Common Council

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.

A Syracuse Common Councilors says there are some strategies that could help support those impacted while also boosting the territory's economy.

The city is planning its first comprehensive update of its zoning laws in 50 years. The deadline for public comment was extended until Oct. 2.

Residents expressed both concern and approval at the most recent public meeting on the final draft maps of new city districts