Tag: Common Council
AILA prepares to host 10th annual Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival
The American Indian Law Alliance will host its 10th annual Wooden Stick Festival this weekend to underscore Haudenosaunee history. Read More »
Residents beautify city, build community with DeTrash Syracuse
Detrash Syracuse started as a small cleanup group meant to give back to the community and now has monthly neighborhood trash cleanups. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: GSO committed to graduate students despite cuts
As of right now, there is no official channel for graduate students to have a voice within the university. Read More »
City’s $29.7M loss of guaranteed funding halts East Adams revitalization
Under Trump's megabill, Syracuse lost its $29.7 million federal grant for rebuilding the East Adams neighborhood. Read More »
Opinion: Marked by indifference, Syverud’s tenure leaves the board to reckon with its failures
Having witnessed four of Syverud’s 12 years as chancellor, these instances proved to me his priorities lay in whatever will cause the least amount of effort or best preserve the university image. Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates dissect affordable housing, policing at 1st debate
Sharon Owens, Tom Babilon, Alfonso Davis andTim Rudd gathered on Tuesday to discuss their backgrounds and their agendas’ goals. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council to support new STEAM high school with city facilities
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Syracuse Common Council approved a plan to favor a student drop-off area for a new STEAM-focused high school. Read More »
National Grid rates for Syracuse renters, homeowners to rise Sept. 1
This fall, National Grid customers across upstate will see their electric and gas bills rise roughly $600 annually. Read More »
Marshall Street’s Frozen D Lite fails inspection for ‘critical’ violations
Marshall Street’s Frozen D Lite failed its health and safety inspection by the Onondaga County Health Department following complaints. Read More »
City mayoral candidates fortify campaign efforts with race 2 months out
Since Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens’ win in the democratic mayoral election, candidates have bolstered campaign efforts. Read More »
Common Council revised fiscal budget, STEAM school plan over summer
The Syracuse Common Council revised its fiscal year 2026 budget and updated its STEAM high school initiatives. Read More »
SU alumnus calls airport’s dismissal of her sexual harassment ad ‘censorship’
Syracuse University alumnus Megan Thomas claims Syracuse Regional Airport Authority’s dismissal of her law firm’s sexual harassment ad is unfair censorship and reflects gender bias. Read More »
Opinion: Concepcion’s DEICER app is revolutionary tool for immigrant community
SU doesn’t exist in a vacuum, nor do our identities as students, teachers and faculty. Acknowledgement, but better yet, leadership, in the fight against erasure is the representation we’ve been institutionally starved of. Read More »
Author says civilian casualties in Gaza ‘not an accident’ at Peace Council talk
Syracuse Peace Council hosted author Phyllis Bennis to discuss the U.S.' relationship with Israel and ongoing military action in Palestine. Read More »
SUNY Upstate hospital expansion could demolish 4 of its campus buildings
SUNY Upstate Medical University may demolish four of its buildings to make space for a new emergency care facility. Read More »
Pedestrian killed in car accident near Upstate University Hospital
A man died after being hit by a vehicle this morning near Upstate University Hospital. The investigation is active and ongoing. Read More »
Petition urges EPA emergency action for Syracuse drinking water, lead crisis
Families for Lead Freedom Now and other groups filed a legal petition Monday urging the EPA to address high lead levels in Syracuse’s water. Read More »
IKEA to open Destiny USA location this fall
IKEA is opening its third New York location at Destiny USA in Syracuse this fall. The 70,000 sq ft store will feature over 3,000 products Read More »
Sharon Owens wins Syracuse mayoral democratic primary, other results
Sharon Owens won the Syracuse Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday, with local Democratic candidates also securing key primary victories. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from nationwide 'No Kings' protest
Gallery: Saturday, June 14, marked the nationwide “No Kings” protest. Thousands assembled in cities across the country, and The Daily Orange put together a coast-to-coast team of photojournalists to cover major locations. Read More »
Former SU employee arrested for 'terroristic threats' against hospital, admits to ESF swatting
Former Syracuse University employee, Adam Dedrick, was arrested for making "terroristic threats" against Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Read More »
Westcott Theater shutting down due to city code violations, licensing issues
The Syracuse Department of Code Enforcement shut down all events at the Westcott Theater after finding code violations and licensing issues. Read More »
3 Syracuse Democrats to fight for spot on ballot in June Mayoral Primary
A June 24 Mayoral primary features Democrat candidates Sharon Owens, Pat Hogan and Chol Majok. Republican Thomas Babilon runs unopposed. Read More »