Off Campus
People participate in a protest to mark the five year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner during a confrontation with a police officer in the borough of Staten Island on July 17, 2019 in New York City. Yesterday it was announced that federal prosecutors will not charge New York City Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Garner, who repeated the phrase "I can't breathe" almost a dozen times while being arrested for an alleged misdemeanor.
Good Cop Bad Cop
Published: April 8, 2025

Police misconduct was veiled in secrecy. Then, police brutality protests led NY to release discipline records. See what we found on police using force.

Camden County Police John Martinez points a taser gun that is equipped with a camera on the bottom of the handle in this file photo.
Good Cop Bad Cop
Published: April 8, 2025

Tasers and other nonlethal devices are involved in nearly half of police force incidents in NY. See what misconduct records revealed about cases.

A woman dresses up as a penguin during the Hands Off protest in Syracuse, NY on April 5th, 2025.
Off Campus
Published: April 7, 2025

Thousands of protestors gathered in Forman Park alongside millions nationwide to oppose recent federal policy shifts.

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Good Cop Bad Cop
Published: April 3, 2025

Column: Three years after 50-a repeal, we’re still fighting for police records.

Handgun 9mm Pistol
Good Cop Bad Cop
Published: April 3, 2025

More than a dozen officers have misplaced or mishandled their guns in New York since 2000. Many of them faced little to no consequences.

Thousands of students and Syracuse residents line up outside of Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub in the Tipperary Hill neighborhood for the famous Green Beer Sunday festivities on Sunday.
Off Campus
Published: February 24, 2025

Syracuse’s lead up to St. Patrick’s Day festivities kicked off with the local tradition at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub.

LaToya Jones-Joe helps distribute water to attendees at last year’s Home for the Holiday event.
Off Campus
Published: February 21, 2025

LaToya Jones-Joe, director of the LeadSafeCNY coalition, works tirelessly to advocate for underserved communities in Syracuse.

Photos of the entrances to Orange Hall, Crowne Plaza and the Mayflower in Syracuse, New York.
Off Campus
Published: February 5, 2025

With nearly 600 hotel rooms lost, SU visitors may need to start considering other options for accommodation.

The Rescue Mission Center on Dickerson Street the morning of Feburary 1st 2025.
Off Campus
Published: February 3, 2025

As the unhoused population in Central New York continue to rise, shelters struggle to keep up.

A view of Onondaga Lake from a "greeenway," or a stretch of trail that acts as a walking or cycling path along a natural resource.
Off Campus
Published: January 27, 2025

Onondaga County’s system of nature corridors provide connections between citizens and their environment.

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Off Campus
Published: January 20, 2025

Despite 15-degree weather, community members united against the President’s inauguration in a spirited march and rally.

The Erie Canal waterway at the Camillus Erie Canal Park on October 10, 2024.
Off Campus
Published: January 15, 2025

Over the past half century, an army of supporters have helped bring a historic Camillus park back to life.

Syracuse Interactive Museum Tours
Off Campus
Published: December 15, 2024

Explore three of Syracuse’s most notable museums with these enhanced 360° tour experiences.

Hands doing watercolor painting on white and blue paper.
Off Campus
Published: December 11, 2024

Syracuse Children’s Theater, led by Babs Rubenstein, is addressing gaps in arts education by providing scholarships and affordable classes

Electric scooter abandoned in the snow.
Off Campus
Published: December 9, 2024

City officials weigh safety concerns and community impacts as the VeoRide contract nears its end date.

Proponents for affirmative action in higher education rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court following ruling.
Off Campus
Published: December 9, 2024

Upstate NY schools face challenges maintaining diversity as minority enrollment declines post-affirmative action ban.

Family members at the small, local Flippity Flap Farms working on their field.
Off Campus
Published: December 5, 2024

Rising costs and a lack of support threaten the future of local farmers like Flippity Flap Farms.

A nuclear power plant and a welcome sign to Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in Scriba, New York.
Off Campus
Published: December 4, 2024

As New York progresses toward a zero-emissions energy future, stakeholders have different views on the role nuclear power should play.

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Off Campus
Published: December 2, 2024

After raw sewage rushed into Onondaga Creek from the Ley Creek pipeline, the county says there are plans to update antiquated lines in early 2025.

Chris Thomas, a member of the Onondaga Tribe in the Beaver Clan, participates in a social dance with his family.
Off Campus
Published: November 17, 2024

The Native American Arts and Heritage Festival featured entrepreneurs showcasing jewelry, apparel, paintings and more.

Latoya Finch working at her part-time position in Ulta Beauty
Off Campus
Published: November 15, 2024

The trend of Americans working more than one job is on the rise

Mike Serrao, owner of Butter-nut Sport Shop in Minoa, New York.
Off Campus
Published: November 13, 2024

New York firearm dealers react to a new bill requiring warning signs in gun shops. 

Girl looking down at her phone with a red light shinning through.
Politics
Published: November 6, 2024

Commentary: this morning, many of us woke up to the worst possible scenario: it’s OK to grieve.

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Politics
Published: November 5, 2024

Democratic senator, Proposition One and U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand all pick up victories on election night.

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Holds Election Night Event In West Palm Beach
Politics
Published: November 5, 2024

The former Republican president makes early morning victory speech in West Palm Beach before reaching 270 electorates.

Crowd gathered at the annual Indigenous People's Day Festival under the Onondaga Nation Track House.
Off Campus
Published: October 15, 2024

The Onondaga Nation joins Syracuse community members to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day.

Adam Gold is a co-founder and owner of Funk n' Waffles, a restaurant offering waffles, drinks, and live music.
Off Campus
Published: October 10, 2024

Despite the post-pandemic closure of venues nationwide, Funk ‘n Waffles still hosts live shows five days a week, thanks to creative strategies from its owner.

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Off Campus
Published: October 10, 2024

With burglary rates climbing and police response lagging, off-campus residents are raising concerns about safety.

A group of people lean against one another in a synagogue as local rabbis join in prayer on stage.
Off Campus
Published: October 9, 2024

End Antisemitism Now aims to educate CNY community members on Jewish issues amid growing tensions sparked by the Israeli-Hamas war.

Portrait of Dr. Mary Jumbelic, former Chief Medical Examiner of Onondaga County.
Off Campus
Published: October 1, 2024

Former Chief Medical Examiner celebrates one-year anniversary of her memoir, Here, Where Death Delights.

The suspected place of entry for burglars at the University Neighborhood home.
Off Campus
Published: October 1, 2024

After their house fire made headlines, University Neighborhood residents thought their week couldn’t get worse.

U.S. Congressional candidates U.S. Rep. Brandon Williams (left) and New York state Sen. John Mannion (center) exchange opinions during a debate for New York District 22 moderated by Chris Baker of Syracuse.com (right) at the Newhouse School of Syracuse University on October 1, 2024.
Politics
Published: October 1, 2024

The candidates clashed over key issues including abortion rights, economic policy and gun control.

Illustration of multiple Syracuse Police patrol cars with damage to the front section and hood raised with Syracuse city skyline in the background.
Driving Force
Published: September 26, 2024

The prevalence of police-involved vehicle crashes across New York state demonstrates the problem is not related to one community or department.

Jim Levi, the "Magic Bubble Man" mystifying a group of children with his bubbles
Off Campus
Published: September 25, 2024

For over 30 years, the fair has been a cultural cornerstone of Syracuse, celebrating the unique spirit of the Westcott neighborhood.

A dairy farmer wearing an orange shirt stands beside a large yellow Caterpillar loader in an outdoor farm area, with piles of silage and concrete walls in the background, under a cloudy sky.
Off Campus
Published: September 25, 2024

Despite challenges to the industry, Mark Van Erden’s dairy farm is thriving thanks to his innovative farming practices.

Illustration of multiple Syracuse Police patrol cars with damage to the front section and hood raised with Syracuse city skyline in the background.
Driving Force
Published: September 18, 2024

Over 14 years, William Coleman’s crashes have cost taxpayers at least $52,176, according to department documents.

Employees of It's a Utica Thing food vendor at Festa Italiana Syracuse on Sept. 15, 2024 in downtown Syracuse.
Off Campus
Published: September 16, 2024

From classic chicken riggies to Italian-style potatoes, Syracuse’s annual Italian festival shows that love is the secret ingredient.

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Off Campus
Published: September 6, 2024

From cows getting haircuts to doughnuts getting stuffed with ice cream, the annual celebration of New York creates a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and smells.

Takeout orders await pickup at Red Chili Restaurant in both paper and plastic bags at Red Chili Restaurant in Syracuse, New York.
Off Campus
Published: September 6, 2024

Restaurants grapple with rising costs as single-use plastic bans tighten across New York state.

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Politics
Published: September 2, 2024

Westlakes 23-year career began as a litigation attorney. This past November she was elected as a justice for the New York Supreme Courts Fifth Judicial District.

Bill and Mary Coffin stand in their driveway.
Off Campus
Published: September 2, 2024

After 40 years of working with the Adirondack Mountain Club, Mary Coffin still hopes to help finish the county’s longest trail

A crime scene unit vehicle is seen with two other police cars, one of which has it's red and blue lights on.
Off Campus
Published: August 31, 2024

In an update Saturday afternoon, Syracuse Police confirmed the identity of the victim, 15-year-old Alexcia Lynch

Profile of SUNY ESF professor Janine Debaise
Off Campus
Published: August 31, 2024

Environmental literature professor Janine DeBaise is learning just as much as she is teaching.

The Attorney General’s Office is required to act as a special prosecutor when police officers are involved, either by an act or omission, in the deaths of civilians, including ones with motor vehicle accidents.
Driving Force
Published: May 29, 2024

New York investigates fatal crashes involving police officers. But two officers have even been charged, and many face no blame.

Damon Gilstrap helps his son Jabril shave as part of the documentayr "I Belong Here."
Off Campus
Published: May 27, 2024

Damon Gilstrap overcomes adversities to chases his college dream at 53 all while embodying unwavering dedication as a loving father to his son.

Brown-skinned hand holding a phone with the TikTok app open.
Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

Social media influencers on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram want their followers to vote IRL.

Gen Z Voting - Elections 2024
Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

Elections experts say that Generation Z can play a crucial role in deciding the November vote.

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Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

The six decades that divide Biden and Trump from the youngest voters may be too much for candidates to span.

Two overlapping speech bubbles with politician who is being approved.
Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

Misinformation, news and influencers will all compete for voters’ attention on social media feeds this year.

US President Joe Biden, right, and former US President Donald Trump during the first presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

Young voters don’t want to re-elect President Biden, but they don’t want former President Trump, either.

Former President Donald Trump Travels To Atlanta, Georgia
Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

Every vote counts in the seven states that experts say could decide the 2024 presidential election.

Pro-Israel supporters circle together following a march on Wednesday, May 1, at the other end of the Shaw Quad from where the Gaza Solidarity Encampment is located.
Politics
Published: May 21, 2024

U.S. policy in Gaza makes some Gen Z voters reconsider their choices.

"Future Micron Site" sign posted in Clay, New York
Off Campus
Published: May 16, 2024

Community members gauge the benefits with the risks associated with the $100 billion chip facility planned for White Pine Commerce Park.

President Joe Biden celebrates the Micron deal at the Museum of Science and Technology in downtown Syracuse on Thursday, April 25.
Off Campus
Published: April 25, 2024

The president’s remarks at the MoST Museum to promote $6 billion in money for the new Clay plant also met with protests.

First responders carry the casket of Onondaga County Sheriff Lt. Michael A. Hoosock Funeral at the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center, April 22, 2024. Hoosock was killed on duty on April 14, 2024.
Off Campus
Published: April 22, 2024

Family, friends and law enforcement gather to lay Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael A. Hoosock to rest.

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Off Campus
Published: April 16, 2024

Employees and residents offer a glimpse into organizing thousands of cans a week.

Voting polls were stationed all around Syracuse for the primary election, April 2, 2024.
Off Campus
Published: April 3, 2024

New Yorkers cite democracy, support for President Joe Biden as primary reasons for heading to the polls.

fruit and vegetables at a fruit stand hosted by Brady Farms
Off Campus
Published: March 26, 2024

As a new federal act proposes to target food insecurity in New York, local food access advocates weigh in on which solutions best suit their community.

The purple and white flag that represents the Onondaga Nation community in Central New York
Off Campus
Published: March 19, 2024

The historic decision on the acquired acres will restore environmental and cultural landscapes in Onondaga County.

Broadband WiFi access
Off Campus
Published: March 18, 2024

Experts discuss the importance of reliable internet access for city residents and students.

An Illustration containing a sign for Amante Pizza, the store that Sabeeh Alikawi worked at and a car driving at high speeds.
Driving Force
Published: March 12, 2024

A state law allows New York Police officers to break traffic rules, even when their poor driving decisions claim the lives of innocent people.

CNY Women's Summit attendees scope out the vendor hall that showcased local businesses and organizations on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Oncenter in Syracuse.
Off Campus
Published: March 10, 2024

Dozens gathered at the downtown Syracuse event in conjunction with International Women’s Day.

Wastewater surveillance testing in a lab
Off Campus
Published: March 7, 2024

A recent study reveals that monitoring wastewater can enhance schools’ readiness for potential public health crises.

Green Beer Sunday
Off Campus
Published: February 28, 2024

This year’s green festivities were met with long lines and enthusiastic drinkers.

Door for main entrance at Schoolyard Bagels on Marshall Street
Off Campus
Published: February 27, 2024

After a two-week closure due to mishaps, owners of the bagel shop are implementing changes to improve customer experience.

Heavy smoke from Canada wildfires turns the sky yellow as cars drive on 42nd Street on June 7, 2023 in New York City.
Issues
Published: February 24, 2024

Scientists’ predictions of more frequent wildfires in Canada mean U.S. residents should expect to feel the impact, too.

A graphically designed illustration overlaying images of handcuffs, a fingerprint, confidential files, the American flag, and the back of a police officer
Driving Force
Published: February 19, 2024

Police records released after the repeal of 50-a in New York helped journalists probe cop car crashes.

Kalib Manning, who is going through the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy in Elmira, checks the side mirrors as he weaves in and out of the cones in reverse while Officer Bryant Tranchant grades his driving skills. Manning willl be joining Tompkins County Sheriff's Department when he graduates the academy.
Driving Force
Published: February 19, 2024

Our reporting team found a troubling series of hundreds of police crashes in NY. Here’s how we investigated the problem.

Victims of police vehicle crashes rarely see the officers face substantial discipline for the incidents, and they fare poorly in court. While these residents deal with years-long, permanent physical or mental damage related to crashes, the officers involved are often put right back on the road with little to no penalty or reprimand.
Driving Force
Published: February 13, 2024

Syracuse police officers crashed their vehicles hundreds of times between 2013 and 2022, with some wrecks leaving civilians with lasting injuries.

A cadet in the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy accelerates through this portion of the skills course at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira.
Driving Force
Published: February 13, 2024

training to curb vehicle crashes?
Emergency driving training makes up just 3% of an officer’s training time in NY, raising questions about whether that’s enough to curb crashes.

Schoolyard Bagels opens up on the corner of Marshall street on Thursday, February 8.
Off Campus
Published: February 9, 2024

The newest business on Marshall Street offers SU students a late-night dining option.

School bus stop sign
Off Campus
Published: February 7, 2024

As districts across the country navigate the national school bus driver shortage, a resolution may not be far off.

Khadra Mohammed at the North Side Learning Center.
Off Campus
Published: January 31, 2024

With the many nonprofit organizations in Syracuse dedicated to refugee resources, they have become flourishing members of the Syracuse community.

Illustration: Syracuse high-end apartment complex entrances.
Off Campus
Published: January 24, 2024

Rent increases at popular student living such as The 505 on Walnut, Park Point and UPoint are forcing some residents to live over budget.

Former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appear before supporters at the close of the New Hampshire primary.
Politics
Published: January 23, 2024

As the GOP field narrows to two, the leading candidates set their sights on the next clash in South Carolina.

Nikki Haley stands in the crowded Robie's Country Store speaking with a voter in Hooksett, New Hampshire.
Politics
Published: January 20, 2024

The GOP presidential candidate made a stop at Robie’s Country Store on the New Hampshire campaign trail.

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Politics
Published: January 20, 2024

The Republican presidential candidate rallies with voters in Manchester leading up to the New Hampshire primary.

Voters at a polling place
Off Campus
Published: January 9, 2024

Voting organizations and colleges aim to bridge the divide and challenges young adults face in the voting process.

Syracuse City Hall - 2022
Off Campus
Published: December 31, 2023

Syracuse officials say the web portal and mobile app enable them to centralize and designate services more efficiently.

Two students playing with legos
Off Campus
Published: December 29, 2023

A new approach to combating classroom-anxiety is being colored into Syracuse curriculums, helping students of all ages

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Off Campus
Published: December 22, 2023

Students who decide to live off-campus struggle to secure leases in South Campus and University Neighborhood apartments.

Devon Narine-Singh welcomes visitors to the ArtRage Gallery for the “You Can Ask The Sun†fundraiser for Mosab Abu Toha on Monday night.
Off Campus
Published: December 5, 2023

Sun Cinema and Engaged Humanities Network hosted ‘You Can Ask The Sun’ fundraiser for SU alum Mosab Abu Toha. 

A student sits in the back of a K-12 classroom.
Off Campus
Published: December 4, 2023

Organizations like Kids in Need and Teach for America provide K-12 schools with resources for students struggling with adversity.

Woman suffering from panic attack after reading news online. Anxious posts in social media. Concept of fear of negative mass information in the internet. Vector illustration in flat cartoon style
Politics
Published: December 1, 2023

In the current state of news output, how can an average person navigate through the news and find reliable sources?

Courtesy of Unsplash
Off Campus
Published: November 29, 2023

Two years after the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was approved, local businesses are still jumping through hoops amid regulatory delays.

Portrait of Katherine Sojewicz
Off Campus
Published: November 16, 2023

Syracuse City School District Commissioner Katie Sojewicz reflects on her time on the board as the end of her tenure approaches.

Sabrina Sam
Off Campus
Published: November 14, 2023

Q&A: Physician Assistant Sabrina Sam shares how she empowers transgender individuals through facial feminization surgery.

A cow in the barn at Hillside Farm in Truxton, New York in fall 2023.
Off Campus
Published: November 13, 2023

The Newtons are a fourth generation of family farmers who incorporate sustainable practices in hopes of helping others.

SINBUN image with bakery logo and photos of multiple baked bunsl
Off Campus
Published: November 8, 2023

Q&A: Jake Lastrina discusses the specialty bakery founded by him and his wife Bri Lastrina moving into The McCarthy Mercantile.

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Off Campus
Published: November 7, 2023

The friars of Syracuse’s Assumption Church support the community and grow the Catholic faith in a modern way.

"Vote Here" sign next to the sidewalk leading to the entrance of Beauchamp Public Library in Onondaga County
Off Campus
Published: November 6, 2023

Syracuse voters head to the polls Tuesday for local contests.

Generated image of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump collaborating.
Politics
Published: October 19, 2023

Google is the first company to require a watermark disclaimer on ads that use AI, but how much will that affect the spread of political misinformation?

Established in 2001, brings together community poets and artists to create an annual series of poetry posters for the city’s poster panels. (NewsHouse Photo by Theoplis Stewart II)
Off Campus
Published: October 6, 2023

The Syracuse Poster Project celebrates the work of artists while aiming to create connections.

Collage of vendor tents, tote bag and shoppers at the Keep Going Market
Off Campus
Published: October 2, 2023

The collaborative marketplace featured vintage clothing, tattooing, jewelry, food and beverages

A performer from Circus Moon wowed the audience with her aerial skills while on the dance stage at the Wescott street fair on Sunday.
Off Campus
Published: October 2, 2023

The 31st annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair inspired artistic expression and brought the community together.

Live music rings through downtown at Festa Italiana last Friday in Downtown Syracuse, NY. Photo by Matt Hofmann.
Off Campus
Published: September 19, 2023

Hundreds gather to celebrate the 25th annual Italian celebration in downtown Syracuse.

Man holds camera to his eye to photograph customer in a Syracuse, New York, convenience store.
Off Campus
Published: September 17, 2023

A Southside convenience store cashier uses photography to connect with his customers.

Marshall Hall studio space at SUNY-ESF after construction took place.
Off Campus
Published: September 6, 2023

After three years of construction and temporary workspaces, students are happy to return to the renovated studios.

“Untitled†ceramic display by Brandan Meyer, part of the Paired Pieces art exhibition at the Wendy Scott Art Gallery.
Off Campus
Published: August 21, 2023

The Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville features artwork from eight Syracuse area artists and students.

College students thrift shopping in Syracuse
Off Campus
Published: May 18, 2023

Inspired by social media, Syracuse area shoppers are creating new styles from old clothes.

Fresh vegetables at the CNY Regional Food Market.
Off Campus
Published: May 18, 2023

Syracuse-area restaurants, suppliers and diners adjust to changing costs for food and labor during the past year.

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Issues
Published: April 25, 2023

The unequal impact of climate issues felt by communities across the country fuels an urgent need for environmental justice.

Downtown Syracuse and Onondaga Lake
Off Campus
Published: April 24, 2023

Experts agree it’s safe to swim, but the public remains unsure.

An illustration of four people trolling social media from the frame of a Zoom window.
Disrupting Disinformation
Published: March 10, 2023

Originally a Zoom production, Sarah Gancher’s play follows five IRA workers as they generate madness on American social media to sway the 2016 election.

Via Carpenter prepares cookies for her business, Via’s Cookies, a staple of the Ithaca community.
Off Campus
Published: March 9, 2023

Via’s Cookies works to close the education gap by donating a percentage of its profits to LGBTQ+ and BiPOC students in college.

2023 New York Farm Show at the New York State Fairgrounds on Feb. 24, 2023
Off Campus
Published: February 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, New York State finalized its plan to lower the hours needed for farmworkers to qualify for overtime pay.

Dennis Coleman, son of Peter Coleman, walks with this year's Green Beer Day Grand Marshalls Mike and Mary Kay Ryan (pictured with their hands waving).
Off Campus
Published: February 27, 2023

Thousands swarm for the first green beer of the season at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub in Tipperary Hill.

Figure skater Emma Cahill stands ready to complete her routine at the Special Olympics New York Winter Games on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the Upstate Arena at the War Memorial in Syracuse, N.Y.
Off Campus
Published: February 25, 2023

Syracuse hosted five of the winter sports events for the New York Special Olympics, bringing in over 500 athletes from across the state to vie for medals.

Drunk e-scootering illustration
Off Campus
Published: February 23, 2023

Some students say they’d never get behind the wheel under the influence but don’t think twice about getting on electric scooters, bikes and skateboards.

Salt City Market event
Off Campus
Published: February 16, 2023

The downtown Syracuse food hall is hosting Black musicians such as the Brownskin Band and cooking demos this month.

a hand grasping for health resources on the outline of New York State
Off Campus
Published: February 12, 2023

Gov. Hochul’s administration is working to fund better mental health resources in New York State, but the money may not be enough to equalize access for marginalized communities.

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Off Campus
Published: February 4, 2023

A quest to capture cultural and sociological moments of residents in a Syracuse, New York, neighborhood.

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Off Campus
Published: January 26, 2023

TikTok is proving to be a valuable resource for low-income and minority students as they apply to universities.

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Off Campus
Published: January 25, 2023

Mike Golden and Anthony Cage talk about their fight to break the stigma surrounding cannabis and be a force for good in their community.

Chasing the loss: Increase of sports betting after online legalization
Off Campus
Published: January 23, 2023

Seventy-five percent of students gamble, and 67% place bets on sporting events specifically.

Truth Study Center
Disrupting Disinformation
Published: December 8, 2022

At the center of MoMA’s career retrospective of German artist Wolfgang Tillmans is “Truth Study Center,” the artist’s investigation of absolute truths.

People in hard hats walking around a grassy area with a waterfall and shallow creek in the background.
Off Campus
Published: December 2, 2022

Program encourages the preservation of New York’s natural resources through internship and volunteer projects.

José Miguel Hernandez-Hurtado and Ahitana Garcia-Rodriguez stand on an empty black stage, with Hernandez-Hurtado motioning a stage direction for Garcia-Rodriguez.
Off Campus
Published: November 15, 2022

The theater program, which has been running for over two decades, works to engage kids and encourages them to follow their dreams.

Darlene touches a broken wall that split when her three-year-old twins were playing against it.
Off Campus
Published: November 11, 2022

Central New York Community Foundation’s lead poisoning project plans to combat crisis.

Voters fill in ballots at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church polling station in DeWitt for Midterm Election Day 2022
Politics
Published: November 8, 2022

Democracy In Action student journalists are reporting from polling locations across Central New York.

Negative political ads displayed on television
Disrupting Disinformation
Published: November 7, 2022

Negative political ads can aid voters as they develop candidate opinions, yet some open to door to disinformation that threatens democracy.

Joe Biden Speaks at Onondaga Community College
Off Campus
Published: October 27, 2022

In front of a capacity crowd at Onondaga Community College, the President discusses the proposed massive semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Central New York.

The Dr. William A. Harris Health Center on Slocum Avenue closed over the summer and is currently for sale.
Disrupting Disinformation
Published: October 19, 2022

An information vacuum in local communities of color and the overturning of Roe v. Wade has increased disinformation on women’s reproductive health, local health officials say.

A satellite image of a hurricane forming over the ocean.
Off Campus
Published: October 4, 2022

Scientists say that a recent hurricane illustrates the effects and potential perils of climate change.

energetic dance performance
Off Campus
Published: September 27, 2022

The 29th annual fair showcases local businesses and celebrates the community’s diversity

Lucky cat gets examined by Marcia Ziegler-Alexander, D.V.M at Stack Hospital For Pets during the Syracuse Veteniary shortage on Monday, September 19, 2022.
Off Campus
Published: September 22, 2022

Overbooked veterinarians cite burn-out and compassion fatigue as reasons why professionals are leaving the industry.

Off Campus Crime: Police Tape at Front Door
Off Campus
Published: September 20, 2022

Syracuse students living off-campus share their personal break-in stories and the role it’s played in their lives since.

Off Campus Crime: Signpost of Comstock and Euclid Avenues
Off Campus
Published: September 20, 2022

Taking precautionary safety measures while living off-campus can help prevent crime and provide peace of mind.

Off Campus Crime: DPS Patrol Car
Off Campus
Published: September 20, 2022

Data from spring shows an a change in incident frequency and perpetrators among campus neighborhoods.

Three-year-old Nova Johnston, visiting with her parents from Canandaigua, looks up at her dad while petting a newborn calf inside the dairy cattle building on Saturday, August 28, 2022, at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York.
Off Campus
Published: August 29, 2022

A summer-closing tradition at the New York State Fairgrounds, the 13-day celebration includes a variety of musical acts, food choices and fair attractions.

Collage of telescope in Hawaii from Aloha Aina project
Off Campus
Published: May 3, 2022

How scientists’ bid to locate a telescope on the dormant Mauna Kea volcano has divided the big island of HawaiÊ»i.

Police speak with the suspect as he briefly steps outside the door. Syracuse Police responded to a hostage situation involving one suspect a at least 2 hostages at Hitham's Pop Shop, a convenience store on Westcott St in Syracuse, around 9pm on Easter Sunday. Photo by Ryan Brady. Taken 4/17/22.
Off Campus
Published: April 18, 2022

Syracuse Police officers respond Sunday night to Hitham’s Pop Shop convenience store where a suspect was holding two people hostage.

Flames and smoke shoot from the roof during a house fire on Ackerman Avenue on April 11, 2022.
Off Campus
Published: April 11, 2022

A fire in the University Hill neighborhood leaves two houses damaged and several students displaced.

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Off Campus
Published: March 23, 2022

The newly formed Congressional District 22 brings with it changes to maps as well as potential changes to the power of Democrats in central New York.

Miss CNY
Off Campus
Published: March 13, 2022

The SUNY-ESF junior will represent Central New York in the upcoming Miss America competition.

A man throws shirts and other memorabilia from the Coleman's green beer tanker to the crowd of people waiting for the festivities to begin.
Off Campus
Published: March 7, 2022

Coleman’s annual St. Patrick’s Day holiday celebration in Tipperary Hill picked up where it left off.

Pictured clockwise from top left: Ice sculpture artist and Onondaga Country Club professional chef Adam Vural carves a sculpture in a demonstration outside the Syracuse Downtown Marriott; a group of attendees participating in the Wing Walk, self-styled "Wing Avengers," takes to the streets; a team of human dogsled racers compete in a race at the Inner Harbor field; Wing Walk attendees at Clinton Street Pub sample the vendor's wings and cast their votes.
Off Campus
Published: March 3, 2022

The 36th annual Syracuse Winterfest was held Feb. 17-27 and adopted a “RE-BOOT†theme in marking its return to celebrating two weekends’ worth of favorite community traditions.

Samantha Pierce and her family pose for a photo.
Off Campus
Published: February 10, 2022

Syracuse students with learning and developmental disabilities faced many challenges this past year, calling for increased attention on their mental health moving forward.

IPhone showing a text notification "Police are pigs!"
Off Campus
Published: February 2, 2022

A rise in movements like ‘Defund the Police’ and ‘ACAB’ have forced children of police officers to remain silent on social media, fearing retaliation for speaking up.

Onondaga County Legislature
Off Campus
Published: January 18, 2022

County Executive Ryan McMahon approved a redistricting map that expands the county’s only majority Black district into whiter areas.

The Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus practicing at their final dress rehearsal before their Holiday concert.
Off Campus
Published: January 11, 2022

The Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus celebrate three decades in existence and their return to the stage.

Across Central New York, shelters and service animal organizations have struggled to support an influx of surrendered pets throughout the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic.
Off Campus
Published: November 24, 2021

Pandemic hardships have left both dogs and their owners helpless as shelter and therapy dog visits remain limited due to COVID restrictions.

City Hall will be the site of the new mural and plaza, which will be constructed in 2022.
Off Campus
Published: November 17, 2021

The funding for the project comes from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative.

A rendering of Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon's proposed aquarium.
Off Campus
Published: November 15, 2021

The proposals for a multi-million dollar aquarium and sports complex have sparked a conversation on where the money should be spent.

Kellie Hatton, a trainer at Clear Path for Veterans, with Bolden, an English Labrador who's in training
Off Campus
Published: November 11, 2021

The nonprofit organization creates new bonds between combat veterans and service dogs.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh celebrates his re-election with family and friends on Tuesday night.
Politics
Published: November 3, 2021

Residents are set to vote on a number of local and state elections, including the next mayor of Syracuse.

Farmhouse in New Hampshire
Off Campus
Published: October 26, 2021

What happens when a community Facebook group goes bad.

Syracuse Mayoral Debate 2021 at Newhouse School
Off Campus
Published: October 21, 2021

Candidates sparred over police and public safety reform under the backdrop of a viral video where an individual was attacked near Syracuse University.

Caregivers
Off Campus
Published: October 21, 2021

Women open up and share their experiences serving as informal caregivers in Syracuse.

Haudenosaunee films at Everson Museum of Art
Off Campus
Published: October 12, 2021

The Replace & Refocus event in downtown Syracuse centered on replacing the Columbus statue and refocusing attention on indigenous peoples.

Syracuse residents gather that Columbus Circle statue downtown for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day in October 2020
Off Campus
Published: October 7, 2021

After Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposed taking down the Columbus statue, it created backlash from some community members.

Pro-choice advocates march through Syracuse on Saturday, October 2.
Off Campus
Published: October 4, 2021

Pro-choice protestors gathered throughout Syracuse Saturday to voice concerns over the Supreme Court’s decision to let a Texas anti-abortion law stand.

A local Latin dance group for girls performs on Victoria Place at the. Westcott Cultural Fair.
Off Campus
Published: September 28, 2021

For the first time since 2019, the annual Westcott neighborhood event returns with lively food, music and local vendors back together.

Bright red signs are displayed on the lawns of multiple homes on Burnet Road in Clay.
Off Campus
Published: September 23, 2021

Beginning in October 2020, residents on Burnet Road in Clay began receiving requests from the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency to relocate.

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Off Campus
Published: September 23, 2021

New York State Senator John Mannion, Circare, and the Food Bank of Central New York partnered with HEP and sponsored the drive-thru backpack and vaccine clinic on September 18 for families in need.

After 70 years, Toggenburg Mountain in Fabius is closed this winter for skiers.
Off Campus
Published: September 8, 2021

After 70 years, Toggenburg Mountain in Fabius will close down this winter, leaving ski racers with no place to train.

A pair of fairgoers walk toward Midway at the New York State Fair.
Off Campus
Published: September 6, 2021

The 18-day extravaganza of food, music and people-watching that defines late summer in Syracuse wraps for another year.

New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking at the state Excelsior Conservation Corps announcement in 2015.
Politics
Published: August 24, 2021

Kathy Courtney Hochul, a former Student Association vice president, was well respected during her time at SU.

A woman receives a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from a volunteer nurse.
Off Campus
Published: June 2, 2021

Onondaga County residents heading to get their first or second vaccine shared with The NewsHouse how the pandemic has affected their lives.

COVID in the Community series: The Safety Net
COVID in the Community
Published: May 14, 2021

COVID in the Community: Michael Collins is commissioner of the Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development.

COVID in the Community series: Alec Hefke, a Rochester restaurant owner
COVID in the Community
Published: May 13, 2021

COVID in the Community: Alec Hefke is a Rochester restaurant owner.

COVID in the Community series: The Wardrobe Stylist
COVID in the Community
Published: May 12, 2021

Jackie Terribile is the founder of The Small Town Stylist.

COVID in the Community series: The Overseas Professor
COVID in the Community
Published: May 11, 2021

COVID in the Community: SU Professor Brian Brege was a fellow at Harvard’s Villa I Tatti Institute in Florence when COVID-19 hit.

COVID in the Community series: The TikTok Star
COVID in the Community
Published: May 10, 2021

Tessa Pulgar is a Syracuse University student and musician.

COVID in the Community series: The Political Activist
COVID in the Community
Published: May 7, 2021

COVID in the Community: Noah Goldmann is an SU student who worked on a Senate campaign last year.

COVID in the Community series: The Worm Lady
COVID in the Community
Published: May 7, 2021

COVID in the Community: Dottie Brill is an SU student who worked at a local bug farm in Pennsylvania to keep busy during the pandemic.

COVID in the Community series: The Entrepreneur
COVID in the Community
Published: May 6, 2021

Adam Sudmann is a restaurant manager in Syracuse.

The High School Teacher
COVID in the Community
Published: May 5, 2021

COVID in the Community: Joe Bennett is a physics teacher at Nottingham High School in Syracuse.

COVID in the Community series: The Funeral Director
COVID in the Community
Published: May 3, 2021

Marie Farone is the funeral director and co-owner of Farone & Son Funeral Home in Syracuse.

Nottingham High School senior Ilaria Terrinoni will attend Syracuse University in the fall to study biotechnology and international business.
Off Campus
Published: April 29, 2021

As National College Decision Day quickly approaches, students in the Class of 2021 are struggling to make a final choice about where they will attend.

Kate Minutillo
Off Campus
Published: April 21, 2021

This trial, which began in early April and will take place over a two-year period, includes children ages 6 months to 11 years old.

Business of the Year graphic
Off Campus
Published: April 20, 2021

The CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity will announce the winners of this year’s Business of the Year awards on April 29.

Celebration After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty on All Counts
Off Campus
Published: April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin is found guilty in the May 2020 death of George Floyd that prompted calls for police reform at social justice rallies nationwide.

Gianna Prudente
Off Campus
Published: April 19, 2021

The shelves of the co-op are stocked with fresh produce for downtown and neighboring residents.

Saturday September 26, 2020. Clinton Square, Syracuse, New York. Rebirth Syracuse hosted a night of peaceful demonstration in response to a report that SPD assaulted a naked Black man who was experiencing a mental health crisis last night. They also seek to remind Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh of their demands to defund the police.
Off Campus
Published: April 16, 2021

Syracuse University hosts “Policed Bodies: A Community Conversation on Race, Disability and Justice,” a two-day event featuring panels and group talks.

Policed Bodies Symposium
Off Campus
Published: April 16, 2021

Moderated by community activist Yusuf S. Abdul-Qadir, the panel engaged participants in a discussion surrounding education reform in the City of Syracuse.

A Syracuse student lights a marijuana cigarette in their apartment.
Off Campus
Published: April 9, 2021

Smoking weed is legal, but New Yorkers won’t see retail sales for at least a year.

Syracuse City Hall
Off Campus
Published: April 9, 2021

Over the past five years, the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County have been in the process of building a new city plan through rezoning.

The Monroe Building on East Onondaga Street will serve as the canvas for this mural project, featuring four local athletes. Courtesy of Frank Malfitano/Jonas Never (Artist)
Off Campus
Published: April 5, 2021

The mural, which is to be painted by Los Angeles–based muralist Jonas Never, will feature local athletes Breanna Stewart, Dolph Schayes, Earl Lloyd and Manny Breland.

GLOW
Off Campus
Published: April 1, 2021

The Girls Loving Ourselves Worldwide initiative invites Black and Brown girls in grades 6 to 11 from across the globe to participate in a yearlong virtual program.

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Off Campus
Published: March 29, 2021

The district has made a reopening plan for sports that puts emphasis on following the CDC and the Department of Health recommendations.

Courtesy of Jaclyn Hanifin
Off Campus
Published: March 29, 2021

More than 40 businesses in Onondaga County were formally launched in March despite COVID-19 limitations.

Gianna Prudente
Off Campus
Published: March 26, 2021

The local specialty coffee shop has filled the space left vacant by Café Kubal.

During the pandemic, the hospitality sector — including casinos, restaurants, hotels — saw the highest rate of layoffs among all industries, while groceries, warehouses and storage facilities saw the fewest job losses.
Off Campus
Published: March 24, 2021

In 2020, Syracuse saw an annual unemployment rate of 11.37%, with a peak in April at 18.30%.

Stolen Vehicles Illustration
Off Campus
Published: March 16, 2021

Despite the overall decrease, certain pockets of the city are seeing a rise in complaints with 56.4% coming from the Northside.

A group of faculty members from the ENL, World Language and Bilingual Education department. Photo courtesy of the ENL, World Language and Bilingual Education department.
Off Campus
Published: March 11, 2021

NY state education data revealed graduation rates are at an all-time high of 70.7% with English language learners seeing the most dramatic improvement.

Faegan's Cafe & Pub near Marshall Street on March 9, 2021
Off Campus
Published: March 9, 2021

The reopening of Faegan’s Cafe & Pub and the grand opening of Salt City Coffee is bringing new life to the Hill.

Pastor Daren Jaime of People’s AME Zion Church on Syracuse’s South Side receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the church’s vaccination site on January 25, 2021.
Off Campus
Published: March 3, 2021

As of Feb. 24, only 2.5% of those with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in Central New York were Black.

Nottingham High School senior class president Malik Robinson (upper left corner), Nottingham teacher Cavin Robinson (center) and SCSD students involved in the Black History Month virtual presentation started preparing for the event in mid-January, Ahmed said.
Off Campus
Published: March 1, 2021

Malik Robinson, Nottingham High School senior class president, advocates for “Black excellence†by creating an annual student-run Black History Month event.

Social media featured image
Off Campus
Published: February 24, 2021

BIPOC survivors fail to receive the empowerment and belief afforded their white counterparts, but social media platforms provide a place for them to start healing.

From left to right, Nicolina Pizzuto's staff photo from the 2019-2020 school year and her staff photo from 1991 when she began teaching at LeMoyne Elementary school.
Off Campus
Published: February 23, 2021

Teaching at LeMoyne for 30 years, Nicolina Pizzuto has taken on the challenge of teaching a new grade level and doing so virtually during her final year.

Onondaga County DCFS caseworkers
Off Campus
Published: February 22, 2021

Three Onondaga County union reps who work in the Department of Children and Family Services are sounding an alarm that the child welfare system is understaffed, putting local kids at risk.

Voters filter into the Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville on Election Day 2020 to submit their ballots.
Off Campus
Published: January 31, 2021

Deaf and hard-of-hearing voters must overcome many obstacles to vote.

October 18th, 2020. Joseph's granddaughter hugs him after tiring herself out being a peacock and showing off her feathers.
Off Campus
Published: January 31, 2021

Retired Syracuse business exec Joseph Pagano won’t let COVID-19 or MS keep him from being with the ones he loves.

Julia Grygon teaches a dance class on ZOOM.
Off Campus
Published: January 26, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, Julia Grygon works as a nurse in New Jersey while simultaneously running her own dance studio. Managing both roles this year came with a learning curve.

President Joe Biden will be Syracuse University's most famous alumnus. Biden graduated from SU's College of Law.
Politics
Published: January 18, 2021

Ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, learn how the Syracuse College of Law graduate became the university’s most notable alumnus.

Remembrance Vigil 2019
Off Campus
Published: December 21, 2020

Abu Agela Masud Kheir Al-Marimi is the third Libyan intelligence official linked to the 1988 airline bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland.

Volunteers help sort bags of food
Off Campus
Published: November 23, 2020

Local organizations grapple with addressing food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic.

Illustration of young person with mental health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic
Off Campus
Published: November 20, 2020

Community health experts note an increase in opioid-related deaths as well as those seeking mental help amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

After the Explosion: The importance of filmmaking and memories about Maria Raad's journey from Beirut to Syracuse.
Off Campus
Published: November 17, 2020

Beirut, Lebanon may be changed forever, but a Syracuse junior wants to maintain a connection by developing film projects that casts a light on her home country’s beauty.

2020 Election: Dana Balter vs. John Katko
Politics
Published: November 13, 2020

Balter congratulates Katko as the race for Congress ends.

Vice President Joe Biden at Syracuse University
Politics
Published: November 6, 2020

After a week of prolonged ballot counting in swing states, Joe Biden secures the electoral votes he needs to win the White House.

Election 2020: United States map with states where vote counting is delayed or being contested in the presidential race.
Politics
Published: November 6, 2020

Vote counts in Pennsylvania and Georgia shift to former Vice President’s favor in the race to reach 270 electoral votes.

A voter checks in at the Salina Town Hall polling station before casting their ballot.
Politics
Published: November 3, 2020

Republican incumbent John Katko maintains a solid lead, but there is still no winner in NY-24.

A voter with disablity receives accommodation in the voting process.
Politics
Published: November 3, 2020

With 59,000 votes cast during early voting, Onondaga County is poised to decide local, state and national races.

Bella Lamothe, quarantined in the Alpha Chi Omega house, watches Election Day coverage as she takes notes for class.
Politics
Published: November 3, 2020

As of Wednesday, the presidency remains unclear as key states like Pennsylvania and Michigan continue to count ballots.

Anne Hayes submits her 2020 election ballot in Connecticut.
Politics
Published: November 2, 2020

Commentary: Why did I drive eight hours to cast my ballot in a state where my vote hardly matters? Because I still believe in Democracy.

Election Funding Illustration
Politics
Published: November 1, 2020

Onondaga County was one of 2,500 localities to receive a grant started by Mark Zuckerberg.

Armond Center Early Voters Peter Cannavò and Helen Jacoby
Politics
Published: November 1, 2020

Over 59,000 citizens voted before Election Day at six polling locations across the county.

Voters waited in line with their mail-in ballot applications outside of Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Penn., on October 26, 2020
Politics
Published: October 30, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person voting totals continue to soar.

Banabas, a Ugandan refugee
Off Campus
Published: October 25, 2020

Mbonimpa Banabas sought asylum 12 years ago, and now, he’s a community leader in Onondaga County.

The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) announced today that Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.—home of the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate—will again host a presidential debate on Thurs., Oct. 22, 2020
Politics
Published: October 23, 2020

Syracuse University students tune in to the final debate before Election Day.

American flag on front porch
Off Campus
Published: October 22, 2020

Commentary: How the military community actually deals with wartime — the good parts and the bad.

Christopher Columbus Statue
Off Campus
Published: October 19, 2020

Mayor Ben Walsh’s announcement to remove the statue sparked a larger argument about the impact of historic statues and the message they represent.

2020 Election: Dana Balter vs. John Katko
Politics
Published: October 17, 2020

A week before early voting starts, here’s what you need to know about the re-match for New York’s 24th Congressional District.

"All women's lives matter" was chanted throughout downtown Syracuse during this year's women's march. The event was put on by many different activists groups in Syracuse. (Photo by Patrick Linehan)
Off Campus
Published: October 17, 2020

Protestors gathered this Saturday in light of the recent Supreme Court nomination and the upcoming election.

Salt City Market rendering
Off Campus
Published: October 16, 2020

Three months away from its grand opening, the new food hall will offer an array of cuisines from various cultures.

Students can find drop boxes like this at Bird Library, the Barnes Center, and the Goldstein Student Center.
Politics
Published: October 2, 2020

Onondaga Votes and Cuse Otto Vote are among the initiatives aimed at increasing youth voter participation in Syracuse.

Banners outside Samson Pavilion at Case Western Reserve University for the 2020 Presidential Debate on Sept. 29, 2020.
Politics
Published: September 30, 2020

Students engaged in a chat discussion and Q&A with political science professors over Zoom.

Saturday September 26, 2020. Clinton Square, Syracuse, New York. Rebirth Syracuse hosted a night of peaceful demonstration in response to a report that SPD assaulted a naked Black man who was experiencing a mental health crisis last night. They also seek to remind Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh of their demands to defund the police.
Off Campus
Published: September 28, 2020

Saturday night’s rally was organized following an incident between Syracuse Police officers and a Black man experiencing a mental health crisis.

Trump vs. Biden: China in the 2020 Presidential Election
Politics
Published: September 28, 2020

The 2020 election may influence future relations between the U.S. and China

Two former Army soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries form a shared connection through their struggles.
Off Campus
Published: September 21, 2020

Two former soldiers crossed paths and discovered they face shared challenges after being discharged from the service.

Hundreds showed up to protest the unlawful treatment of POC by police following the death of Daniel Prude who died in police custody March 23rd. Rochester, NY.
Off Campus
Published: September 12, 2020

Black Lives Matter protesters from across New York marched for the 10th consecutive night to demand justice for Daniel Prude who died in police custody.

Jeff Foley watches the "Pink Palace" House First at 749 W Onondaga Street on July 28, 2020.
Off Campus
Published: July 29, 2020

The 1885 home in the Skunk City neighborhood known as the “Pink Palace” was built by famed architect Archimedes Russell.

The American Dream hides somewhere along the U.S.-Mexico border
Off Campus
Published: June 12, 2020

With political division, systemic racism, and inequality tearing the country apart, do those newly entering this nation stand a chance of realizing their dreams?

Amudalat Fola Lasisi of R&R Therapy Services
Off Campus
Published: May 12, 2020

Amudalat Fola Lasisi wants to bridge the quality health care gap for minority populations.

Onondaga County Coronavirus Updates
Off Campus
Published: April 26, 2020

Another death is recorded in Onondaga County as County Executive expresses financial concerns.

Northern shore for beach
Off Campus
Published: April 22, 2020

Experts say the lake is safe to swim in but residents are hesitant due to the lake’s reputation.

Onondaga County Coronavirus Updates
Off Campus
Published: April 20, 2020

Nearly 30 new cases are confirmed after people without symptoms are being tested in “areas of density”.

Syracuse Crunch delivered two Sani Sport machines to Upstate Hospitals to help clean face shields.
Off Campus
Published: April 16, 2020

Central New York hospitals will use Sani Sport technology to sanitize frontline healthcare workers’ face shields.

Hurds Family Farm first did the drive-through with friends and family on Monday, March 30 before opening to the public on Friday, April 5
Off Campus
Published: April 14, 2020

In Ulster County, Farmers open up their markets to help feed the public during the pandemic.

A face shield produced by Cascade Lacrosse of Liverpool, New York, to help healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients
Off Campus
Published: April 10, 2020

One Central New York manufacturer has started mixing ingenuity with altruism to support doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

This graphic shows where the $2.2 Trillion-dollar Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic (CARES) Act will be spent. Data provided by Centerstate CEO and the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Off Campus
Published: April 8, 2020

The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by lawmakers on Friday, March 27, the latest piece of legislation to address economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Off Campus
Published: April 8, 2020

County Executive announced recoveries have surpassed new cases for only the second time since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.

New visualization of the Covid-19 virus
Off Campus
Published: April 2, 2020

A woman in her 60s and a man in his 80s became the second and third death respectively

Zixi Wu documenting COVID-19 in Huwan, China
Off Campus
Published: March 26, 2020

Zixi Wu is filming a documentary in Wuhan where the COVID-19 pandemic originated

Pastor Reynier Martinez (right), baptizes member of the congregation
Off Campus
Published: February 25, 2020

With an influx of Cuban immigrants migrating to Central New York since 2015, this church aims to ease the challenges faced with transitioning to a new place.

Judge Theodre Limpert bail reform
Off Campus
Published: February 19, 2020

New York’s new bail reform is is becoming more and more unpopular now that it is implemented after being passed on the ballot last April.

Wegmans Plastic Bag ban customer
Off Campus
Published: February 13, 2020

Wegmans will now charge grocery shoppers 5 cents each for paper bags in preparation for New York State’s plastic bag ban starting March 1.

Snowplow truck
Off Campus
Published: February 12, 2020

The City of Syracuse plans on getting 12 new snowplow trucks, two of which will be loaned without charge from New York State, to upgrade its aging fleet.

Temple Concord in Syracuse at night
Off Campus
Published: December 14, 2019

Only blocks from Syracuse University’s campus, the proposed eight-story apartment complex would include 202 units, a ground floor parking lot and glass fitness building.

One of A Tiny Home for Good's developments in Syracuse.
Off Campus
Published: December 13, 2019

The non-profit organization is expanding to the north side of Syracuse to build more homes this winter.

Building Young Men Program - Syracuse, New York
Off Campus
Published: December 13, 2019

Former teacher Joe Horan started the school youth organization as a way to motivate boys transitioning into adulthood.

Emery Battle, 4, gets his face painted.
Off Campus
Published: December 5, 2019

A partnership between the city and affordable housing complexes helps residents avoid eviction.

The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse's emergency shelter is the largest in Onondaga County with 183 beds.
Off Campus
Published: December 3, 2019

A report from the Housing and Homeless Coalition of Central New York reveals a decrease in the county’s homeless population.

Bankers Healthcare Group
Off Campus
Published: December 3, 2019

The expansion of Banker’s Healthcare Group and JMA Wireless is expected to bring new economic prosperity to the city.

Sidewalk quality is especially a concern around city schools and the university, where they are well tread and weathered.
Off Campus
Published: December 3, 2019

Parent Rex Giordine spoke in front of the Syracuse City School Board to voice his concerns over the deteriorating sidewalks surrounding the schools and city.

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Off Campus
Published: December 2, 2019

Kubal Coworks will open December 5 and allow patrons to rent space daily, weekly and monthly.

DJ's on the HIll sign on Marshall Street
Off Campus
Published: November 18, 2019

After receiving complaints about failing to comply with state laws, DJ’s on the Boulevard had their license suspended immediately on Thursday, and DJ’s on the Hill could meet the same fate.

voting stickers
Off Campus
Published: November 11, 2019

Third party registration has increased 28% among Onondaga County voters since 2009.

Onondaga County 12th District race between David Knapp and Jennifer Blusk
Off Campus
Published: November 5, 2019

Democratic candidate Jennifer Blusk is running on nonpartisan redistricting against incumbent republican David Knapp

Election Day 2019 - Marcellus Fire Station
Off Campus
Published: November 5, 2019

Dozens of Newhouse School student journalists are covering the Syracuse and Onondaga County election races.

I Voted Stickers
Off Campus
Published: November 3, 2019

Human Services Leadership Council hosts meet-and-greet for Syracuse city and Onondaga County candidates.

Tibetan-Americans Rally in New York City.
Off Campus
Published: October 25, 2019

Sixty years after Tibetans fled their mountainous homeland when it was violently occupied by Chinese forces, the country has shaped the experiences of a new generation brought up in the States.

The Dance Theater of Syracuse
Off Campus
Published: October 16, 2019

Children from all walks of life find their paths through dance

“Friends lostâ€
Off Campus
Published: October 14, 2019

Blair Seals grew up in the Southwest side of town surrounded by the wrong crowd. Now, Growth and Development is giving him and others a platform to grow personally.

Vera House started off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Everson Museum on Oct. 2, 2019
Off Campus
Published: October 4, 2019

Activists and artists helped kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Everson Museum Wednesday.

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Off Campus
Published: October 2, 2019

SAGE Upstate is searching for alternative revenue sources after the NY Department of Health reallocated its 5-year grant.

A baloon salesman stands in the street smoking.
Off Campus
Published: September 23, 2019

Activists, artists and community members converged for the 28th annual gathering in the University Neighborhood.

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Off Campus
Published: September 22, 2019

As millions marched around the world, people of all ages marched from Syracuse University to Forman Park to raise awareness of climate change and demand action.

A vendor selling clothing and other items in the Pan African village at the 2019 New York State Fair.
Off Campus
Published: September 16, 2019

New attractions aim to appeal to New Yorkers not normally associated with the State Fair’s traditional focus on agriculture.

Santillo's stand at the 2019 New York State Fair
Off Campus
Published: September 16, 2019

Nearly a third of the eateries cited in 2018 by the state health department set up shop again this year at the State Fair.

The New York State Fair midway came to life as the sun set on another day.
Off Campus
Published: September 7, 2019

The popular late-summer event drew a record-setting crowd for the fourth year in a row with 1.3 million visitors.

City of Vilomah
Off Campus
Published: August 5, 2019

Two Syracuse parents who lost their sons at a young age grapple with grief in the age of gun violence.

Paul Finch stands on the porch of the house at 108 Onondaga Avenue that he is restoring in spring 2019.
Off Campus
Published: June 14, 2019

For the past 12 years, Paul Finch has been flipping abandoned and foreclosed homes that may have been demolished otherwise.

A group of Maple Weekend event visitors walk through SweeTrees Maple’s forest to learn about sap collection techniques.
Off Campus
Published: May 30, 2019

With climate change threatening their futures, New York maple producers are adopting innovative technologies and environmentally sustainable techniques to maintain record-breaking syrup production levels for the generations to come.

Bruce Allen holds one of his meals from Meals on Wheels. Sometimes, he’ll mix the meal with ingredients he has in his cabinets to create a new dish.
Off Campus
Published: May 29, 2019

As baby boomers age, the number of elderly experiencing food insecurity is expected to increase. Will we be able to help them?

Manika Gautam pointing out ideal planting temperatures for seeds during a RAPP class.
Off Campus
Published: May 28, 2019

Farms such as the Salt City Harvest Farm in Kirkville are among those helping refugees connect with their new soil with the age-old practice of farming.

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Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

Why luxury student apartments across the country cost about the same.

Copper Beech Commons
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

Local real estate developer Norm Swanson has opened hotels and student apartment buildings on Syracuse’s East side.

Performance at Funk N' Waffles
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

Goodbye, Chuck’s. Farewell, Funk N’ Waffles. For some community members, luxury student housing erases campus culture and traditions.

Study Room at Aspen.
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

Which amenities are worth the luxury rent? Residents share their feelings about dog parks, campus shuttles, and in-unit laundry.

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Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

What students say about living in their luxury apartments.

Syracuse University's Hall of Languages
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

The university isn’t building the new luxury student apartments, but it may benefit from them.

The Varsity in the past
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

The family behind The Varsity and Faegan’s owns some of the most desirable real estate left on the SU Hill.

Jared Hutter in front of The Marshall
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

Developer Jared Hutter talks Marshall Street, his contentious relationship with Syracuse University, and the future of the student housing market.

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Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

A lawyer and a realtor explain what students need to know before signing a lease.

University Neighborhood Signage
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

As students move into new apartment buildings, the future of the Euclid Avenue corridor is uncertain.

Row of houses for rent
Cost of Living
Published: May 17, 2019

Property owners say the corporate-run student housing boom hurts their business, and the neighborhood.

Rock Steady Boxing is a one-of-a-kind, nonprofit gym founded that provides a uniquely effective form of physical exercise to people who are living with Parkinson’s. This non- contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine is proving to dramatically improve the ability of people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives.
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Published: May 12, 2019

Rock Steady Boxing is a one-of-a-kind, nonprofit gym founded that provides a uniquely effective form of physical exercise to people who are living with Parkinson’s.

Ukraine
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Published: April 23, 2019

Like many charities, Mercy Projects struggles with fundraising but prioritizes connecting American donors with Ukrainians through camp programs and translated letters.

Desserts by Jada at the SALTspace community arts center that opened in April 2019 on Syracuse's Westside.
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Published: April 14, 2019

The grand opening featured an artist showcase with musicians and various performers from all over Syracuse

Mission to Ukraine - Sensory Therapy Session
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Published: April 5, 2019

U.S.-based charity raised $1.2 million in private donations in 2017 to provide medical therapy to about 800 disabled children in Zhytomyr, Ukraine.

SU student Dina Eldawy tutors in the high school girls room at the Northside Learning Center.
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Published: April 1, 2019

Students of all ages make their way to the building on Park Street to take classes that pick up where traditional public school education may stop

John Tumino, founder of In my Father's Kitchen, (right) stands with Jerome Witkin (left) next to his painting.
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Published: March 18, 2019

Jerome Witkin visits In My Father’s Kitchen every Friday to draw portraits of homeless Syracuse residents.

Jorge Jimenez
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Published: February 24, 2019

The 51-year-old Cuba native was struck by Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim on an I-690 ramp late Wednesday night.

A student’s desk at Dr. King Elementary School in Syracuse, NY, where restorative behavioral methods are being implemented.
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Published: February 7, 2019

Syracuse school teachers are using new tools to address bias and lower suspension rates.

Women's March
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Published: January 20, 2019

Marchers gather in the United Methodist Church on a snowy Saturday to reflect on women’s empowerment.

Activists including Leader of Ceremonies, Maureen Quigley; Colleen Kattau, Rev Leah Ntuala Pastor; Diana Smith, Mayor of Seneca Falls (former); Suffragist Descendents, Coline Jenkins and Elisa Kellogg Shaffer; Gwen Webber-McLeod, CEO, Gwen, Inc; Sally Roesch Wagner, author and Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, Executive Director lead the Women’s March from Trinity Park in Seneca Falls this morning, Saturday, January 19th.
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Published: January 20, 2019

Nearly a thousand participants made their way to historic Seneca Falls to celebrate the legacy of the women who came before them and march for the changes they still want to see made.

Stock image of bus riders
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Published: December 12, 2018

Data shows 80 percent of Centro riders use the bus because they do not have access to a car, and most of them are just trying to get to work.

Kevin Donovan holds a 4mg dose of Narcan nasal spray.
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Published: December 10, 2018

In the midst of an opioid epidemic, this medication that rapidly reverses overdoses could save thousands of lives.

Mothers working on projects with their children
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Published: December 9, 2018

Refugees come to Syracuse expecting the American dream. What they get is something very different: an environment of poverty and violence.

Darfurians refugees in Eastern Chad
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Published: December 7, 2018

The cap was set at 45,000 admissions in 2018, but the U.S. only resettled about 20,000. Now, it’s heading to an all time low at 30,000 in 2019.

Bullets at local firearms dealer
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Published: December 6, 2018

With 325 deaths from mass shootings in the United States so far in 2018, here’s what local gun enthusiasts have to say about the controversial issue.

Midterm Election Night: Republican incumbent John Katko retains his U.S. House seat  on Nov. 6, 2018.
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Published: November 7, 2018

The Republican incumbent won his re-election bid over the Syracuse University professor by 6 percentage points

Anthony Brindisi campaign event on Nov. 6, 2018, at the Delta Hotel in Utica, N.Y.
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Published: November 6, 2018

Democracy in Action reporters talked to local voters about a possible ‘blue wave’ and the millennial vote.

"Vote here" sign points voters to polling stations
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Published: November 5, 2018

In the final days before the election, Dana Balter has $621,000 in campaign funds while John Katko has $522,000.

Lead paint peeling off a Syracuse house, posing a potential risk of lead poisoning
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Published: October 29, 2018

About 75 percent of homes in Syracuse were built before lead paint was banned.

San Francisco area housing issue
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Published: October 23, 2018

Rising rents, a shifting population and lack of affordable housing — the rocky Bay Area housing market has left little room for those 65 and older.

Vanishing Act
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Published: October 20, 2018

Among the last of its kind in the United States, the Garden Brothers Circus consists of about 12 acts, 30 human performers and 15 animals.

2018 Vera House Community Report
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Published: October 19, 2018

As the country stews in the Kavanaugh hearing’s aftermath, Vera House is working to build community prevention programming for sexual assault survivors.

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Published: October 5, 2018

In spite of national trends nixing anti-panhandling laws from the books, Syracuse Chairman Ryan McMahon recently introduced legislation to ban “aggressive” panhandling that could level panhandlers with fines or jail time.

A yellow shirt-clad instructor from Wacheva's Dancing and Drumming Group leads participants through a Zumba dance on the Harvard Dance Stage at the 27th annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair. Wacheva is an organization that "presents and supports multicultural dance, drum, and fitness programming in the Central New York community," according to their website.
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Published: September 23, 2018

The 27th annual community festival showcased what Syracuse has to offer through food, art and performances.

Hurricane Maria damage in Puerto Rico in September 2018
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Published: September 21, 2018

Ricardo Loubriel González remembers the hurricane on his home island of Puerto Rico that left him and his family without food, water or electricity for weeks.

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Published: September 6, 2018

As a part of ACR Health’s syringe exchange program, needle cleanups are being conducted in Syracuse to reduce harm caused by recreational drug use.

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Published: September 5, 2018

Gotcha Bike is set to introduce its bike sharing services to the city of Syracuse and university area.

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Published: September 4, 2018

Nearly 1.3 million people attended the state’s annual celebration for concerts, midway rides and lots of fried food.

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Published: September 4, 2018

As the end of the first phase of New York State’s new Farm Brewing legislation approaches, craft brewers and farmers alike say they are seeing economic benefits statewide.

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Published: May 9, 2018

Negative public perception, disagreement over cleanup keep Onondaga Lake from becoming a beach.

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Published: April 30, 2018

The iBelieve event is a fundraiser for the Maureen’s Hope Foundation, aimed at raising money for the foundation and uniting the community through inspiration.

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Published: April 9, 2018

Local Rock Steady Boxing forges familial bonds in fight against Parkinson’s disease.

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Published: March 26, 2018

Hear the stories behind some of the messages on display at Washington D.C.’s March for Our Lives.

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Published: March 25, 2018

The Sojewicz family watched the Parkland teens lead a new anti-gun movement, and brought their own children to join the effort.

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Published: March 25, 2018

About 20 Second Amendment advocates gathered outside of the Trump International Hotel.

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Published: March 25, 2018

Along the parade route, marchers could buy T-shirts and hats to support gun policy reform.

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Published: March 24, 2018

A collection of posters at the March for Our Lives in Syracuse.

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Published: March 24, 2018

Feel like you were there with this video from Washington.

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Published: March 24, 2018

The speeches, the performances, the chants and attire people took to the streets of D.C.

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Published: March 24, 2018

Barbara Kamerance is sure that her generation ended the Vietnam War. She thinks the next generation could make a change, too.

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Published: March 24, 2018

Many of the students behind the Syracuse March for Our Lives aren’t old enough to vote, but that didn’t stop them from speaking up about mass shootings.

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Published: March 24, 2018

More than 150 members of the Central New York Episcopal Church marched as a group at the Syracuse March for Our Lives protest against gun violence.

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Published: March 24, 2018

Students, parents, teachers and citizens of every stripe voice support protesting gun violence.

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Published: March 24, 2018

Inspired by youth in Parkland, Florida, demonstrators from all over the country demand legislation.

Dee Schaefer interacts with pit bull
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Published: January 6, 2018

Groups like Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter and Cuse Pit Crew are working to break down pit bull misconceptions and stereotypes.

Shelves at Nojaims
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Published: December 16, 2017

How the closing of a local grocery store in Syracuse highlights the need for healthy food access in low-income communities across the United States.

Christmas trees at Festival of Trees
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Published: December 2, 2017

The 32nd annual festival at the Everson Museum of Art is held from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10. This year’s theme is tradition.

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Published: November 14, 2017

After 11 years of funding, Syracuse University will be pulling its support from the Westside Initiative, an organization committed to revitalizing the neighborhood

F**k Cancer event
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Published: November 8, 2017

The organization looks to bring the community together to empower those affected by cancer.

Puerto Rico Illustration
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Published: November 7, 2017

Syracuse is home to nearly 12,000 people of Puerto Rican descent that, along with other Syracuse residents, are working to gather and deliver donations to the island after Hurricane Maria.

DPS Patrol car
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Published: October 20, 2017

A group of landlords, alumni and student organizations teamed up to fundraise $94,000 to monitor the University Neighborhood in hopes of deterring and solving more crime.

Margaret Voss at her home in Fabius, NY
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Published: October 12, 2017

Professor Margaret Voss works with professor Stephen Teale to preserve the endangered Darwin’s finch while continuing her work as a professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Golisano Children's Hospital Syracuse
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Published: September 6, 2017

After losing her daughter, Debi Hobbs is working to increase the quality and accessibility to mental health care for children in the Syracuse area.