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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education has initiated proceedings to remove long-time board commissioner Cherylene “Twiggy” Billue from her elected seat, a rare action that has drawn intense public scrutiny and raised questions about governance and accountability in the district. Twiggy Billue At a special board meeting held on Dec. 26, 2025, members voted unanimously on a resolution declaring “probable cause” to pursue Billue’s removal, setting in motion the nex

Sharon Owens was officially sworn in as mayor of Syracuse on Jan. 1, marking a historic moment as the first Black person and second woman to hold the city’s top elected office. Owens took the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony attended by city officials, community leaders, family members and residents, ushering in a new administration following her victory in the November general election. Her swearing-in makes her Syracuse’s 55th mayor. In her inaugural address,

Amanda Coyle Syracuse, New York - Christopher Community has announced the appointment of Amanda Coyle as Community Impact & Resource...

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has released its Draft 2050 Transportation Master Plan, outlining a sweeping...

Van B. Robinson, the first Black president of the Syracuse Common Council and a lifelong champion for civil rights and community...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) will host internationally renowned, best-selling author Mitch Albom as the...

SYRACUSE, N.Y.  — Mentoring Monday, a women-only networking event, is set to return Monday, April 28, offering Central New York...

SYRACUSE, N.Y.  – The Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) will welcome acclaimed author Angie Thomas to Syracuse as part of its...

New York State is continuing its commitment to making higher education more accessible with the Excelsior Scholarship. The program, now...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York State is taking steps toward transforming its approach to behavioral health crises with the release of the...

SYRACUSE, NY  — The Syracuse City School District (SCSD) has announced a transformative partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University,...

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills last week aimed at improving child care access and family resources in New York, but her...