Everything you need to know about 2021 New York State Fair before buying a ticket
Last held in 2019, the fair is set to run for 18 days, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place to protect vendors and attendees. Read more »
Onondaga County
Onondaga County reaches ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission rate, CDC reports
The CDC has updated Onondaga County's COVID-19 transmission rate to "high" after prior classification as "substantial." Read more »
SU will hold classes at normal capacity this fall
As SU plans to resume in-person instruction at normal capacity this fall, both vaccinated and unvaccinated community members must follow university guidelines. Read more »
SU will require masks regardless of vaccination status starting Tuesday
Regardless of vaccination status, all students, faculty, staff and visitors must wear a mask in university buildings. Read more »
CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks indoors in Onondaga County
The CDC added Onondaga County to its list of counties with substantial COVID-19 transmission rates and recommended residents begin wearing masks indoors. Read more »
Onondaga County experiencing uptick in cases of tickborne disease
The disease, Anaplasmosis, is typically spread in New York state by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, which is the same tick that typically spreads Lyme disease. Read more »
Everything to know about early voting in Onondaga County's primary elections
Syracuse mayor primary voting is open June 12-20 at four locations throughout Onondaga County. Read more »
'Unknown': Onondaga County COVID-19 data contains gaps in race, ethnicity
Roughly one-fifth of all confirmed cases in Onondaga County have no categorized race or ethnicity data and have instead been labeled as “unknown.” Read more »
Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU
As graduation for the Class of 2021 approaches, The Daily Orange made a list of ten major events since fall 2017 to recap the last four years. Read more »
Onondaga County to offer COVID-19 testing sites for SU commencement attendees
Before attending the ceremony, visitors must go to a pre-screening compliance station, where they will present their proof of a vaccine or negative test. Read more »
Gallery: Thousands attend Syracuse Mets opening day
The Syracuse Mets played the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders in the opening day game at NBT Bank Stadium. Read more »
SU appeals sexual abuse lawsuit to State Supreme Court
The two lawsuits allege that SU “knowingly and willingly failed” to conduct proper investigations into credible claims. Read more »
New York will allow walk-ins at mass vaccination sites starting Thursday
Residents who come for walk-in appointments may experience slight wait times and should still bring all proof of identity and insurance information. Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer launches $160 billion technology initiative
Schumer announced his $160 billion piece of legislation at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center. Read more »
Onondaga County will resume administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The county temporarily stopped administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration issued guidance recommending a pause. Read more »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. Read more »
Eastern Farm Workers Association supports low-income residents
EFWA is a volunteer-based organization that offers a wide range of services to farm-based and other types of low-income workers. Read more »
Student accused of cheating sues SU, claims he was denied fair hearing
The lawsuit claims that SU kept no record of the hearing used to determine the student’s guilt. Read more »
Lucy Blu Island Bar and Club takes over former DJ’s Marshall Street location
Orange Crate Brewing Company, a nearby bar, will operate Lucy Blu. Read more »
Syracuse Tech Garden begins $16 million, 46,000 square-foot expansion
The organization has struggled to meet the increasing demand from entrepreneurs and startup companies for office space in the building. Read more »
SUNY-ESF and OCC partner on transfer program
Once students transfer to ESF, they are considered juniors and can work toward any of 18 bachelor’s degree programs. Read more »
Amazon will donate $1.75 million to Syracuse STEAM school
Amazon is preparing to open its first robotics fulfillment center in Onondaga County, which is expected to create more than 1,000 local jobs. Read more »
What to know as SU prepares to administer the Pfizer vaccine
Onondaga County supplied SU with a shipment of Pfizer vaccines Tuesday shortly after the FDA’s recommendation to pause distribution of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Read more »
Common Council approves youth summer work program
The CNY Works program will place young people in jobs in city departments over the summer. Read more »
