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Syracuse organizations launch petition for Good Cause Eviction

The Syracuse Tenants Union advocates for a Good Cause Eviction policy, but the Syracuse Common Council postponed the vote, despite support Read More »

January 22, 2025 at 11:10 pm

Syracuse Common Council approves street art designs for neighborhood development

The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously approved new art-driven street designs along the 300 block of East Taylor Street. Read More »

January 21, 2025 at 11:14 pm

Syracuse residents protest Trump in MLK Day march

Syracuse residents rallied in a "We Fight Back" protest MLK Jr. Day against President Trump's policies such as immigration and the economy. Read More »

January 20, 2025 at 11:09 pm

300 march in 'Our Lives on the Line' women’s rights protest

Over 300 participants rallied for the “Our Lives on the Line” women’s rights march in Syracuse on Saturday. Read More »

January 18, 2025 at 8:11 pm

Walsh reflects on time in office during 2025 State of the City Address

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh emphasized economic and environmental initiatives throughout final annual State of the City Address Thursday night. Read More »

January 17, 2025 at 1:09 am

Opinion: City of Syracuse isn’t putting residents’ wellness ahead of its own

Problems facing residents may ease with economic growth, but in the meantime, people’s lives in this city will not get easier without intervention. Read More »

January 16, 2025 at 12:41 am

Syracuse ranks as 222nd most expensive city in New York

Syracuse ranks 222nd for the most expensive city in New York. Despite being below the state average, costs remain high. Read More »

January 15, 2025 at 10:27 pm

Palestinian activist Baha Hilo discusses history, oppression dynamics

Community members gathered at the ArtRage Gallery Tuesday night for a workshop led by Hilo, who speaks about oppression in Palestine. Read More »

January 15, 2025 at 12:51 am

Hochul announces $1 billion commitment in 2025 State of the State Address

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion commitment to combat climate change, cut middle-class taxes and address the housing crisis. Read More »

January 14, 2025 at 10:30 pm

Local politicians outline legislative goals for 2025

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand outlined her legislative priorities and goals for the coming year, like strengthening the state economy. Read More »

January 13, 2025 at 11:33 pm

SU alum, poet Mosab Abu Toha shares experiences in Gaza at poetry reading

Over 70 members of the Syracuse community gathered Saturday night to hear Abu Toha speak about his most recent poetry book, Forest of Noise. Read More »

January 12, 2025 at 5:31 pm

TV series ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ premieres

The show follows the story of a father in the aftermath of his daughter’s death in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read More »

January 3, 2025 at 8:41 pm

Editor's picks: The top news stories of 2024

2024 saw many changes to Syracuse University and the local community. The Daily Orange's news staff compiled the year's most impactful stories. Read More »

December 31, 2024 at 3:50 pm

Common Council approves tax exemption for developers of former SDC

The Common Council approved a tax exemption agreement for the group that's building housing on the former site of the Syracuse Development Center during its Monday meeting. Read More »

December 24, 2024 at 12:09 am

3 juveniles arrested after multiple burglaries across Syracuse

Three juveniles responsible for a series of burglaries in Syracuse were arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree. Read More »

December 20, 2024 at 5:13 pm

SU Architecture students rebuild Almond Street with display models

Syracuse University Architecture students shared their proposed models of a redesigned Almond Street during a Wednesday forum. Read More »

December 12, 2024 at 12:48 am

5 Syracuse businesses targeted in early morning burglary spree

Five Syracuse businesses reported break-ins to the Syracuse Police Department early Wednesday morning from 1:34 to 3:44 a.m. Read More »

December 11, 2024 at 5:33 pm

Westcott's historic district designation unites residents with pride

The New York State Board of Historic Preservation unanimously named the Westcott-University neighborhood a historic district on Thursday. Read More »

December 10, 2024 at 11:31 pm

Nonprofit music organizations help students produce the sounds of Syracuse

Nonprofit music organizations across the city of Syracuse provide instruments and music classes to children without access to such resources. Read More »

December 10, 2024 at 10:15 pm

Schumer announces $6.1 Billion grant toward Micron expansion

The United States Department of Commerce has approved a $6.1 billion grant to support Micron Technology’s expansion in New York state. Read More »

December 10, 2024 at 7:09 pm

Common Council approves resolution to protect Skaneateles Lake, drinking water

The Syracuse City Common Council opposed a resolution increasing the Seneca Meadows landfill’s capacity in order to protect Skaneateles Lake. Read More »

December 10, 2024 at 12:39 am

Syracuse sees late winter weather, less snowfall

The city of Syracuse usually sees its first snowfall by early November. This year, the first small dusting fell on Nov. 22. Read More »

December 5, 2024 at 12:54 am

Syracuse city auditor releases costs of government employee benefits

Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion released a report about the rising costs of employee benefits for public service workers. Read More »

December 4, 2024 at 12:19 am