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Posted on 25 February 2021

Mayor Walsh Announces Another $350,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants to City Small Businesses

With focused outreach by City of Syracuse, nearly two thirds of businesses are minority- and women-owned During the past year, the City has made more…

Continue reading → Mayor Walsh Announces Another $350,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants to City Small Businesses

Posted on 4 December 2020

Mayor Walsh Announces Winter COVID-19 Grant Awards to 23 Small Businesses in the City of Syracuse

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced today that the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) awarded $150,000 in grants to help 23 small businesses in the City…

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Posted on 10 November 202010 November 2020

As COVID-19 Concerns Rise, Mayor Walsh Announces Grants for Small Businesses to Conquer Challenges in the Winter Ahead

SEDCO expects first awards to be made before Thanksgiving Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the opening of a winter round of grant funding through the…

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Posted on 10 April 202011 April 2020

Mayor Walsh Announces SECDO COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program Loan Approvals for Local Small Businesses

City small business have already started receiving checks Business owners: “the difference between being there at the end or not” – “helping adjust to the…

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Posted on 19 March 202019 March 2020

Mayor Walsh Announces SEDCO Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh today announced the creation of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program for small businesses in the City of Syracuse that have been…

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BACK ON THE ICE! After a one year disruption due t BACK ON THE ICE! After a one year disruption due to COVID-19, Mayor Walsh joined with the Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic to announce the tournament is coming back on Jan. 29, 2022. More teams and more rinks will be on the ice at Hiawatha Lake at Onondaga Park. Thanks Syracuse Parks & Rec, Syracuse Crunch, CNYCentral.com Strathmore Neighborhood, More at syracusepondhockeyclassic.com
ADVANCING SYRACUSE He’s rolled up his sleeves fo ADVANCING SYRACUSE He’s rolled up his sleeves for #Syracuse neighborhoods; pushed for better mobility and energy efficiency in the city; and helped us enjoy the open air in Armory Square. Now Eric Ennis is taking on expanded duties as Deputy Commissioner of Business Development for the City of Syracuse. Click on the Link Tree in our profile and select Our City blog to read more.
ICYMI: HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS We made lasting holiday ICYMI: HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS We made lasting holiday memories on Friday with the return of an in-person Home for the Holidays Christmas Tree lighting. This picture, taken by three-year-old Chloe of Syracuse as she admired the Clinton Square tree, was provided to us by her family. Thanks for sharing Chloe’s capture of the Home for the Holidays celebration with us. If you missed the event, catch it in an online Cumulus Media Syracuse special that starts streaming on Dec. 6 at syracusetreelighting.com.
A LITTLE LIGHT DISPELS MUCH DARKNESS. It isn’t j A LITTLE LIGHT DISPELS MUCH DARKNESS. It isn’t just the inscription on a sign in #DowntownSyracuse; it’s the inscription on the hearts of everyone that came to light the menorah for the first night of Chanukah/Hanukkah. Mayor Walsh joined Rabbi Rapoport and the Jewish community in lighting the first of the candles in Clinton Square tonight. It’s fitting for a city that is shining as a light for people through service and opportunity. Happy Hanukkah, Syracuse 🕎 #HolidaysInTheCity #MenorahLighting
NEW MISSION: LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION She’s been se NEW MISSION: LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION She’s been serving her city as a Neighborhood Planner. Now Jessica Vinciguerra is taking on a new mission as Syracuse’s Lead Program Administrator. She’ll help city residents and landlords access federal help to mitigate lead hazards in their properties. Click the Link Tree in our profile and select Our City blog to learn more.
TOGETHER AGAIN Thank you, @aidenmedia, for capturi TOGETHER AGAIN Thank you, @aidenmedia, for capturing another spectacular scene from high above #Syracuse. See the Home for the Holidays special online at SyracuseTreeLighting.com starting Dec. 8.
JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY TRADITION The Home for the H JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY TRADITION The Home for the Holidays Christmas Tree Lighting is tonight in Clinton Square. Festivities begin at 6 pm. Plan your route to avoid street closures.Details at the Link Tree in our profile — select Our City blog.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Thanks to the Friends of Schill HAPPY THANKSGIVING Thanks to the Friends of Schiller Park for hosting the annual Turkey Trot around the north side park. It’s claim to fame is the most laid back Turkey Trot anywhere — a fun run or walk for all. Have a great Thanksgiving, #Syracuse.
DOING MORE GOOD! We are a city that thrives when w DOING MORE GOOD! We are a city that thrives when we do good and take care of each other. This time of year is filled with partners across government and sectors serving all. Thank you to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for inviting Mayor Walsh and other local leaders like NYS Senator Rachel May, Senator John Mannion, and County Legislator Peggy Chase to a Day of Service at the Northeast Community Center to prepare bags for donation to SNCC neighbors. These donations couldn’t be possible without the generosity of National Grid, The Marrone Law Firm, Dr. Weeks Elementary and the CNY Diaper Bank. Thanks to all! 🦃 #DoGoodSYR

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  • Mayor Walsh Proposes $2 Million in Pandemic Relief for Neighborhood Business Corridors Across the City of Syracuse
  • Street Closing Schedule for Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • City of Syracuse to Close Thursday and Friday in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Mayor Walsh Says City Government’s Digital Transformation Will Leap Forward with Pandemic Relief Investment in Payroll Modernization
  • Mayor Walsh Appoints Eric Ennis as Deputy Commissioner of Business Development
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  • Mayor Walsh Proposes $2 Million in Pandemic Relief for Neighborhood Business Corridors Across the City of Syracuse
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  • Mayor Walsh Says City Government’s Digital Transformation Will Leap Forward with Pandemic Relief Investment in Payroll Modernization

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