Sharon Owens

Deputy Chief Mark Rusin was named Syracuse's next police chief by incoming Mayor Sharon Owens. He shared thoughts on crime, reform, community and transforming the department.

The deputy mayor said she's finding there's still plenty of work to do as she transitions to the top post.

Ben Walsh reflects on his 8 years as mayor as he wraps up his final two weeks in office.

Owens is tapping five local leaders to help prioritize her platform promises, shape city services and guide committees on key projects including public safety, neighborhoods and economic growth.

Sharon Owens made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Black mayor-elect in Syracuse history.

City residents go to the polls Tuesday for the final time this election cycle. Current mayor Ben Walsh is term limited.

The four candidates take the stage Monday evening at the National Veterans Resource Center on the Syracuse University campus.

Owens served as Deputy Mayor under Walsh for his entire tenure.

Pat Hogan, Chol Majok, and Sharon Owens met at SU's Newhouse School for a debate moderated by Syracuse.com editor Chris Baker.

Nearly half of children in Syracuse live in poverty, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.