Millennials drive Syracuse population growth
Roughly three in four individuals who have moved to Syracuse in the past few years are part of the millennial population. Read more »
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State fair breaks total attendance record
Over 1.3 million people attended the Great New York State Fair this year. Read more »
Former Newhouse professor convicted of sexually abusing a minor
Douglas Wonders, who taught at Newhouse for 22 years, was officially listed as a registered sex offender this week. Read more »
For Syracuse activists, state housing law represents a shift in power
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 was passed on June 14. Activist groups consider the bill a monumental effort in furthering tenants’ rights. Read more »
6 Syracuse priests accused of child sexual abuse in new lawsuits
The lawsuits are filed under a new state law that creates a one-year window for survivors of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers and the institutions that enabled them. Read more »
'Do you hear us?': Residents call for changes in policing
Police Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh listened at a Friday night forum as residents detailed their negative experiences with police. Read more »
Syracuse police chief, mayor to hold forum on use of force
Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh will hold a public forum Friday to discuss the department’s new policy after a viral traffic stop arrest. Read more »
Thousands march in celebration of LGBT community
This year’s CNY Pride in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor drews thousands of people 50 years after the Stonewall riots that started the LGBT rights movement. Read more »
More than 800 residents attend I-81 forum with questions about grid
Officials from the New York State Department of Transportation were present at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse to answer questions from about 800 attendees. Read more »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read more »
New policy clarifies when Syracuse police officers can use force
Hindsight will not play a role in judging the use of force by police. Instead, an officer present will determine if the force used was appropriate. Read more »
Forceful arrest spurs Syracuse community to pressure change in SPD use of force policy
Police Chief Kenton Buckner is expected to release his updates to the department’s policy by the end of this week. Read more »
Syracuse police expect to finish use of force investigation by end of next week
A viral video shows a man being removed from a vehicle by his neck and struck by a Syracuse Police Department officer. Read more »
Common Council president says police use of force in viral video was “excessive”
President Helen Hudson called the video “disturbing” in a Tuesday statement. The video shows an officer pulling a man from a car during a traffic stop. Read more »
Syracuse mayor, police chief respond to video of officer pulling man from car
Chief Kenton Buckner said officers involved in the Friday traffic stop arrest remain on duty as a use of force investigation is conducted. Read more »
Syracuse to develop solutions to rising deer population
Deer population have been rising in near Syracuse for more than 20 years. Read more »
Video: Who is Syracuse: George Wazen
George Wazen, the DPS library operations coordinator, fosters connections at SU by creating comfortable space for students and a diverse workplace. Read more »
5 takeaways from this week’s I-81 developments
The New York State Department of Transportation this week recommended the Interstate 81 be demolished. Read more »
Community grid plan would impact streets on University Hill
Under the recommended plan, the main entrance for traffic toward University Hill would switch from East Adams Street to Van Buren Street. Read more »
Here’s why the viaduct, tunnel options were rejected for I-81
The New York State Department of Transportation selected the community grid as its initial recommendation to replace I-81, rejecting the viaduct and tunnel options. Read more »
New York state recommends ‘community grid’ replacement for Interstate 81
The community grid plan would involve demolishing the current I-81 viaduct and redirecting traffic along city streets. Read more »
SU endorses ‘community grid’ replacement plan for aging I-81 viaduct
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s endorsement comes after years of debate over the viaduct’s future from local and state politicians, activists and city businesses. Read more »
Video: Who is Syracuse: John Vigliotti
John Vigliotti, Syracuse local and owner of Peppino’s Neapolitan, is dedicated to giving back to Syracuse, especially the children in the community. Read more »
Dana Balter announces 2020 Congressional campaign
Balter said her campaign would focus on support for public education and fair wages for the working class. Read more »
