Columbus Statue

The Onondaga Nation hopes to be heard in court in early 2023 on why the nation and its people want the Columbus monument in Syracuse moved from its current location.

The future of the Christopher Columbus statue is at the center of an ongoing court battle between the city and an organization that supports the monument.

Groups both for and against Columbus statue share their opinions after judge's ruling to keep it. City of Syracuse intends to appeal.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh says he’s confident the law is on the city’s side as the future of the Columbus monument awaits a judge’s decision. Supporters of relocating the monument held a vigil Thursday ahead of a court hearing. Walsh says the city has been very careful to follow the process to legally relocate the monument.

Organizations and community members who are in favor of removing the Christopher Columbus statue in Syracuse gathered outside the Onondaga County Courthouse on Thursday in advance of a case was to be heard by a judge. A petition was filed in May of 2021 by the Columbus Monument Corporation after Mayor Ben Walsh announced his intensions to have it removed, following public outcry.

A new group is joining efforts to remove the Christopher Columbus statue in Downtown Syracuse. Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage of Central New York,…

An annual tradition in Syracuse might have been held for the last time Monday. The wreath laying ceremony in front of Columbus monument during the holiday…

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh says the city will move forward to remove the Columbus statue and other parts of the monument in Columbus Circle to a private…