The city of Syracuse was named one of the worst cities in the United States to rent in due to its low income and increasing renting costs, according to a CNN Money article. Read more »
Families gathered to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Syracuse on Saturday, which featured floats and giveaways. Read more »
Public meetings are being held in Syracuse to brainstorm design ideas for the second phase of the Onondaga Creekwalk, a scenic bike route and walkway that runs through the city. Read more »
In the Best Foot Forward program, volunteers from SU hold resume and cover letter workshops with women in the facility who are no more than 60 days away from their release. Read more »
Preparations are underway for Saturday, when more than 1,000 students will pack the Women’s Building and dance all night long at Syracuse University’s first Children’s Miracle Network dance marathon. Read more »
A former Syracuse University student who claims she was involuntary committed to the psychiatric section of a hospital after she visited Health Services with flu-like symptoms is now suing the university and the hospital. Read more »
The New York Power Authority announced on Feb. 17 that Syracuse would be one of five cities participating in the Five Cities Energy Plans program, a multi-million dollar project that will attempt to make upstate New York a greener and more environmentally sustainable place. Read more »
A recent study has found that Syracuse University, along with eight other institutions, contributed about three billion dollars to the central New York economy. Read more »
Syracuse has set record-breaking cold low and high temperatures for several days this month, and the city is on track to record its coldest February yet based on average temperature, said Kelly Stevens, a research associate for the Center for Policy Research in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, in an email. Read more »
The city of Syracuse is hosting its annual WinterFest this week, which features winter-themed events that celebrate Syracuse’s rich history and cold weather. Since its… Read more »
Owners and managers of popular Marshall Street businesses say they are hopeful the postseason ban on the Syracuse men’s basketball team won’t have a large… Read more »
Not only do some residents of the Near Westside lack access to groceries and healthy foods, in some cases within half of a mile from their home, but those same residents are also considered low income. Read more »
Construction is underway on Skyler Commons, a new 100-unit apartment building for students, faculty and staff located at the corner of Harrison Street and University Avenue. Read more »
Tech Garden II, an 18,000 square-foot expansion of the Tech Garden, has officially opened in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Stella’s Diner, located at 110 Wolf Street on the north side of Syracuse, is closed temporarily, but will reopen on Wednesday. The restaurant, a dining choice… Read more »
Debate about Syracuse’s outdated infrastructure came up again this past month regarding Interstate 81, which runs through the city of Syracuse. Read more »
The Dark Girls after-school workshops began last week and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 14. In the program, the girls engage in activities including art, poetry, yoga, dance, writing and reading literature focused on representations of black girlhood and topics of self and female empowerment. Read more »
The Syracuse University community may see reduced bus service at nighttime as a result of proposed budget cut, and Syracuse University could see a few changes in routes as well. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner discussed efforts in the redevelopment and reinvestment of Syracuse neighborhoods, schools, safety departments and infrastructure in her State of the City address Thursday night. Read more »
The Connective Corridor has partnered with the College of Visual and Performing Arts to create art installations that will be placed along the route. Read more »
The City of Syracuse Industrial Development Agency recently discussed the possibility of turning a vacant building into undergraduate housing. Read more »
Café Kubal will host Water Ball Friday evening, an event meant to raise funds and awareness for Charity: Water. Read more »
The U.S. claims just 11 Catholic saints out of a loosely estimated 10,000. Among these 11, one called Central New York home. Read more »
Terrorist attacks in the past few weeks in France have sparked numerous protests across the world and the country. These protests have taken a variety… Read more »
