Meg Lowe leaves SU after spreading sustainability awareness, community engagement
Lowe will be leaving her role as a sustainability coordinator at SU this Friday, which happens to be Earth Day. Read more »
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New York state projects 6 years of construction for community grid
The community grid alternative of the Interstate 81 viaduct project will take six years to construct, according to the project’s environmental impact statement. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF students reaffirm NYPIRG referendum to continue funding
The $3 from each student activity fee funds all of NYPIRG's organization and advocacy efforts. Read more »
Armed man barricades himself in convenience store on Westcott Street
A man barricaded himself inside Pop Shop on the 500 block of Westcott Street on Sunday night. Read more »
Rep. John Katko discusses bipartisanship in Congress, tenure in public service
Katko discussed topics such as bipartisanship in Congress, the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, economic development in central New York and the reasons he will not be seeking reelection in 2022. Read more »
SUNY Upstate announces plans to buy Crouse Hospital
The acquisition, if approved by the state, would leave Syracuse with just two general hospital systems — Upstate University Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh releases $294 million city budget proposal for 2023 fiscal year
But Walsh said in the presentation that under his proposal for fiscal year 2023, which will last from July 2022 to June 2023, the city will be running a deficit. Read more »
Student documentary screening highlights 15th ward destruction, I-81 impacts
The documentary focused on the history and culture of Pioneer Homes, including the impact of SU's nearby Steam Station. Read more »
USen calls to rescind Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree, proposes 2-day fall break
The University Senate passed a resolution Wednesday calling for the Board of Trustees to rescind Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree conferred by Syracuse University’s College of Law in 1989. Read more »
1st trace of new omicron subvariant detected in Onondaga County
The New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center identified the presence of the subvariant of BA.2, BA.2.12. Read more »
New York state reaches $220 billion budget agreement
The Daily Orange broke down how the state resolved key issues that originally stalled the budget’s approval. Read more »
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigns following arrest, bribery charge
New York State Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned from his office on Tuesday after being arrested on bribery charges earlier in the day. Read more »
SA reports election turnout, details Registered Student Organization funding
Around 9.9% of Syracuse University’s student body voted in the spring 2022 Student Association election. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves property sales, allocates mental health resources
The Syracuse Common Council approved the sale of 16 properties to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for a total price of $2,416 on Monday afternoon. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ+ language near Lancaster and Euclid avenues
Craig Stone said the department along with on- and off-campus partners are investigating the incident. Read more »
Thornden Park Association reflects on park’s image, attempt to shift narrative
Miranda Hine said the image of the park among the local community has improved because of the efforts of the Thornden Park Association, specifically in being able to rekindle the joy that Hine wants the park to provide. Read more »
Access Mentoring aims to create meaningful experiences for all SU students
The free group meetings of the Access Mentoring Program take place every two weeks, and the group’s topics of discussion include accessibility and diversity. Read more »
Women in Leadership Initiative bridges personal, professional development
The program aims to build a community that empowers, equips, supports and promotes the professional growth and personal well-being of those who identify as women. Read more »
Fire damages 2 homes on Ackerman Avenue
The fire started in the attic of 955 Ackerman Ave. and spread next door to the upper level of 959 Ackerman Ave., according to fire officials. No injuries have been reported. Read more »
New York state budget to include $1.1 billion for I-81 removal project
New York state’s fiscal year 2023 budget will include $1.1 billion for the Interstate 81 removal project, syracuse.com reported Saturday. Read more »
David Bruen, Adia Santos elected as next SA president, vice president
Incumbent David Bruen and first-time vice-presidential candidate Adia Santos have been elected as the next president and vice president of SA. Read more »
Students react to Syracuse University’s switch to “YELLOW” masking level
The Daily Orange talked to about 100 students across SU’s campus about their reactions to the change. Here’s what they had to say. Read more »
SA candidates Breton Macneil, Skylar Gorczynski discuss campaign platform
The two candidates are running on a platform of increasing mental health awareness, sexual assault prevention, meal access, increasing community impact and a revamp of the association. Read more »
SA candidates Jordan Pierre, Lauren Gloster break down main campaign issues
Jordan Pierre and Lauren Gloster are one of the three campaigns running for the positions of the Student Association president and vice president. Read more »
