Democrats nominate Common Councilor Michael Greene for mayor
Greene will face Republican candidate Janet Burman and incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh, who is seeking reelection as an independent candidate. Read more »
Onondaga County
Syracuse museum launches career exploration program for Black students
The “Future Innovators” program aims to build interest in STEM among Black students through local site visits and mentorship from Black professionals. Read more »
Syracuse will open New York's first STEAM school in next 2 years
The school, which will cater to high school students who want to pursue a career in STEAM fields, is part of the city’s Syracuse Surge, an initiative that aims to improve the city’s economy through technological advancements. Read more »
What SUNY-ESF's spring semester COVID-19 procedures are
The college has kept many of its fall policies in place but has also added new ones to align with updated state guidelines and newfound challenges presented by the pandemic. Read more »
Here's who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in New York, and how to get one
As of Wednesday, 9.4% of the state population had received the first dose of the vaccine, and 3.2% had received the second dose. Read more »
SU employees launch tutoring network for city students
The goal of the initiative is to help the organizations expand their tutoring resources as the pandemic continues to limit them. Read more »
Common Council passes resolution to expand SPD mental health training
The resolution calls for Ronald Fish to train the police department’s command staff to identify officers who may be facing mental health issues and assist them in getting professional help. Read more »
SU program helps younger Onondaga County students advance in STEM field
Syracuse University’s STEP Program provides academic services to city school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. Read more »
COVID-19 stretches resources for human trafficking survivors
The pandemic has affected some of the factors that contribute to human trafficking — such as domestic abuse, the availabilty of treatment programs and the frequency of large gatherings. Read more »
Under Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency is in better hands
Biden’s nominee for administrator of the EPA, Michael Regan could be the long-awaited solution to Syracuse’s problems of environmental injustice and racism. Read more »
Officials respond to questions over minor's forceful arrest in public forum
The public forum was part of a series conducted by the Onondaga County Police Reform and Reinventitive Collaboration. Read more »
John Katko supports Trump's impeachment, 1st House Republican to do so
“To allow the president of the United States to incite this attack without consequence is a direct threat to the future of our democracy," Katko told Syracuse.com. "I cannot sit by without taking action." Read more »
Some SU instructors eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as state alters guidelines
Under New York State Department of Health guidance, college and university faculty qualify as part of phase 1B of the vaccine distribution effort. Read more »
All uniformed Syracuse Police Department officers will wear body cameras
The 220 selected officers are individuals that SPD identified as having an essential need for the cameras based on their role. Read more »
Residents call for sensitivity, accountability at police reform forum
The forum was the first in a series planned by the Onondaga County Police Reform and Reinventitive Collaboration. Read more »
Delaying the semester was the right decision
The decision to delay the spring semester shows the SU administration’s care for the health and wellbeing of the greater Syracuse community. Read more »
Democratic Election Commissioner advocates for election transparency
Since taking over as Onondaga County Democratic election commissioner in 2013, Czarny has overseen several election reforms, including increased early voting and online and automatic voter registration. Read more »
New York confirms first case of UK coronavirus variant
A patient from Saratoga Springs, New York, about two hours away from Onondaga County, has contracted a new strain of COVID-19 that was originally detected in the United Kingdom. Read more »
Upstate begins distributing COVID-19 vaccine to Syracuse residents
The hospital received its first shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Tuesday morning. Read more »
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon quarantines after COVID-19 exposure
McMahon was exposed to a family member who tested positive for COVID-19 and has since tested negative. Read more »
SU limits gatherings as Cuomo names parts of Onondaga County ‘orange zones'
The areas in the orange zone include the city of Syracuse, as well as Solvay, DeWitt and Lyncourt. Read more »
Cuomo: Syracuse schools, businesses may close if COVID-19 cases increase
Cuomo said that parts of Syracuse may transition to the "orange zone" if COVID-19 cases remain high over the next few days. Read more »
Dozens gather in Westcott area to remember 23-year-old shooting victim
Jerry Murray was shot on Tuesday night in the Westcott neighborhood. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud cautiously optimistic about return to campus in spring
SU will continue working with local and state health authorities to ensure a return to campus is safe. Read more »
