operation (red, yellow, green). This changeover is scheduled annually, with the traffic signal operating only in flash mode from November through March to account for wintry conditions on the Geddes Street hill.
CENSUS COUNTS ON! Mayor Walsh and Onondaga County CENSUS COUNTS ON! Mayor Walsh and Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon celebrated Census Day today with their first ever "e-Proclamation." They joined with members of the local Complete Count Committee to emphasize why there is no better time than now -- many of us are home -- to complete your U.S. Census Bureau submission. COVID-19 shows more than ever why our community needs a complete count to ensure we receive proper government funding and legislative representation.
RECYCLING DELAY Due to a delay today, recycling in RECYCLING DELAY Due to a delay today, recycling in the Sedgwick neighborhood and on streets in Eastwood in the area of Boston Street, Burns Avenue and Clover Ridge Drive will be picked up on Wednesday morning. We apologize for the delay.

In the News

  • Mayor Walsh Announces “Weekend Walks in the Parks”
  • Department of Public Works Switches Traffic Light Operation at S. Geddes and W. Onondaga Streets from Flashing Warning Light to Full Signal Operation
  • 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
  • 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
  • Interview with Mayor Walsh: Update on City’s Response to COVID-19
  • City of Syracuse Outdoor Basketball Courts Closed to Play

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  • Mayor Walsh Announces “Weekend Walks in the Parks”
  • Department of Public Works Switches Traffic Light Operation at S. Geddes and W. Onondaga Streets from Flashing Warning Light to Full Signal Operation
  • 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
  • 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

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