Ben Walsh

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh says the organization’s hiring of a level two sex offender was a “big mistake.”

Mayor Ben Walsh is increasing police presence at Syracuse schools, while calling on federal lawmakers to take action.

New body camera footage shows what happened after the end of a viral video showing an 8-year-old boy screaming and crying in the back of a Syracuse police car.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and officials with the Syracuse Police Department will be meeting with operators of Destiny USA this week, following a spate of gun violence at the mall in recent months.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh says the city is hiring police officers as fast as it can. The city is ramping up recruitment efforts as the police force continues to be undermanned, with one community in particular, issuing a call for help.

Reducing gun violence and improving housing stock are some of the major initiatives Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh highlighted in his annual State of the City address Thursday.

Both sides involved in the debate over the statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Syracuse have had their day in court. The ongoing legal dispute is delaying any action on removing the statue and creating a new park in downtown.

Mayor Ben Walsh said the city’s upgraded snowplow tracking map is ready for action, now that some serious snow has started to fall.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh was sworn in Thursday for his second term in office in front of a small crowd at Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre.

People who embrace central New York’s snowy climate will be able to enjoy eating outdoors this winter, in addition to skiing and sledding.