Amir Gethers attends Common Council meeting following arrest last week
Gethers introduced three pieces of legislation that were passed and held one for a future meeting. Read more »
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Students voice frustration with SPD response times
As the Syracuse Police Department faces a staff shortage, some SU students have had negative experiences with police response times. Read more »
Syracuse officials respond to common councilor arrest, what’s next
Amir Gethers was released with an order of protection that prohibits him from contacting the woman he is accused of choking. Read more »
Common Councilor Amir Gethers arrested following domestic violence call
Gethers was booked at 5:10 p.m. and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree harassment. Read more »
University Hill, Westcott residents concerned about SU's recent demolitions
Community members hope for more communication as SU expands property ownership and demolishes homes east of campus. Read more »
SCSD community debate recent security increase's impact on students
Following the Syracuse City School District's addition of 40 sentries, parents and teachers are voicing concerns about school security's impact on students. Read more »
Onondaga County Executive proposes 11% property tax reduction
The county has only just started implementing the $1.4 billion executive budget, said Brian Ohl, an adjunct professor within Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
New Ways Ministry awarded for compassion, advocation for LGBTQ rights
During the church’s 9/11 special mass on Sunday, All Saints honored the national Catholic outreach program New Ways Ministry with the All Saints Parish F. Mychal Judge Memorial Award. Read more »
Common Council approves Syracuse City Redistricting Commission proposed maps
The Syracuse Common Council passed the Syracuse City Redistricting Commission’s proposed redistricting map in a 5-4 vote Monday. Read more »
Experts share ways to protect off-campus housing in wake of robberies
With 41 residential burglaries on the east side since August and 23 in the area east of SU, DPS Chief Craig Stone is encouraging proactive measures. Read more »
Marshall Street’s latest additions indicate shift from small-business character
Following acquisitions from Syracuse University and corporations, Marshall Street is experiencing changes to its usually small-business-oriented character. Read more »
Centro confirms mask mandate on its systems will be lifted
While the state has changed its public transit policy relating to wearing masks, Syracuse University is still requiring masks on its trolley service. Read more »
NY-22 primary candidates receive endorsements from officials, groups
Following their primary victories in New York state's 22nd Congressional Cistrict, Francis Conole and Brandon Williams are gaining endorsements. Read more »
New SPD data shows disproportionate policing of Black people, communities
SPD Right to Know data from the past year demonstrates disproportionate policing of and use of force against Black people in the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Vera House executive director steps down after outcry for hiring of known sex offender
Randi Bergman will step down from her role as co-executive director at Vera House effective immediately following news she knowingly hired a registered sex offender in 2020. Read more »
Baldanza Fund aims to improve learning for diverse, underrepresented students
SU’s Baldanza Fund for Excellence in Education Policy in Practice partners with local school districts to create fellowships for underrepresented students. Read more »
Students discuss accommodations for passengers with disabilities at Hancock Airport
While some students with disabilities said the airport sufficiently catered to their needs, others claimed the mechanisms in place need to be improved. Read more »
SCSD Interim Superintendent gathers locals for ‘Community Conversation’
SCSD Interim Supt. Anthony Davis responded to community members’ concerns in the first of four ‘Community Conversations’ taking place through September. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council swears in 1st LGBTQ+ District Councilor Jimmy Monto
Currently, Monto serves on Syracuse’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. He is also the vice president of development for CNY Pride and is the secretary of the Onondaga Democratic Committee. Read more »
Major cat overpopulation in central New York overwhelms Syracuse shelters
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Many of the tags noting arrival dates of the cats… Read more »
Conole emphasizes reproductive rights, climate change following Democratic primary victory
Francis Conole delivered a victory speech at the Saltine Warrior Sports Pub after winning the Democratic primary for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Read more »
Francis Conole, Brandon Williams win Democratic, Republican primaries
The Associated Press called the election for Williams at 10:26 p.m. Syracuse.com then called the race for Conole at 10:58 p.m. Read more »
Activists, lawmakers split on next steps following approval of $85 million aquarium
Activists and lawmakers are working to redirect $85 in funding for an aquarium toward issues like housing instability, child poverty and lead contamination. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
