Syracuse’s Common Council is making it easier for food trucks to serve SU
New legislation reduces the license fee for food trucks from $1,500 to $500 and expands the number of available food truck locations to include spots near SU. Read more »
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After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read more »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read more »
More food trucks could appear on streets near SU
City councilor Michael Greene’s proposal would lower license fees and expand available locations for food trucks, including to Walnut Park and the Euclid neighborhood. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department to continue use of gunshot detection technology
The Common Council funding supports a subscription of ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Services. ShotSpotter uses a set of sensors to detect gunshots around the city, and automatically informs SPD. Read more »
Common Council considers police department tech, officers in high schools
Three proposals were submitted for approval at the Common Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall. Read more »
UU to host advanced screening of Cooper, Gaga film ‘A Star Is Born’
“A Star is Born,” starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, tells the love story of two musicians who meet at a bar. An advanced screening will take place on Monday night at 8 p.m. Read more »
Video: Didn't go to the Westcott Street Cultural Fair? See what you missed.
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair hosted more than 120 vendors which included artists, restaurants and charities. Read more »
Common Council considers proposal to build low-income housing on Westside
A local behavioral health organization would use 20 housing units for affordable housing and the remaining 30 units for people struggling with mental health issues. Read more »
9/11 memorial services being held in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, central New Yorkers can attend various services throughout the day. Read more »
Council approves $3.2 million police contract, with criticisms
Two councilors voted against the contract because it doesn’t address long-standing criticisms of the police department's finances and high proportion of non-Syracuse residents. Read more »
Syracuse’s Inner Harbor to be completed within next decade
Catherine Johnson, CEO of Cor Development, detailed the company’s future plans at a Common Council meeting Wednesday. Read more »
Grab some popcorn: University Union’s Fall 2018 movie lineup is here
University Union released its Fall 2018 Cinemas Schedule Monday morning, and some of the movies featured include "A Quiet Place" and "Christopher Robin." Read more »
Don’t want dining hall food? Here are a few restaurants to check out off University Hill
Places to eat off campus and away from Syracuse University’s center and Marshall Street area aren’t hard to come by. Read more »
Communities drawn together through mural program, artists say
A new grassroots initiative is rebuilding neighborhoods with public art installations influenced by Syracuse’s culture and history. Read more »
Syracuse community members debate I-81 solutions at City Hall meeting
Most attendees expressed support for replacing the aging I-81 viaduct with a "community grid." Read more »
Catch up on these local art collections and historical exhibits this summer
Whether you need to cool off on a hot summer day or avoid the rain, check out these local museums and historic exhibitions. Read more »
Dreya Cherry: Student pit manager is spreading the love she received in First Year Players
After feeling connected and valued as a pit orchestra bassoonist her freshman year, Cherry has strived to pass the love around to others in FYP. Read more »
Syracuse is getting a new bagel shop from the family that opened Varsity and Faegan’s
The Water Street Bagel Co. is set to open in June, serving wood-fired bagels in Hanover Square. Read more »
Emily Osman: SU junior uses design skills to empower her community
Osman has been able to bridge her two passions, design and community service, at SU by being active in multiple student organizations. Read more »
Kristen Unangst: SU senior takes Orange pride beyond the Otto costume
For four years, Kristen Unangst has represented Syracuse University as Otto and taken on various campus leadership roles. Read more »
Celebrate Earth Day at Thornden Park with music, food and minimal waste
The event is meant to to both celebrate sustainability and educate on best practices. Read more »
OrangeSeeds to host The Big Event, SU’s largest student-run volunteer day
The Big Event aims to create lasting relationships between students and local nonprofit organizations. Read more »
