Government & Politics Archives - Central Current

Could light rail be in Onondaga County’s future? County exec wants to study it

by Chris LibonatiMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023

County Executive Ryan McMahon said he wants the county to study the potential for light rail.

Large construction, renovation projects spark renewed concerns for lead advocates

by Eddie VelazquezMay 19, 2023May 20, 2023

$38M state plan aims to stop lead poisoning, but advocates aren’t sure it will work

by Eddie VelazquezMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Syracuse overhauls MWBE department; hopes for streamlined process, better data

by Chris LibonatiMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Syracuse wants to slash police overtime. Can SPD hit the mark?

by Chris LibonatiApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

With New York budget late, advocates eye ‘good cause’ eviction protections

by Eddie VelazquezApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023

City of Syracuse

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $310M budget, decrease in budget deficit

by Central Current staffApril 10, 2023April 11, 2023

Economic Development

Onondaga County IDA to get new board members for 1st time in over 6 years

by Chris LibonatiApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Riding the bus: I tried navigating Syracuse without a car. Here’s how it went.

by Yolanda StewartMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Riding the bus: What we found after 1 week on Centro buses, talking to riders

by Central Current staffMarch 28, 2023March 29, 2023