SU cancels spring break study abroad due to coronavirus
The programs were canceled out of concern for the safety, security and free movement of SU students and faculty, Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Onondaga County
'Red Flag' law shows little change, county officials say
Guns were involved in 129 aggravated assaults, 62 robberies and 20 murders in the city last year. Read more »
Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read more »
Activists protest Rep. Katko’s endorsement of Trump
Local activists protested outside of Rep. John Katko's Syracuse office Tuesday after he said he would support President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020. Read more »
Sen. Gillibrand seeks to enforce loan forgiveness
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responded to questions from Syracuse residents about her progress on federal issues at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Read more »
Breakdown of Syracuse candidates for Congress, state legislature
Several local candidates have already launched campaigns to represent Onondaga County in the United States House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. Read more »
Francis Conole to challenge Rep. Katko with support from county Democrats
Conole received 54% of the committee’s vote and plans to run against Rep. John Katko in the November elections. Read more »
Therapy program seeks outreach to improve mental health of refugees
The Ph.D. program is offering greater clinical services to better communicate with local refugee families, focusing on the effects displacement can have on mental health. Read more »
Grad students advocating for better wages, anticipating survey data
SU's Graduate Student Organization is working to increase annual stipends for graduates working at the university. Read more »
Onondaga County outlines solutions to substance abuse, mental disorders
The 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, released Jan. 16, used feedback from more than 3,000 county residents to outline the community’s overall health. Read more »
Food stamp cut to exclude some New York residents
Changes to eligibility standards for SNAP benefits could exacerbate food insecurity in Syracuse. Read more »
The Black Lounge kicks off Black History Month at SU
The Black Lounge marks the commencement of Black History Month activities at Syracuse University featuring R&B singer Leah Jenea. Read more »
Sustainability program funds bee hives, reducing waste
CALS provided funding to conduct research on a waste convergence system, ways to improve the sustainability of SU’s design program, a course on Smart Stormwater Management and beehives on South Campus. Read more »
Health Services monitoring the spread of coronavirus
There are two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and several suspected cases in New York state awaiting laboratory confirmation. Read more »
Opioid addiction treatment court helps patients toward recovery
One year and 95 cases later, the Court for Addiction, Recovery and Education continues to connect nonviolent criminals to treatment for opioid addictions. Read more »
‘The Wolves’ at Syracuse Stage portrays realistic struggles of teenage girls
“The Wolves” at Syracuse Stage will be held in the Storch Theatre from Jan. 22 to Feb. 16. Following a girls’ soccer team, the play uncovers the issues teenage girls deal with today. Read more »
Mayor discusses infrastructure, diversity in State of the City address
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about ongoing infrastructure improvements and new diversity initiatives in his growth-oriented State of the City address. Read more »
Incoming councilors look to make a difference in 2020
Second District Councilor Patrick Hogan, Third District Councilor Chol Majok and Councilor at-large Rita Paniagua were elected in November. Read more »
Onondaga County veterans' court pushes rehabilitation over jail
The court opened in June, giving veterans who have committed some types of crimes the option of spending a minimum of one year in treatment. Read more »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read more »
Near Westside Initiative constructs performance and fitness center park
Performance Park is an expansion of the NWSI’s indoor theater complex, SALTspace. The outdoor venue will facilitate additional community programming. Read more »
County chairman Knapp re-elected to legislature
Knapp defeated Democratic challenger Jennifer Blusk by around 1,220 votes. Read more »
Chol Majok, Bill Fitzpatrick win in county general election
Majok’s election to the 3rd District Common Council seat makes him the first former refugee to hold an elected office in the city and county. Read more »
Ryan McMahon defeats challenger Tony Malavenda in Onondaga County
The Republican incumbent won by more than 9,000 votes. Read more »
