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The new budget includes $300,000 added by the council for a police staffing study. Mayor Ben Walsh says Chief Joe Cecile is on board, and the timing is right.
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City of Syracuse residents continues to deal with delays in trash-collection and lack of cleanliness. The Syracuse Common Council could soon launch a new pilot program to help combat these looming problems.
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The Syracuse Common Council hope the festival will return downtown and drive-up business for local restaurants
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A study found the martial art can help officers avoid violence during difficult situations.
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Jazz Fest founder Frank Malfitano is encouraged by Syracuse Common Councilors' funding support, but more work is needed for the festival to succeed.
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Syracuse Common Council members had split opinions on how relief funds would benefit festivals in Syracuse.
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Syracuse Common Councilors have approved a five-year agreement with Syracuse University to provide in-kind maintenance for part of Thornden Park, but some members of the park have concerns about this decision.
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New Syracuse Common Councilor Amir Gethers is the youngest African American ever elected to the body. He takes his seat in 2022 as one of three new faces on the council. He'd like to break race and youth stereotypes, and bring his ideals to the city.
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Syracuse police spoke to the Common Council about their plans going forward to ensure school safety in the Syracuse City School District
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Democratic mayoral candidate Khalid Bey announced endorsements from five of his Common Council colleagues after his independent opponent has racked up other support from the left.