The Common Council plans to vote Thursday on its amendments to Mayor Ben Walsh’s budget. The public won’t have access to The Bonadio Group’s analysis of Walsh’s budget until Tuesday.
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Onondaga County legislators approve plan to spend $27M on land to attract Micron supply chain companies
County Executive Ryan McMahon in March first floated the plan at his State of the County speech. Republicans approved the plan on a party-line vote.
Posted inHousing
Advocates say Syracuse needs Section 8. Trump just proposed gutting it.
Under the Trump administration’s proposed budget, rental aid would be reduced by about 40%. The remaining funding would be distributed to states as a block grant.
Posted inSean Kirst
Sean Kirst: As Chimes Building is restored, a veteran’s journey back to highest meaning
The Chimes Building once served as Central New Yorkers’ last stop before heading off to war. Andy Mondo, a Vietnam veteran, visited the building Thursday for the first time since he joined the Army in 1966.
Posted inPeople
Webster Pond just celebrated its 65th birthday. Meet Chad Norton, the driving force behind its recent success
Chad Norton began visiting Webster Pond about 30 years ago. He’s become a fierce advocate and a caretaker for the pond.
Posted inHousing
Families in Syracuse having lead hazards fixed in their homes may soon have a place for shelter
Advocates are in the final stages of rehabbing a home to be a “lead freedom house” at 1216 South Ave. It will house families whose homes are having lead hazards fixed.
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Sean Kirst: A tribute of which Ken Jackson would undoubtedly approve
Ken Jackson, an editor, columnist and the publisher of Urban CNY, died April 23. Jackson was a fierce advocate for city residents.
Posted inCity of Syracuse
Democratic candidates for Syracuse mayor’s race face off in 1st debate
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, Councilor Pat Hogan and Councilor Chol Majok are vying for the Democratic line in the race for mayor of Syracuse.
Posted inHousing
$50M in NY budget committed to state housing voucher program, Hochul and legislators say
Legislators have for years fought for the housing voucher access program. It appears it will make New York State’s budget as President Donald Trump reportedly mulls cuts to the Section 8 program.
Posted inArts & Culture
From Sean Kirst, to Upstate readers: Grateful for ‘utter beauty’ of this column-writing chance
A note from new Central Current columnist Sean Kirst.
