Read the full text of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh's State of the City address

Summary

Mayor Ben Walsh of Syracuse, NY, presented the 2024 State of the City address, highlighting Syracuse's progress, future goals, the Syracuse Surge economic growth strategy, housing initiatives, and the importance of community spirit. He also discussed leveraging AI for the speech draft, reflecting on the city's trajectory and challenges. The article's tags reflect various aspects of Syracuse—its history with the Erie Canal, educational institutions like Syracuse City School District, sports like Syracuse Orange football and lacrosse, its Sicilian namesake, and the leadership of Mayor Ben Walsh.