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DeWitt post office manager charged with stamp theft

Emilio Chirico, the Station Manager for the DeWitt Post Office in New York, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, misappropriation of postal funds, and making false entries and reports.

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 21, 2024

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Vincent Scipione appointed director of digital services by Syracuse Mayor

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed Vincent Scipione as the Director of Digital Services in the Office of Analytics, Performance and Innovation (API).

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 13, 2024

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Jason Scharf appointed deputy director of digital services by Mayor Ben Walsh

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the appointment of Jason Scharf as Deputy Director of Digital Services within the Office of Analytics, Performance, and Innovation (API).

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Mayor Walsh to deliver final State of City address at Grant Middle School

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is set to deliver the 2025 State of the City address on January 16 at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at Grant Middle School's historic auditorium, located on the city's northside.

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Micron signs $6.1 billion deal boosting Syracuse's semiconductor industry

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 10, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has expressed enthusiasm following the signing of a significant agreement between Micron and the Department of Commerce.

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Mayor Walsh addresses judge's refusal to marry same-sex couple

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 4, 2024

Mayor Walsh has addressed a recent incident involving Judge Pitts-Davis, who refused to perform a wedding ceremony for a same-sex couple.

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Mayor Walsh issues alert ahead of Syracuse winter storm

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 4, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has issued a snow safety alert starting Wednesday evening as the city prepares for a winter storm expected to last until Friday morning.

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Brandon Williams comments on presidential pardons and national energy policy

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 3, 2024

Rep. Brandon Williams has publicly addressed issues related to presidential pardons and energy security through social media posts dated December 2-3, 2024.

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Brandon Williams calls for US leadership in energy production

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 3, 2024

Rep. Brandon Williams shared insights on December 3 about America's need to lead in energy innovation and technology to secure future prosperity.

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Brandon Williams discusses US-China economic tensions over critical minerals

By Syracuse Sun | Dec 3, 2024

Rep. Brandon Williams addresses concerns over U.S. dependency on foreign critical minerals amid China's economic maneuvers.

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Support for local shops grows as Small Business Saturday gains momentum

By Syracuse Sun | Nov 29, 2024

Small businesses play a crucial role in communities, offering unique character and fostering connections among residents.

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Syracuse updates on water filter distribution for vulnerable households

By Syracuse Sun | Nov 27, 2024

Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse have announced progress in their water filter distribution program aimed at households with pregnant women and children aged six and under.

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Syracuse offers free water filters amid lead contamination concerns

By Syracuse Sun | Nov 25, 2024

Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse have announced a joint initiative to distribute free water filters to households in Syracuse with pregnant women and children aged six and under.

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Syracuse confirms compliance with EPA's drinking water standards

By Syracuse Sun | Nov 22, 2024

The City of Syracuse has released water sampling results for the latter half of 2024, indicating that the city's drinking water complies with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lead standards.

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Syracuse introduces 2% hotel room tax to boost city revenue

By Syracuse Sun | Nov 22, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh expressed his approval following the signing of a new 2% hotel room occupancy tax legislation.

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Syracuse seeks consultant for possible citywide property reassessment

By Syracuse Sun | Nov 22, 2024

The City of Syracuse Department of Assessment has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a consultant for potential citywide property reassessment preparations.