Grammy-nominated a cappella group to perform at Hendricks Chapel
Grammy-nominated vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock will perform at Syracuse this weekend. Read more »
Central New York
SU native community advocates for increased presence on Indigenous Peoples Day
The Native Student Program works to bring visibility and awareness of indigenous peoples through activism. Several students are attending the Indigenous Peoples ceremony at Columbus Square on Monday. Read more »
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph: ‘Anyone can innovate and dream big’
The former Netflix CEO urged an audience of several hundred on Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse to think of big ideas. Read more »
Owner of Alto Cinco says much has changed for women in the restaurant industry
Though gender bias is still apparent in the restaurant industry today, Johanna Yorke of Syracuse-based Alto Cinco had made a name for herself. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh discusses policing, schools during Q&A on South Side
Local news anchor Jennifer Sanders moderated a Q&A with the Syracuse mayor, as well as oversaw two panels with local officials, on Monday evening. Read more »
Syracuse detention center prepares to meet new Raise the Age law
Legislation went into effect on Monday that reclassifies 16- and 17-year olds as minors, prohibiting them from being housed in county jails. Read more »
Vera House promotes new initiatives, says prevention is a ‘community job’
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Vera House is unveiling two new initiatives to help combat sexual assault and domestic violence in the central New York community. Read more »
Co-founder of Netflix featured at Upstate Venture Connect conference
Marc Randolph, the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, will speak at a business convention in Syracuse on Tuesday. Read more »
ABC News anchor reflects on mental health, on-air panic attack during speech
The ABC News anchor and best-selling self-help author was the keynote speaker at SU’s first-ever Be Well Expo, the first in a weeklong event dedicated to health and wellness. Read more »
New York state to overhaul sentencing guidelines for minors
Juveniles will be sent to family court before they will see a judge. Advocates hope the legislation will help youths’ mental health. Read more »
UU to host advanced screening of Cooper, Gaga film ‘A Star Is Born’
“A Star is Born,” starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, tells the love story of two musicians who meet at a bar. An advanced screening will take place on Monday night at 8 p.m. Read more »
'Still football': How eight-man football has revitalized the game at CNY schools
11 Section III teams partake in the eight-man league this season, up from seven a year ago in its inaugural season. Read more »
Euclid Shuttle continues to service SU students through Invest Syracuse initiative
The shuttle, which receives funding as part of the Invest Syracuse initiative, will continue to service students on weekends during the academic year. Read more »
Cayuga Sound festival showcases talent, supports charities
Young the Giant and X Ambassadors are set to highlight second installment of Cayuga Sound. Read more »
Common Council considers proposal to build low-income housing on Westside
A local behavioral health organization would use 20 housing units for affordable housing and the remaining 30 units for people struggling with mental health issues. Read more »
Cicero ‘Pumkin’ patch celebrates fall traditions with opening weekend
The Cicero “Pumkin” Patch offers a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds, hayrides, wine tastings and more to visitors this season. Read more »
Federal judge denies SU’s request to halt state lawsuit filed by students involved in Theta Tau videos
Syracuse University is facing two lawsuits over its handling of last spring’s controversial Theta Tau videos. Read more »
Refugee program strives to help entrepreneurship in agriculture
The Syracuse Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program is a three year program designed to teach farming techniques to immigrants and refugees in the Syracuse community. Read more »
Syracuse poverty rate edges up despite national decrease
The city of Syracuse is one of the top 10 poorest cities in the United States, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more »
5 news stories you missed while preparing for Juice Jam
Stories from local and national politics you may have missed over the weekend. Read more »
SU won’t make a public commitment to divest from private prisons
The Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to make a public statement committing to not invest in for-profit prisons. Read more »
GSO leaders aim to increase engagement, advocate for international students
GSO President Jack Wilson and Vice President of Internal Affairs Nick Mason said they’re aiming to help graduate students affected by the Trump administration’s recent restrictions on Chinese student visas, among other things. Read more »
iSchool Dean Liz Liddy announces plans to retire
Liz Liddy, dean of the School of Information Studies, has helped create new opportunities for iSchool students since she started as a visiting assistant professor in 1983. Read more »
4 Syracuse news stories you may have missed
The biggest news from last weekend included a hit-and-run in Syracuse and new financial opportunities for SU doctoral students. Read more »
