City of Syracuse

Syracuse Common Councilors voted unanimously to revoke the Westcott Theater's special use permit following safety concerns and police reports.

The Syracuse Common Council is considering a shared service agreement with NYSDOT to provide emergency snow removal and salt during major winter storms.

Syracuse's city auditor says Syracuse University's $2 million annual payment is not enough for $2 billion in property as agreement talks begin.

Syracuse community members defend the Westcott Theater as city officials consider revoking its special use permit following recent security concerns.

New York State Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli and Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown are the two candidates in the Democratic primary for the 129th district in the New York State Assembly. They debate ahead of the primary on Tuesday, June 23rd.

New York State Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli and Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown are the two candidates in the Democratic primary for the 129th district in the New York State Assembly. They debate ahead of the primary on Tuesday, June 23rd.

The recently passed state budget included $135 million for fiscally distressed cities. The city of Syracuse is getting an extra $20 million to help balance its budget.

Stream the Syracuse episode of GBH News’ podcast, The Big Dig. Recorded live at a WRVO community event, a panel explores the logistics of removing I-81.

The biometric technology used in businesses can identify individuals by their physical attributes, everything from eye color to the way someone walks.

Businesses say using biometric surveillance is a security strategy. Opponents say the surveillance often goes wrong, leading to wrongful arrests.