In the face of a difficult week, Commissioner Syeisha Byrd, lifeguards and others tried to create the best atmosphere the parks can provide: a quiet landscape where ‘kids are just being kids.’
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Posted inElections
Fresh off primary loss, Syracuse lawmaker Amir Gethers plans run against Rachel May
Gethers tallied 16% of the vote in a four-way Democratic primary for an at-large seat on the Common Council. May is one of Central New York’s most progressive members in the state delegation.
Posted inElections 2025
Syracuse Democratic leaders pick the losing candidate again
For the third straight mayoral cycle, voters rejected the Democratic party endorsed candidate. Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens trounced Councilor Pat Hogan, the designated candidate.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Hanah Ehrenreich, Rasheada Caldwell glide to wins in Common Council primary
Incumbent Rasheada Caldwell earned 37% of all votes in the race for two at-large Common Council seats. Ehrenreich pulled off an upset bid, beating incumbent Amir Gethers.
Posted inOnondaga County
Chad Ryan defeats Tammy Honeywell in Democratic primary for Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District
Ryan will face incumbent Republican Shawn Fiato in November’s general election. Honeywell was designated by the Working Families Party and will be listed on the November ballot.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens wins Democratic primary for mayor
Owens’ chief rival, Pat Hogan, called her to concede the race on Tuesday night.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Should government punish polluters? Why New York’s Climate Superfund became a federal flashpoint
New York passed landmark legislation to make polluters pay for climate harm. But a series of Republican lawsuits look to end NY’s Climate Change Superfund before it begins.
Posted inSean Kirst
Sean Kirst: Close as twins, one lost at war, bond of North Side brothers deserves honor from their city
The once inseparable Spadaro brothers left school out of necessity in their early teenage years. Jimmy died at Normandy in World War II while Sam still mourns his brother 80 years after Jimmy’s death.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
We asked the 3 Democratic mayoral candidates your questions. Only 1 responded.Â
Sharon Owens is the only candidate who responded to the 10 questions, most of which were submitted by Syracuse residents who attended Central Current’s mayoral forum.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Syracuse police have access to a nationwide network of license plate reader data. Who has access to theirs?
Deputy Police Chief Richard Shoff said the department is looking into whether it opted into sharing its license plate reader data with other police departments.
