Drop in refugee resettlement could affect Syracuse economy
The number of new refugees resettling in Syracuse dropped 72 percent between 2016 to 2017. Read more »
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South Side food cooperative previously funded by Syracuse University closes
A South Side food co-op whose secretary is a former Syracuse mayoral candidate has shut down, again. Read more »
Outgoing Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner launches North Side pilot code enforcement program
The program aims to establish a new “block-level” approach to code enforcement by improving relationships between the city, property owners and residents. Read more »
Meet the 5 people running for the Syracuse City School District Board
Three incumbents and two newcomers are running for three seats on the Syracuse City School District Board this month. Read more »
A North Side park will be reconstructed with a soccer field for refugees and children
The soccer field at Schiller Park, which was previously a baseball diamond, will be more culturally appropriate for area residents, an Onondaga County legislator said. Read more »
Onondaga County investigated nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases last year, per Vera House report
A report from Vera House detailed crime and law statistics of domestic and sexual violence cases in Onondaga County in 2016. Read more »
Syracuse Green Party candidates discuss platforms at forum
The candidates for mayor and various Common Council seats discussed their plans to combat poverty and segregation in Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse official: HUD administrator’s lead funding comment ‘very positive’
Lynne Patton, the regional Department of Housing and Urban Development administrator for New Jersey and New York, visited the city to observe how community development block grant funds are spent. Read more »
SPD: ShotSpotter program in testing, no expectations for sensor installation
Syracuse Common Councilors in March approved $300,000 to fund the installation of the program. Read more »
Syracuse resource center awarded $1.25 million grant to fund lead poisoning education programs
A local expert said about 12 percent of Syracuse children have concerning blood lead levels. The lead center assists city children and also runs lead poisoning education programs throughout the region. Read more »
