Here's who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in New York, and how to get one
As of Wednesday, 9.4% of the state population had received the first dose of the vaccine, and 3.2% had received the second dose. Read more »
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SU employees launch tutoring network for city students
The goal of the initiative is to help the organizations expand their tutoring resources as the pandemic continues to limit them. 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 »
COVID-19 stretches resources for human trafficking survivors
The pandemic has affected some of the factors that contribute to human trafficking — such as domestic abuse, the availabilty of treatment programs and the frequency of large gatherings. Read more »
Common Council approves grants for additional police, fire equipment
The Syracuse Common Council has approved $203,000 in federal grants for additional equipment for the Syracuse Police Department and Fire Department. 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 »
Independent commission to redraw Syracuse Common Council districts
The Common Council passed an ordinance beginning the 15-month redistricting process for Council districts and accepted over $1.6 million in CARES Act funds. 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 »
Democratic Election Commissioner advocates for election transparency
Since taking over as Onondaga County Democratic election commissioner in 2013, Czarny has overseen several election reforms, including increased early voting and online and automatic voter registration. Read more »
Syracuse residents rally against eviction during COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium is set to expire on Dec. 31. Read more »
Trump nominates former Syracuse mayor, SU alum Roy Bernardi as USPS governor
Bernardi served as mayor for the city of Syracuse from 1994 to 2001 and graduated from Syracuse University in 1972. Read more »
Heard a boom Wednesday morning in Syracuse? It’s probably a meteor.
A member of the American Meteor Society said that the sound was likely a sonic boom from a meteor entering the atmosphere. Read more »
Common Council approves police brutality settlements against SPD officer
The city will issue and sell $200,000 worth of bonds to pay its settlements. Read more »
Cuomo: Syracuse schools, businesses may close if COVID-19 cases increase
Cuomo said that parts of Syracuse may transition to the "orange zone" if COVID-19 cases remain high over the next few days. Read more »
Dozens gather in Westcott area to remember 23-year-old shooting victim
Jerry Murray was shot on Tuesday night in the Westcott neighborhood. Read more »
Onondaga County will not lay off more employees among hiring freeze
The county made these budget cuts in response to the county’s projected loss of over $22 million in sales tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
SU still has space to quarantine students following COVID-19 spike
SU's quarantine housing in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is not currently filled. Read more »
Common Council unanimously appoints SU alumnus Ronnie White Jr.
White will fill the spot of former Councilor Tim Rudd, who resigned after accepting a job as Mayor Ben Walsh’s budget director in September. Read more »
Jorge Jimenez’s estate sues Boeheim, SU after fatal 2019 crash
The lawsuit alleges that Boeheim was negligent, driving an SU-owned vehicle at a high rate of speed leading up to the crash. Read more »
Syracuse community members describe barriers to voting in 2020 election
The coronavirus pandemic is just one of many accessibility issues that Syracuse voters faced in the 2020 election. Read more »
100+ demonstrators celebrate Biden victory at Syracuse rally
More than 100 demonstrators gathered outside of Syracuse City Hall on Saturday evening to celebrate president-elect Joe Biden's victory. Read more »
Walsh enters quarantine for 2nd time after possible coronavirus exposure
Walsh entered quarantine after learning he had come into contact with a city employee who tested positive for COVID-19. Read more »
Equipment causes delays at Huntington Hall polling place as polls open in Syracuse
Some of the city's polling places were already busy minutes after they opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Chancellor Kent Syverud was among the first voters at Huntington Hall. Read more »
Syracuse argues to protect order on diversity in police, fire departments
The Consent Decree, which went into effect in 1980, is a judicial order that allows the city to adopt diversity hiring practices without violating New York civil service law. Read more »
