Syracuse police will arrest protesters after curfew begins at 8 p.m.
The countywide curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Read more »
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SA expresses solidarity with protests against police brutality
The organization commits to preventing racist acts on-campus. Read more »
City workers put on temporary unpaid leave due to revenue losses
The two main factors affecting the city’s financial status are a decrease in sales tax revenue and cuts in state aid. Read more »
Employers try to protect essential workers during coronavirus pandemic
Essential workers in Syracuse said working during the pandemic has caused anxiety and stress, but in many cases employers have stepped up to the plate to deliver support. Read more »
Syracuse hospital tests patient for coronavirus
Doctors say the patient is at very low risk of having the virus, according to Syracuse.com. The hospital has sent samples from the patient to the state Health Department’s Lab in Albany and expects results in two days. Read more »
Families of deceased nursing home residents share concerns about center
The Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing received 76 citations from the state for quality of life, medical care and safety issues. Families of deceased former residents of the center shared their experiences with The DO. Read more »
Nursing center violations increase during for-profit company ownership
Since Upstate Services Group has owned Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, the average number of complaints of health and safety violations per year more than quadrupled. Read more »
Lawyer explains I-81’s connection to environmental racism
A lawyer discussed Interstate 81’s connection to environmental racism during a Tuesday lecture at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
2020 census: Organizers work to prevent undercount
An undercount in Syracuse would lead to a cut in federal funding, and possibly losing another seat in congress. Community members are working to make sure that doesn’t happen. Read more »
Common Council to crack down on negligent landlords
The properties, many of which are rentals owned by limited license corporations, will be sold to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for $151 each. Read more »
Breakdown of Syracuse candidates for Congress, state legislature
Several local candidates have already launched campaigns to represent Onondaga County in the United States House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. Read more »
County legislators urge state to roll back bail reform
The new law eliminated cash bail and pretrial detention for most nonviolent crimes in effort to reduce mass incarceration across New York state. Read more »
Syracuse to build 50 affordable single-family homes
The city of Syracuse is seeking nearly $2 million from the state to construct 50 affordable single-family homes over the next two years. Read more »
Startup drone companies to visit Syracuse
The GENIUS NY competition selected five companies from around the world to compete for a $1 million prize at CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden. Read more »
Common Council approves developing affordable housing
The Common Council will address lead paint in Syracuse homes and develop affordable housing. Read more »
Opioid addiction treatment court helps patients toward recovery
One year and 95 cases later, the Court for Addiction, Recovery and Education continues to connect nonviolent criminals to treatment for opioid addictions. Read more »
100+ protest in Syracuse Women’s March
This year, more than 100 protesters filled city sidewalks as they marched through the snow from the James M. Hanley Federal Building to the United Methodist Church. Read more »
Mayor discusses infrastructure, diversity in State of the City address
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about ongoing infrastructure improvements and new diversity initiatives in his growth-oriented State of the City address. Read more »
Syracuse center helps residents with savings, debt
As of Jan. 13, 2020, the center has assisted 239 clients in over 446 sessions since its opening. Read more »
Mayor Walsh to address Syracuse Surge in State of the City address
Here is what councilors are expecting from Mayor Ben Walsh’s State of the City address on Thursday. Read more »
Incoming councilors look to make a difference in 2020
Second District Councilor Patrick Hogan, Third District Councilor Chol Majok and Councilor at-large Rita Paniagua were elected in November. Read more »
Penny Allyn remembered for dedication to SU and city
Penny Allyn ’60 died Thursday at the age of 81. She was a longtime supporter of Syracuse University and the city. Read more »
Onondaga County veterans' court pushes rehabilitation over jail
The court opened in June, giving veterans who have committed some types of crimes the option of spending a minimum of one year in treatment. Read more »
Walsh orders investigation into racist, anti-Semitic city graffiti
The Syracuse Police Department has begun to investigate the vandalism, which includes a drawing of a swastika, Walsh said in a Wednesday press release. Read more »
