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 »
Onondaga County
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 legislators building an aquarium is a mistake
While the creator(s) of the plan intended to benefit the local economy, the city made a mistake allocating millions of dollars that could have gone toward fighting high poverty, crime or substance abuse rates. 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 »
Onondaga County voters share issues they want prioritized for election cycle
Ranging from hyper-local issues such as the upcoming removal of I-81 and the subsequent community grid to national debates such as reproductive rights though, voters in Onondaga County differed in their reasonings for their respective candidates. 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 »
What you need to know to prevent monkeypox transmission on campus
Syracuse University and Onondaga County continue to monitor the potential threat monkeypox poses and prepare protocols in the event of a potential outbreak. Read more »
First Monkeypox case in Onondaga County confirmed Wednesday
The county received the positive lab test Tuesday night. The health department has since notified each person who has had direct contact with the individual who tested positive. Read more »
NY-22 Democratic candidates debate climate, crypto and social safety nets
Many of the candidates agreed on environmental policy, but differed on approaches to cryptocurrency mining and social issues. 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 »
Citizens comment on latest draft of Common Council redistricting map
The Syracuse City Redistricting Commission, now in the middle of its process, released its latest draft of the new map to the public on May 1. Read more »
Hochul, Schumer announce I-81 Record of Decision signing, project set to move ahead
The community grid aims to address harm caused by the viaduct’s construction in the 1960s and reconnect neighborhoods it severed, the press release said. Read more »
Fundraiser for Orange Crate security guard shot Sunday surpasses $40,000
The donations will help cover medical expenses and lost income while Manely is out of work, the fundraiser wrote. Read more »
Over half of SPD misconduct reports end with minimally punitive punishments
Analysis of data provided by Rochester’s Democrat & Chronicle regarding over 250 incidents shows how SPD addresses police misconduct. Read more »
Breaking down important political dates in New York state for summer 2022
The Daily Orange compiled a list of the significant political events that are happening in New York state throughout this summer. Read more »
County Executive pushes aquarium project despite low support in county legislature
County Executive Ryan McMahon plans to bring his aquarium project back to the county legislature in the summer after they refused to vote on it in December. Read more »
Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. named Syracuse City School Interim Superintendent
Davis will replace retiring Superintendent Jaime Alicea effective July 1, 2022 while the Board of Education searches for a new permanent superintendent. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council unanimously approves FY 2022-23 budget
The Syracuse Common Council added $1 million in additional expenditures to Mayor Ben Walsh's initial city budget proposal. Read more »
