City of Syracuse

Langston McKinney became the first African American judge to sit on the City Court bench in #Syracuse in 1986. During his undergraduate studies, McKinney obtained a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Howard University. Changing gears, he went on to graduate from the Syracuse University College of Law with his Juris Doctor degree. He later established the first African American-owned law firm in Syracuse with partners. An advocate for civil rights, much of his legal work related to housing. Fun fact: Named in his honor, Judge Langston C. McKinney Manor located near E. Adams St. remains home to many families.

In celebration of Black History Month, The Syracuse Police Department would like to recognize Cassandra Jones-Ingram - Syracuse's First African American woman P...olice Officer who was hired on August 01,1981. Cassandra Jones-Ingram is a 20 year veteran, "20 years, 10 months and 29 days" to be exact. She had the opportunity to serve as Officer Friendly, D.A.R.E officer and at the Eastside Store Front. After serving 20 years, she retired on August 31, 2001. In honor of being the First African American woman to serve as a Syracuse Police Officer, a street sign "Cassandra Jones-Ingram Drive" was named after her which is located at East Fayette Street and Westmoreland Avenue. Thank you for your service and you will always be a great role model for the Syracuse Police Department. See more

Born and raised in #Syracuse, London Ladd is an accomplished illustrator whose art depicts the essence of Black excellence. He is a graduate of VPA - Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts, and has published children's books that uplift by telling the stories of heroes. His illustrations are created using a dynamic mixture of materials including acrylic paint, tissue paper, ink, colored pencil, and even digital aspects. Fun fact: Ladd's talent is on display via the inspirational murals under the bridge at W. Taylor and S. Salina Streets. Learn more about him and his work at https://www.londonladd.com/.

Restaurants currently in New York’s Covid-19 orange zones can reopen for indoor dining immediately, an aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today.

Walt Dixie welcomed both Mayor Walsh and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. to advocate for more federal funds to be made available via the next COVID-19 relief package for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). For residents struggling to make ends meet who are also spending more time at home in cold places like #Syracuse due to the pandemic, the need for additional aid has become essential. Senator Gillibrand shared that at least one and five homes in nationwide are behind in their payments for their heating bills. If included in the new package, $10 million will be designated for LIHEAP for low-income households and seniors to supplement the $900 million in emergency LIHEAP funding from the CARES Act.

January 21, 2021 | 7:00 PM | Virtual Address | #SYRSOTC2021 Mayor Walsh will deliver his State of the City 2021 Virtual Address. The address can be viewed online from Facebook Live on the City of Syracuse's Facebook page or via YouTube (youtube.com/cityofsyracuse).

FOR OUR COMMUNITY We are all looking forward to a brighter tomorrow. A great way to strengthen our community is to celebrate the new year responsibly and help keep one another healthy/safe. Remember to wash your hands, wear a mask, avoid gatherings, socially distance and get tested.

NORTH SIDE POLICE REFORM COMMUNITY FORUM City of Syracuse residents are encouraged to join the virtual community forum meeting today at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Those who live in different areas throughout the city are also welcome to participate. The forum will be hosted by Reverend H. Bernard Alex of Victory Temple Fellowship Church and will offer the opportunity for people to provide (pre-registered) public comments related to police reform. For a full meeting list, including the link for this evening's meeting, visit https://policereform.ongov.net/community-forums/.

Van Duyn Elementary - Syracuse students will be extra cozy this winter, thanks to the generosity of school staff, the Syracuse community, and even some stranger...s online. The school hosted a blanket drive this year, seeking 450 blankets, enough to give one to each student in the school. Through two Donors Choose projects, donations from Van Duyn family and friends and others, more than 700 blankets were collected! The school generously decided to gift the extra blankets to students at Oasis Academy, McKinley-Brighton Elementary, Meachem Elementary School and H.W. Smith PreK-8 School. #SCSDGivesThanks to all who helped contribute to this effort! See more

SYMPTOMATIC TESTING Onondaga County will be offering symptomatic weekend COVID-19 testing at Nascentia Health (1050 W. Genesee St., 13204) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register (required) at: https://covid19.ongov.net/cayuga-medical/.

The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (A.11181) gives New Yorkers the peace of mind that they will not lose their homes during ...the pandemic by temporarily staying evictions and foreclosures until May 1, 2021, and halting all eviction court proceedings. It also protects small landlords by ensuring their properties won’t be foreclosed on. The devastating job and income loss our families have experienced over these past months have made it absolutely critical for us to act immediately. We’re also facing the coldest months of the year and no one should be forced out onto the street because of circumstances outside of their control. This legislation will go a long way in providing tenants some much-needed relief for the time being, but this is by no means a final solution. The Assembly and Senate passed this legislation last night and the Governor signed it into law without delay. This video is from my speech during yesterday's session in Albany: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Pamela-J-Hunter/video/

The City of Syracuse Department of Water will close the intersection of S. Salina Street and E. Fayette Street, beginning Friday, Dec. 11 until Friday, Dec. 18 to complete a water main replacement as part of the Salina Street resurfacing project. Water service disruptions are anticipated to be minimal. Businesses and residents will be notified of any planned water service disruptions at least 24 hours in advance. Thru traffic at S. Salina and E. Fayette Streets will be closed. The 100 block of E. Fayette and W. Fayette Streets will remain open local traffic.

A great way to start off the new year is to join City employees to help save lives. American Red Cross will partner with the City once again to host a blood drive open to both City staff and the public on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the City Hall Commons Atrium. The need for blood donations continues to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help those in need of blood transfusions and receive free antibody testing, make an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org and use the "syrcityhall" code or call 1-800-733-2767.

The City of Syracuse Department of Water has reopened the intersection of S. Salina Street and E. Fayette Street after completing a water main replacement which is a part of the Salina Street resurfacing project. Thru traffic at S. Salina and E. Fayette Streets is now able to pass through the intersection.

Today continues many holiday traditions. With the start of Hanukkah at sundown, Mayor Ben Walsh will join Rabbi Rapoport for the 39th year of the Chabad-Lubavitchat Menorah lighting. The Menorah in downtown at Clinton Square will be lit at 4:30 p.m. We wish a very Happy Hanukkah to all. Watch the menorah lighting with our friends at NewsChannel 9 https://trib.al/K33f7yq

The Syracuse Police Department would like to thank Jan Maloff and his team for inviting us to be a part of the 2020 CNY Bicycle Giveaway community event. The bi...cycle giveaway was a huge success with the assistance of A. DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home, Heritage Stables of Skaneateles, Will Desaine, all of volunteers and everyone who donated funds to give back to the community we serve. See more

WINTER WONDERLAND ART CONTEST for ages 7 - 12. See contest rules below. STEAM at Dr. King Elementary SchoolMeachem Elementary SchoolFrazer Frontier Commun...ity ConnectionThe Syracuse Latin School The Montessori School at LeMoyne Van Duyn Elementary - Syracuse Bellevue Elementary School Delaware Primary School Dr. Weeks Elementary Specials McKinley-Brighton Elementary Porter Elementary School Salem Hyde Elementary School Clary Middle School Ed Smith PTO Huntington Pre-K-8 School H.W. Smith PreK-8 School Lincoln Middle School Syracuse STEM at Blodgett Middle School SCSD Office of Family Engagement Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School All Saints Elementary School Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Most Holy Rosary School See more

DPW’s Snow and Ice crews are out and about clearing #Syracuse streets after the first snow event of the 2020-21 winter season. Here are just a few of the new trucks being used. Today we are reminded of why the seasons experienced in Central New York help make the case for it being one of the most beautiful places to see nature’s changes. Snow can often be a inconvenience related to travel throughout the city but the mound of white flakes is certainly a sight to see.

Syracuse Fire Department firewomen and firemen are so brave. They risk their lives to save others everyday and we are so grateful for their service. Join us us in sending well wishes, recovery thoughts and encouragement to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the fiscal impact of COVID-19, City offices will be closed on Friday, Oct. 30. Essential and emergency operations will continue. We apologize for this inconvenience. All city operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 2. Trash collection will operate according to the normal schedule. The yard waste self-drop off site at 1200 Canal Street will be closed on Friday. The site will reopen on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is also the last day city residents can... dispose of yard waste for the remainder of the year. _____________________________________ Nuestro oficinas y operaciones no están disponibles en el 30 de Octubre. Continúan las operaciones esenciales y de emergencia. Servicios estará devolver en el siguiendo Lunes.

If you missed the Know Your Rights: Housing Rules and Regulations and the New Lead Ordinance workshop hosted by Northeast Hawley Development Association, Inc. - NEHDA, Inc., you can still watch. In recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, this webinar is just one from the series featuring experts sharing need-to-know information about lead. Learn more about the City's Lead Ordinance and why its adoption is important for the health and safety for #Syracuse residents. View the full conversation below featuring Kerry Quaglia from Home HeadQuarters and Joe Driscoll - 5th District Councilor.

The updated New York State Travel Advisory now has California on the list. Travelers should be mindful of the places experiencing an increase in COVID-19 positive cases. A 14-day quarantine is required for travelers coming from states experiencing a significant community spread. Full list: Alaska... Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming See more

WALTON STREET CLOSURE UPDATE Due to this weekend's cold weather forecast, the closure of the 100 and 200 blocks of Walton Street will be suspended. The stretch will remain open to traffic. A huge thank you to the businesses, patrons, Downtown Syracuse and city staff for a successful run keeping everyone safe while getting the economy back up and running!

CLINTON SQUARE ICE RINK opening details will be released in early November. STAY TUNED!

Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay. We appreciate and thank the Syracuse Police Department, Syracuse Fire Department, our local EMTs, emergency transportation operators and 9-1-1 dispatchers. They are heroes who answer the calls and show up for those in need of assistance during challenging and vulnerable times. Thank you for all you do.

There are two early voting sites in #Syracuse: Southwest Community Center - 401 South Ave and the Magnarelli Center - 2308 Grant Blvd. During the week, they are both open: Tuesday & Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hours for this Saturday and Sunday have been extended to 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For anyone choosing to vote by mail, TODAY (Oct. 27) is the last day to have your absentee ballot application postmarked. To turn the application in at the OC Board of Elections Office (1000 Erie Boulevard West) in person, you have until Monday, Nov. 2. You can also call 315-435-8683 to make a direct request.

Because of the overwhelming response to Early Voting we have extended hours this weekend to accommodate all voters. We are now opening two hours earlier this weekend. 8am to 3pm to accommodate this incredible surge of voters. See our updated flyer and press release.

Do you know everything you need to know in order to vote in the 2020 Election? If not, the Onondaga County Board of Elections Commissioners Dustin Czarny and Michele Sardo share the ins and outs on how to make sure your voice is heard during Ep. 2 of #GetTheFacts. From deadlines, ways to vote, where to vote and more, tune in to learn important information to help make your voting experience is safe and easy. For an additional resource, visit onvote.net for detailed voter information.

Today kicks off National Lead Prevention Week! Through a series of webinars over the next five days, Northeast Hawley Development Association, Inc. - NEHDA, Inc. will bring together advocates and experts to share important details about the impact of lead and what can be done to prevent its adverse effects in people and the environment. Members of the community are welcome to join the free virtual, educational events. To learn more and register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-lead-poisoning-preven.

No tricks here. These are nature’s treats. #fallfoliage #CuseColors2020

SUNDAY READING The Urban CNY News Interview with Mayor Walsh. On economic progress and recovery from the impact of COVID-19: I think that the seeds that we planted in all of these areas before the pandemic are beginning to bear fruit and ultimately are going to help accelerate our recovery as we hopefully get a vaccine and get past the pandemic. https://bit.ly/31HADd1