Writer: Sam Ogozalek
Ben Walsh wins Syracuse mayoral race, defeating Democrat Juanita Perez Williams
A recent poll showed the two candidates virtually neck and neck heading into Election Day. Perez Williams was a former associate dean of students at Syracuse University. Read More »
Mayoral candidates, politicians criticize GOP tax plan during Trump cabinet member’s visit to Syracuse
Mayoral candidates Ben Walsh, Juanita Perez Williams and Howie Hawkins spoke outside the Syracuse Technology Garden on Monday as Linda McMahon met with Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., and Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. Read More »
The debate over the proposed Syracuse city-county merger, explained
Consensus, a citizen group founded in 2014, has recommended the city of Syracuse government and Onondaga County government consolidate. Read More »
Common Councilor introduces deer legislation in hopes of supporting state Senate bill
Nader Maroun, who represents a Common Council district that includes portions of Syracuse University, wants to support Sen. John DeFrancisco and Sen. David Valesky’s deer culling bill. Read More »
OUTSIDE THE LINES: How Ben Walsh has assembled the support of Democrats, Republicans and Syracuse’s wealthy real estate developers
Walsh, the son of a former GOP congressman, could be the first mayor to ever be unaffiliated with any political party. Read More »
Syracuse police investigate stabbing at party on Sumner Avenue
A 21-year-old man was injured at a party early Sunday morning, police said, after being stabbed in the neck. Read More »
Anti-abortion, pro-choice protesters gather outside Syracuse’s Planned Parenthood
Syracuse University students were part of a counterprotest Wednesday night against a “prayer service” held by the local 40 Days for Life chapter. Read More »
Mayoral candidates discuss Syracuse Police Department policy, crime
The four remaining city mayoral candidates participated in a nearly three-hour long forum Tuesday night at Great Grace Church on the Near Westside, discussing community policing, among other issues. Read More »
Stephanie Miner, Syracuse’s outgoing mayor, to take job at NYU this spring
Miner recently announced she will not be running for Congress in midterm elections next year, challenging Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse). Read More »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner confirms she will not run for Congress in 2018
Miner, in a Tweet on Thursday, said she has no plans to challenge the Republican incumbent representing the 24th Congressional District. Read More »
Provost asks faculty to assist students infected by the mumps during midterms
Michele Wheatly, vice chancellor and provost, sent an email to university faculty members on Tuesday asking for their help. Read More »
Boost the ‘Cuse campaign aims to support Syracuse University programs, scholarships
The campaign will feature thousands of dollars in possible prize awards for on-campus units such as schools and colleges. Read More »
City board approves design plans for National Veterans Resource Complex
The Syracuse Planning Commission voted, 3-1, to move the university's project forward. Read More »
Business owners say veterans complex could change the dynamics of Marshall Street
Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Complex project will go before the city’s Planning Commission on Monday for a site plan review. Read More »
Syracuse University plans to spend millions to upgrade Archbold Gymnasium, following a nationwide trend in spending
SU has previously estimated renovations to Archbold will cost about $50 million. The university plans to build a new multifloor fitness center, rock climbing wall and “multi-activity sports court.” Read More »
Angela Rye to deliver keynote speech at Syracuse University's January MLK Celebration
Angela Rye formerly served as a senior adviser and counsel to the House Committee on Homeland Security. The event will be held Jan. 28. Read More »
Mayoral frontrunners Juanita Perez Williams and Ben Walsh clash over campaign contributions at 2nd general election debate
Perez Williams and Walsh are only separated by 7 percentage points in a poll published by Syracuse.com on Tuesday. Read More »
Local politicians use Interstate 81 rally to rail against New York state officials
The grassroots ReThink 81 coalition organized the rally, held in Hanover Square on Tuesday. Read More »
Number of mumps cases at Syracuse University jumps from 8 to 14
In response to the mumps outbreak, SU Athletics has cancelled practices and scrimmages for the men's and women's lacrosse teams for a "minimum of three weeks." Read More »
3 students attend Syracuse University roundtable on the potential redesign of Schine Student Center
Colleen Bench, associate vice president for the division of enrollment and student experience, said she does not know how much the feasibility study costs. Read More »
History professor Cissie Fairchilds remembered for her generosity, spirit
Fairchilds, who started teaching at Syracuse University in 1977, died early last week at Crouse Hospital. She was 72. Read More »
How Syracuse University’s annual security report compares to peer institutions’ crime statistics
Colleges and universities that receive federal money are required to publish annual security reports under the Jeanne Clery Act, a consumer protection law. Read More »
Police investigate report of Uber driver attempting to sexually assault a Syracuse University student
The Syracuse Police Department’s Abused Persons Unit is investigating the incident, which allegedly occurred sometime on the weekend of Sept. 16 to 17, a police spokesman said. Read More »
Syracuse University students without submitted vaccination records to be 'excluded' from campus starting Monday
Four students have contracted the contagious mumps disease, the university’s Office of Health Services confirmed Friday. Read More »