Syracuse University to consider lowering COVID-19 alert level to 'BLUE'
Syracuse University will consider lowering its COVID-19 alert level from “RED” to "BLUE" after monitoring data over the next seven to 10 days. Read more »
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County sheriff's deputy shoots son, wife in suspected murder-suicide
The mother of SUNY-ESF student Troy Eames, who was killed Monday, told investigators her husband — a deputy of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office — was responsible for the shooting at their home in Clay, New York. Read more »
New York state will end mask mandate Feb. 10, Gov. Hochul says
The governor initially announced the mandate on Dec. 10, 2021, and it went into effect three days later. Read more »
SU student arrested for assault, resisting arrest at Whitman School
A Syracuse University student was arrested in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Syracuse businesses persist, adapt amid omicron outbreak
Syracuse's local businesses have faced pandemic-related obstacles at the beginning of the year, given the spread of the omicron variant. Read more »
SU's iSchool adds 2 new majors for fall 2022 semester
Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies is launching two new majors for the fall 2022 semester. Read more »
D.P. Dough robbed early Tuesday morning, SPD says
No injuries were reported after a man brandished a knife and stole cash from the register, according to a witness, at D.P. Dough early Tuesday morning. Read more »
SUNY-ESF student killed after shooting in home alongside family Monday
Troy Eames was shot along with his father, Onondaga County Deputy Isaac Eames, and his mother, Karen Eames, at their home in the town of Clay. Read more »
End of eviction moratorium spells uncertainty for tenants
To help with upcoming potential eviction cases, May is sponsoring Senate Bill S6678A, which would create the right to counsel in eviction cases throughout New York state. May said that the right already exists in New York City. Read more »
SA petition will provide a platform for dining hall food quality concerns
SA also passed a bill acknowledging the need for more female representation in the university for fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves labor agreement, funding for community programs
A five-and-a-half year agreement to increase wages for the Syracuse Firefighters Association will run retroactively from Jan. 1, 2021. Read more »
Recess Coffee robbed Sunday night
SPD arrested Timothy Montone for robbing the coffee shop after it located a man matching the description provided by those at Recess. Read more »
Unsung Hero recipient Peipei Liu advocates for cultural understanding at SU
Peipei Liu, a 2022 recipient of Syracuse University's Unsung Hero Award, said the honor validated her beliefs and efforts in “making the world a better place.” Read more »
City of Syracuse plans for increased surveillance, technology oversight
The order defines guidelines for bias prevention, privacy standards and honest representation. Read more »
Lack of funding, staff shortage strains Vera House operations
Vera House, an organization that offers emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, is facing a financial crisis. Read more »
Syracuse nonprofit advocates for charter school operated by people of color
The 100 Black Men of Syracuse, a nonprofit advocacy group, held an education forum in the South Side Innovation Center at 2610 S. Salina St. on Saturday. Read more »
SU to host Vera House representative weekly on campus at Schine Student Center
Vera House — a nonprofit advocating against domestic and sexual violence — will have a representative on campus every week for the remainder of the spring 2022 semester. Read more »
SU places Phi Kappa Psi fraternity on investigative status
The fraternity is being investigated for alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct and must cease operations while under investigation. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Asian language on Discord
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating reports of racist and threatening language toward Asian people on a Discord server. Read more »
SU to suspend in-person operations in anticipation of inclement weather
A campus-wide alert announced the university's operations would be suspended following the Winter Storm Warning assigned to the central New York area. Read more »
Syracuse University reinstates ZBT as a recognized chapter
Syracuse University’s chapter of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity is now permitted to operate on campus as a recognized chapter Read more »
2 years into the pandemic, Syracuse houses of worship grapple with change
Religious organizations in Syracuse provided vital support to communities during the pandemic despite closed doors. Now, they’re navigating a gradual reopening process. Read more »
2 alumni credit SU for success after purchasing Greenberg House
Oliver and Leah Fernandez graduated from Syracuse University in 2008. They now run a contracting firm and a real estate company, respectively. Read more »
AAUP endorses New York state budget, seeks increased financial aid
The proposed budget includes $150 million to expand the state’s Tuition Assistance Program, which financially supports New York state residents attending SUNY, CUNY or not-for-profit independent colleges. Read more »
