SU to provide Commencement plans ‘very soon'
Syracuse University officials say they are working with guidance from health agencies to decide whether to cancel 2020 graduation events scheduled for early May. Read more »
Onondaga County
Destiny USA, other malls ordered to close
The closures will help the county reduce potential cases of the novel coronavirus through social distancing. Read more »
SU to provide information about room and board refunds
University officials will release more information about refunding students for room and board soon, they said Wednesday. SU has also expanded health resources for faculty and staff. Read more »
SU encourages students to move out of university housing by Sunday
Students who live in SU residence halls or apartments can move out by Sunday, store or ship their belongings or wait for further April and May pick-up times. Read more »
State to halt collecting of medical, student debt
New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read more »
Here’s how to move out of SU dorms, South Campus
Students and families will be able to select a time to pick up items from dorm rooms through the MySlice housing portal. Read more »
Syracuse University closes dining halls, gyms as NY enforces social distancing
The university will provide a takeout option at dining halls to provide for students who need to remain on campus over spring break. Read more »
2 coronavirus cases confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient is a woman in her 70s with an underlying medical history. Read more »
Trump to waive interest on federal student loans amid coronavirus
The president announced the executive decision during a White House press conference Friday. Read more »
Syracuse Stage suspends ‘Amadeus’ performances due to coronavirus concerns
The opening night performance will be the last performance of the production. Syracuse Stage is working to provide ticket holders and subscribers with exclusive access to a video of the performance. Read more »
SU students react to changes in class plans due to coronavirus
SU announced Tuesday that it’s transitioning to online classes through at least March 30 due to the coronavirus. Read more »
Onondaga County prepares for coronavirus outbreak
Onondaga County is collaborating with state and local partners to prepare for a potential COVID-19 outbreak. Read more »
Crouse Hospital patient tests negative for coronavirus
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory disease that has spread to at least 109 countries, infected over 113,700 and killed more than 4,000 worldwide. Read more »
SU Abroad students may have violated self-quarantine
DPS has received a number of “hearsay reports” of the presence of Florence students on the SU campus, according to a spokesperson. Read more »
SU cancels domestic spring break travel programs as coronavirus spreads
The university has canceled all spring break travel programs outside of Syracuse. It has also set up a web page and call center to handle questions and concerns about the coronavirus. Read more »
Syracuse hospital tests patient for coronavirus
Doctors say the patient is at very low risk of having the virus, according to Syracuse.com. The hospital has sent samples from the patient to the state Health Department’s Lab in Albany and expects results in two days. Read more »
SU suspends study abroad program in Madrid due to coronavirus
Students studying in Madrid will have to leave the country by Sunday and won’t be allowed back on SU’s main campus until after spring break. Read more »
SU cancels spring break study abroad due to coronavirus
The programs were canceled out of concern for the safety, security and free movement of SU students and faculty, Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
'Red Flag' law shows little change, county officials say
Guns were involved in 129 aggravated assaults, 62 robberies and 20 murders in the city last year. Read more »
Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read more »
Activists protest Rep. Katko’s endorsement of Trump
Local activists protested outside of Rep. John Katko's Syracuse office Tuesday after he said he would support President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020. Read more »
Sen. Gillibrand seeks to enforce loan forgiveness
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responded to questions from Syracuse residents about her progress on federal issues at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Read more »
Breakdown of Syracuse candidates for Congress, state legislature
Several local candidates have already launched campaigns to represent Onondaga County in the United States House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. Read more »
Francis Conole to challenge Rep. Katko with support from county Democrats
Conole received 54% of the committee’s vote and plans to run against Rep. John Katko in the November elections. Read more »
