Opinion: City of Syracuse isn’t putting residents’ wellness ahead of its own
Problems facing residents may ease with economic growth, but in the meantime, people’s lives in this city will not get easier without intervention. Read more »
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Syracuse ranks as 222nd most expensive city in New York
Syracuse ranks 222nd for the most expensive city in New York. Despite being below the state average, costs remain high. Read more »
Palestinian activist Baha Hilo discusses history, oppression dynamics
Community members gathered at the ArtRage Gallery Tuesday night for a workshop led by Hilo, who speaks about oppression in Palestine. Read more »
Hochul announces $1 billion commitment in 2025 State of the State Address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion commitment to combat climate change, cut middle-class taxes and address the housing crisis. Read more »
Local politicians outline legislative goals for 2025
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand outlined her legislative priorities and goals for the coming year, like strengthening the state economy. Read more »
SU alum, poet Mosab Abu Toha shares experiences in Gaza at poetry reading
Over 70 members of the Syracuse community gathered Saturday night to hear Abu Toha speak about his most recent poetry book, Forest of Noise. Read more »
TV series ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ premieres
The show follows the story of a father in the aftermath of his daughter’s death in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
Editor's picks: The top news stories of 2024
2024 saw many changes to Syracuse University and the local community. The Daily Orange's news staff compiled the year's most impactful stories. Read more »
Common Council approves tax exemption for developers of former SDC
The Common Council approved a tax exemption agreement for the group that's building housing on the former site of the Syracuse Development Center during its Monday meeting. Read more »
3 juveniles arrested after multiple burglaries across Syracuse
Three juveniles responsible for a series of burglaries in Syracuse were arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree. Read more »
SU Architecture students rebuild Almond Street with display models
Syracuse University Architecture students shared their proposed models of a redesigned Almond Street during a Wednesday forum. Read more »
5 Syracuse businesses targeted in early morning burglary spree
Five Syracuse businesses reported break-ins to the Syracuse Police Department early Wednesday morning from 1:34 to 3:44 a.m. Read more »
Westcott's historic district designation unites residents with pride
The New York State Board of Historic Preservation unanimously named the Westcott-University neighborhood a historic district on Thursday. Read more »
Nonprofit music organizations help students produce the sounds of Syracuse
Nonprofit music organizations across the city of Syracuse provide instruments and music classes to children without access to such resources. Read more »
Schumer announces $6.1 Billion grant toward Micron expansion
The United States Department of Commerce has approved a $6.1 billion grant to support Micron Technology’s expansion in New York state. Read more »
Common Council approves resolution to protect Skaneateles Lake, drinking water
The Syracuse City Common Council opposed a resolution increasing the Seneca Meadows landfill’s capacity in order to protect Skaneateles Lake. Read more »
Common Councilor Chol Majok announces mayoral campaign
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Syracuse sees late winter weather, less snowfall
The city of Syracuse usually sees its first snowfall by early November. This year, the first small dusting fell on Nov. 22. Read more »
Syracuse city auditor releases costs of government employee benefits
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion released a report about the rising costs of employee benefits for public service workers. Read more »
Syracuse Tenants Union depict frustration through 'Raise the Roof' screening
As a sociology professor at Syracuse University, Gretchen Purser regularly researches issues that tenants face across the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery hosts World AIDS Day celebration
Community members shared their experiences with HIV/AIDS in ArtRage Gallery Monday night for a celebration in observance of World AIDS Day. Read more »
Common Council honors ‘historic’ Nottingham High School soccer season
The Syracuse City Common Council voted to honor the William Nottingham High School varsity boys soccer team for its “historic” season. Read more »
CNY’s Housing & Homeless Coalition stresses need for immediate action
The Housing & Homelessness Coalition of Central New York held its Annual State of Homelessness event at Syracuse’s Palace Theatre Wednesday. Read more »
Syracuse city auditor calls for improvements to bike infrastructure
Over a decade after its release, Syracuse has completed only 11% of its 2012 bicycle infrastructure plan, according to a recent report. Read more »
