The number of domestic violence-related police calls in Syracuse did not change significantly between 2016 and 2017, a recent report published by Vera House Inc. has found. Read more »
A multimedia exhibit created by a Syracuse University professor is sharing stories of breast cancer survivors through portraits and interactive content. Read more »
The Native Student Program works to bring visibility and awareness of indigenous peoples through activism. Several students are attending the Indigenous Peoples ceremony at Columbus Square on Monday. Read more »
Several film students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts had their class projects featured at film festivals across the country this fall. Read more »
One year after the #MeToo movement first went viral, student-led activism is redefining the landscape of how sexual assaults are handled on college campuses — and empowering victims that their voices and experiences are valid. Read more »
SU’s Orange After Dark fall events featuring events such as a midterms pancake breakfast, free weekend movie screenings and an end-of-semester formal. Read more »
Though gender bias is still apparent in the restaurant industry today, Johanna Yorke of Syracuse-based Alto Cinco had made a name for herself. Read more »
Local news anchor Jennifer Sanders moderated a Q&A with the Syracuse mayor, as well as oversaw two panels with local officials, on Monday evening. Read more »
Legislation went into effect on Monday that reclassifies 16- and 17-year olds as minors, prohibiting them from being housed in county jails. Read more »
The rising popularity of independent artists has also led to a greater variety of streaming services, such as Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube. Streaming platforms have made it easier for fans to access music and musicians to grow their fan bases digitally. Read more »
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Vera House is unveiling two new initiatives to help combat sexual assault and domestic violence in the central New York community. Read more »
The 46th annual LaFayette Apple Festival will feature nearly 400 vendors, including artisans and crafters as well as local nonprofit organizations. Read more »
In celebration of International Coffee Day on Sept. 29, large and small Syracuse businesses alike are committing to incorporating fairly-traded, sustainably-sourced coffee into their roasts. Read more »
Located at the heart of campus in Hendricks Chapel, People’s Place aims to cultivate an environment where community members can share a cup of coffee and find a sense of home. Read more »
Mello Velo started out as a bike shop in 2009 and has since expanded its business, incorporating biking-inspired decor and menu at their Canal Street cafe. Read more »