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Mayor Announces Open Houses for Vision Zero Traffic Safety Initiative

Published on February 07, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse will host four open houses to share information about the Vision Zero Initiative, a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safety and equitable mobility for all. At the open houses, attendees will view and discuss the City’s goals for the initiative and the Vision Zero Action Plan.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Syracuse is Digital Inclusion Trailblazer

Published on February 06, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced Syracuse was named a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) for its efforts to close the digital divide. The distinction recognizes Syracuse’s commitment to digital inclusion – access to affordable high-speed internet, devices and digital skills training. Syracuse also received this national recognition in 2023.

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PARKS CALL FOR BIDS FOR HANOVER SQUARE FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION PROJECT

Published on January 22, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation announced the public bidding process for the rehabilitation of the Hanover Square Fountain is open. The City of Syracuse is seeking qualified construction firms to complete structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs, as well as landscaping on, and around, the iconic fountain.

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In Eighth Address, Mayor Walsh Says Sky is the Limit for Syracuse

Published on January 16, 2025

At the start of his last year in office, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh urged Syracuse to keep putting partnership over partisanship. Walsh, the city’s first independent mayor, presented his eighth State of the City address Thursday declaring “the sky is the limit” for Syracuse if it continues the collaboration that’s driven progress during his two terms of leadership.

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Mayor Walsh Appoints Conor Muldoon to Chief Operating Officer

Published on January 13, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Conor Muldoon to Chief Operating Officer for the City of Syracuse. In this role, Muldoon will be responsible for the oversight of the Department of Public Works, the Department of Water, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services, and the Department of Engineering. Muldoon becomes a member of the Mayor’s senior staff.

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Mayor Walsh Appoints Corey Dunham Chief Administrative Officer

Published on January 13, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Corey Driscoll Dunham to Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Syracuse. In this role, Dunham will be responsible for the oversight of the Department of Finance, the Department of Assessment, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Human Resources, the Municipal Violations Bureau, the Bureau of Research, IT, and API.

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City of Syracuse to Begin Issuing Citations for Cart Violations

Published on January 03, 2025

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) announced it will start issuing citations beginning Monday, Jan. 6 to property owners who do not follow setout requirements for recycling carts and resume citations for trash carts. Fines are $100 for households that fail to correct violations after receiving a citation.

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City Seeks Consultant to Prepare for Property Reassessment

Published on November 22, 2024

The City of Syracuse Department of Assessment has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a consultant to support preparations for a possible citywide property reassessment. This early phase project will analyze the feasibility and operational requirements for a revaluation and provide the information needed by the Mayor and Common Council to be able to authorize the full initiative.

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Plans for "Home for the Holidays" Tree Lighting Announced

Published on November 04, 2024

As the assembly of the Clinton Square Christmas tree begins, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced plans today for the in-person “Home for the Holidays” Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. in Clinton Square. The 42-foot-tall tree in the heart of downtown Syracuse will remain the focal point of celebrations, continuing the tradition of lighting the tree the day after Thanksgiving.

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$23.5M in state funding for public safety investments in Syracuse

Published on November 01, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted $23.5 million in state public safety investments in the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County for law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations, including $2.5 million in new funding to establish diversion programs to strengthen services and connect justice-involved young people with education and employment opportunities.

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City to Report Deer Management Results and Plans for 2024-25

Published on September 09, 2024

The City of Syracuse will provide an update on its Tick and Deer Management program to the Syracuse Common Council on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers on the third floor of Syracuse City Hall, 233 East Washington St. The report to the Council Parks Committee will cover 2023-24 deer removal results, as well as plans for the upcoming 2024-25 program.

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