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Writer: Mary Catalfamo

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: SU professor embraces vulnerability through creative writing

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, a graduate of Syracuse University’s MFA in Creative Writing program, now teaches classes and workshops at SU. His 2018 short story collection, “Friday Black,” earned him the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award. Read More »

April 16, 2019 at 11:08 pm

Dana Balter announces 2020 Congressional campaign

Balter said her campaign would focus on support for public education and fair wages for the working class. Read More »

April 16, 2019 at 11:04 pm

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que throws shades at Pete Davidson with Ariana Grande-inspired drink

Jason Ryan, Dino director of marketing, felt the Valentine’s Day drink specials wouldn’t be complete without a jab at outspoken Syracuse critic, Pete Davidson. Read More »

February 19, 2019 at 9:02 pm

Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney wants to ‘shore up’ SUNY institutions vital to the area, she says

As SUNY-ESF’s first COO, Mahoney supports the interim president and co-chairs the ways and means portion of an initiative called “ESF Discovery Challenge.” Read More »

January 22, 2019 at 9:56 pm

Duck: Mary Catalfamo

Asst. News Copy Editor | Fall 2017; Asst. News Digital Editor | Fall 2018 Read More »

December 6, 2018 at 1:35 am

A local boxing center produces champions, but outreach for at-risk youth remains its central mission

The West Area Athletic and Educational Center offers boxing programs for at-risk youth, GED classes and tutoring. Read More »

December 3, 2018 at 10:08 pm

4 news stories you missed this weekend while you were watching the battle of the Boeheims

Syracuse University’s Trans Day of Remembrance and a dredging project in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor were in the news this weekend. Read More »

December 2, 2018 at 10:08 pm

4 news stories from Syracuse you missed while on Thanksgiving break

A fight at Destiny USA on Black Friday resulted in two men sustaining non life-threatening stab wounds, among other things. Read More »

November 25, 2018 at 9:06 pm

Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry expands outreach under new leadership

Syeisha Byrd took over the food pantry after its founder, Ginny Yerdon, retired earlier this year. Read More »

November 13, 2018 at 9:56 pm

4 news stories you may have missed this weekend

From a campus Veterans Day Ceremony to two city shootings, these are the biggest stories from the weekend. Read More »

November 11, 2018 at 7:47 pm

3 news stories to catch up on from this weekend

Mayor Ben Walsh’s appointment of a new police chief, SU’s Remembrance Week activities and other news stories you missed this weekend. Read More »

November 4, 2018 at 10:12 pm

4 news stories you missed during Family Weekend

From local politics to campus speakers, these are four of the biggest stories to catch up on from the weekend. Read More »

October 28, 2018 at 8:31 pm

Margaret Atwood discusses activism, literary legacy at SU lecture

The author of more than 40 literary works, including "The Handmaid's Tale," discussed the current United States political climate and the legacy of her writing and activism. Read More »

October 26, 2018 at 1:23 am

Electric car charging stations installed in DeWitt, Clay

The efforts are part of a state-wide push to install EV charging stations along I-90, from Buffalo to New York City. Read More »

October 23, 2018 at 9:30 pm

4 regional news stories that happened over SU’s homecoming weekend

These are the biggest news stories that happened over SU’s homecoming weekend. Read More »

October 21, 2018 at 10:22 pm

Here are the news stories you missed during the weekend

An armed man barricaded himself in his Baldwinsville home for 23 hours, in a standoff that provoked a large police response and shut down the surrounding area. Read More »

October 14, 2018 at 9:18 pm

4 news stories you may have missed this weekend

A vacant building belonging to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank caught on fire Saturday night, and other news stories you may have missed from this weekend. Read More »

October 7, 2018 at 10:09 pm

How Brian Konkol’s 1st year as Hendricks Chapel dean generated praise, tension

Students on the Spiritual Life Council said they requested more communication between students and the dean last semester. Read More »

October 7, 2018 at 9:50 pm

When September ends

Check out today's scribble. Read More »

September 30, 2018 at 11:00 pm

4 news stories from the weekend that are not about SU’s game in Clemson

Catch up on the news you missed during the excitement of the Clemson game. Read More »

September 30, 2018 at 10:10 pm

5 news stories you missed while preparing for Juice Jam

Stories from local and national politics you may have missed over the weekend. Read More »

September 16, 2018 at 10:06 pm

4 Syracuse news stories you may have missed

The biggest news from last weekend included a hit-and-run in Syracuse and new financial opportunities for SU doctoral students. Read More »

September 9, 2018 at 7:57 pm

SUNY-ESF interim president David Amberg wants to chart ‘financially viable’ path forward

SUNY-ESF’s new interim president wants to repair morale at SUNY-ESF and prepare the college for its academic and financial future. Read More »

September 5, 2018 at 10:29 pm

Power outage cancels classes in SU’s Hall of Languages

The Hall of Languages experienced a power outage Wednesday afternoon. Read More »

September 5, 2018 at 6:56 pm