The Village of North Syracuse today has all of the modern conveniences, facilities and services that our citizens require. We have greatly advanced over the years and now have a population of 6,862. We can stand proud that we are a part of this historic village and can keep some of the heritage alive that began here many years ago by a few settlers in "Podunk."

Today a Mayor and a Board of our trustees who are elected by the people govern the Village. The Board convenes twice a month to discuss old and new issues and business. Many decisions and approvals are made by the board regarding local laws, budgets, purchases, the hiring of new employees, etc. At the present time the Board members are Mayor John Heindorf, Deputy Mayor and Senior Advocate Diane Browning, Trustee Mark Atkinson, Trustee Chuck Henry, and Trustee Gary Butterfield. Robert Bertrand Serves as Village Justice.

The Village also has a Planning Commission and a Zoning Board of Appeals who supervise changes in zoning, new construction or additions, reviewing blue prints and plans, including drainage, sewer, setback requirements and public structures.

Other employees we have that conduct the daily business at the village Hall are a Treasurer, Village Clerk, Codes Enforcement Officer/Fire Marshal, Animal Control Officer, Parks and Recreation Director and Purchasing Agent. We have a Village Court with a Justice who is elected by the people. Court is held weekly in the Community Center.

Our Public Works Department picks up heavy trash and leaves, plows the snow from the roads and sidewalks, keeps the streets in good condition and the department is on 24 hour call for sewer problems.

Our Village police department patrols the roads keeping the Village a secure and protected place for the residents. The Department is New York State Accredited, one of only a handful in the State to attain that level of expertise.

The Village residents enjoy five parks, Heritage, Lonergan, Centerville, Sleeth and Kennedy. For the children, in the spring, an Easter Egg Hunt opens the season at the Community Center and Centerville Park. Take a glance in Heritage Park during the spring, summer or fall and you may see a softball or baseball game, a flag football game, people enjoying a picnic, joggers on the path or sports enthusiasts playing tennis or basketball. During the summer at Lonergan Park you will hear weekly concerts and view people sitting in their lawn chairs listening to the fine music or dancing to the rhythm of the music. Lonergan Park is also home of the North Syracuse Little League baseball games. A large, youth camp program is held at Lonergan and Heritage Parks during the summer. Kennedy Park boasts a swimming pool with bath house, playground, volleyball court and picnic pavilion for everyone to enjoy. Sleeth Park offers scenic nature trails in a wooded area with an observation deck, bridge and benches. In the winter, residents turn to Centerville Park with their children where they have a grand time sliding down the hills.

Our Parks and Recreation Department offers many diversified programs that are available for all ages, such as playing basketball, attending a concert, taking part in our holiday parade and festivities, going on a bus trip, making crafts and playing cards. There is also a community garage sale in the spring and the Village has extensive housing and medical facilities for seniors available within its borders. The historic Community Center serves numerous, local groups as the site for organizational meetings, recreational programs, and private parties.