Syracuse University College Republicans endorse mayoral candidate Laura Lavine
The organization said they agreed with Lavine's stances on the Syracuse Police Department and city schools. Read more »
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Local firefighters weigh in on cancer treatment bill recently signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Under a framework set up under the bill, volunteer firefighters will be able to receive health benefits to help cover the costs of cancer treatment. Read more »
Local socialist group holds discussion on women’s rights, Russian Revolution
Syacuse’s chapter of the International Socialist Organization held the event Wednesday evening at Link Hall. Read more »
Juanita Perez Williams narrowly leads Ben Walsh in October campaign fundraising
The Democratic candidate raised just more than $76,000 in the first three weeks of October. Read more »
Organization discusses updates to Schine Student Center, Turkey visa suspension
Syracuse University’s Graduate Student Organization met with representatives to talk about changes to Schine Student Center at its Wednesday night meeting. Read more »
Common Councilor introduces deer legislation in hopes of supporting state Senate bill
Nader Maroun, who represents a Common Council district that includes portions of Syracuse University, wants to support Sen. John DeFrancisco and Sen. David Valesky’s deer culling bill. Read more »
FIGHTING SPIRIT: Mayor Stephanie Miner reflects on her 8-year tenure, leading the city of Syracuse, fighting for the underdog
After eight years as mayor of Syracuse, Stephanie Miner is now looking toward her future teaching position at New York University. Read more »
Mumps cases at Syracuse University jump to 34 confirmed, 73 probable since end of August
More than 100 people have been affected by the mumps outbreak at Syracuse University. Read more »
Meet the 5 people running for the Syracuse City School District Board
Three incumbents and two newcomers are running for three seats on the Syracuse City School District Board this month. Read more »
OUTSIDE THE LINES: How Ben Walsh has assembled the support of Democrats, Republicans and Syracuse’s wealthy real estate developers
Walsh, the son of a former GOP congressman, could be the first mayor to ever be unaffiliated with any political party. Read more »
TOP OF HER GAME: Juanita Perez Williams hopes to make history as 1st Latina mayor in state history
The Democratic frontrunner, who grew up poor, said it’s her story that resonates with the people of Syracuse. Read more »
New York residents usually vote against holding a constitutional convention. This year could be different, one expert says.
New York state hasn’t held a constitutional convention since 1938, following the Great Depression. Read more »
Experts say mice are primary cause of Lyme disease, not deer
Experts studying ticks and diseases said mice are the primary cause of the spread of tick-borne illnesses, though the public commonly believes deer are the root of the problem. Read more »
Syracuse University experts discuss KRACK cybersecurity breach, SU’s wireless infrastructure
A flaw that could give hackers access to operating systems including Google Android and Apple MacOS will, most likely, not affect SU’s wireless infrastructure, experts say. Read more »
Syracuse University staff member wins Blackstone international entrepreneurship competition
Josh Aviv, entrepreneur-in-residence at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, won a $15,000 prize at the Blackstone/Techstars venture pitch competition earlier this month. Read more »
Student Association's Finance Board details RSO funding, recommends denial of Cardi B bill
The organization's assembly members met at Maxwell Auditorium Monday evening as the Finance Board discussed spring 2018 funding. Read more »
STANDING HER GROUND: Laura Lavine, Republican candidate for mayor, fights uphill battle in city dominated by Democrats
Laura Lavine has centered her campaign around education policy and said she would seek mayoral control over the Syracuse City School District, a contentious idea, if elected. Read more »
Syracuse University releases economic assessment report
The study, published by the university Monday, does not reveal SU’s specific plans, making it unclear exactly which initiatives will be affected. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss climate and energy policies at SUNY-ESF
At a debate Monday night, the candidates explained how they would implement environmentally friendly policies in Syracuse if they are elected mayor. Read more »
STILL MOVING FORWARD: Following Howie Hawkins’ canvassing campaign across the city’s South Side
Howie Hawkins, the Green Party mayoral candidate, lives on the city’s South Side and works for a community-owned grocery store. Read more »
UberEATS comes to Syracuse
Uber’s food delivery service started in Syracuse on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse University to host additional mumps vaccine clinic Wednesday
A Centers for Disease Control advisory board recommended people receive a third mumps, measles and rubella vaccine if they have been exposed to a mumps outbreak. Read more »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Oct. 22-29)
From Amazon’s latest program to elections in Kenya, here are five stories that may show up on a COM 117 current events quiz. Read more »
Congressional vote may threaten Arctic wildlife refuge, indigenous people
Last month, the Senate and House voted on a budget resolution that may allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Read more »
