Democratic candidates face off in TV debate
Three Syracuse mayoral candidates squared off in a televised forum Wednesday, each pitching themselves as the best candidate in the Democratic primary this September. Incumbent… Read more »
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Say Yes to Education founder hopes to work with federal government, expand program
Before President Barack Obama spoke at Henninger High School on Thursday, Say Yes to Education’s founder said he hopes to partner with the federal government… Read more »
Obama highlights Say Yes to Education in speech
Say Yes to Education's founder was able to sum up President Barack Obama's decision to speak in Syracuse and Buffalo, as well of the praise… Read more »
Cantor: SU will look 'very good' in Obama's proposed college rating system
Syracuse University's chancellor says the school would look "very good" in President Barack Obama's proposed rating system for colleges— one of three reforms he introduced… Read more »
Obama speaks on affordability of higher education, suggests 3 proposals to lower costs
With a crowd of hundreds in front of him, President Barack Obama looked relaxed standing at the podium. “We love you!” screamed an audience member… Read more »
Suite Deal: Marriott Hotel opening in Armory Square boosts businesses, attracts conventions
Armory Square has added another national business to downtown Syracuse with the July 30 opening of two new Marriott hotels. The Marriott on West Fayette… Read more »
Obama to visit Henninger High School on Aug. 22
President Barack Obama will visit Henninger High School in the city of Syracuse on Aug 22. as part of his bus tour across Upstate New York… Read more »
Lululemon store to help local shops attract more customers, attention to Armory Square
Yoga-centric athletic store Lululemon will soon land in Armory Square, becoming the most recent national chain to join downtown Syracuse. The store will be located… Read more »
Police arrest, charge man for porch fire
Police have arrested a man in connection to a fire set on the porch of a Syracuse University student's apartment last weekend. Grigoriy Bagiryan, 19,… Read more »
Common Council votes against local businesses paying Connective Corridor fee
The Common Council voted against tax increases on Thursday to fund maintenance fees for businesses along the Connective Corridor route. The council voted 6-1 against… Read more »
Common Council approves amendment, brings life back to The Sound Garden
In a unanimous vote, the Common Council approved a last-minute amendment on Monday to exempt The Sound Garden from restrictions targeted toward pawn shops. The… Read more »
Sound Garden to stay in Syracuse if Common Council approves mayor's compromise
The Sound Garden will remain in Syracuse if the Common Council approves Mayor Stephanie Miner’s compromise to the city’s second-hand dealer’s ordinance. The original ordinance… Read more »
Fire station closest to SU closes
After months of debate, the fire station closest to Syracuse University will close Thursday as part of a city plan to save about $2 million. Fire Station No.… Read more »
Syracuse residents protest city ordinance for Sound Garden relocation
Syracuse residents crowded the steps of City Hall Wednesday morning to protest a city ordinance that could force a local music store to relocate. The… Read more »
FAA to maintain midnight shifts at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will not eliminate midnight shifts at Syracuse Hancock International Airport's air traffic control tower. “By keeping the midnight… Read more »
City to move forward with plan to close Fire Station No. 7
Plans to close Fire Station No. 7, the closest station to Syracuse University, will take effect on or before July 1, said Bill Ryan, Mayor… Read more »
Café Kubal to add new location at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Café Kubal will continue its expansion in the city by opening up a location in Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Renovations are currently underway, and the… Read more »
Balloon framing in houses near campus creates safety, fire hazards
A fire that broke out at an Ostrom Avenue home last week may have spread more quickly because the house was built with balloon framing.… Read more »
SU launches second round of facade improvement program
The streets along the Connective Corridor might be a bit brighter in the coming months thanks to renovations. The improvements are part of the Connective… Read more »
Electric slide: Four Syracuse neighborhoods to compete in Central New York Energy Challenge with goal of lowering energy costs
Four neighborhood associations in Syracuse are now competing in the Central New York Energy Challenge, an energy consumption awareness program with the goal of informing… Read more »
City ordinance could change location of Sound Garden
A revised Syracuse Common Council ordinance has forced an Armory Square music store to change its operation habits — putting its future in question. The… Read more »
Beautiful day in the neighborhood: OrangeSeeds group organizes community service event to clean up Syracuse Northside
Beautification of the city of Syracuse is not a small task. It calls for a big event. On Saturday, hundreds of students volunteered on the… Read more »
Syracuse firefighters protest proposed closure of fire stations outside Miner's campaign headquarters
More than 40 supporters of Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 7 interrupted the opening of Mayor Stephanie Miner’s re-election campaign headquarters by staging a… Read more »
Hospitals encourage, educate public on organ donation
Superintendent Richard Johns announced his leave from the Liverpool School District in an open letter to teachers, students, parents and community members on March 26.… Read more »
