Controversy and conservatism surround Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Jeff Sessions, Trump’s pick for Attorney General, is taking his conservative agenda to the highest law enforcement position in the country. Read more »
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South Crouse Development Project
Scheduled court hearing for student-favorite bar Chuck's adjourned
Steve Theobald, Chuck’s owner, said that the landlord’s attorneys asked for the postponement, but that a new date for the hearing has not been set. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
Chuck’s files lawsuit, seeking to make its current lease termination notice invalid
Chuck’s is challenging the lease termination because it does not believe that Syracuse 727 LLC has the necessary permits to begin construction, may not have the necessary financing to support the project and may not yet hold a title to one of the properties where the project will be built, according to the lawsuit. Read more »
After 3 violent threats made against a Syracuse Jewish center, the local Jewish community remains more vigilant than ever
Numerous threats have been made against Jewish centers across the country and central New York. Despite an arrest made in the case, the local Jewish community remains on high alert. Read more »
SU students remain confused by university health insurance mandate
At the beginning of the 2015-16 academic year, Syracuse University began to require all incoming students have a U.S.-based health insurance plan compliant with the Affordable Care Act that covers basic services in the greater Syracuse area. Read more »
SA budget approval process violated bylaws and constitution
Student Association president Eric Evangelista submitted his initial operating budget proposal to the organization’s Finance Board without approval from the cabinet and assembly, a violation of SA’s bylaws and constitution. Evangelista followed the precedent set by previous administrations, he said. Read more »
SUNY-ESF and Nature Conservancy partner to ensure forest is ‘climate-resilient’
The Tug Hill Plateau, a unified forest spanning 150,000 acres about 70 miles north of Syracuse, will be the site of the project, which aims to increase ecological resistance to climate change. Read more »
James Franco, Angie Pati announce campaign for Student Association president, vice president
The pair made the campaign announcement on Sunday via their personal Facebook pages and a new joint page for their campaign. Read more »
Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences dies
David Stankiewicz, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse, Le Moyne to form academic partnership in information studies, law education
The partnership will establish a collaborative relationship where Le Moyne's Madden School of Business students have access to SU in the areas of data science and information security management, while SU students gain access to Le Moyne’s health information systems and enterprise systems resources. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
Chuck's to stay open rest of semester, but long-term future in jeopardy as landlord says it has cut off negotiations
After months of negotiations, the bar Hungry Chuck's and its landlord were unable to reach a buyout agreement that would have closed Chuck’s before its lease ends in August and allowed developers to begin construction in the area. Read more »
Syracuse University tuition to increase 3.9 percent in 2017-18
Along with the tuition increase, the 2017-18 university budget promises largest university-funded financial aid commitment ever. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
To keep Chuck’s open until May, owner files a temporary restraining order against landlord
Steve Theobald, owner of Hungry Chuck’s, earlier this month filed a temporary restraining order against Syracuse 727 LLC, the developers planning to demolish the structure at 727 S. Crouse Ave. — where Chuck’s is located — and construct a mixed-use building. Read more »
Boston students are turning ‘Ulysses’ into a virtual reality game
Students from Boston College, Northeastern University and the Berklee College of Music are collaborating on a project to recreate James Joyce’s “Ulysses” into a virtual reality game. Read more »
New course on Donald Trump announced and other news you may have missed today
A VPA course will examine President Trump from a pop culture perspective and the city suspended a firefighter on Wednesday in connection to a hit and run. Read more »
SU students safe after London ‘terrorist’ attack
Margaret Himley, associate provost for international education and engagement, said in an email all SU students in the London abroad program this semester are “safe and accounted for” after the attack that killed three people and wounded at least 20 others. Read more »
Schumer wants to stop health care plan 'before it’s too late'
Reconciliation rules should give pause to Republicans still hesitant on the proposed health care bill that would replace the Affordable Care Act, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stressed on the Senate floor Wednesday. Read more »
University Senate approves degree completion support plan for students affected by immigration policies
The resolution passed on Wednesday states that if students affected by immigration policies complete 75 percent or more of the credits and requirements for their respective degrees, there would be “maximum opportunity” extended to facilitate completion of their degree program with Syracuse University credits. Read more »
Civil rights activist and political adviser Vernon Jordan to deliver Syracuse University's 2017 commencement address
Vernon Jordan was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Read more »
Transfer students at SU frustrated with lack of guaranteed housing
On-campus housing is only available to transfer students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more »
Internet companies and business organizations fight Cuomo’s proposed internet sales tax
A proposal in New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget would require major online marketplaces to collect sales tax on behalf of vendors who sell to New Yorkers through their sites. Many business organizations are fighting it. Read more »
State will give $2,000 rebate for the purchase of electric cars
A $70 million plan will provide rebates to electric car buyers and will contribute to building more charging stations and electric-car technology development. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti touts experience as he looks to become next Syracuse mayor
Nicoletti said in an interview that he believes the years he’s spent in government make him the best candidate to be the next Syracuse mayor. He has plans for Interstate 81, the potential merger between the city and county and addressing poverty. Read more »
Juanita Perez Williams, a former Syracuse University employee, seeks mayoral office, plans to address poverty
Perez-Williams, a Democrat, recently announced her candidacy after she said she received support and encouragement from her friends, family and community members. Read more »
