City of Syracuse

On this chilly day, more than 200 years ago, Greece rose up for the cause of freedom and declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. Today, Mayor Ben Walsh joined friends from St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church and members of the Syracuse Chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) to honor our Greek residents and neighbors. As we raise the Greek flag, we're reminded of centuries of arts, culture, and influence. Thank you to a nation deemed the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games!

Today, 3rd grade students from STEAM at Dr. King school marched to the front steps of City Hall to read a letter calling for greater access to fresh food in their neighborhood. Mayor Walsh listened to their request and shared efforts already underway to address this issue. We are proud of these young students for making their voices heard!

Arthur D. Meyers will be honored for his invaluable service with a Syracuse Hometown Heroes banner. Arthur served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant and Physician during WW I in Unit G, the Van Duyn Unit. Unit G was organized by members of the faculty of the College of Medicine, Syracuse University, who were commissioned in the Medical Reserve Corns of the U.S Army. His unit served at the USA Base Hospital No. 31 in Contrexeville, France. We thank the Arthur Meyers family for sharing his story with the Syracuse Hometown Heroes banner program. If you have not yet placed your banner order, now is the time. The deadline is tomorrow Saturday, March 22. syracusehometownheroes.com #SYRBannerStories

Today, the Syracuse Police Department announced the promotion of Officer Shannon McKieran and Officer Alana Lorraine to the rank of Sergeant! Congratulations and thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to keeping Syracuse safe.

As the weather warms and flowers bloom, it's the perfect time to enjoy everything our city and nature have to offer. Whether it's a walk in the park, exploring local outdoor spaces, or simply enjoying fresh air, spring invites us all to reconnect with the outdoors. ??

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ?? Today, Mayor Walsh joined the community at Tipperary Hill to raise the Irish flag, a tradition that symbolizes the strength and pride of the Irish community in Syracuse. A special thank you to the Tipperary Hill Association and everyone who came out to celebrate. Sláinte!

The Department of Neighborhood & Business Development (NBD) has released its Draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Draft First Annual Action Plan for Program Year 51 Federal Block Grant funding for public comment and review. The planning document outlines how the City of Syracuse will address Syracuse’s housing and community development needs, goals, and objectives as determined by the City and its residents. NBD will host a public meeting to hear comments on the draft plans on Tue. Mar. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. To learn more, visit syr.gov/public-notices

What a beautiful day! Mayor Ben Walsh was joined by his family and City of Syracuse employees as he served as Grand Marshal greeting and waving thousands of attendees at this year's Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade. What a fitting day to celebrate the #315?????? and Irish traditions. Full 2025 St. Patrick's Parade album at https://lnkd.in/eEGDUnhK

March 15th, or 3/15, celebrates our shared 315 area code and the Central New York community we call home. Whether you support local causes or appreciate the rich history and traditions of our region, today is all about embracing what makes Syracuse such a special place to live, work, and thrive. Let’s celebrate 315 Day together!

Syracuse’s St. Patrick’s Parade weekend began this morning with the annual tradition of painting the green stripe! This year, the 2025 Grand Marshal (Mayor Ben Walsh) and Gael of the Year (Meg O’Connell), along with community members, took part in the event, painting the way for the downtown parade route. Parade weekend continued with the annual ceremony with Irish dance performances at Palladian Hall. We look forward to seeing the City at tomorrow’s parade celebrating Irish pride in the 315!