Hochul signs law requiring access to free menstrual products at public campuses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislature requiring public campuses to provide free menstrual products. Read more »
Common Council
Local officials field public perspectives during Syracuse Housing Strategy meeting
Residents from Syracuse neighborhoods met in Soule Branch Library to voice community feedback on the proposed Syracuse Housing Strategy. Read more »
City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation
City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read more »
New York politicians react to Biden's drop out
Biden's decision will impact local elections throughout New York state, where congressional races may influence partisan control in Congress. Read more »
Syracuse receives $50M federal grant for 15th Ward revitalization
Syracuse will receive $50 million for revitalization of the historically Black 15th Ward neighborhood after the I-81 viaduct is torn down. Read more »
Mannion wins 22nd Congressional District primary; other NY primary results decided
John Mannion was declared winner of the NY-22 Democratic party. The D.O. has compiled other primary results in the central New York region. Read more »
Basement gas leak ignition caused Carbon St. home collapse, officials say
The Syracuse Fire Department determined a natural gas pipe leak caused the North Side house collapse that injured two families on Tuesday. Read more »
Hochul designates funding for environmentally friendly transportation in central New York
The New York State Department of Transportation allocated $97.7 million to fund local environmentally-friendly transportation projects. Read more »
Syracuse home collapses, hospitalizes 11
A home in Syracuse's North Side neighborhood collapsed Tuesday afternoon, hospitalizing 11. An investigation into the incident is underway. Read more »
Trump verdict elicits reactions from New York politicians
In the days following former President Donald Trump being convicted of 34 felony counts, politicians throughout New York state are divided. Read more »
Syracuse Tenant Union’s ‘grassroots’ efforts emphasize tenant rights, landlord accountability
Palmer Harvey created a housing task force at Southside Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today after hearing about Syracuse’s lead issues. Read more »
Local, state politicians respond to Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU
Local politicians who represent Syracuse shared their perspectives on Syracuse University's Gaza Solidarity Encampment to The Daily Orange. Read more »
Mayor Walsh responds to community perspectives ahead of CRB legislation decision
Community members called on Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to veto an amendment during a public hearing Wednesday. Read more »
Common Council reviews Syracuse Housing Study
The study found that in a survey of over 35,000 residential properties, that about one-third of them show signs of “deferred maintenance.” Read more »
Biden returns to Syracuse, touts Micron grant
President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse Thursday afternoon to speak about Micron Technology’s emergence in central New York and its role in mobilizing the region’s economy. Read more »
Biden to announce upstate New York as Investing in America ‘Workforce Hub’
The hub, which will focus on semiconductor manufacturing, is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda. Read more »
City Scripts forum highlights potential impacts of Micron Technology arrival
Around 50 people attended the City Scripts forum to discuss the impacts of Micron Technology’s arrival in the Onondaga County community. Read more »
Common Council votes to approve Citizen Review Board changes
The amendment would task the Common Council with appointing CRB’s administrator, a power the board’s members currently hold. Read more »
Local law enforcement, officials identify 2 officers fatally shot Sunday
Michael Jensen and Michael Hoosock were killed during a shootout with a suspect following a routine "suspicious vehicle" investigation. Read more »
Syracuse auditor announces committee to increase city revenue on 100th day in office
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion's new CORE team will aim to find new ways to address financial issues and increase city revenue. Read more »
Syracuse’s League of Women Voters’ initiative encourages voting at local schools
The Syracuse League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes active government participation through advocacy. Read more »
Pretrial detainee sues Onondaga County Sheriff's Office over excessive force
Nyquest Allen, a man in pretrial detention, is suing the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office and three deputies for use of excessive force. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council votes against Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
Common Councilor At-Large Chol Majok was the only councilor to vote in favor of a resolution to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Rally highlights impacts of Israel-Hamas war on children
More than 100 community members gathered in front of Syracuse City Hall Sunday for a “Children and Community for a Ceasefire” rally. Read more »
