Stephanie Miner announces bid for re-election
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Wednesday that she will run for a second term in office. Miner formally announced her re-election bid at noon during… Read more »
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Listen in, cash out: Local small businesses affected by phone hacking that may have links to Al-Qaeda
New York Sen. Charles Schumer spoke in Syracuse last week to warn residents and business owners about a phone-hacking ring affecting local businesses that may… Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Miner, mayor of Morgantown wager over Pinstripe Bowl matchup
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner will wear a West Virginia Mountaineers shirt for an entire work day if Syracuse does not defeat its old rival in… Read more »
University, local communities examine present, future of Connective Corridor
It was an imposing ivory tower. It was a fading manufacturing town. It was the same city, worlds apart. “When you get away a distance… Read more »
Symphony orchestra to return to Syracuse
After more than a year of silence, the former members of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra have developed a new strategy to revive the organization’s presence… Read more »
Local organization works to further develop diverse neighborhood
Ethnic stores, barbershops, restaurants and vacant storefronts. These are the prominent features of North Salina Street. Though the area has recently become very ethnically and… Read more »
Record-high temperatures hit Syracuse
Syracuse experienced unusually warm temperatures on Tuesday that haven’t been matched since the beginning of Word War II. Temperatures reached 70 degrees, surpassing the previous… Read more »
Pocket full of change: Officials recommend residents carry coins when using electric parking meters
Syracuse residents are temporarily advised to carry change with them if they plan to use the city’s electronic parking meters. Although the current meters have… Read more »
Community Folk Art Center celebrates 40 year anniversary
Like ticker tape, a red sign above the gallery door of Syracuse’s Community Folk Art Center reads: “CFAC Galleries film studios paint diaspora engage ceramic… Read more »
Staying above water: Sen. Charles Schumer requests to continue funding for Syracuse's Inner Harbor
Following the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency’s donation to help build infrastructures in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor, Sen. Charles Schumer has also pushed for federal funding for… Read more »
'Movement on Main' design competition to improve health in Syracuse area
When Marilyn Higgins observed people of all ages playing with the musical pavements at Syracuse Stage, it sparked an idea for a competition that would… Read more »
It takes a village: Syracuse named finalist for philanthropic challenge, hopes to create community for local refugees, immigrants
City officials announced last week that Syracuse was selected as a finalist for the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge. The contest invited cities with 30,000 residents… Read more »
IDEA Spot to help students start business ventures in Central New York
When Rachel Dentinger finished writing a play for her honors capstone project, she still wasn’t satisfied. She wanted to turn it into a professional performance.… Read more »
Buerkle will not concede 24th Congressional District seat, waits for votes to be tallied
UPDATED: Nov. 8, 1:00 a.m. Democrat Dan Maffei has declared victory in the 24th Congressional District race, although U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle has yet… Read more »
Made in Onondaga: Officials make November buy local month in county
Last week, Onondaga County officials declared November “Buy Local Month.” The monthlong campaign was initiated to encourage residents of Onondaga County to shop locally in… Read more »
Parental guidance: Say Yes to Education creates program to help families support their children's learning
Parent University is sending Syracuse parents back to school with the goal of informing, involving and empowering families of students in the community. “The ultimate… Read more »
Carnival Close-Up: Advisory committee to audit the Great New York State Fair
For the first time in five years, a volunteer advisory committee will institute an audit of the Great New York State Fair to ensure the… Read more »
Vandals damage newly installed bike lane lights
With nearly half of the newly installed Connective Corridor bike lane lights smashed or broken, officials from the Connective Corridor are asking the community to… Read more »
Buerkle reflects on upbringing, family in 24th Congressional District race
Editor’s note: This story originally ran on Democracywise, an SU-based website with stories from political reporting students. For U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle, talking to… Read more »
Maffei campaigns to take back 24th Congressional District seat
Editor’s note: This story originally ran on Democracywise, an SU-based website with stories from political reporting students. As he campaigns to retake a seat in… Read more »
Rozum spreads Green Party ideals in 24th Congressional District race
Editor’s note: This story originally ran on Democracywise, an SU-based website with stories from political reporting students. Before last spring, Ursula Rozum didn’t own a… Read more »
Skate city: Syracuse to construct park in Eastwood neighborhood
A skate plaza is expected to open on Woodbine Avenue in the Eastwood neighborhood of Syracuse next year, said Judy Lewis, director of the Eastwood… Read more »
Bill Clinton to visit Syracuse on Friday to endorse Dan Maffei
Former President Bill Clinton will make a stop in Syracuse on Friday to campaign for Democratic Congressional candidate Dan Maffei. Clinton will endorse Maffei, who… Read more »
Painting the town: Project creates billboards with historic photos, student art
This year, images old and new come together at the gateway to Armory Square. The images are part of a project called “Iconic Syracuse,” a… Read more »
