Tag: Central New York
Mobile cafe brings Cafe Kubal coffee to Syracuse neighborhoods
At its neighborhood visits, the mobile cafe serves a simplified version of Cafe Kubal’s espresso bar and sets up social distance seating. Read More »
SU to test students for coronavirus in groups when semester starts
SU will use pooled saliva testing, which combines samples from several individuals, to narrow down potential cases of the virus. Read More »
Awning app aims to provide immediate mental health treatment
Syracuse University alumnus Daniel Fridliand developed Awning Anxiety Relief to provide immediate mental health treatment for students. Read More »
Amazon to open distribution center near Syracuse
The fulfillment center will bring over 1000 new jobs to the central New York region. Read More »
Jerry Stiller's rise to comedy fame began at SU
The late actor, comedian Jerry Stiller got his start at Syracuse University in the 1940s, when the drama department was in its infancy, through the guidance of professor Sawyer Falk. Read More »
SU students cannot retrieve belongings from dorms yet as CNY reopens
Students will be allowed to retrieve belongings when public health officials deem it safe. Read More »
UU sells T-shirts to support COVID-19 relief funds
The proceeds from the T-shirt sales will benefit the MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund and the Central New York COVID-19 Community Support Fund. Read More »
SU alumnus Sam Lloyd remembered by friends and family
The SU alumnus and actor died April 30 at age 56. His friends and family described him as goofy and unafraid to be himself. Read More »
UU hosts virtual performance by DJ Kaytranada
Kaytranada performed songs such as “Be Your Girl” and “GLOWED UP” at the concert, at times dancing with a glass of wine in hand. Read More »
Canadian DJ Kaytranada to perform virtual concert for SU students
The Haitian-born DJ will perform virtually for students at 8 p.m. on Friday. Read More »
King Princess performs virtual bedroom concert, talks quarantine experience
During the livestream, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including “1950” and “Ohio,” and told students about what she has been doing during quarantine. Read More »
King Princess virtual concert moved to Saturday
Singer-songwriter King Princess will perform in a virtual concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Read More »
Singer-songwriter King Princess to perform at UU virtual concert
In light of COVID-19 and University Union’s decision to cancel in-person events for the remainder of the semester, UU will be hosting a virtual concert featuring Brooklyn native King Princess. Read More »
The Syracuse Mask Project provides cloth masks to hospitals, health centers
Local health institutions can submit requests for cloth masks to The Syracuse Mask Project website, which connects them to people who sew the personal protective equipment. Read More »
Students adapt to portfolio showcase cancellations
With the suspension of residential classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic comes the cancellation of exhibits and showcases scheduled for the end of the spring semester. Read More »
Old and new traditions mark 150 years of SU history
As SU celebrates its 150th anniversary, The Daily Orange reflects on 150 years of old, new and ended traditions. Read More »
The Ark music venue closes, introduces online archives
In its two years of operation, The Ark has hosted shows with local music artists such as NONEWFRIENDS. and The Brazen Youth. Read More »
Jonathan Van Ness of 'Queer Eye' speaks to SU students over Zoom
The “Queer Eye” star told an audience of several hundred viewers about his life in quarantine, his cats and aloe vera hair treatments, among other topics. Read More »
‘Urinetown’ to open Redhouse Art Center’s 2021-22 season
The Tony award-winning musical is set to open the season following the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »
Jewish Humor and Satire class hosts online comedy performances
Students in the class are performing stand-up comedy sets, which they have been developing for the past three months, from their homes over Zoom livestreams. Read More »
Virtual concerts become new norm in quarantine
Artists all over the nation are creating virtual concerts for fans stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic including country artist Maggie Rose and SU sophomore Sarah Gross. Read More »
‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness to participate in virtual Q&A
Actress Michelle Buteau will moderate the Zoom event. Read More »
University Union to host weekly Netflix Parties
University Union will host Netflix Parties featuring films such as “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” “The Hangover” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Read More »
Syracuse Stage postpones performances, annual Cold Read Festival
Productions of “Once” and “Yoga Play” have been pushed back, as well as the annual Cold Read Festival. Read More »