State to partially eliminate cash bail, pretrial detention
Individuals are placed in pretrial detention if a judge determines they aren’t eligible to be released on bail, or if the individual cannot pay the cost of their bail. Read more »
Onondaga County
Rep. Katko asks Secretary of State Pompeo to reconsider refugee cap
Rep. John Katko signed a letter with 16 other House Republicans urging Secretary of State Mike Pomeo to reconsider limiting refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2020. Read more »
State law aims to prevent gun violence through firearm confiscation
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo implemented the Red Flag Law in August. Read more »
Inclusion office can lead to more representation in local government
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Onondaga County officials can do more to combat the lack of diversity in the local government. Read more »
SU Humanities Center hosts panel on issues shown in ‘12 Angry Men’
The panel discussed biases in the American judicial system Read more »
State troopers to continue supporting Syracuse police
Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent 10 state troopers to Syracuse in 2018. Read more »
Onondaga County schools implement safety measures
The Onondaga County School Safety Task Force released a report in August 2018 on how to best protect schools. Read more »
County Executive Ryan McMahon proposes diversity office
McMahon proposed the office as part of his budget for the upcoming year. Read more »
Destiny USA shop managers share thoughts on I-81 debate
Destiny USA has been a powerful advocate for I-81’s replacement to keep its current route. Many shop owners inside the mall are unaware of this. Read more »
Red flag laws empower families, schools, law enforcement to prevent gun violence
Liberal columnist Sayem Sinha argues that the training District Attorney Fitzpatrick is seeking to implement in the coming weeks is precisely the sort of attitude an authority charged with our safety should be adopting. Read more »
Onondaga County comptroller accuses top-level official of driving Uber on work hours
The accusation comes after a months-long audit by the comptroller’s office, consisting of more than 300 pages of documents and interviews with both Uber and Lyft. Read more »
SU Literacy Corps providing literacy support at elementary schools
Syracuse University Literacy Corps sends students on the hill to tutor at elementary schools, middle schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the community, benefitting two different… Read more »
More than 800 residents attend I-81 forum with questions about grid
Officials from the New York State Department of Transportation were present at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse to answer questions from about 800 attendees. Read more »
Syracuse to develop solutions to rising deer population
Deer population have been rising in near Syracuse for more than 20 years. Read more »
Syracuse awarded $3 million grant to support economic growth, tech industry
The grant was awarded as part of JPMorgan Chase’s “Advancing Cities” initiative. Read more »
SU student being treated for tuberculosis
The student is being assisted by SU’s Office of Health Services and the Onondaga County Health Department. Read more »
Mayor, county executive declare county-wide anti-racism week
The proclamation came after the city’s first “Stand Against Racism” walk in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
The numbers behind your favorite Marvel movies
In honor of the release of “Avengers: Endgame” this week, here are some fast facts about the beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more »
Our reader: I-81 community grid proposal could harm Salina economy
Our reader argues that a grid-only redesign of I-81 could negatively impact businesses that rely on the interstate for stability. Read more »
Lily Verbeck: President of Residence Hall Association uses position to inspire change
Lily Verbeck, the president of the Residence Hall Association at Syracuse University, has used her RHA position to advocate on behalf of students within the greater SU community. Read more »
Amid declining bee population, community efforts attempt to save environment
The bee population in New York is declining, but community efforts continue to play a role in fostering a stable environment for native bees in central New York. Read more »
Indigenous art collective New Red Order present latest film at Everson Museum
The indigenous art collective New Red Order will project “Culture Capture: Terminal Addition,” at the Everson Museum of Art through May 25. Read more »
John Vigliotti: Peppino’s Neapolitan owner fosters community one meal at a time
John Vigliotti, owner of Peppino’s Neapolitan, is a son of Italian immigrants who grew up appreciating the quality of authentic Italian food. He now oversees three locations and nearly 80 employees. Read more »
Hayley Bermel: Syracuse local, sociology student advocates for her hometown while at SU
People’s Place manager, researcher and social justice advocate, Hayley Bermel aims to inspire other students to not take opportunities for granted. Read more »
