Between 2 worlds: how Syracuse's racist housing policies created a racial divide
Some city residents who attend SU walk between those two worlds each time they travel from campus and to their home communities. Read more »
Near Westside
Women’s clinic moves to new location on Syracuse’s Westside
Onondaga County’s largest Women, Infants and Children clinic opened a new location with more space earlier this year. Read more »
Communities drawn together through mural program, artists say
A new grassroots initiative is rebuilding neighborhoods with public art installations influenced by Syracuse’s culture and history. Read more »
Here are the top 3 business stories in Syracuse this academic year
Business columnist Patrick Linehan reflects on the Invest Syracuse initiative, the closure of Syracuse’s Nojaim Brothers Supermarket and Mayor Ben Walsh’s first budget proposal. Read more »
Syracuse is about to get a little brighter with a new mural
Believe in Syracuse commissioned a $20,000 mural for West Fayette Street and is in the process of reviewing applications. Read more »
La Casita to host annual Caribbean-style Christmas festival
Fiesta de Navidad en La Casita brings together Syracuse’s Hispanic and Latino communities, featuring live performances and traditional Hispanic foods. Read more »
Mayoral candidates discuss Syracuse Police Department policy, crime
The four remaining city mayoral candidates participated in a nearly three-hour long forum Tuesday night at Great Grace Church on the Near Westside, discussing community policing, among other issues. Read more »
A Syracuse supermarket near a public housing complex is closing. Here’s why that’s worrying residents.
When Nojaim Brothers Supermarket in Syracuse’s Near Westside closes, some fear residents won’t have access to healthy foods. Read more »
Common Council, Syracuse police work to repair and replace security cameras in city
The Syracuse Police Department is discussing an $150,000 initiative with the Common Council to improve the quality of security cameras in Syracuse. Read more »
Mano a mano, La Casita Cultural Center helps bilingual learners grow
La Casita’s bilingual library connects SU volunteers with Latinx communities through multicultural programs for all ages. Read more »
Get your parents out of the hotel room with these Syracuse staples
Seniors can spend their last days in Syracuse celebrating what the city has to offer, from one of New York state’s largest markets to Motown Music at the Landmark Theatre. Read more »
This coffee shop just opened and it already has regulars
The newly opened Salt City Coffee in the Westside neighborhood serves up locally roasted coffee, tea and sandwiches in a living room setting. Read more »
Syracuse continues to fight for federal funds to remove lead hazards
Syracuse’s Lead Hazard Control Program was completely shut down near the beginning of 2016, after being denied federal lead funds for three years. Officials are now left debating over what went wrong with the city’s once-praised remediation model. Read more »
In flux: Decrease in money leaves 601 Tully's future uncertain
Founded partly to be a pillar of stability and consistency in an area of the city governed by uncertainty and change, the future of a… Read more »
Show highlights aspects of community through art
Allison Heberling's goblet mugs aren't typical. The ceramic, bowl-shaped cup can be lifted from its slender base — the two items are completely separate. Etched… Read more »
'Movement on Main' design competition to improve health in Syracuse area
When Marilyn Higgins observed people of all ages playing with the musical pavements at Syracuse Stage, it sparked an idea for a competition that would… Read more »
