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Madison County: Residents received $178.55 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $2,661 per capita to residents.

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 13, 2025

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Syracuse mayor unveils 2025-26 budget with focus on housing and city services

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has put forward the city's budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025-26, emphasizing investments in housing, city services, public safety, and parks.

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 9, 2025

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Syracuse wins award for public engagement in trash and recycling initiatives

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 7, 2025

Syracuse has been honored with the Citibot Premier Community Award for effectively educating the public about its trash and recycling initiatives.

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Oswego County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.2% in 2022

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in Oswego County, providing an average of $2,932 per capita to residents.

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Assembly Minority Leader Barclay praises Climate Action Council member

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 3, 2025

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay recently expressed his support and recognition for the work of a key member of the Climate Action Council.

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Barclay to host blood drive in partnership with American Red Cross on May 16

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 31, 2025

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) has announced that his annual blood drive, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, will take place on Friday, May 16, at the McCrobie Building in Oswego.

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Onondaga County: Medicaid made up 5.1% of total income in 2022

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Onondaga County, providing an average of $3,067 per capita to residents.

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Human trafficking task force releases findings and recommendations for New York

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 28, 2025

Human trafficking is an unsettling issue in New York, characterized by a lack of information and awareness about its operations, impacts, and prevention.

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Syracuse orders swift demolition of fire-damaged Maria Regina building

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 28, 2025

The City of Syracuse has issued an emergency demolition order for the Motherhouse structure at the former Franciscan Academy/Maria Regina campus following a devastating fire.

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New York Assembly honors Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 26, 2025

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and members of the Assembly Minority Conference marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day by honoring Vietnam veterans at the New York State Capitol.

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Syracuse DPW to convert traffic signals for spring season

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 26, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced plans to adjust traffic signals at two intersections.

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In 2022, Madison County ranks 46th among New York counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,262

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Madison County received an average of $12,262 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in New York.

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Madison County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $1,192 per capita to residents.

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Syracuse opens comment period for stormwater management plan and annual report

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Engineering has announced the availability of the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) municipal separate stormwater sewer systems (MS4) draft...

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Danny Dunn honored for 60 years of service to Phoenix fire department

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Earlier this month, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay joined the Village of Phoenix in honoring Danny Dunn, celebrating his six decades of service as a firefighter, educator, and historian.

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Mayor Walsh launches survey for Syracuse's Vision Zero Action Plan

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 20, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has initiated an online survey to gather feedback on the city's draft Vision Zero Action Plan.

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Syracuse mayor responds to double homicide with condolences

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 19, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has issued a statement following a double homicide on Roney Road.

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Onondaga County residents received $12,460 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 42nd in New York

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Onondaga County received an average of $12,460 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in New York.

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Mayor Walsh supports land swap deal with Syracuse Housing Authority

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has expressed his approval following the Common Council's authorization of a land swap agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA).

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Court orders cleanup of Northside appliance graveyard in Syracuse

By Syracuse Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced that a State Supreme Court judge has upheld the city's request for the cleanup of an unpermitted appliance graveyard on the Northside.