Writer: Sarah Alessandrini
Immigrants struggle with health care during coronavirus pandemic
As immigrants and refugees typically struggle with health treatment and financial resources, advocates from the city of Syracuse weighed in on how these communities are facing increased hardship during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More »
Gov. Cuomo details plans for reopening New York state
Upstate New York regions that have had lower cases since day one will likely be the first to reopen, Cuomo said at a press briefing Sunday. Read More »
New York to provide absentee ballots to all state voters
Cuomo is asking the New York state Board of Elections to send a postage-paid absentee ballot application to every New York voter. The option to go to the polls remains open for anyone who wishes to do so. Read More »
Onondaga County plans to lift social distancing measures
County officials are considering regional data to determine when and how to safely lift social distancing restrictions. Read More »
Cuomo proposes hazard pay for state health care employees
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed federal hazard pay for New York health care employees and others workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
New York to distribute cloth face masks
The governor issued an executive order Wednesday requiring anyone in a situation where social distancing is not possible to wear a mask or face covering to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Read More »
Cuomo plans phased reopening of New York state
The phased plan begins with decreasing the infection rate of COVID-19. Read More »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden elected SA president, vice president
Julio Burgos was also elected SA comptroller. Read More »
New York state extends social distancing until May 15
New York state has reported 606 deaths from the virus since Wednesday, its lowest number in the past 10 days. Read More »
Take Back the Night speakers recognize violence at home and on campus
This year’s event at Syracuse University was rescheduled to take place virtually after the university announced it would move classes online. Read More »
New York mandates wearing face masks in public
The executive order mandates that anyone in situations where they’re unable to practice social distancing, such as on public transportation, must wear a mask or cloth to cover their nose and face. Read More »
New York sees decrease in hospitalizations from coronavirus
New York state is developing an economic reopening strategy with seven other states in the region, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read More »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden want SU to be more affordable
Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden, who are running for Student Association president and vice president, said they support all of #NotAgainSU’s demands. Read More »
New York expands food assistance for low-income households
New York state has seen its lowest number of patients admitted to intensive care units since the coronavirus pandemic began. Read More »
New York coronavirus hospitalization rate drops, death rate increases
Although the number of deaths is increasing, the state has reported 200 hospitalizations since Wednesday, its lowest number to date. Read More »
Student groups continue Passover celebrations online
Although SU Hillel will not be hosting a virtual Seder, Rabbi Joel Goldstein hosted an informational session for students before spring break where he discussed the meaning of Passover and the different symbols related to the holiday. Read More »
Students struggle to maintain mental health during social distancing
Students have struggled with loneliness and mental health issues as social distancing measures have increased. Read More »
Students continue to pay rent for off-campus housing
SU students with off-campus housing said they’re still being asked to pay rent even though they decided to return home for the semester. Read More »
Onondaga County urges social distancing as coronavirus cases reach 377
The county has created an online, expedited platform for recovering COVID-19 patients to input information regarding their health status. Read More »
New York state may be near height of coronavirus outbreak
It’s possible that the number of cases will remain at a steady high for some period of time before declining, rather than increase sharply. Read More »
Hungry Chuck’s bar to reopen near campus
The bar will occupy a space inside The Marshall, a luxury student apartment complex on South Crouse Avenue. Read More »
Onondaga County reports 2 coronavirus deaths within hours
County Executive Ryan McMahon announced the county's second death, a woman in her late 60s with significant underlying health conditions, at a media briefing. Read More »
New York to open additional temporary medical facilities
The state plans to open temporary facilities at the Staten Island Psych Center and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read More »
SU names 2020 University Scholars
A committee of faculty from across SU selects eight to 12 seniors each year to represent their class at graduation through the University Scholar program. Read More »