Sharon Owens

The deputy mayor says she hopes her primary victory will inspire young people in Syracuse.

Sharon Owens may be Syracuse’s deputy mayor, but she’s the political novice when compared to her challengers in this month’s primary, Common Councilors Pat Hogan and Chol Majok.

Deputy Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens discusses her aspirations as a mayoral candidate for the city.

Deputy Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens discusses her aspirations as a mayoral candidate for the city.

The "Thriving Neighborhoods" plan focuses on affordable housing, property revitalization, and infrastructure improvements.

A new effort, called SCIPP, will send two-person teams to canvas the city of Syracuse and look for people suffering from drug abuse or mental health crises.

Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens is looking to take over from Mayor Ben Walsh as she launches her campaign for the 2025 election.

The Syracuse Build program's next cohort will increase the number of training participants in the cohort set to begin Jan 8.

The program is broken down into four services: conflict mediation, mentorship and case management, individual and group therapy sessions and economic and educational opportunities.

The Walsh Administration has dropped the controversial stipend portion of a gun violence reduction plan that would pay individuals at high risk of using a gun to solve conflict.