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Government & Politics
Posted inCity of Syracuse
What’s in Mayor Ben Walsh’s last proposed budget?
Taxes, code enforcement staffing and permitting could all see increases while the city’s reserves could take a hit.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Syracuse again goes to court over Skyline Apartments, accuses newest owners of neglect
A March flood at Skyline led the city to sue Clear Investments. City officials have accused Clear of being uncommunicative, a claim which Clear denies.
Posted inNews
Mayoral hopeful tables push to reform Citizen Review Board
Councilor Chol Majok’s legislation is the latest attempt to strengthen the struggling board. Last year, the council tried to gain more oversight over the CRB.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Syracuse living wage law needs overhaul, hasn’t been enforced for about a decade, city auditor finds
City Auditor Alex Marion’s review of the law was the first in about eight years. A committee established by the law hasn’t met since 2014.
Posted inJustice & Equity
‘The blood in our veins’: Onondagas reignite effort to win back Maple Bay, a foothold on Onondaga Lake
The lake is sacred to the Onondaga, who have not had a foothold on a portion of its shore in nearly 200 years. The county has so far not been willing to give the Nation the land.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse Housing Authority residents moving out contemplate their future — and their landlord’s
Relocation looms over uncertain tenants in the terraces of McKinney Manor, the first Syracuse Housing Authority complex slated for destruction ahead of neighborhood redevelopment.
Posted inOnondaga County
State of Onondaga County 2025: Semiconductor supply chain to boost Micron, hotels and more
At his State of the County address, McMahon also touted proposed improvements in the city’s North Side and Inner Harbor.
Posted inPolicing
Common Council pushes back on Syracuse police’s press for unpopular drone program
Lawmakers held a Public Safety Committee meeting meant to answer the council’s questions on the proposed drone program. SPD officials failed to assuage councilors’ concerns.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse lawmakers vote to roll over fines imposed on landlords to tax bills
Rolling over the fines will make it easier for the city to collect about $2 million in fines that property owners have skirted in the last two years.