City of Syracuse law enforcement cracks down on gang violence
A combination of federal, state and local law enforcement has worked to combat gang violence in the city of Syracuse the past five months in “Operation Salt City." Read more »
City
Interactive crime map: Sept. 9–12
Here's a look at the criminal activity that occurred near campus in the past week. Read more »
Luxury off-campus apartments to open next fall
Five new off campus luxury apartments are slated to open to students next fall. Altogether, the housing complexes will house around 500 students. Read more »
SU alumnus aims to help students with run for Syracuse school board
Ray Blackwell, a Class of 2015 Syracuse University alumnus, is now running on the Green Party ticket for the Syracuse City School Board in hopes of helping the next generation of students in the city. Read more »
Syracuse City Council proposal causes backlash from local, independent taxi companies
A recent proposal from the Syracuse City Council would expand Syracuse Regional Airport Taxi's services into the city. The proposed ordinance received considerable backlash from local taxi drivers and companies. Read more »
Interactive crime map: Sept. 4–7
Take a look at where criminal activity occurred near the SU campus during the past weekend. Read more »
Week in News: 4 people stabbed on Marshall Street, Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015 and more
Here's everything you need to know from the past week in news. Read more »
Cuomo launches campaign to promote sexual assault prevention legislation
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a public awareness campaign to promote "Enough is Enough," a law designed to prevent sexual violence on college campuses in the state. Read more »
Syracuse restaurants see effects from students returning
As Syracuse University students settle back on campus for the start of a new semester, local restaurants see the economic effects. Read more »
Syracuse ranks second in closing gender gap amongst U.S. cities
Syracuse ranked second in a study that observed advancement in closing the gender pay gap in the United States' most populous 100 metro areas. Read more »
Poll: Do you think buying a fake ID puts you at risk for identity theft?
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to crack down on students using false identification to purchase alcohol. He said buying fake IDs puts students at risk for identity theft. What do you think? Read more »
Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market expands, features more than 50 local farmers
The market, which is organized by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, has existed for more than 100 years and has evolved from a free-lanced occurrence to a more organized event, featuring more than 50 farmers from the Central New York area. Read more »
Cuomo takes stand against fake IDs
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to enact initiatives that will crack down on underage students' use of fake IDs. Read more »
Organization works for accessible housing for students with disabilities
A new organization made up of members of the Syracuse University community is working to get students with disabilities more accessible and affordable homes. Read more »
New York tattoo artists petition Cuomo's single-use ink bill
The bill, which was signed in mid-August, requires all body piercing and tattoo studios to use prepackaged and sterile single-use needles and single-use ink. Read more »
Snoop Dogg's concert at New York State Fair canceled; Nas to perform instead
Rapper Snoop Dogg will no longer be performing at the New York State Fair on Wednesday. A replacement has not been named. Read more »
Interactive crime map: Aug. 27-30
Take a look at where criminal activity has occurred near Syracuse's campus during the past week. Read more »
Regal Entertainment Group to check bags upon admission into movie theaters
Regal Entertainment Group introduced a bag-checking policy for its movie theaters, including Regal Destiny USA and two other theaters around Syracuse. Read more »
Summer news roundup: Top stories from summer break
Over the summer, Syracuse University announced many administrative changes and made national news for settling a defamation case and being ranked as the No. 5 party school in the U.S. Read more »
Small Plates in Armory Square closes, to reopen as Aster Pantry & Parlor
Small Plates closed in early August and is reopening at 116 Walton St. as a new restaurant, Aster Pantry & Parlor. Read more »
M. Street Brick Oven Pizzeria to open in place of Crepe and Gelato Blvd.
M. Street Brick Oven Pizzeria is opening in the space previously occupied by Crepe & Gelato Blvd. The pizzeria is co-owned by Dave Jacobs, who also owns Shirt World on Marshall Street. Read more »
City of Syracuse to do away with floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue
The city of Syracuse has decided to get rid of the floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue near Bird Library. Read more »
New student housing complex to open on University Avenue
Construction has started on a 54-unit student apartment near near SU. The complex is scheduled to open in Fall 2016. Read more »
Syracuse Police officer reportedly shoots suspect who attempted to strike officers with car during arrest
A Syracuse Police officer reportedly shot a man after SPD detectives observed a drug transaction Wednesday afternoon and the suspect turned violent. Read more »
