City to Close Offices in Observance of Presidents Day Holiday Published on February 12, 2026 City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 16. Trash and recycling collection will operate according to the regular schedule, which can be viewed at syr.gov/trash-recycling Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Mayor Owens Expands Syracuse’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program Published on February 10, 2026 Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens announced the continuation of the Hometown Heroes Banner program, the veteran banner program which will expand to downtown in the City of Syracuse. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Mayor Owens Appoints Vincent Scipione to Chief Information Officer Published on February 03, 2026 Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens announced the appointment of Vincent Scipione as Chief Information Officer of the City of Syracuse. As the City’s inaugural CIO, Scipione joins Mayor Owens’ leadership team as the organization’s top technology advocate and advisor, with direct oversight of the Office of Digital Services and the Bureau of Information Technology. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Mayor Owens on Local Cops Local Crimes Act Published on January 29, 2026 Statement from Mayor Owens on Governor Hochul's Local Cops Local Crimes Act. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Moving Forward: Mayor Owens Outlines Vision For The Future of Syracuse Published on January 29, 2026 Speaking from the auditorium of William Nottingham High School, Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens delivered her first State of the City address, outlining her administration’s priorities in housing, job creation, workforce development, transportation, public safety and fiscal stewardship. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Mayor Owens Issues Snow Safety Alert as Winter Storm Approach Published on January 23, 2026 Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens has issued a snow safety alert as a significant winter storm is expected beginning Sunday, January 25 bringing extreme cold, and dangerous wind chills. Forecasts call for 12 to 18 inches of snow between Sunday and Monday, with wind chill temperatures ranging from 15 to 25 degrees below zero. DPW advises that Monday’s commute may be affected by approaching storm. Tagged as: , Cityline, Traffic & Infrastructure News, City News & Press Releases
City of Syracuse to Close Offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Published on January 15, 2026 City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan 19. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the entire week. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Mayor Owens to Deliver 2026 SOTC Address at Nottingham High School Published on January 14, 2026 Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens will deliver the 2026 State of the City address on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. from the auditorium at William Nottingham High School on the city’s Eastside. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
Mayor Owens Statement on Governor Hochul's State of the State Published on January 14, 2026 Statement from Mayor Sharon F. Owens on Governor Hochul's State of the State Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases
City of Syracuse Launches Lead Water Educational Materials Published on January 14, 2026 The City of Syracuse Department of Water has developed new lead water public education materials to help residents understand the risks of lead exposure from pipes and steps they can take to protect their families. Tagged as: , Cityline, Traffic & Infrastructure News, City News & Press Releases