Baldanza Fund aims to improve learning for diverse, underrepresented students
SU’s Baldanza Fund for Excellence in Education Policy in Practice partners with local school districts to create fellowships for underrepresented students. Read more »
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Students discuss accommodations for passengers with disabilities at Hancock Airport
While some students with disabilities said the airport sufficiently catered to their needs, others claimed the mechanisms in place need to be improved. Read more »
SCSD Interim Superintendent gathers locals for ‘Community Conversation’
SCSD Interim Supt. Anthony Davis responded to community members’ concerns in the first of four ‘Community Conversations’ taking place through September. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council swears in 1st LGBTQ+ District Councilor Jimmy Monto
Currently, Monto serves on Syracuse’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. He is also the vice president of development for CNY Pride and is the secretary of the Onondaga Democratic Committee. Read more »
Major cat overpopulation in central New York overwhelms Syracuse shelters
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Many of the tags noting arrival dates of the cats… Read more »
Conole emphasizes reproductive rights, climate change following Democratic primary victory
Francis Conole delivered a victory speech at the Saltine Warrior Sports Pub after winning the Democratic primary for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Read more »
Francis Conole, Brandon Williams win Democratic, Republican primaries
The Associated Press called the election for Williams at 10:26 p.m. Syracuse.com then called the race for Conole at 10:58 p.m. Read more »
Activists, lawmakers split on next steps following approval of $85 million aquarium
Activists and lawmakers are working to redirect $85 in funding for an aquarium toward issues like housing instability, child poverty and lead contamination. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
Gallery: Juneteenth celebrations return to Syracuse
The Syracuse Juneteenth celebration returned to the city for the first time since 2019, and since earning its federal holiday acknowledgment. Read more »
Citizens comment on latest draft of Common Council redistricting map
The Syracuse City Redistricting Commission, now in the middle of its process, released its latest draft of the new map to the public on May 1. Read more »
Hochul, Schumer announce I-81 Record of Decision signing, project set to move ahead
The community grid aims to address harm caused by the viaduct’s construction in the 1960s and reconnect neighborhoods it severed, the press release said. Read more »
Fundraiser for Orange Crate security guard shot Sunday surpasses $40,000
The donations will help cover medical expenses and lost income while Manely is out of work, the fundraiser wrote. Read more »
Over half of SPD misconduct reports end with minimally punitive punishments
Analysis of data provided by Rochester’s Democrat & Chronicle regarding over 250 incidents shows how SPD addresses police misconduct. Read more »
County Executive pushes aquarium project despite low support in county legislature
County Executive Ryan McMahon plans to bring his aquarium project back to the county legislature in the summer after they refused to vote on it in December. Read more »
Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. named Syracuse City School Interim Superintendent
Davis will replace retiring Superintendent Jaime Alicea effective July 1, 2022 while the Board of Education searches for a new permanent superintendent. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council unanimously approves FY 2022-23 budget
The Syracuse Common Council added $1 million in additional expenditures to Mayor Ben Walsh's initial city budget proposal. Read more »
Here’s where to find reproductive health resources in Syracuse
The Daily Orange compiled a list of reproductive healthcare resources in wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more »
Protesters rally against leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
Women’s March Syracuse hosted the rally, where speakers from both legislative and advocacy backgrounds voiced disapproval of the draft opinion and called for action to protect reproductive rights. Read more »
Gallery: Hundreds gather in Clinton Square to protest reported overturn of Roe v. Wade
Tuesday evening hundreds of protestors gathered outside of the James M. Hanley Courthouse. The crowd, filled with people of all ages, shared their voices about the reported overturn of Roe v. Wade. Read more »
Richard Shoff named 1st deputy chief, Julie Shulsky as deputy chief
Richard Shoff, currently a deputy chief of Syracuse Police Department, will become the next first deputy chief. Captain Julie Shulsky has been appointed as a deputy chief. Read more »
Syracuse police continue use of polygraph testing despite expert concerns
Polygraphs, colloquially referred to as lie detectors, measure physiological changes in a person while answering a series of “yes” or “no” questions. Read more »
Experts say new eagle nest on Onondaga Lake shore may be 1st since 1800
Murphy’s Island, a piece of land adjacent to Destiny USA on the shore of Onondaga Lake, brings as many as 100 eagles to the area, according to the Onondaga Audubon. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces funds for organizations to help gun violence victims
The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center in Onondaga County will receive $670,000 in funding as a part of New York state’s Community Violence Intervention Act. Read more »
