Local Government News
Fire in Large, Mixed-Use Building on Burnet Ave.
Syracuse Firefighters were alerted to a fire in the 400 block of Burnet Ave, with callers reporting smoke visible from I-690. Firefighters arrived to find heavy black smoke billowing from the building, with fire showing at the rear as well. As reported, "A signal ‘99’ was transmitted, indicating a working fire."Teams of firefighters quickly began efforts to combat the fire, with some stretching hoses into the building while others conducted thorough searches of the large, mixed-use structure. Despite the challenges posed by the building's layout, firefighters were able to...
Mayor Walsh Releases Syracuse Housing Strategy
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has unveiled the Syracuse Housing Strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing housing conditions in the city. Described as a "smart framework" by Mayor Walsh, the 70-page strategy outlines key initiatives to revitalize the housing stock and breathe new life into city neighborhoods.According to Mayor Walsh, the strategy builds upon existing initiatives and encourages continued commitment to neighborhood projects. He emphasized the need for challenging and disruptive choices to optimize limited resources for the benefit of Syracuse...