New York

SU community feels the impact of Hurricane Sandy through family and friends
By Gabriela Ornelas
November 1, 2012 - 9:59am
Though the storm passed over Syracuse, it hit some hometowns hard, disrupting the everyday routine of students' loved ones.

Now that the former Hurricane Sandy seems to have passed through Syracuse with only slight rain and winds throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, students are shifting their concerns to those hit hard by the storm, especially to loved ones who are experiencing personal damage and safety concerns.

“I didn’t think it was going to be as bad as it was,” said Tracy Yeung, a junior supply chain management and marketing major. “I hoped my family was alright, especially my parents, sister and my dog.”

"Common Ground for Peace" forum begins with morning panel
By Erin Elzo
October 8, 2012 - 10:19am
"The Rise of Democracy in the Middle East" sets the tone for the highly anticipated two-day forum.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was greeted by a nearly full house in Syracuse University's Goldstein Auditorium Monday for the highly anticipated two-day forum, "Common Ground for Peace.”

"We're actually the same human being, emotionally, mentally, even physically,” said the Dalai Lama as he explained the forum's main theme.

He emphasized the idea of the "oneness of humanity," referencing the open minds of children who are unconcerned with concepts like social...

Three former SU lacrosse standouts to be honored
By Fred Omar Imbert
September 11, 2012 - 8:48pm
SU alums Gait, Hill and Lockwood to be inducted into the Upstate New York Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Former Syracuse University lacrosse greats Gary Gait, Ron Hill and Charlie Lockwood will be inducted into the Upstate New York Hall of Sunday, Oct. 21 in East Syracuse.

Their induction will boost the count of SU inductees into the Hall to 19.

Gait, current head coach of the SU women’s lacrosse team and 2005 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductee, set the school’s single season goals record after netting 70 in 1988. Gait was also a four-time All-American and won the National Player of the Year in 1988 and 1990.

Syracuse outpedals the rest of state in number of bicycle commuters
By Veronica Magan
May 29, 2012 - 9:34pm
In relation to the total population of the four largest cities in the state of New York, Syracuse has the largest percentage of people who use bicycles to move around the city.

Disconnected bike paths, lack of signals and street construction are common for Syracuse, but this doesn’t discourage its dwellers from using their bikes to move around the city.

Syracuse narrowly beat Rochester, N.Y., in 2010 for having the highest percentage of commuters that use bikes in the state, according to the data compiled by the League of American Bicyclists.

Tebow, Sanchez 'Excited' to be Teammates
By Russell Oliver
March 27, 2012 - 9:30am
Though this might be the start of a quarterback controversy in New York, both players are optimistic

Is the Big Apple big enough for two celebrity quarterbacks?

Sure, you've got Eli Manning of the New York Giants and Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets. They've shared the Broadway spotlight just fine.

Enter Tim Tebow.

In a recent deal penned between the Denver Broncos, Tebow's old team, and the New York Jets, Tebow-mania is coming down from the Rockies and heading east into the media hub of America.

Supreme Court Upholds Eviction of Occupy Protestors
By Aaron Scheinblum
November 16, 2011 - 12:21pm
The New York Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that protestors may return to Zuccotti Park, but they may no longer camp there.

The park has been the main headquarters for a movement that has spread not only from coast-to-coast, but also across the world.

After New York Police cleared the “residents” from the park early Tuesday morning, attorneys for the demonstrators argued the forced evacuation was unlawful, CNN reports.

State Supreme Court Justice Michael Stallman disagreed.

Steering away from texting while driving
By Storm Sebastian
August 9, 2011 - 3:01pm
Citizens and local police advocating for education on driving distractions are endorsing New York's new ban.

The day Jacy Good graduated from Muhlenberg College should have been filled with excitement.  Instead, it was a day marked by tragedy.

As Jacy and her parents, Jay and Jean Good, both 58, drove home to Lititz, Pa. after the commencement ceremony, their station wagon was struck by a swerving tractor-trailer. Jacy survived the crash, but was placed in the hospital with a shattered pelvis, collapsed lungs, a lacerated liver, and severe traumatic brain injury. Her parents died on impact. 

Police arrest protesters today outside Gov. Cuomo's Capitol office
By Giancarlo Doyle...
March 23, 2011 - 8:04pm
Demonstrators protest proposed budget cuts.

According to the Post-Standard, 33 people protesting Gov. Cuomo's proposed budget cuts were arrested today outside the Capital. The protesters were led by faculty and students from the City University of New York, which faces a 10-percent cut in funding under Cuomo's proposed budget.

"Tax the rich, not the poor; stop the war on Cuny!" and "Stop the war on teachers!" were among the chants during the half-hour demonstration.

New York judges to see pay increase
By Rashaud Thomas
February 10, 2011 - 7:53pm
After 12 years, judges finally get a higher salary.

A state judge has ordered New York State to raise the pay of its 1,300 judges retroactive to April 1, 2009, according the New York Law Journal.

The state’s judges have not had a pay increase in 12 years and the decision ruled by Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Karen Murphy found it unconstitutional.

Oswego
By Margaret Amisano
February 1, 2011 - 4:39pm

OK, so Oswego, NY is even colder, windier, and snowier than Syracuse in the wintertime -- but it’s still worth a trip to experience what Oswego has to offer. It’s a small college town nestled next to Lake Ontario with a hopping maritime district of bars and restaurants. Sip tea with some SUNY-Oswego students, conquer downtown of this notorious party school, or visit the waterfront to view some awesome WWII tugboats and learn some history.

Distance: 33 miles

Driving: 53 minute trip northwest

Population: 18,000