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Syracuse Police Respond to Butternut St. Shooting – Saturday, September 19th, 2020, at around 3:40 P.M., Officers responded to the area of the 900 block of Butternut Street for a shooting with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located a 21-year-old male who was shot in the hand. A short time later, Officers located a 19-year More »
After 4 Straight Months of Job Gains, New York’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 12.5% New York’s Private Sector Job Count Grew by 1.4% in August, Rising Faster than Nation’s for 3rd Month Straight In August 2020, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 96,300, or 1.4%, to More »
On Wednesday, September 16th, 2020, at around 11:37 P.M., Officers Victoria Losurdo and William Coleman conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Shonnard St. for a vehicle that violated the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Upon speaking with the driver, there was a smell of *marihuana coming from the vehicle. The driver and passenger More »
On Tuesday, September 15th, 2020, at around 7:43 P.M., Officers Cody Nellis and Reed Bebernitz attempted to stop a vehicle in the 400 block of Rowland Street for a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The vehicle, a white Jeep Grand Cherokee, refused to stop for Officers. The car eventually stopped on Kellogg St. More »
Syracuse Police Respond to Shots Fired with Injuries on Barrett St. – Thursday, September 17th, 2020, at around 4:59 P.M., Officers responded to the 100 block of Barrett St. for a shooting with injuries type call. Upon arrival, Officers located evidence of a shot fired and found several casings. A short time later, a 19-year-old More »
Mayor Walsh thanks SIDA for increasing funding after requests more than doubled allocation Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) Board of Directors today approved 52 grants and one loan to small businesses and non-profits to help them respond to the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From plumbers to fitness centers to More »
Statement by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh: Linking evictions and rent collection to compliance with the Rental Registry is another way we can improve quality of life in the City of Syracuse. More properties in the registry will make our neighborhoods stronger and ensure better quality housing. I look forward to signing it,” said Syracuse Mayor More »
Syracuse Police Investigate W. Kirkpatrick Street Stabbing – Saturday, September 12th, 2020, at around 12:56 A.M., Officers responded to the 300 block of W. Kirkpatrick St. for a large fight call. Upon arrival, Officers encountered multiple people in the street that were being violent and aggressive. As Officers were trying to disperse the crowd, a 34-year-old More »
“We wish more people would comply with orders police officers give so that we aren’t compelled to use any force.” “In Syracuse we’ve been fortunate that our residents for the most part have given the system time to do its job as opposed to other cities.” With all of the over the top anti-police rhetoric More »
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a new online database to kick off the three-week parking violation amnesty program, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 until Friday, Sept. 25. The public can now search for ticket information by license plate or by name on the City of Syracuse Department of Finance Amnesty 2020 page. With More »