Coronavirus: Schools in Onondaga County considering outdoor graduations
Recent protests in the city of Syracuse have not negatively impacted the county’s COVID-19 data so far, County Executive Ryan McMahon said. Read more »
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SU will limit class sizes to 30, require face masks on campus
This policy is one of many that SU will implement to prevent the transmission of coronavirus when on-campus classes resume on August 24. Read more »
Amazon to open distribution center near Syracuse
The fulfillment center will bring over 1000 new jobs to the central New York region. Read more »
City workers put on temporary unpaid leave due to revenue losses
The two main factors affecting the city’s financial status are a decrease in sales tax revenue and cuts in state aid. Read more »
County businesses suffer financial tolls as coronavirus spreads
The county has confirmed 35 new cases, bringing its total to 876 cases. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo condemns political partisanship during coronavirus pandemic
New York confirmed 330 new deaths related to the coronavirus Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a briefing. The governor continued to criticize partisan divides related to the pandemic. Read more »
Onondaga County reports 3 new deaths from coronavirus
All three individuals had underlying medical conditions, County Executive Ryan McMahon said. Read more »
Coronavirus death toll in Onondaga County increases to 27
The patient was a woman in her late 70s with underlying health conditions. Read more »
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 »
SU seniors enter job market unsure of future careers
As businesses across the county cut down expenses and reduce staff, soon-to-be graduates at SU and across the county find their careers, and their futures, increasingly in doubt. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 28 new coronavirus cases
Onondaga County reported 28 cases of the coronavirus Saturday, 14 of which are related to senior living facilities and 11 due to community spread. Read more »
SU students continue to violate social distancing rules
SU officials said Friday they have been receiving reports of students violating social distancing guidelines. Read more »
McMahon discusses coronavirus deaths, economic plan
Onondaga County reported two new coronavirus-related deaths Friday. 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 »
SUNY-ESF celebrates Earth Day 50th anniversary virtually
Earth Day will be recognized in the future as SUNY-ESF Day in Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Read more »
2 people in Onondaga County die from coronavirus
Eleven people in the county have recovered since Sunday, raising the total number of recoveries to 362. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms five new coronavirus deaths
Seventeen people in total have now died of the virus in the county. Read more »
How coronavirus spread through Onondaga County in one month
The number of recoveries from COVID-19 now stands at 273. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 12th coronavirus-related death
As the county continues to practice social distancing, demands for COVID-19 testing will slowly diminish. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 17 more cases of coronavirus
The Syracuse Police Department will continue to respond to complaints of individuals and businesses violating social distancing guidelines. Read more »
49 people currently hospitalized due to coronavirus, 8th person dies
The patient was a man in his late 60s with underlying medical conditions. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in county increase as people socialize, officials say
Between 12% and 13% of total cases in Onondaga County are contact cases, which arise from individuals coming into contact with family members or people in their immediate household. 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 »
Onondaga County confirms 5th coronavirus death
The county will also implement a voluntary shelter-in-place order for two weeks beginning Tuesday. Read more »
