How airport security has increased since 9/11
Two national security experts weigh in on increased airport security after Sept. 11 attacks. Read more »
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Syracuse Common Council votes against amendment requiring inspection of rental properties
Councilor Khalid Bey introduced the rental properties item to the Syracuse Common Council on Monday. Fellow councilors addressed that funding concerns for the house inspections need improvement. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Syracuse University student arrested for assault; man arrested for shoplifting outside Newhouse
Check out what crime happened near Syracuse University happened this week. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse community gathers for annual Sept. 11 ceremony
More than 100 police officers, firefighters, city officials and residents came to the city for Syracuse’s annual 17 Minutes of Silence Ceremony. Read more »
Syracuse community commemorates 15-year anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony
Syracuse community members gathered downtown to reflect on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the 15-year anniversary of 9/11. Read more »
Syracuse government officials debate future of lead paint program
In August 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development denied Syracuse’s application for $2.9 million in grant money to reinstate their lead paint program. This ongoing problem is being debated amongst government officials, but no solution has been provided for the citizens struggling with lead paint in their homes. Read more »
Luxury private student-housing complex opens this year
After seeing a gap in the housing market at Syracuse University, three SU graduates united to create a luxury housing option for students. Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim is an investor in the complex. Read more »
Despite drastic increase in attendance, New York State Fairgrounds remain clean
Despite a drastic increase in the amount of visitors at the 2016 New York State Fair, the cleanliness of the fairgrounds was comparable to previous years. Read more »
This year's New York State Fair breaks attendance records
Over 1 million people attended the State Fair this year, the largest amount since 2011. Read more »
Syracuse resident provides back-to-school supplies to community through grassroots efforts
Mary Nelson has been providing school supplies and meals to students in the city of Syracuse every year since 2002 in light of the death of her nephew which was due to gun violence. Read more »
SU professor will stay active in politics despite loss in congressional primary
Syracuse University professor, Eric Kingson, reflects on experience in running for office as New York State’s representative for the 24th congressional district. Kingson said it was a rewarding experience, but he does not plan to run for a political office again. Read more »
Syracuse City School District students show improved test scores, but still lag behind statewide scores
Students in third through eighth grades in the Syracuse City School District have improved their standardized test scores in both math and English, but the scores still lag behind statewide scores. Read more »
Namesake of Slutzker Center for International Services dies at age 98
Lillian Slutzker, the namesake of the Slutzker Center for International Services, died on Aug. 18. Her funeral will be held in Syracuse on Wednesday. Read more »
How to travel by bus in the Syracuse University area
The Syracuse bus system can be complicated — especially for new freshman. Here's how to figure it out. Read more »
Syracuse police officers arrest suspect of homicide near Syracuse University campus
The Syracuse Police Department arrested the suspect of a homicide on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
SU construction update: Majority of summer projects have been completed
A majority of summer construction projects on the Syracuse University campus have been completed, said Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, in an email to the SU community on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse police investigate drive-by shooting, stabbing
Syracuse Police Department officers responded to two separate incidents — a drive-by shooting and a stabbing — early on Sunday morning. Read more »
Gallery: Hundreds of Syracuse community members participate in Black Lives Matter march
Hundreds of community members gathered in downtown Syracuse to protest against police brutality through a Black Lives Matter march on Monday afternoon. Read more »
Hundreds in Syracuse protest against police brutality through Black Lives Matter march
Black Lives Matter protesters marched in Syracuse on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse University to convert Sheraton Hotel into student housing as part of Campus Framework
As part of the Campus Framework, Syracuse University has plans to convert the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center into student housing. Read more »
Syracuse University releases 20-year plan for campus development with Campus Framework draft
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud released a draft of the Campus Framework plan to the SU community on Monday after 18 months of planning and campus outreach. Read more »
Syracuse community members mourn loss of Orlando shooting victims with candlelight vigil
Hundreds of Syracuse community members gathered in front of Syracuse's City Hall on Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Orlando shooting. Read more »
State legislature committees pass 2 bills legalizing Uber in New York
A New York state Senate committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York. Read more »
Bill legalizing Uber and Lyft in New York state expected to pass
A bill to legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York state is expected to pass. Read more »
