Semiconductor manufacturer Micron announced plans today to build a microchip plant in Clay, investing $100 billion in Onondaga County over the next two decades.
Government & Politics
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Syracuse Common Councilor jailed on domestic violence charges, DA says
Gethers, a rookie Syracuse Common Councilor, has been arrested and charged with criminal obstruction of breath and second-degree harassment.
Posted inElections
Onondaga County voter guide: See who will be on November ballot
The candidates for November’s general election are set; Early voting starts Oct. 29 and Election Day is Nov. 8.
Posted inInterstate 81
Syracuse rally: Residents worry Interstate 81 demolition could spread lead dust
Residents worry that the viaduct’s demolition could spread lead dust into the South Side and land on workers who bring the dust home.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County budget: McMahon proposes $1.4B for lead testing, Blueprint 15 support, tax cut, more
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon presented his proposed budget for 2023 on Thursday.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Onondaga County Democrats prepare for leadership change; Hunter expected to step down
Assemblywoman Pam Hunter has been chair of the party since 2018.
Posted inElections
Syracuse lawmakers narrowly pass citizen-led plan for redistricting
City lawmakers approved the newly drawn Common Council maps Monday after three years of work.
Posted inEconomic Development
All-in on chip factory: McMahon’s pitch to boost development in Onondaga County
A potential chip factory could spur economic development throughout Onondaga County, especially in the Inner Harbor and northern suburbs of Syracuse.
Posted inInterstate 81
As I-81 teardown, Blueprint 15 move ahead, residents push to keep neighborhood in tact
Urban planning firm Dover, Kohl & Partners solicited feedback on the Interstate 81 project last week. Residents have continued to push to keep at least some of the already existing public housing.
Posted inInterstate 81
Syracuse resident pushes planners for homeownership in post-81 South Side
Don Jordan, a lifelong Syracuse resident, believes homeownership needs to be incentivized in the post-81 South Side.