Lawmakers, organizations work to reduce gun violence in Syracuse
Several shootings happened in Syracuse over winter break, shedding light on the city’s issues with ongoing gun violence. Five gun-related events at the end of… Read more »
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Urban Life Athletics set to begin construction on second location on SU Hill
The new Urban Life Athletics location, which will open in the coming months, will be underneath the CVS near Harry’s Bar, at 700 South Crouse Ave. Read more »
City of Syracuse implements change to floating parking lane on Comstock Avenue
The city of Syracuse made changes on Tuesday to the floating parking lane on Comstock Avenue, Syracuse University announced. The parking lane, which was created… Read more »
SU community members stage 'die-in' at Bird Library, protest downtown as part of 'March for Justice'
Syracuse University community members took part in a "March for Justice" Monday afternoon, which included a "die-in" at Bird Library, and a march downtown to the Justice Center. Read more »
Miner’s ‘Syracuse Billion’ plan focuses on need for infrastructure improvements
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner submitted a plan to the governor recently that would use $1 billion in state funding to improve city infrastructure During Gov.… Read more »
'For lease' sign put up in Marshall Street location of Crepe and Gelato Boulevard
The future of Crepe and Gelato Boulevard on Marshall Street remains unclear after the store’s display window was boarded up and a “For Lease” sign was placed in the window. Read more »
Syracuse Hancock International Airport begins installing full-body scanners
Syracuse Hancock International Airport is implementing full-body scanners as part of its security checking system. The Transportation Security Administration has been in the process of… Read more »
Syracuse Common Council to consider shoveling fine
The Syracuse Common Council will again consider a $50 fine for some Syracuse residents who do not shovel the sidewalks in front of their property… Read more »
CNY Fair Housing to hold conference to address local housing discrimination
Syracuse is the ninth most segregated metropolitan area in the United States, resulting in housing segregation and discrimination. Housing discrimination in Syracuse is just one… Read more »
SU continues to maintain commitment to city under Syverud
Many see Syracuse University maintaining its city connections created under former Chancellor Nancy Cantor, while developing fewer new commitments to the city under Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
Microsoft store to open in Destiny USA on Thursday
A new Microsoft store located at Destiny USA will have its grand opening on Thursday morning. Read more »
Syracuse applies for Promise Zone grant for Southside neighborhood
The Syracuse Common Council voted unanimously on Monday to pass legislation in hopes of creating Promise Zones, programs created by President Barack Obama, on the Southside of Syracuse. Read more »
SU community members raise concerns regarding recent changes to Comstock, Waverly
Roadway changes implemented on Waverly and Comstock avenues three weeks ago have led to some concerns and confusion amongst Syracuse University community members. The project… Read more »
Hackathon promotes awareness, solutions for hunger, homelessness
The Syracuse Tech Garden hosted a 24-hour civic hackathon and food and clothing drive this weekend to fight hunger and homelessness. The Hack Hunger and… Read more »
Incumbent Maffei loses election by 20 points, calls time representing 24th district his “biggest privilege”
By the end of the night, with 99 percent of polls reporting, Maffei had garnered 40 percent, or 75,286 total votes, compared to Katko’s 60 percent, or 112,469 total votes. Read more »
Republican challenger Katko receives about 60 percent of vote in 24th congressional district to defeat incumbent Maffei
As the night progressed and more poll results came in, the voting margin increased, ending with Katko winning 60 percent of the votes to Maffei’s 40 percent. Read more »
County legislature approves plan to move central library to street level
The Onondaga County Central Library is one step closer to moving to street level. The Onondaga County Legislature approved a resolution on Monday to move… Read more »
Vera House report shows decrease in domestic violence calls
The number of domestic abuse calls in Syracuse went down slightly from 2012 to 2013, according to a recent report. But the Vera House is still working to prevent those crimes and educate people about domestic and sexual violence. Read more »
Weekend crime briefs: Oct. 31- Nov. 2
A man, 18, of Auburn, New York, was arrested on the charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to a Syracuse police bulletin. When:… Read more »
Common Council passes resolution asking the state to require some city workers to live in Syracuse
The Syracuse Common Council unanimously passed a resolution on Monday asking the state to amend a law to require that all police, firefighters and sanitation… Read more »
DeWitt Wegmans gains town approval to sell beer and wine in food court
The town of DeWitt approved Wegmans to sell beer and wine in its food court, Market Cafe, which will also be doubling in size. Wegmans’… Read more »
Bill Clinton campaigns for Dan Maffei in Syracuse, urges rally attendees to vote
UPDATED: Oct. 23, 9:37 p.m. Bill Clinton stepped to the stage just after 6 p.m. on Friday and immediately fit right in with the Syracuse crowd. “I… Read more »
