Mayor's Message, July 2026: Semiquincentennial: Why it lasted 250 years
The mayor's July column marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and urges residents to get involved in local government.
Mayor's Message, October 2026: The Reputation We Create
Mayor Dave Maughan writes that residents shape Syracuse's reputation by how they talk about and support their city, businesses, and schools.
July 2026
June 2026
Heritage Days Newsletter: June 2026
Syracuse Heritage Days runs June 18 to 20, 2026 at Founders Park, with a parade, pancake breakfast, museum opening, concert, and fireworks.
Mayor's Message, June 2026: Fun Challenges at the Museum
The mayor invites families to earn America250 pins through two museum challenges and to attend the June 20 ribbon-cutting for the Syracuse Regional Museum expansion.
May 2026
America250 Newsletter: May 2026
Syracuse City's America250 activities run through Heritage Days, with Youth Brigade and Freedom Run sign-ups due June 12 and museum challenges ending June 19.
Mayor's Message, May 2026: Syracuse Recognizing Veterans for America250 Celebration
Mayor Dave Maughan writes that Syracuse's America250 fundraising will go toward a veterans memorial on new park land by Jensen Park.
April 2026
Mayor's Message, April 2026: Celebrating Americana
The mayor announces a new Freedom Run Relay, a timed five-leg team race on Friday evening, June 19, during Syracuse Heritage Days.
March 2026
Mayor's Message, March 2026: Be Part of the Syracuse Utah America 250 Youth Brigade
Mayor Dave Maughan invites Syracuse youth ages 12 to 18 to carry flags in an America 250 Youth Brigade leading the June 20 Heritage Days Parade.
October 2025
Mayor's Message, October 2025: The Benefits of Living in Scarycuse
The mayor writes that Syracuse goes all out for Halloween as Scarycuse, and describes October's creative contests and events, including the Pumpkin Walk.
September 2025
Mayor's Message, September 2025: Being An American Small City (Special Message)
A special message from Mayor Dave Maughan asks residents to disagree civilly, support neighbors and local businesses, and build up the city ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
July 2025
Mayor's Message, July 2025: Freedom, Family, and Future
The mayor's July column ties Independence Day to Syracuse's settlement history and urges residents to vote as informed voters in every election.
June 2025
Heritage Days Newsletter: June 2025
Syracuse Heritage Days runs June 26 to 28, 2025, with a children's market, family night, parade, auto show, free concert, and fireworks.
December 2024
Mayor's Message, December 2024: Thankful For The Spread of Joy
The mayor's December column highlights city giving: a December 2 Christmas Concert, employee toy drives, a fire department giving tree, and the Blessing Box.
June 2024
Heritage Days Newsletter: June 2024
Heritage Days runs June 19 to 22, 2024, with bingo night, children's and family nights, a pancake breakfast, parade, tournaments, a free concert, and fireworks.
May 2024
Senior Citizens Newsletter: May 2024
May at the Syracuse Community Center: a free bus trip to the Syracuse Museum, library book club, and Lunch & Bingo with an RSVP deadline of May 21.
February 2023
Connection Magazine: February 2023
February 2023: council buys ambulances and water, Moody's upgrades the city's credit rating, spring sports sign-ups open, and a free symphony concert on February 27.
January 2023
Connection Magazine: January 2023
The mayor's year-end review covers roads, water grants and new paramedic service, plus Christmas tree pickup January 9, recreation registration, and Syracuse's first mural.
November 2021
Connection Magazine: November 2021
Winter street parking rules begin November 15, green waste pickup ends November 30, and the council honors a local veteran on November 9.
October 2021
Connection Magazine: October 2021
October 2021 issue: the November 2 city election, Utopia fiber coming to Syracuse, the Pumpkin Walk October 21 to 23, and the RV dump closing for reconstruction.