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Crisis deepens, progress stalls: County Democrats struggle to respond to evictions and soaring rent
Onondaga County lawmakers have pushed for fair housing laws, but setbacks continue to fuel Syracuse’s housing crisis. Read More »
In tense hearing, SCSD Board of Education removes commissioner Twiggy Billue
SCSD unanimously removed district commissioner Billue on Tuesday, finding her guilty of unauthorized entry to Roberts Elementary School. Read More »
Syracuse community rallies around Twiggy Billue, protests potential removal
Syracuse community members supported Syracuse City School District Commissioner Twiggy Billue at an Alliance Network award presentation. Read More »
Gallery: Micron breaks ground, New York leaders celebrate as lawsuit looms
Gallery: A D.O. photographer was on the ground at Micron’s central New York groundbreaking Friday. He captured state and local officials as they spoke to the “unprecedented” investment Micron’s presence in Clay represents. Read More »
Sharon Owens designates Jan. 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day
Sharon Owens designates Jan. 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day. Read More »
SU receives $1M in federal funding to build semiconductor research facility
SU received over $1 million in federal funding to build a semiconductor thermal noise testbed. Read More »
Sharon Owens swears in SPD Chief Mark Rusin, new deputy chiefs
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens swore in Mark Rusin as Syracuse Police Department’s next chief alongside a handful of deputy chiefs at a ceremony Wednesday. Read More »
‘We’re not going away’: Syracuse protesters condemn ICE, Renee Good killing
Demonstrators in Syracuse protested against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last night in the city’s latest anti-Trump rally. Speeches condemning ICE’s actions in Minnesota preceded a 1,600-person march toward Clinton Square. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council approves Elite Gaming agreement, 2026 operations
The Syracuse Common Council approved an agreement with Elite Gaming to provide video games to community centers at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Owens criticizes ICE, outlines resident protection at CNY Solidarity Coalition
Mayor Sharon Owens criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an appearance at a CNY Solidarity Coalition meeting Sunday. Read More »
Owens pledges growth, opportunity for Syracuse in inaugural address
Sharon Owens, Syracuse's 55th mayor, promised a strong administration at her public inauguration ceremony Saturday. Read More »
Opinion: Warehouse inaccessibility limits educational experience for design students
As SU expands in creating new buildings on campus, the needs of design majors should be included in the improvements. Read More »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2025
In 2025, The Daily Orange’s Opinion section columnists encouraged necessary conversations on Syracuse-specific issues, national affairs and global events. Read More »
Owens selects Walsh administration veterans for her executive leadership team
Syracuse Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced her senior team Friday, keeping several high-ranking officials from the Ben Walsh administration. Read More »
Gillibrand, lawmakers ‘slam’ Trump tariffs at Syracuse small business event
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand hosted an event to ‘denounce’ President Donald Trump’s tariffs for hurting small businesses. Read More »
Owens appoints Corey Driscoll Dunham deputy mayor
Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced Friday she selected Corey Driscoll Dunham to be her deputy mayor. Read More »
As Owens prepares for City Hall, local leaders assess issues she'll inherit
Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon Owens will enter office this January, facing the opportunity to shape the city. Read More »
Syracuse food pantries work to recover from shutdown SNAP pause
Syracuse food pantries, soup kitchens and other distributors are working to fill gaps left by November lapses in SNAP benefits. Read More »
Lawmakers revoke permission for 2 SU-adjacent Flock readers, target other LPRs
Syracuse Common Councilors voted to revoke Flock Safety’s permission to install two license plate readers on Waverly Avenue. Read More »
Immigration activists mobilize as ICE presence grows in Syracuse
As ICE activity increases in central New York under the second Trump administration, so has activism, with community members holding protests. Read More »
Common Council approves street sign named after officer killed in 2024 shooting
Syracuse’s Common Council unanimously voted to install a street sign named after Syracuse officer Michael Jensen at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Owens names Mark Rusin next Syracuse police chief as Cecile retires
SPD Deputy Chief of Police Mark Rusin will replace sitting Chief Joe Cecile on Jan. 14, Syracuse Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced Friday. Read More »
In 1st phase, East Adams project breaks ground to honor Judge Langston McKinney
A building was announced Wednesday to be named in honor of Judge Langston McKinney during an event for the East Adam Transformation Project. Read More »