Stephanie Miner

One Democrat unhappy with Mayor Miner's leadership of the party

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:16:15 +0000

While Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is busy rallying Democrats across New York state as part of her role as co-chair of the New York State Democratic Party, one Syracuse Democrat is accusing her of dividing the party in her hometown.

Cuomo and Miner together for first time since disagreement

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:47:34 +0000

Today marks the first visit by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Syracuse since early October -- and the first public meeting between Cuomo and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner since a widely-publicized difference of opinion between the two.

The disagreement was over how the state should help cities like Syracuse deal with financial stress. Miner calls it nothing more than political soap opera, fueled by the media.

Mayor Miner wants Hotel Syracuse redeveloped - one way or another

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:18:16 +0000

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says the city isn't giving up on the latest proposal to renovate the Hotel Syracuse. A plan for the city to take over the tax delinquent property stalled last week when, Financitech, which holds the mortgage on the hotel, paid back taxes at the last minute.

Primary challenge for Syracuse council president dropped

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:25:21 +0000

Syracuse Democratic party activist Gary Morris has dropped his bid to become president of the Syracuse Common Council and endorsed current president Van Robinson Monday.

Syracuse's Hancock Airport unveils remodeled security checkpoint

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:01 +0000

Starting this morning, it won't take so long for you to get through security at Syracuse's Hancock International Airport. A $60 million project will funnel all outbound passengers through a new security checkpoint at the center of the airport.

Popular Syracuse ice cream shop sets up permanent shop downtown

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

An ice cream icon in Syracuse has become the latest business to join in the revitalization of downtown Syracuse. Gannon's Isle has opened up a permanent store in the Dey's building, on the corner of South Salina and Jefferson Streets.

Syracuse Common Council restores fire department cuts, but that may not last

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:00 +0000

The pleas of Syracuse firefighters pleas were answered by the city's common councilors as they voted to restore cuts to the fire department. But, the vote by the council to shift money in the mayor's proposed budget, doesn't mean the Syracuse Fire Department will get that money.

Syracuse firefighters make last gasp to save Station 7

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:23:43 +0000

Syracuse firefighters have made a last gasp attempt to save Engine Company Number 7 from the Mayor's budget ax. Mayor Stephanie Miner's proposed budget would shutter the crumbling station, as well as cut four members from the ranks of the firefighters.

Cuomo will join talks on upstate cities' fiscal problems

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:01:24 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signaled he will join the discussion between the mayors of upstate New York's biggest cities on how to deal with their looming fiscal struggles.

Council gets earful on proposed closure of Fire Station 7

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:12:23 +0000

Syracuse lawmakers Tuesday got an earful about the pros and cons of closing down a fire station as the Common Council held a hearing on the future of Station 7 on the city's east side.

Proposed Syracuse budget includes cuts, consolidations

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner's proposed election year budget includes no increases in taxes or fees; there are also no proposed layoffs. But despite spending cuts and consolidations, the city's fund balance takes a big hit, in order to fill a multi-million dollar budget hole.

Cuomo says relationship with Syracuse Mayor Miner is "fine"

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:27:18 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his relationship with Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is "fine," but the two have not talked in a few months.

22-year-old to run for Syracuse Common Council

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:13:55 +0000

The son of a former Syracuse Common Councilor has announced plans to run for the Syracuse 1st District councilor seat. Joe Carni is the latest of a crop of young candidates Republicans are hoping will revitalize their party in the City of Syracuse.

Participants in gun violence discussion say families are key to prevention

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:17:32 +0000

There are no simple answers to ways to end the gun violence that plagues the city of Syracuse. But a discussion called, "Stop the Violence" at the Landmark Theatre last night, looked at the root causes of violent behavior among youth, and how that can lead to answers.

DiNapoli says Syracuse's finances suffer from "systemic problems"

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:02:18 +0000

New York State's financial overseer is warning Syracuse's finances face "systemic problems."

Stephanie Miner on the Campbell Conversations

Grant Reeher — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:41:21 +0000

This edition of the Campbell Conversations offers a wide-ranging discussion with Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner that covers both local and national political issues, and which includes discussions of the pension problem, ideas voiced in her recent state of the city address, and reflections on the conflicts within the city’s criminal justice system.

Assembly Speaker Silver waiting for comptroller's view of pension plan

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:31:32 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pension stabilization plan could face some obstacles in the legislature. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he wants to know what the state comptroller thinks of the idea first.

Miner and other mayors bring complaints about Cuomo's budget to Albany

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:23:46 +0000

Mayors from around the state came to complain about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget, as the first day of legislative hearings on the spending plan kicked off in Albany. Upstate mayors, in particular, have concerns about ever growing pension payments.

Firefighters fear budget cuts may lead to Syracuse Station 7 being closed

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:28:46 +0000

As Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Minor laid out budget issues in her State of the City address last night, one group showed up to protest a potential budget, the shutting down of Fire Station No. 7 on Sryacuse's east side. Firefighters were out in force during the mayor's speech to get their point across.

Miner has some fun with home video before State of the City

WRVO News — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:32:49 +0000

Mayor Stephanie Miner poked some fun at her fellow central New York politicians in a video played before Thursday night's State of the City address. Check out the cameos by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), state Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) and Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney (R).

The "State of the City" will require more budget cuts

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:02:56 +0000

It was a positive State of the City that Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner presented in her yearly address to common councilors last night. But beneath the reports of economic development progress, public safety initiatives and new schools construction, lurks more fiscal challenges.

Miner running for mayor again

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:15:00 +0000

The political season in the city of Syracuse has begun. Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has made a relatively early announcement of her intentions to run for re-election.

Syracuse reducing use of criticized hiring practice

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:16:04 +0000

The city of Syracuse has reduced the number of city workers it has on the rolls of a non-city run agency as a way of skirting civil service rules.

Miner says new Senate coalition could solve problems

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:14:11 +0000

The newly-created New York state Senate leadership coalition has further divided Democrats. Governor Andrew Cuomo has offered his conditional support, and at least one other party leader -- Democrat state party co-chairwoman Stephanie Miner -- agrees.

Crouse Hospital agrees to pay service fee to Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:19:48 +0000

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has notched another win in her efforts to get the city's major nonprofits to begin chipping in for the city services they use.

Council supports decrease in use of Syracuse hiring practice

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:08:00 +0000

A few days after a state audit criticized a long-used Syracuse hiring practice to get around civil service laws, the Common Council probed the issue, but councilors came down more on the side of the mayor's office than the auditors.

Syracuse airport renovations hit half-way point

Durrie Lawrence — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:44:37 +0000

There's still one year to go for expansions at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The $49.7 million project includes a centralized security area on the second floor and a new baggage system.

State audit critical of Syracuse hiring practice

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:35:03 +0000

An audit released Thursday morning by a state oversight board is critical of a hiring practice long-used by the city of Syracuse to get around civil service requirements.

Syracuse awarded federal grant to fight gang violence

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:47:36 +0000

The city of Syracuse is taking some new steps in the fight against gun crime and gang violence. "Syracuse Truce" will bring police and community organizations together to deter crime.

Common councilors try to better understand Syracuse's fiscal problems

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:25:53 +0000

Syracuse common councilors are trying to get a clearer snapshot of the city's fiscal problems. Lawmakers have been holding a series of meetings to try to figure out how the council can take a more proactive approach to dealing with an impending budget implosion.