Public Works Update, October 2026: Secondary Water, Fall Cleanup, and Cross Connections
Secondary water is off for the season, the city asks residents to keep leaves out of gutters, and cross connections can bring fines up to $1,000.
Winter Parking Rules: November 15, 2026 to March 15, 2027
City news ยท October 13, 2026
From November 15 to March 15, Syracuse bans street parking from midnight to 6 AM, and at any time while snow is accumulating or being removed, with fines for violations.
October 2026
September 2026
Public Works Update, September 2026: Secondary Water and Cross-Connections
Watering drops to two days a week starting September 8 and secondary water shuts off September 18, plus how to report a cross-connection.
August 2026
Public Works Update, August 2026: Water Conservation and Pressure, Cross Connections, and Tree Trimming
August Public Works update: secondary water enforcement and pressure tips, cross connection warning, tree clearance rules, and three road projects.
July 2026
Public Works Update, July 2026: Drinking Water Report, Storm Water, Secondary Water Q&A
Citywide watering restrictions are in effect with fines up to $1,000, 2000 West roundabout construction starts July 6, and the drinking water report is posted.
June 2026
Public Works Update, June 2026: Water Meters, Curb Cuts, and Road Construction
June Public Works update: secondary water rules and enforcement, curb cut permit requirements, and roundabout closures at 2000 West and 3000 West.
May 2026
Public Works Update, May 2026: Secondary Water & Road Construction
Secondary water runs May 8 to September 18 with a day-of-week watering schedule, and four road projects continue across the city.
April 2026
Public Works Update, April 2026: Secondary Water
Secondary water is expected to start May 15 and end October 1, with drought reductions, active conservation enforcement, and valve prep steps for residents.
March 2026
Public Works Update, March 2026: Projects in Progress
Syracuse Public Works lists four construction projects for spring 2026, including Bluff Road pipeline work, the 500 West widening, and a new 3000 West roundabout.
February 2026
Public Works Update, February 2026: Keeping Syracuse Running
Public Works explains how to report problems like potholes and water issues, and asks residents to keep pollutants out of storm drains.
January 2026
Public Works Update, January 2026: Snow Forgetting!
Live Christmas trees get picked up January 5, winter parking rules run through March 15, and Public Works recaps a year of pipe, road, and water work.
December 2025
Public Works Update, December 2025: Winter Tips & Smart Strategies
December Public Works update: tips to keep pipes from freezing, snow removal rules for residents, and Christmas tree pickup January 5 and 6.
November 2025
Public Works Update, November 2025: Winter Parking, Snow Removal, Green Waste
Winter parking rules start November 15, sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours of a storm, and green waste pickup runs through November 30.
October 2025
Public Works Update, October 2025: Secondary Water, Cross Connections, & Utility Lids
Secondary water shuts off October 10, cross connections carry a $1,000 fine, and summer road work continues into fall.
September 2025
Public Works Update, September 2025: Secondary Water, Tree Trimming, Leaks, & Road Work
Secondary water shuts off October 1. The issue also covers fall watering days, tree clearance heights, spill prevention, and three road projects.
August 2025
Public Works Update, August 2025: Enhancing Curb Appeal, Secondary Water, & Construction
Public Works asks residents to sweep gutters, water only three days a week until Labor Day, and expect roundabout closures.
July 2025
Public Works Update, July 2025: Cross Connections, Storm Water, Tree Trimming, Road Construction
Public Works warns against sprinkler cross connections to drinking water, explains storm drain protection, sets tree trimming heights, and flags summer roundabout closures.
June 2025
Public Works Update, June 2025: Road Construction, Flushable Wipes, Pool and Spa Care, Sump Pumps, and Secondary Water
June Public Works update: three road projects including a new 1900 South roundabout, plus secondary water, sump pump, and sewer guidance.
May 2025
Public Works Update, May 2025: Secondary Water, Water Conservation, Glass Clippings and Fertilizer, & Road Construction
Secondary water runs May 1 to October 1 with watering-day limits by zone, a daytime watering ban, and spring road construction citywide.
April 2025
Public Works Update, April 2025: Secondary Water and Conservation, Blue Stakes, and Flushable Wipes
Secondary water runs May 1 to October 1 with a two, three, two day watering schedule, plus Blue Stakes, excavation permit, and wipes reminders.
March 2025
Public Works Update, March 2025: Protect Our Water System
Public Works asks residents to sweep curbs before spring rain, report unauthorized fire hydrant use, and drop off excess road salt for free.
February 2025
Public Works Update, February 2025: Fix-It Requests and Stormwater Runoff
Public Works lists the phone number and online options for fix-it requests, and explains how stormwater runoff carries pollutants straight to local waterways.
January 2025
Public Works Update, January 2025: Live Tree Pickup, Snow Prep, Winter Parking, Director's Message
Christmas trees get picked up January 6, snow must be cleared within 24 hours, and overnight street parking is banned through March 15.
December 2024
Public Works Update, December 2024: Prevent Frozen Pipes, Snow Removal
December Public Works tips on keeping pipes from freezing, plus snow removal rules: no street parking, no snow in the road, clear sidewalks within 24 hours.
November 2024
Public Works Update, November 2024: Winter Parking, Snow Removal, Gutters, & Green Recycling
Winter overnight street parking is banned starting November 15, sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours, and green waste pickup ends November 30.
October 2024
Public Works Update, October 2024: Secondary Shut Off, Cross Connections, Utility Lids
Secondary water shuts off October 1, cross connections carry a $1,000 fine, and the 1000 West and Bluff Road projects finish this month.
March 2024
Mayor's Message, March 2024: Budget Season
The mayor's March column explains how Syracuse builds its July to June budget, where the money goes, and how the city's tax burden ranks statewide.