NY budget includes financial assistance for undocumented workers
The $212 billion budget deal, 10% higher than last year, seeks to rectify numerous issues posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
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What to know as SU prepares to administer the Pfizer vaccine
Onondaga County supplied SU with a shipment of Pfizer vaccines Tuesday shortly after the FDA’s recommendation to pause distribution of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Read more »
SU will switch from J&J to Pfizer vaccines after CDC warning
Vaccine appointments scheduled for Tuesday at the Barnes Center will likely be rescheduled. Read more »
'These kids are the future': Organizers protest Judson Albahm's death
In this episode of The Daily Orange podcast, host Marnie Muñoz sits down with Asst. News Editor Maggie Hicks to discuss what activists and experts say needs to change about how police respond to mental health crisis in Syracuse. Read more »
State guidelines will limit attendance at Dome graduation to 4,900
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required to attend ceremonies. All ceremonies will have face mask requirements. Read more »
Common Council approves youth summer work program
The CNY Works program will place young people in jobs in city departments over the summer. Read more »
Despite New York legalization, marijuana still banned at SU
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 30 that legalizes marijuana in New York state for recreational use and expunges past convictions. Read more »
Organizations work to overcome period poverty in Syracuse
I Support the Girls, which provides menstrual products to women experiencing poverty, operates in at least 59 affiliate locations, including in Syracuse. Read more »
What to know about Syracuse's city budget and how it will be used
Syracuse’s total budget for 2022 is $264.9 million. About $20.7 million comes from federal COVID-19 relief. Read more »
SA aims to uplift international students' voices with committee
The committee formed partly in response to the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes during the coronavirus pandemic Read more »
Judge denies SU's motions to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuits
The two lawsuits allege that SU “knowingly and willingly failed” to conduct proper investigations into credible claims that Mainwaring was abusing young boys in his dorm. Read more »
SU students say they feel safer after getting vaccinated
SU began administering 1,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last week and will continue to obtain more doses from the state. Read more »
Maxwell School receives $2 million donation
The gift will support two scholarship funds in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
SU to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, employees in fall semester
All students, faculty and staff planning to access campus over the summer months will be required to be vaccinated as of June 1. Read more »
Award-winning journalist discusses covering domestic violence at SU forum
Senjanovic began pitching stories about sexual and domestic violence after speaking with people who work with abuse survivors. Read more »
David Bruen, Darnelle Stinfort run unopposed for SA president, VP
Bruen and Stinfort are proposing a fixed tuition program that would guarantee students only pay the tuition rate that was set when they started at SU. Read more »
Activists don’t just want justice for Judson Albahm’s killing. They want change.
Activists and experts said police departments should be working to help people who experience mental health crises so incidents like Albahm’s do not even have the chance to occur. Read more »
NY expands tax credits, lowers health insurance premiums for residents
In addition to the expansion of tax credits, the plan covers a wide variety of other measures, such as stimulus payments to individual citizens and financial support for colleges and universities. Read more »
SU is administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Here's what you need to know.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 years old and older. Read more »
Partner programs provide in-person experience for international students
SU opened the programs at Southwest University in Chongqing and East China Normal University in Shanghai so students can take in-person classes even if they are at home. Read more »
When you can smoke, grow and buy marijuana in New York
Now that marijuana is legal in the state, residents can smoke marijuana in public spaces where cigarette smoking is allowed. Read more »
SU professor Tapan Sarkar remembered for academic excellence, generosity
Tapan Sarkar, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at SU died on March 12 at age 72. Read more »
SU to administer Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting Wednesday
The university received an initial allotment of 1,600 Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »
SA pushes back election week to end of April
Since the pandemic delayed the start of the spring semester, SA passed a bill Monday night to push back the election date. Read more »
