Writer: Sarah Alessandrini
New York politicians support investigation into Cuomo harassment allegations
Two former aides have come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them while they were working for his administration. Read More »
After wage increase, graduate students say there's still more work to do
Graduate student advocates pushed the university to increase the minimum wage stipend for graduate employees. Read More »
SU community observes Disability Day of Mourning
Disability Day of Mourning honors people with disabilities who were murdered by their parents or caregivers. Read More »
Five Guys joins Hungry Chuck's, other businesses in The Marshall
The fast-food burger chain and Hungry Chuck’s plan to open at the student apartment complex just outside Syracuse University. Read More »
Syracuse University to offer online, part-time computer programming degree
Students who pursue this degree may choose to seek careers in fields such as health care, criminal justice, defense contracting and finance. Read More »
Blueprint 15 aims to protect East Adams residents after I-81 overhaul
A Syracuse nonprofit developed several strategies to prevent displacement in the East Adams neighborhood. Read More »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read More »
Without heat or water, SU students in Texas are still taking remote classes
SU students in Texas are facing power outages and a water shortage during one of the biggest weather crises in the state’s history. Read More »
Is a faculty diversification fund enough? Some faculty don't think so.
Hiring new faculty of color may not be enough, some SU professors said. They would like to see the money allocated to different efforts. Read More »
Here’s what to do if Syracuse University exposed your data
An SU data breach exposed nearly 10,000. Here’s what they should do: Read More »
Syverud announces diversity and inclusion plan in winter message
The plan will entail a review of current infrastructure, including former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s external review of the Department of Public Safety and other projects. Read More »
SU employees launch tutoring network for city students
The goal of the initiative is to help the organizations expand their tutoring resources as the pandemic continues to limit them. Read More »
SU will host classes, recreation in Carrier Dome during spring semester
As outdoor space becomes unavailable during the winter months, the university is looking to optimize large indoor spaces for classes and recreation. Read More »
SU to ramp up COVID-19 contact tracing, testing for spring semester
The university is increasing the size of its contact tracing staff and instituting more frequent for students, faculty and staff. Read More »
‘Our Laura’: Laura Rodriguez remembered for her determination, compassion
Rodriguez, also known as Natalya, was a senior from Houston, Texas studying psychology at Syracuse University. Read More »
All uniformed Syracuse Police Department officers will wear body cameras
The 220 selected officers are individuals that SPD identified as having an essential need for the cameras based on their role. Read More »
Residents call for sensitivity, accountability at police reform forum
The forum was the first in a series planned by the Onondaga County Police Reform and Reinventitive Collaboration. Read More »
‘The most unideal situation’: Off-campus housing in question after semester delay
SU's decision to push back the spring semester means that some students' leases will end before classes do, leaving them without a place to stay for the final weeks of the semester. Read More »
SU will provide COVID-19 testing for family of faculty, staff
Individuals who reside in the same household as SU faculty or staff are eligible to receive COVID-19 testing at the Carrier Dome once every 14 days. Read More »
Tony Callisto set to retire after 15 years at SU
He will maintain his role for the remainder of the academic year and plans to retire on June 30. Read More »
Upstate begins distributing COVID-19 vaccine to Syracuse residents
The hospital received its first shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Tuesday morning. Read More »
Cuomo: Syracuse schools, businesses may close if COVID-19 cases increase
Cuomo said that parts of Syracuse may transition to the "orange zone" if COVID-19 cases remain high over the next few days. Read More »
Students describe COVID-19 testing delays, gaps in SU’s contact tracing
Despite SU’s extensive COVID-19 response plan, several students said that they were never contacted by the university after their friends tested positive for the coronavirus. Read More »
SU still has space to quarantine students following COVID-19 spike
SU's quarantine housing in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is not currently filled. Read More »