Safe Space CNY provides accessible mental health support services
Syracuse native creates a communal mental health collective, which runs support groups, to create another source of mental health support in the city. Read more »
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SU students' email generating AI receives $2.6 million in funding
OthersideAI, which crafts emails using AI technology, was founded by two Syracuse University students and one graduate. Read more »
Good Uncle continues to grow business, aims to collaborate with SU
This week Good Uncle products will be available in campus cafes at SU, where the company began offering delivery to college students. Read more »
Central New York to receive guidance on reopening businesses
Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented a set of guidelines for a phased reopening of New York state at a media briefing Tuesday Read more »
SU seniors enter job market unsure of future careers
As businesses across the county cut down expenses and reduce staff, soon-to-be graduates at SU and across the county find their careers, and their futures, increasingly in doubt. Read more »
Illustrator Yelena Bryksenkova to share experience with art students
Montreal-based illustrator Yelena Bryksenkova will speak on campus this week as part of the art department’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Read more »
Team Guatemala holds pop-up shop in honor of Women’s History Month
A pop-up shop hosted by Team Guatemala in the Blackstone LaunchPad offered handmade accessories and jewelry created by women in Guatemala. Read more »
Popcycle creates 'win-win-win situations' for fashion on campus
Ben Goldsmith and Jackson Ensley, founders of Popcycle, reflect on the success of their brand thus far and share plans for the future. Read more »
SU students share experiences as Tinder, Bumble ambassadors
Multiple SU students work as ambassadors for dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble. In addition to promoting the apps on Instagram, they organize sponsored events and wear brand merchandise around campus. Read more »
iSchool Dean Liz Liddy to retire with a legacy of innovation, entrepreneurship
Liz Liddy has spent 10 years as dean of the School of Information Studies. In her time, she has championed growth, innovation, entrepreneurship and women in tech, with faculty, staff and students noting her loyalty to the school. Read more »
Video: You Op To Know: Business columnist discusses flaws of plan to break up big tech
This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Business columnist Santiago Hernandez discuss the flaws of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D) plan to break up big… Read more »
Clay town supervisor criticizes expanded ‘Community Grid Plus’ proposal
Supervisor Damian Ulatowski, who’s in favor of the hybrid tunnel model, said the costs associated with the Community Grid Plus plan are unclear. Read more »
Video: You Op To Know | Business columnist discusses Syracuse’s Hire Ground homeless initiative
Welcome to You Op to Know, The Daily Orange Opinion section’s weekly video. This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Business columnist Patrick Penfield discuss the Hire Ground initiative, a job program officials hope will help homeless individuals get off the streets. Read more »
Journalism’s struggle is its own doing
News organizations need to find new ways to make money. Read more »
People’s Place celebrates grand reopening with live music, free samples
People’s Place, a not-for-profit student-run coffee shop located in the basement of Hendricks Chapel, celebrated its revamped kitchen space and menu with a grand reopening celebration Friday afternoon. The cafe, noted for its eclectic art designs and menu names, has been operating at Syracuse University since 1971. Read more »
Video: Barbershop serves Syracuse community through family values
Collins Barber & Beauty Shop, managed by Charleston Collins, celebrates 51 years of the family business this year. Read more »
College students should start taking a closer look at the products, services they use
Consumers should consider a company’s culture before purchasing their products or services. Read more »
You Op to Know: Business columnist discusses Good Uncle’s ambitious vision
Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Business columnist Daniel Strauss discuss Good Uncle’s ambitious vision for their restaurant-delivery startup. Read more »
Good Uncle’s menu change is part of a larger, more ambitious vision for food delivery
Restaurant-delivery startup Good Uncle relaunched its service in the fall with a newly-designed menu. Read more »
5 ZIP codes in Syracuse are among most economically distressed in US
According to a national report, five ZIP codes in Syracuse ranked 90 or above in levels of economic distress on a 0-100 scale over a five-year period. Read more »
Downtown Syracuse Rite Aid to close after 40 years in business
The South Salina Street location was purchased by Walgreens in May, and all the prescriptions will be moved to another Walgreens-owned Rite Aid on the Near Westside one mile away. Read more »
Glazed & Confused, local doughnut shop, to celebrate its 1st birthday
This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Glazed & Confused, a doughnut bakery and coffee shop on the outskirts of Armory Square. Read more »
Add these lesser-known Oscar contenders to your queue this Thanksgiving break
This Thanksgiving break, switch it up with some of these lesser-known films. Read more »
VPA student starts upcycled bow tie business
Jacob deHahn is carving out a niche in the fashion world with his personal twist on bow ties. Each tie has a story as original as the person who wears it. Read more »
