Syracuse Common Council

Syracuse Common Councilor Marty Nave and other officials are hoping to shine a light on the often misunderstood neurological condition.

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.

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens will sign a $350 million budget, but calls for a revamped budget process to address the city's structural deficit.

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens released a $355M budget plan with no new taxes, despite a $24M deficit caused by rising energy costs and inflation.

The Syracuse Common Council failed to pass the Good Cause Eviction law in a 4-4 tie vote. Supporters now look to a potential housing task force for the city.

The law would increase protections for renters, but landlords in the city say it would put them out of business.

The Syracuse Common Council is expected to vote on Good Cause Eviction legislation on Feb. 23, potentially bringing new rent protections to city residents.

The Syracuse Police Department is adjusting its drone proposal after community members and council members expressed concerns.

Councilors voted unanimously at Monday’s meeting to begin the process of naming a street after Syracuse Common Council President Helen Hudson.