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 »
Onondaga County
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 »
Students happy with how long on-campus classes lasted, relieved to go home
Students were surprised that the university was able to keep classes in-person for so long into the semester. Read more »
Lawsuit filed over golf cart crash at Drumlins Country Club, owned by SU
The lawsuit alleges that Drumlins and the university were negligent and allowed an employee to recklessly drive a golf cart. Read more »
County will expand testing capacity, ensure care to hospital patients
As of Monday, County Executive Ryan McMahon reported 74 hospitalizations within the county and six patients in critical condition. Read more »
Onondaga County will not lay off more employees among hiring freeze
The county made these budget cuts in response to the county’s projected loss of over $22 million in sales tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
SU still has space to quarantine students following COVID-19 spike
SU's quarantine housing in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is not currently filled. Read more »
Protests of forceful arrest of minor continue, mother speaks out
A video circulated last week showing Onondaga County police using profane language and force during an arrest of a 15-year-old boy. Read more »
Ballot counting halted after 8 staff members test positive for COVID-19
There are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Onondaga County Board of Elections staff. Read more »
Protesters gather at sheriff’s office after video surfaces of minor's arrest
A video circulated over the weekend of at least one sheriff deputy forcefully pulling a 15-year-old out of the driver seat of a stopped car. Read more »
Democrats gain advantage as county tallies absentee ballots
While the county was initially set to begin counting ballots Monday, lawsuits from multiple candidates including Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) caused the board of elections to delay counting by one day. Read more »
