SPD implements Voiance app to bridge language gap between community, officers
The app has been useful to officers in their investigations and has aided in the pursuit of communicating well with everyone in the community. Read more »
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SPD investigating report of gunshots at Destiny USA
The Syracuse Police Department is investigating a gunshot incident at Destiny USA mall on Saturday night. Read more »
City of Syracuse to expand ShotSpotter gunshot detection system to Northside
ShotSpotter, the audio-based gunshot detection system, will be expanding into the Northside and will go live on Wednesday. Read more »
Common Council approves funding for mural to benefit artists impacted by COVID-19
The plan, brought to the meeting by Councilor Latoya Allen, will be funded with money given to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act. Read more »
SU Literacy Corps provide tutors for Syracuse schools, community groups
The Syracuse University Literacy Corps provides tutors to local school districts as well as programs such as the North Side Learning Center, Hillside and 100 Black Men of Syracuse. Read more »
Beginning to understand road salts’s impact on watersheds in Syracuse
Cornell Cooperative Extension educator Camille Marcotte recommends residents take more proactive steps to reduce the amount of salt they use on their personal property. Read more »
THE ONE: Joe Biden's 1st wife Neilia Biden shaped his life, career while at Syracuse
One of the most significant stories about Joe Biden is the lesser-told one about his first wife Neilia. Using the same tactics she practiced on her students, the CNY native mentored Biden during the time in Syracuse together. Read more »
State AG says Green National must address tenant living conditions or face $300,000 fine
In the agreement, Green National, a real estate management company owned by Troy and Tim Green, will pay a $300,000 penalty, of which all but $50,000 will be suspended if all terms of the agreement are fulfilled within 60 days. Read more »
Income, race linked to high levels of lead in Syracuse children
An analysis conducted by The Daily Orange found a strong link between median household income and the area’s rate of high lead levels in children’s blood. Read more »
Image Initiative, Inc. announces scholarship in honor of late SU employee
A Syracuse-based group announced a new scholarship for students in Syracuse City School District in honor of a community member and Syracuse University staff member who died in 2020. Read more »
Acropolis Pizza House to close after 40 years, Popeyes to replace it
After 40 years on Marshall Street, Acropolis Pizza House, a late-night spot for Syracuse University students, is closing. Read more »
Over 9% of children in Onondaga County show elevated levels of lead in blood
The percentage of children in Onondaga County with elevated levels of lead in their blood has decreased dramatically in the past few years — in 2012, the rate exceeded 17% in Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse businesses persist, adapt amid omicron outbreak
Syracuse's local businesses have faced pandemic-related obstacles at the beginning of the year, given the spread of the omicron variant. Read more »
D.P. Dough robbed early Tuesday morning, SPD says
No injuries were reported after a man brandished a knife and stole cash from the register, according to a witness, at D.P. Dough early Tuesday morning. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves labor agreement, funding for community programs
A five-and-a-half year agreement to increase wages for the Syracuse Firefighters Association will run retroactively from Jan. 1, 2021. Read more »
City of Syracuse plans for increased surveillance, technology oversight
The order defines guidelines for bias prevention, privacy standards and honest representation. Read more »
Lack of funding, staff shortage strains Vera House operations
Vera House, an organization that offers emergency shelter, advocacy and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, is facing a financial crisis. Read more »
Syracuse nonprofit advocates for charter school operated by people of color
The 100 Black Men of Syracuse, a nonprofit advocacy group, held an education forum in the South Side Innovation Center at 2610 S. Salina St. on Saturday. Read more »
2 years into the pandemic, Syracuse houses of worship grapple with change
Religious organizations in Syracuse provided vital support to communities during the pandemic despite closed doors. Now, they’re navigating a gradual reopening process. Read more »
Onondaga County Legislature condemns racist conduct of past leaders
Onondaga County legislators passed a resolution condemning the Board of Supervisors’ racist actions, but only after partisan debate on whether systemic racism continues today. Read more »
New advisory board serves as liaison between LGBTQ community, city government
The 19-member board, created on Oct. 13, 2021, will serve as a liaison between Syracuse’s LGBTQ community members and the city government to solve issues they might have. Read more »
SU open to offering free COVID-19 testing to local residents during semester
Though Syracuse University’s testing infrastructure could not be used for testing of New York residents while students were moving in, the testing team is willing to extend the offer once more. Read more »
Syracuse leaders consider prospect of noncitizen voter eligibility
In Syracuse, despite the large immigrant community, less than half of this population is eligible to vote as of 2019. Read more »
SU to pay city $11 million over 5 years for maintenance, public safety services
Over the next five years, Syracuse University will pay $11 million to the city of Syracuse for city services and city neighborhoods that are near the university. Read more »
