Mayor Ben Walsh

Councilors did add a few items of their own, which added about $600,000 to the $310 million spending plan.

After Saturday's collection of firearms in Attorney General Letitia James' gun buyback program, Syracuse turned in the most guns of any region in New York State.

Syracuse Common Councilors are reviewing Mayor Ben Walsh's proposed budget for next fiscal year, which includes raising the property tax rate 2%.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh released his new budget proposal for the city, concentrating on city services, but utility bills and property taxes would see an increase.

The City of Syracuse announced that the Parks and Recreation department is looking for a new commissioner, as Julie LaFave will be stepping down after five years in the position.

Green National would still own the properties, but wouldn't collect rent. Walsh also wants the court to make the company pay $1 million to cover repairs it's neglected to make.

District councilors Jennifer Schultz and Pat Hogan represent much of the city's north and west sides.

He delivered his sixth address at Corcoran High School.

The City of Syracuse wants to join New York's defense against a lawsuit brought forward to block the I-81 viaduct project to prevent economic and transportation difficulties for residents.

The new Syracuse resident engagement webpage allows citizens to learn more about city agencies, committees and volunteering.