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 »
Onondaga County
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 »
Judge denies SU's motions to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuits
The two lawsuits allege that SU “knowingly and willingly failed” to conduct proper investigations into credible claims that Mainwaring was abusing young boys in his dorm. Read more »
SU students say they feel safer after getting vaccinated
SU began administering 1,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last week and will continue to obtain more doses from the state. Read more »
After World Health Day, it’s time to prioritize health equity
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of healthcare equity. This World Health Day, it’s time for politicians to put action to these priorities. Read more »
Activists don’t just want justice for Judson Albahm’s killing. They want change.
Activists and experts said police departments should be working to help people who experience mental health crises so incidents like Albahm’s do not even have the chance to occur. Read more »
Isolated and burned out: Remote learning has taken a toll on local students
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a greater number of children and teens have displayed behavioral disorders and mental illnesses. Read more »
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Onondaga County
Here is everything you need to know about making an appointment and getting the vaccine as it becomes available to all New York state residents Tuesday. Read more »
Experts discuss housing discrimination, I-81 project in forum
Experts and activists discussed the history of housing discrimination and its effects within the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Onondaga County will soon see the benefits from marijuana legalization
New York residents are officially legally able to enjoy a puff of marijuana recreationally when they please. Read more »
Officials concerned after SU reports 42 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The surge of infections is likely to have stemmed from off-campus parties and gatherings over the weekend, SU officials said. Read more »
Common Council approves $75,000 for mural of Syracuse basketball greats
The mural will feature WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart, Syracuse Nationals champions Dolph Schayes and Earl Lloyd and SU basketball player Manny Breland. Read more »
City provides aid to small businesses affected by pandemic
In the past year, many businesses in Syracuse were only able to operate for a few months at a time as public health restrictions continued to change. Read more »
Local organization joins statewide effort to combat housing discrimination
Fair housing testing uses undercover testers, who pose as individuals looking to buy or rent a property, to determine if sellers act in a discriminatory way. Read more »
SUNY-ESF ends contract with data-tracking firm
The agreement with the private firm lasted until early 2020, and allowed the firm to install the tracking software on SUNY-ESF’s website. Read more »
Where do Syracuse's Democratic mayoral candidates stand on the environment?
Both Greene and Bey said that while Walsh hasn’t done anything wrong in terms of his pro-environmental efforts, he also hasn’t done enough. Read more »
Local organizations work to reduce racial inequality in vaccine rollout
The majority of the county’s COVID-19 vaccine doses — 84 %—have gone to white residents, while Black residents have received only about 7%. Read more »
