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Posted on 7 June 20219 June 2021

Mayor Walsh, Chief Buckner and the Syracuse Police Department Announce the Creation of the Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League

Registration Now Open for Syracuse PAL Summer Clinics for Ages 6-13 in Football, Soccer, Basketball and Dance The Syracuse Police Department has announced the creation…

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Posted on 11 June 202013 September 2020

Our Work on Police-Community Relations and Accountability…A Two-Year Timeline

An Overview  The Police Accountability/Community Relations fact sheet provides an overview of reform actions taken to improve policing efforts within the Syracuse Police Department (SPD). …

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#JuneteenthWeekend has officially begun in Syracus #JuneteenthWeekend has officially begun in Syracuse! Mayor Walsh and Deputy Mayor Owens joined the Syracuse Juneteenth Committee in commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth marks the day, June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform that last Confederate outpost that under the order of President Abraham Lincoln, the Confederacy surrendered the war and slavery was outlawed in the United States. Dr. Roosevelt Wright, a radio personality and historian, told the story of Juneteenth and of Syracuse's role in civil rights in the U.S. He marked Syracuse's continued signifigance this year as President Biden, a Syracuse University Law School alum, signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Thank you to the Juneteenth Festival Committee, local and corporate sponsors, and all of the neighborhood groups who are keeping the spirit of Juneteenth alive this special year by continuing to fight for justice, honoring this day and this monumental moment, and reminding all of us to uphold our commitment to freedom in Syracuse and for all people. Learn about community events around the city by visiting https://lnkd.in/dD3U3VD and have a safe and Happy Juneteenth.
CONGRATULATIONS COUGARS! Graduations are underway CONGRATULATIONS COUGARS! Graduations are underway for @syracuseschools seniors. Corcoran High School graduates received their diplomas Thursday night at NBT Bank Stadium. At the ceremony, Mayor Walsh urged graduates to share their appreciation with their families: “Your graduation in the midst of a global pandemic is a major personal accomplishment. But it is also a family moment. Hug your parents, your grandparents and your siblings. Say thank you and say I love you.” Next up is Nottingham tonight at the stadium.
ALL HANDS ON DECK City Finance Commissioner Brad O ALL HANDS ON DECK City Finance Commissioner Brad O’Connor and his team volunteered at Schiller Park to help spread engineered wood fiber mulch, a safe and accessible surface option for playgrounds. The site is one of 12 playgrounds groups of volunteers from different City departments will help @syracuseparksrec enhance this summer.
ROSES AT THEIR PEAK The Syracuse Rose Society is c ROSES AT THEIR PEAK The Syracuse Rose Society is celebrating Rose Day at E.M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden in Thornden Park today. The pleasing scent that came from the rose beds offers each passerby an enjoyable tranquility. As one of the oldest 🌹 gardens in America, this special day in June gives volunteers and visitors the opportunity to admire the blossoming roses in full, at their peak. Stop by and smell the roses today and learn more about the Rose Society, memberships and the benefits that come with growing your green thumb.
SUNNYCREST GOLF COURSE IS ON PAR @syracuseparksrec SUNNYCREST GOLF COURSE IS ON PAR @syracuseparksrec opened the Sunnycrest Golf Course after undergoing three months of renovations earlier this spring. Mayor Walsh and the team at Parks joined Chris Wiles from the @syracuseparksconservancy to welcome the senior golf league as they prepared to tee off on the new course. ⛳️ The Parks Grounds crew expanded the green, re-seeded the grass, cleared brush, put in an updated irrigation system, and added new hole signage sponsored by the the Syracuse Parks Conservancy. To learn more about the options to get on the green, receive lessons or join a league at the club, visit syracuse.recdesk.com.
NEW 🦮 HOTSPOT Carm’s Dog House Dog Park offic NEW 🦮 HOTSPOT Carm’s Dog House Dog Park officially opened today at Ormand Spencer Park. Mayor Walsh and @syracuseparksrec Commissioner Julie LaFave cut the ribbon with advocates of the project who helped the Parks team bring the concept to life! The dog park is the first of its kind where dog lovers can bring their four-legged canines to a place designated just for them. Councilor-at-Large Michael Greene, donors, the @syracuseparksconservancy, and Carm's Dog House threw their support behind the Parks department to help make the green space a fun hotspot for dogs. The enclosed park offers an area for small dogs and large dogs, waste stations and benches. A special thank you to the “Founding Pups” group of donors whose names are on the plaque for having donating at least $100 to help meet the fundraising goal. 🐾
Mayor Walsh joined area leaders to offer a warm we Mayor Walsh joined area leaders to offer a warm welcome to @southwestair today! The airline, known for affordable traveling costs, will offer dozens of connecting flights and direct service to/from big cities like Orlando and Baltimore via the @syracuseairport starting in November. Jason Terreri and the leadership team at the Airport have worked tremendously hard to expand access for travelers to reach locations throughout and outside of the country. This announcement just made #Syracuse a more convenient and premiere ✈️ destination. #WellDone 👏
WESTMORELAND PARK GETS DONATION FOR COURT UPGRADE WESTMORELAND PARK GETS DONATION FOR COURT UPGRADE 🏀 Community partners have stepped up to make sure Westmoreland Park continues to be a place where youth can go to enjoy recreational activities, utilizing the park’s amenities to grow and have fun. Another major investment at Westmoreland was announced today. Thanks to a grant donation from the @jjb_foundation, the basketball court will be fully resurfaced and the surrounding pavilion will have a new fence installed to give players an upgrade that will last for years to come. Mayor Walsh joined Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim and 5th District Councilor Joe Driscoll, who played an instrumental role in getting the grant, to express the importance of the upcoming renovation. The project is another step in the right direction to provide vital, positive social outlets for young people in our community. @syracuseparksrec Commissioner Julie LaFave and @syracuseparksconservancy Vice President Kevin McClelland said it best noting that the work to improve city parks for the community benefits us all.
SIDEWALKS ARE FOR THE PEOPLE Syracuse made history SIDEWALKS ARE FOR THE PEOPLE Syracuse made history today with approval of the Municipal Sidewalk Maintenance program. Mayor Walsh said sidewalks are “every bit as important to our quality of life and economy as the roads they are next to.” Fact sheet at https://bit.ly/2TbIYEA

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