Writer: Delia Rangel
SU community members hold vigil on 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7
Over 100 Syracuse University community members assembled outside of Hendricks Chapel for a vigil marking the first anniversary of the Oct. 7. Read More »
SPD investigating Sunday morning fight on Ackerman Avenue
SPD is investigating a fight that occurred early Sunday morning on Ackerman Avenue. Two students sustained laceration wounds. Read More »
Mannion, Williams face off in 1st of 4 debates for NY-22 seat
New York State Sen. John Mannion and Rep. Brandon Williams faced off for their first of four NY-22 debates at SU's Newhouse School. Read More »
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens announces mayoral campaign
Sharon Owens, deputy mayor of the city of Syracuse, is the first to announce an official candidacy in the 2025 Syracuse mayoral elections. Read More »
'I can do anything': TAPS helps under-resourced students pursue the arts
The Arts Project Syracuse provides free arts programming to under-resourced students at Boy's and Girl's Clubs throughout Syracuse. Read More »
Common Council committee reviews Syracuse Safer Streets Program progress
Syracuse City Common Council's Public Safety Committee discussed updates to the Syracuse Safer Streets initiative at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Double Up Food Bucks NYS program combats food insecurity in Syracuse
The Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market is one of several businesses that opted into the Double Up Food Bucks NYS program earlier this summer. Read More »
Election ballot to include new amendment expanding anti-discrimination laws
Proposal Number One would amend the New York Constitution to expand the scope of the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Read More »
Syracuse holds annual city memorial for Sept. 11 attacks
The city of Syracuse held its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony commemorating the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the attacks. Read More »
SU's Campus Dining office announces changes to reduce plastic use, food waste
SU announced several changes to its dining facilities, many in adherence with to ongoing sustainability and food waste reduction goals. Read More »
Students Supporting Israel at SU holds vigil to honor deaths of 6 Israeli hostages
Around 40 community members met at the Syracuse University Chabad Jewish Student Center for a Sunday vigil in memory of six Israeli hostages. Read More »
What to know before voting in the 2024 general election
Many Syracuse University students will be eligible to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 United States general election. Read More »
Hate-based crimes in New York state reach new highs
New York state saw a 69% increase in hate crimes since 2019, the highest recorded increase in a five-year period. Read More »
SU completes JMA Wireless Dome reseating, other summer construction projects
On-campus summer construction projects completed as the fall semester begins. Some ongoing projects will continue through the semester. Read More »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud to serve on NYS Dormitory Authority Board
Chancellor Kent Syverud has been appointed to the board of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. His term will last three years. Read More »
SU to establish on-campus Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing with Onondaga County
Syracuse University will create a $20 million Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing within its Center for Science and Technology. Read More »
Common Council reviews Syracuse Housing Study
The study found that in a survey of over 35,000 residential properties, that about one-third of them show signs of “deferred maintenance.” Read More »
Syracuse’s League of Women Voters’ initiative encourages voting at local schools
The Syracuse League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes active government participation through advocacy. Read More »
SU’s upcoming Trans Support Day to provide most gender-affirming resources in event history
Trans Support Day will be held on March 23 in Peck Hall and will provide resources for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Read More »
'Kitchen Literacy Project' seeks to change how Syracuse teens view cooking
The organization began hosting weekly free cooking classes at Salt City Market for teens involved in several local after-school programs. Read More »
SU’s Africa Initiative hosts 'Book Talk' with authors Amber Murrey, Patricia Daley
Oxford University geography professors, Amber Murrey and Patricia Daley, ‘decolonize’ their studies Read More »
National Veterans Resource Center provides space for proper flag disposal
The NVRC kept accessibility in mind with its flag retirement station to dispose of U.S. flags in a proper way. Read More »
SUNY Upstate research team wins $50 thousand to develop scarring therapies
The team competed against 12 tech startups as part of the NYS Innovation Summit, to develop a therapeutic that helps to reduce fibrosis. Read More »
NYS OASAS Announces New Opioid Treatment Program in Auburn
The new opioid treatment program in Cayuga County offers counseling, peer services and medication, including methadone. Read More »