'NOT IN MY BACKYARD': Area residents remain divided over I-81 replacement plans
Residents from the Syracuse area remain divided over the state's plan to reconstruct the aging I-81 in Syracuse and the project's recent delay. Read more »
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Gallery: Hundreds march with Vera House to protest domestic and sexual violence
The march, which began in Clinton Square, was part of Vera House's 23rd Annual White Ribbon Campaign. Read more »
Baby, it’s warm outside: Record temperatures shake up central New York
Last week, the temperature reached 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above for three consecutive days. The temperature also hovered around 70 degrees on Wednesday. Read more »
Despite Syracuse graduation rate increase, immigrant students continue to struggle at school
Syracuse had a 60.9 percent graduation rate in 2016, up from 54 percent in 2015, according to statistics released by the New York State Department of Education. Read more »
Syracuse residents to hold march against controversial Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos is known for her controversial support of school choice, voucher programs and charter schools. She was also the former chair of the Michigan Republican Party. Read more »
Why keeping graduates and attracting entrepreneurs is important to the city of Syracuse
From 2009-2014, Syracuse was ranked one of the lowest in economic growth among metro areas. As Syracuse University tries to retain graduates, other city programs, like GENIUS NY, are trying to bring entrepreneurs to Syracuse. Read more »
Project that would demolish Chuck's moves forward as city agency approves tax breaks
The Industrial Development Agency voted to approve the tax breaks following a brief public hearing Tuesday morning. Read more »
City agency could vote on tax breaks Tuesday for South Crouse Avenue construction project
Syracuse’s Industrial Development Agency will hold a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. Read more »
Some bar managers plan to take advantage of the pending demolition of Chuck’s and the Orange Crate Brewing Co.
Other managers, meanwhile, say they won’t take advantage of BLVD Equities’ project on South Crouse Avenue. Read more »
How small businesses on South Crouse Avenue will be affected by pending construction project
Hungry Chuck’s, the popular student bar, has received much of the initial attention regarding the effects of the project, but here’s a look at the other small businesses on South Crouse Avenue that will be affected. Read more »
Local officials want more bus accessibility for Syracuse city students, but say their hands are tied
Busing advocates say harsh winters, often with unshoveled sidewalks along with rising crime and poverty, make walking more than a mile to school difficult and unsafe. Read more »
Misdemeanor case against man charged in murder of Syracuse University student moves forward
Cameron Isaac, 23, was charged with tampering with a witness in the fourth degree in December. In court on Tuesday a judge issued a new court date for another pretrial hearing. Read more »
Funk 'n Waffles and appeThaizing Hill locations to close this week
Funk 'n Waffles will close on Wednesday after operating for 10 years while appeThaizing will close on Friday after operating for 12 years. Read more »
Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration
Onondaga Lake has seen major improvement in water quality since remediation efforts began, but some remain dissatisfied and blame corporate influence for preventing a full restoration. Read more »
Shooting on Marshall Street leaves 3 wounded
Three people were shot on Marshall Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning. All are expected to survive and no suspects are in custody. Read more »
Meet the 5 people who want to lead the city of Syracuse
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner will hit her term limit at the end of this year, opening up the race to replace her to new faces. Get to know the candidates as their campaigns get underway. Read more »
Syracuse is facing numerous problems that mayoral candidates will have to address
As more candidates enter the race for mayor of Syracuse, they will have to give their stance on the wide range of issues facing the city. Read more »
Meeting to be held over proposed public art installations in Syracuse
The meeting will be held Thursday between the city's Neighborhood Preservation and Economic Development committee and Downtown & Metropolitan Planning committee. Read more »
Project that would demolish Chuck’s is still multiple steps away
Project developers still must apply for construction and demolition permits before moving forward. Additionally, the developers have submitted a request to the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency of $1.7 million in mortgage and sales tax breaks that have yet to be approved. Read more »
How Chancellor Kent Syverud has played a role in city-county merger effort
While serving as a co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, Chancellor Kent Syverud was a key player in obtaining funds from the Upstate Revitalization Initiative. That initiative gave money to a citizen group recommending a Syracuse city-Onondaga County governments merger. Read more »
Video: Students react to upcoming demolition of student-favorite bar Hungry Chuck's
The Daily Orange asked students on Marshall Street how they feel about the upcoming Chuck's demolition. Read more »
ReZone Syracuse initiative releases first rezoning draft map
The ReZone Syracuse initiative hopes to “comprehensively revise and update” the city’s zoning ordinance and map. Read more »
The completion of a major trailway in New York state could have benefits for Onondaga County
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed spending $200 million on completing the Empire State Trail, which would connect all of New York state and potentially drive more tourism to Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
On the South Side, low-wage workers are struggling to escape poverty
Residents of the South Side of Syracuse are falling victim to the national rise in low-wage jobs. They are not hard to find, but they have poor work conditions and barely make ends meet. Read more »
