The city would take on additional zoning administration and planning responsibilities.
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Large construction, renovation projects spark renewed concerns for lead advocates
New construction and renovation projects are causing concern for lead advocates who worry about the risks large-scale projects pose.
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Syracuse overhauls MWBE department; hopes for streamlined process, better data
The Syracuse Common Council last week approved a proposal to move the city’s former Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises division under the control of the city’s budget director.
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $310M budget, decrease in budget deficit
Walsh said he hoped to eliminate the budget deficit over the next two years.
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What’s next for Skyline, Green National apartments in Syracuse
The city of Syracuse took the Greens to court to request the properties including Skyline Apartments be put into a receivership.
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Skyline Apartments pending owners plan for evictions, upgrades, security
The likely new owners of three Green National properties in Syracuse want to turn around the complexes by investing heavily in security, spending millions in upgrades, and evicting non-paying tenants and others.
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Syracuse embarks on study to quantify its housing problem
Less than a quarter of residents living in Syracuse can afford a newly renovated apartment.
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Syracuse Common Council approves police contract upgrading pay, schedule
Patrol officers will now work a 15-day schedule instead of a six-day schedule.
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Proposed Syracuse police union contract could upgrade department’s schedule
The Common Council will vote on the proposal Feb. 27.
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Onondaga County elections 2023: 6 Democrats to face primary challenges
Five of the six primary challenges are in city races.