County warns of Centro passenger who tested positive for COVID-19
Health department investigators are working to identify anyone the rider came in close contact with and will reach out to them. Read more »
Onondaga County
New wave of coronavirus cases threatens SU's in-person spring semester
If infections in New York state continue to rise into January, SU may need to reconsider its plans to continue in-person instruction. Read more »
Onondaga County sees record high early, mail-in votes
The increased availability of mail-in and early voting could impact the outcome of the election and shape voting policies for years to come. Read more »
Common Council denies funding to community leadership training program
The Common Council voted Monday not to fund a community leadership program, citing budget concerns. Read more »
Onondaga County residents participate in 2nd day of early voting
More people in Onondaga County voted early this weekend than in all nine days of early voting in 2019. Read more »
Community activist Aggie Lane helps low-income residents find jobs
Aggie Lane, 75, lives on the Southside of Syracuse and is the treasurer and co-founder of the Urban Jobs Task Force. Read more »
Common Council passes police reform legislation 'Right to Know Act'
The Right to Know Act is designed to increase transparency in interactions between Syracuse Police Department officers and city residents. Read more »
Syracuse city schools struggle to provide students access to daily meals
Since suspending in-person classes in March, the district has worked with community organizations to provide thousands of meals for its students. Read more »
Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases
SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read more »
Syracuse community members worried about SU students spreading coronavirus
Syracuse residents are impressed with how the university has controlled the spread of COVID-19, but some are concerned about large off-campus gatherings. Read more »
Project 444 campaign aims to increase voter turnout among student athletes
As the 2020 presidential election nears, groups like Project 444 will be hosting events and projects to prepare SU student voters. Read more »
New York drunk driving campaign decreases number of impaired driver cases
City, state and county police said they issued at least 15 DWI tickets combined in Onondaga County during the crackdown. Read more »
Here's what Syracuse renters should know as eviction moratorium ends
Tenants’ organizations in Syracuse are working to educate tenants on how they can protect their rights, pay off back rent and avoid eviction. Read more »
Mental health experts predict emotional challenges as CNY schools reopen
Teachers and mental health experts said many factors in school reopening plans such as screen time, social connections, and physical activity can impact mental health for students and teachers in different ways. Read more »
Experts address student concerns on absentee voting during pandemic
SU students have no reason to worry over casting their vote this season, as long as they act early in order to secure their ballot. Read more »
Local businesses still see fewer customers despite students' return to SU
Though thousands of students have returned to the area surrounding SU, local businesses said their stores and restaurants have not seen as many customers as they typically do. Read more »
We’ve been on campus for 2 weeks, but COVID-19 is still prevalent
After two weeks of on-campus activity with little COVID-19 spread on campus, some students are letting their guard down, but if they do, case counts will only go up. Read more »
SU to test wastewater in campus facilities for traces of coronavirus
Several Syracuse Surge projects have been put on hold due to the pandemic, but SU students are still participating remotely. Read more »
NYS Fair organizers optimistic for 2021 after this year’s cancellation
The 2020 New York State Fair may be canceled this year, but organizers have big plans for next year’s fair. Read more »
Joe Biden endorses former SU professor Dana Balter for U.S. Congress
Balter announced the endorsement on social media Wednesday. Read more »
Marshall Street businesses persist through pandemic, lack of SU students
Onondaga County began its reopening process on May 15 with state approval and moved into phase three on June 12. Read more »
How Central New York businesses will reopen after shutdown
Here’s a breakdown of what the state’s reopening plan will mean for central New York. Read more »
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 »
John Wildhack and Herman Frazier discuss fall sports and COVID-19 testing
Both John Wildhack and Herman Frazier addressed the media for an hour on Wednesday, commenting on COVID-19 protocols, racial protests and more. Read more »
