Year in Review: The biggest news stories of 2015
Take a look at the major news stories out of Syracuse University in 2015. Read more »
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SU launches design competition for National Veterans Resource Complex
SU is taking the next steps in the creation of a national hub for veterans services. Read more »
Cuomo presents Syracuse leaders with major state funding
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Syracuse on Sunday to present local leaders, including Chancellor Kent Syverud, with major state funding. Read more »
Arrest, charge made in October homicide that put SU campus on lockdown
A 21-year-old Syracuse native was arrested and charged early Saturday morning for the Oct. 14 murder of 15-year-old Zavion Escobar on Hope Avenue. Read more »
SU to take next step in veterans complex initiative as CNY wins state funding
Central New York was on the receiving end of an announcement that gives the region $500 million in funding from the state. Part of that funding will help SU create the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
School of Architecture students create Twister-like game for Syracuse bus stops
A group of graduate students in Syracuse University’s School of Architecture put a Syracuse twist on the classic game Twister on Tuesday, launching a game of Cuse-ster at four bus stops in Syracuse. Read more »
Charter high school with focus on refugees may open in Syracuse
A charter high school that would specialize in agricultural studies and welcome refugees may open in Syracuse's Northside, where many refugees live. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Nov. 29 - Dec. 6
Check out the crimes that happened near campus in the past week. Read more »
Man dies after being shot in chest, crashing car into police near Comstock Avenue
A man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest crashed his car into a police vehicle relatively close to the SU campus Sunday morning. Read more »
Some SU buildings lose power, hot water as result of power outage
National Grid crews are working to restore power in several buildings near the SU campus hit by a power outage Saturday morning. Read more »
Yogurtland on Marshall Street to permanently close
Yogurtland on Marshall Street is closing Dec. 19, according to the store's Facebook page. Read more »
Officials call upon state to increase funding to Department of Transportation
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner teamed up with the Rebuild New York Now coalition to encourage New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature to increase spending in the New York State Department of Transportation. Read more »
Centro funding, originally in question, restored by U.S. Congress
The Centro funding that was in jeopardy due to a U.S. Congress bill, will not be cut, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. John Katko announced Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse community gathers for peace vigil about climate change
About 50 members of the Syracuse community held a vigil to support combating climate change as the UN Climate Talks in Paris started Monday. Read more »
Interactive crime map: Nov. 19-29
Here's all the crime that happened near campus in the last week. Read more »
Syracuse officials to promote six officers to sergeant
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler will promote six police officers to the rank of sergeant during a Monday ceremony. Read more »
DPS continues to improve safety measures in off-campus housing area
In wake of the recent crime, DPS redirected officers to areas that have been affected by off-campus crimes. It did not increase the number of officers dispatched around the off-campus community. Read more »
TSA PreCheck opens at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
The TSA opened its PreCheck enrollment center in the Syracuse Hancock International Airport last week. The TSA PreCheck lanes, which expedite the security screening process, have existed nationwide since 2011. Read more »
Student Association offers bus service for Thanksgiving break
The Syracuse University Student Association is offering students round-trip bus services for Thanksgiving break. Read more »
Syracuse University professor sues 6 New York state Supreme Court justices
A Syracuse University professor is suing six New York state Supreme Court justices and a law firm representing the university. Read more »
Syracuse among U.S. cities to end veteran homelessness
The city of Syracuse has successfully eradicated veteran homelessness in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' End Veteran Homelessness Initiative. Read more »
Budget cuts may affect relationship between SU and Centro
An amendment to a highway bill recently passed by the House of Representatives may lead to budget cuts for bus company Centro, which could potentially affect the partnership Centro has with Syracuse University. Read more »
Katko asked by Congressmen to discuss report about combating terrorism
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) said he would consult with Congressmen in Washington, D.C. on Monday afternoon about a report on anti-terrorism efforts he contributed to. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Nov. 8-15
Check out where the crimes around campus were this week. Read more »
