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Governor Breaks Ground on Central NY’s First Regional Tech High School – $74 Million Project
Governor Kathy Hochul broke ground on a $74 million science, technology, arts and math high school in Syracuse, New York on Dec. 7, 2023,...
Dec 8, 20233 min read


City of Syracuse Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Hyundai and Kia
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced on November 8, 2023 that the City of Syracuse has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of...
Nov 13, 20232 min read

New Diversity, Equity Compliance and Social Impact Division Focuses on Procurement
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a new division focused on pursuing social impact in city government procurement on November 1, 2023....
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Downtown Syracuse’s City Center Building has Officially Opened
The official grand opening of the City Center Building in downtown Syracuse, was recently announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The...
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Mayor Appoints Michael Lehmann to Deputy Commissioner of Asset Management
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Michael Lehmann to Deputy Commissioner of Asset Management and Valuation on Thu.,...
Oct 23, 20231 min read

Syracuse Data Challenge is Now Open for Public Participation
The kickoff of the Syracuse Open Data Challenge, a month-long open data competition focused on City transportation data is now underway. ...
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘Green Lights’ Cameras Focused on Speed and Traffic Signals
Governor Hochul has taken a series of actions to improve traffic safety across the state. Hochul’s authorizing legislation enables the...
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Mayor Walsh Opens Enrollment for New Community Broadband Pilot Program
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the opening of enrollment on Monday, October 2, 2023 for Surge LinkTM, a pilot program to provide free...
Oct 5, 20233 min read

Sen. Schumer Announces $10,945,000 for Central New York Forestry Expansion
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D. NY) announced $10,945,000 for three projects in Syracuse, Auburn, and across Central...
Sep 22, 20233 min read


New Local Law Restricts Tobacco Retail Locations Near Schools and Parks
A new local ordinance set to take effect on Oct. 1, 2023 restricts the placement of new tobacco retail locations near schools and public...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


City Prepares to Roll Out 36,500 New Trash Carts to Residents by Mid-September
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the Department of Public Works began delivering new trash carts to 36,500 households across the city...
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Free Public Transportation for City Employees Approved by Common Council
The Syracuse Common Council approved Mayor Ben Walsh’s plan to make public transportation available at no cost to employees. The Common...
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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