Climate organizations raise awareness on campaign addressing climate change
Climate activists gathered in downtown Syracuse on Wednesday to raise awareness for the NY Renew's coalition campaign. Read more »
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From its original construction to now, here’s everything you need to know about I-81
Since its original construction in the 1960s, the I-81 highway cutting through Syracuse has undergone a series of changes and is now set to be torn down. Read more »
Residents use teach-in to learn about truth of NY politics, healthcare inequality
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. Carole Resnick has lived in Syracuse and been… Read more »
Unbalanced distribution of vacant homes along I-81 demonstrates city's stratification
Vacant property concentrations are unbalanced along the east and west sides of Syracuse's Interstate-81 as a result of previous industry-induced migration. Read more »
SU, Micron look to foster diverse, inclusive workforce through partnership
Although Syracuse University and Micron have announced their partnership, details have yet to be announced including the location of their Future-Ready Workforce Innovation Consortium. Read more »
Incumbent Julie Cecile wins 2nd term as Onondaga Family Court Judge
Cecile ran as a candidate for the Working Families and Democratic parties, and received 21,000 more votes than her opponent Jim Corl Jr. Read more »
Here are the Veterans Day events happening in Syracuse this weekend
Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and organizations around the city are hosting several Veterans Day events Friday. Read more »
Democrats Rachel May, Jimmy Monto win respective seats
Three contests in New York will directly impact Syracuse, including the 48th state senate, the Common Council's 5th district and a statewide proposition. Read more »
As 1st LGBTQ common councilor, Jimmy Monto aims to create equal opportunity
Monto said he feels a responsibility in his role on the common council to serve as a role model for LGBTQ youth. Read more »
Common Council approves construction of concert venue below Parthenon Books
The Syracuse Common Council approved a special permit for a new music venue, and approved $444,000 of funding from ARPA to support DBEs in construction. Read more »
Tipperary Hill Community Center opens, sets programming and expansion goals
The new Tipperary Hill Community Center at the former Westside Boys and Girls Club celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Downtown Syracuse residents disproportionately affected by 'heat island' phenomena
The heat island effect has negative health impacts on low-income urban communities, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and the SUNY ESF researchers. Read more »
Lawsuit aims to halt I-81 Community Grid project
The “Renew 81 For All” group and the towns of Salina, Tully, and DeWitt filed a lawsuit against the NYSDOT and three of its officials. Read more »
Explaining early voting in Onondaga County
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. Ahead of this year’s midterm election, registered voters… Read more »
Experts agree Syracuse is primed to become a climate refugee city
Syracuse climate experts and advocates said the city is an ideal candidate to become a refugee city for people displaced by climate change. Read more »
NY-22 candidates clash over abortion, inflation in 1st debate
Candidates in New York’s 22nd Congressional District Democrat Francis Conole and Republican Brandon Williams debated for the first time. Read more »
Syracuse ranked among 50 'rattiest' cities for 6th consecutive year
Orkin listed Syracuse as the city with the 42nd highest number of rodent treatments in 2022 in its annual ranking of the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. Read more »
Mayor Walsh appoints city’s 1st Lead Paint Program Coordinator, outlines program aims
10.5% of children tested for blood lead levels in Syracuse had "elevated" lead levels in 2021, according to data from Onondaga County. Read more »
Common Council denies SU tax exemptions for Schine Student Center
The legislation, which was part of a larger tax correction for SU that was dropped, would have removed $4,860,000 from the city's tax base. Read more »
Syracuse City School District highlights teachers’ inclusive teaching methods
Nottingham HS teachers Ken Keech and SU professor Nicole Fonger developed a community-centered algebra curriculum that was recognized by the Syracuse City School District. Read more »
What to know heading into election day in Syracuse
People can request an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 8 elections in New York state until Oct. 24. Read more »
Clay town hall to involve community on Micron facility investment ahead of Biden visit
President Joe Biden is set to visit Syracuse on Thursday following Micron Technology's announcement it will invest up to $100 billion in a new CNY facility. Read more »
Syracuse City School District could wrap up superintendent search by ‘next month’
Administrators said the incoming superintendent has to both be forward-thinking and understanding of Syracuse’s high child poverty rate. Read more »
Mayor Walsh announces $2 million in ARPA grants toward recovering businesses
The ARPA funding will create more than 230 jobs and retain another 92 in Syracuse, Walsh wrote. Read more »
