Common Council

Richmond, CA implemented a similar strategy in 2010 to reduce violence, emphasizing mental health and incentivizing at-risk youth to achieve their own goals.

Police officers in Syracuse will be working new shifts after working hours were adjusted in a new contract between the City and the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association, now in effect for the rest of the year.

The semi-automated sanitation program would change a city ordinance, and limit trash service to properties with up to three units.

A Syracuse council candidate and a county legislature hopeful announce their intentions to run next year, as a judge is still reviewing ballots in the 50th Senate District race.

This week Kathy Hochul became New York’s first elected female governor, but there's still no clear winner in the 22nd District Congressional race between Democrat Francis Conole and Republican Brandon Williams. Check this week's WAER Round-Up to find more midterm election progress and what other local news you've missed from Nov. 7-11!

By one vote, the Syracuse Common Council approved a service that would transport city employees from a parking garage to city offices.

As cooler temperatures approach, see the latest updates on the Syracuse trash issue and how farmers care for their pumpkins this drought season during harvest.

Councilors tossed out a proposed agreement with Waste Management, saying city staff should test out its own equipment on new trash carts.

Gethers faces Nov. 3 court date for misdemeanor charges.

Common Councilor Amir Gethers was arrested Wednesday morning for domestic violence charges.