Proposed law would give police new tool to deal with 'disorderly houses'
Syracuse lawmakers are trying to work out concerns over a proposed law that would allow police to crack down on problem houses in city neighborhoods.It's a case where constitutional rights collide...
View ArticleSyracuse lawmakers to vote on smoking ban in city parks and other gathering...
The Syracuse Common Council will vote Monday on a proposal to ban smoking in city parks and other areas.
View ArticleSyracuse hopes new park spurs future area development
There’s a new park in the city of Syracuse. The new green space is part of a long term plan to revitalize the major corridor on the city’s south side.The Sankofa Park on South Salina Street replaces an...
View ArticleActivists want Syracuse contractors to hire more unemployed city residents
A recent study that ranks Syracuse number one in the country for concentrated poverty among blacks and Latinos has ignited activists, who want city government to do something about creating jobs for...
View ArticleMany residents support Syracuse job ordinance, but some concerns are raised
Many Syracuse residents came out to voice their support last night, for a proposed local hiring ordinance for the city’s construction and service contracts. One concern is to make sure contractors can...
View ArticleNew and familiar faces challenging Syracuse common councilors in upcoming...
A number of seats are up for election on Syracuse’s Common Council including one vacancy. Both new and familiar faces are challenging the establishment.Two years ago, Republican Joe Carni lost to...
View ArticleRecent shootings in Syracuse have happened in same area
Two shootings in Syracuse on Monday and two more shootings on Sunday all occurred about a mile from each other. A majority of the shootings that have happened recently are in a certain area of the...
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