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Mayor Walsh appoints Jakia Durham Kelly as Executive Secretary

Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed Jakia Durham Kelly as the new Executive Secretary.

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 21, 2025

EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Onondaga County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Onondaga County, New York.

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 20, 2025

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Syracuse city offices close for MLK Jr. holiday; services adjusted

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 17, 2025

City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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Mayor Walsh emphasizes collaboration in final State of the City address

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 16, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh delivered his eighth State of the City address at Grant Middle School, highlighting the city's progress and future plans.

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Assembly Minority Leader criticizes Gov. Hochul's State of the State address

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 14, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent State of the State address has been met with skepticism by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay.

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Mayor Walsh appoints Conor Muldoon as Syracuse Chief Operating Officer

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 13, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed Conor Muldoon as the new Chief Operating Officer for the City of Syracuse.

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Water main break disrupts service on Sunnycrest Road in Syracuse

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 13, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Water is addressing a water main break on the 100 block of Sunnycrest Road.

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Mayor Walsh appoints Corey Dunham as chief administrative officer

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 13, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed Corey Driscoll Dunham as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Syracuse.

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Clinton Square Ice Rink closed for Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 11, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation has announced the closure of Clinton Square Ice Rink on Saturday, January 25.

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Syracuse hosts vendor networking and procurement education event

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 10, 2025

The City of Syracuse is set to organize "The Heart of Contracting," a networking and procurement education event on February 12, 2025.

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Syracuse tackles water main break affecting East Genesee Street

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 8, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Water is currently addressing a water main break on the 1800 block of East Genesee Street.

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Six new members join assembly minority conference

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 7, 2025

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and the Assembly Minority Conference welcomed six new members during a public swearing-in ceremony in Albany.

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Georgia man sentenced for illegal firearm transfer to New York

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 6, 2025

Devon Newsome, a 32-year-old from Forrest Park, Georgia, received a sentence of 60 months in prison for illegally transferring firearms to a resident of New York.

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Syracuse delays trash and recycling pickup due to snow event

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 4, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works has announced a delay in trash and recycling collection services scheduled for Friday.

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Syracuse begins issuing citations for improper recycling cart use

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 3, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that it will begin issuing citations starting Monday, January 6, to property owners who do not comply with setout requirements for recycling carts.

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Mayor Walsh issues snow safety alert ahead of weekend storm

By Syracuse Sun | Jan 2, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has issued a snow safety alert starting Thursday evening as the city braces for significant snowfall and high winds.

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Water main break disrupts services on E Washington St

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 28, 2024

The City of Syracuse Department of Water is addressing a water main break on East Washington Street.

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Syracuse announces Christmas tree collection schedule for January

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 27, 2024

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced a schedule for the collection of natural Christmas trees in January.

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Syracuse releases 2025 city services guide to assist residents

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 26, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the release of the 2025 City Services Guide, which will start reaching residents' mailboxes on Monday, December 30.