Local organizations work to reduce racial inequality in vaccine rollout
The majority of the county’s COVID-19 vaccine doses — 84 %—have gone to white residents, while Black residents have received only about 7%. Read more »
Ben Walsh
New York politicians support investigation into Cuomo harassment allegations
Two former aides have come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them while they were working for his administration. Read more »
Common Council passes resolution to expand SPD mental health training
The resolution calls for Ronald Fish to train the police department’s command staff to identify officers who may be facing mental health issues and assist them in getting professional help. Read more »
Walsh: Syracuse on ‘right track’ despite financial setbacks from COVID-19
Walsh focused on how the city has been recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and provided updates to several long-term city projects. Read more »
All uniformed Syracuse Police Department officers will wear body cameras
The 220 selected officers are individuals that SPD identified as having an essential need for the cameras based on their role. Read more »
Native American Heritage Month 2020
Community members, SU students advocate for rights of Indigenous people
Indigenous activists in central New York, including members of the Resilient Indigenous Action Collective, are working toward achieving equality and justice for Indigenous people. Read more »
What police reform means to Syracuse activists, leaders
Activists outlined a vision for policing in Syracuse that includes strengthening systems of accountability for officers and redirecting funding and responsibilities away from SPD. Read more »
Indigenous community relieved after Columbus statue removal announcement
For Indigenous people, the downtown monument serves as a reminder of Columbus’ murder, enslavement and oppression of their ancestors. Read more »
Here's what the Right to Know Act means and how the community has responded
The city’s Common Council still has yet to vote on a set of police reform measures. Read more »
Last Chance for Change continues to demand answers about Steve Smith's death
Following their usual route, demonstrators marched from the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central to SPD headquarters, where they demanded answers from SPD about Smith’s killing. Read more »
Common council delays vote on act that would increase police transparency
Councilors delayed the legislation at Monday’s meeting, citing concerns from Syracuse Police Department Chief Kenton Buckner. Read more »
Why protesters are demanding answers from SPD about Steve Smith's killing
Last Chance for Change and other activist groups in the city have continued to speak out against Steve Smith’s killing. Read more »
City will play “supportive” role as SU prepares for students to return
Despite new university guidelines on social distancing, SPD’s patrol of the university hill area will remain largely unchanged from recent years, Walsh said. Read more »
Indigenous organizers continue advocacy for Columbus statue removal
The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. The Resilient Indigenous Action Collective is… Read more »
Walsh to provide timeline in 2 weeks for police reform
14 advocacy groups, including Last Chance for Change and Black Lives Matter Syracuse, presented nine demands to Walsh and the Syracuse Common Council in June to reform the Syracuse Police Department. Read more »
Mayor Walsh asks for federal aid in letter to congressional leaders
Walsh asked Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for support for local and state governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
SU still receiving reports of students violating social distancing rules
SU officials continue to receive reports of students violating social distancing guidelines and will pursue noncompliance as Code of Conduct violations. Read more »
SU students continue to violate social distancing rules
SU officials said Friday they have been receiving reports of students violating social distancing guidelines. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 17 more cases of coronavirus
The Syracuse Police Department will continue to respond to complaints of individuals and businesses violating social distancing guidelines. Read more »
Walsh urges residents to practice serious social distancing measures
Although the Syracuse Police Department has more important things to do than enforce public health orders, they’re prepared to do so, the mayor said. Read more »
Common Councilors detail disputes with city law department
Syracuse’s Common Council shares the same legal counsel as the mayor’s administration. It’s a relationship that councilors said holds potential conflicts of interest. Syracuse’s law… 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 »
Cuomo references racism, hate at SU in State of the State address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo referenced the series of racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents that have occurred at Syracuse University in his State of the State address Wednesday. Read more »
City councilors give themselves pay raises
The increase applies to the Common Council president, the councilors, the mayor and the city auditor. Read more »
