Syracuse city officials, Navy personnel commemorate Navy Week outreach efforts
Syracuse city officials and other United States Navy personnel met on the steps of City Hall to commemorate the start of Syracuse Navy Week. Read more »
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SEIU Local 200United rallies for higher pay after rejecting SU contract proposal
The SEIU Local 200United held a rally at 727 Comstock Ave. Monday afternoon after rejecting Syracuse University's raise proposal. Read more »
Final Community Grid Vision Plan open house discusses transportation, housing concerns
The city of Syracuse's final neighborhood open house in Southside concluded efforts to gather public input on the Community Grid Vision Plan. Read more »
Hochul signs law requiring access to free menstrual products at public campuses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislature requiring public campuses to provide free menstrual products. Read more »
Newhouse to merge 2 journalism majors into single degree program
Syracuse University will combine its two journalism majors into one bachelor of science program starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Read more »
SU completes JMA Wireless Dome reseating, other summer construction projects
On-campus summer construction projects completed as the fall semester begins. Some ongoing projects will continue through the semester. Read more »
Student Association to improve campus outreach, internal operations in 68th session
Student Association intends to improve student engagement and diversify involvement in association activity. Read more »
Local officials field public perspectives during Syracuse Housing Strategy meeting
Residents from Syracuse neighborhoods met in Soule Branch Library to voice community feedback on the proposed Syracuse Housing Strategy. Read more »
2025 SU class marshals to prioritize student engagement, on-campus unity
Mark Nzasi and Yifan “Ivan” Shen, 2025 Syracuse University class marshals, intend to increase engagement and a sense of unity on campus. Read more »
Hochul highlights Micron, endorses Harris at DNC talk with SU professor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Margaret Talev for an intimate conversation on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Read more »
9-story apartment building on University Avenue approved by city of Syracuse
The Syracuse Planning Commission approved plans for a new apartment on University Avenue — under a half-mile north of Syracuse University. Read more »
Patrick Dai sentenced to 21 months for antisemitic online threats to Cornell students
Patrick Dai, who threatened Jewish students at Cornell University, was sentenced to 21 months in prison at the Hanley Courthouse in Syracuse. Read more »
Schoolyard Bagels on Marshall Street closes
Schoolyard Bagels, the Marshall Street bagel shop that opened its doors in February, has permanently closed, WSYR-TV first reported. Read more »
SU launches OrangeNow mobile app
Syracuse University has released its new OrangeNow mobile application, a platform that consolidates several SU student experience tools. Read more »
City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation
City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read more »
NY state to invest $3M in JMA Wireless Dome renovation
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member William Magnarelli announced Tuesday a $3 million investment to advance the JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. Read more »
New York politicians react to Biden's drop out
Biden's decision will impact local elections throughout New York state, where congressional races may influence partisan control in Congress. Read more »
Syracuse receives $50M federal grant for 15th Ward revitalization
Syracuse will receive $50 million for revitalization of the historically Black 15th Ward neighborhood after the I-81 viaduct is torn down. Read more »
SU names new Orange, Milton residence halls in former Sheraton and The Marshall locations
SU's 2 new residence halls, in the former locations of the Sheraton Hotel and The Marshall apartments, will be called Orange Hall and Milton Hall, respectively, the university announced Thursday. Read more »
SU reaches settlement in lawsuit filed by woman sexually assaulted on campus in 2020
Syracuse University has reached a settlement with a woman who was sexually assaulted by Jacob Cohen, a former SU student, in 2020, syracuse.com reported. Read more »
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse collaboration wins $40 million federal ‘tech hub’ grant
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Tech Hub will receive a $40 million federal grant. Read more »
Jeff Hemsley appointed as interim iSchool dean, Andrew Sears steps down
Jeff Hemsley, an associate professor at SU's School of Information Studies, was appointed as the school's interim dean. He began on July 1. Read more »
3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of upstate New York, Canada
Effects of a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Lake Ontario were felt in Syracuse Friday night, marking the region's second quake this year. Read more »
Mannion wins 22nd Congressional District primary; other NY primary results decided
John Mannion was declared winner of the NY-22 Democratic party. The D.O. has compiled other primary results in the central New York region. Read more »
