New York state’s 1st legal cannabis cultivations are underway
Legal marijuana farms, like Tap Root Fields and 4 Erratic Farm, in New York state are starting to harvest their first crop. Read more »
Writer archives: Danny Amron
SU purchases former Fiji house for $3.14 million
The house, which was last occupied by Fiji in 2019, borders several cleared lots already owned by the university along the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue. Read more »
Here’s how New York’s third parties work
The two remaining third parties that will appear on ballots — the Working Families Party and the Conservative Party — frequently use a practice known as fusion voting, where major party candidates can have their names appear multiple times on the same ballot as different parties’ candidates. Read more »
NY-22 candidate Francis Conole ties political goals to Syracuse roots
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Francis Conole said his Syracuse roots drive his desire to… Read more »
Common Councilor Amir Gethers arrested following domestic violence call
Gethers was booked at 5:10 p.m. and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree harassment. Read more »
University Hill, Westcott residents concerned about SU's recent demolitions
Community members hope for more communication as SU expands property ownership and demolishes homes east of campus. Read more »
Authorities find no credible threat from Warehouse fire poster
The poster was a part of a class assignment and wasn't meant to be posted publicly. The student responsible for the poster was referred to the Office of Community Standards. Read more »
SU, JMA Wireless partner to bring 5G to 3 residence halls
About 53% of students eligible for the JMA 5G pilot program have joined thus far, with 47% currently unable to join due to technological constraints. Read more »
New SPD data shows disproportionate policing of Black people, communities
SPD Right to Know data from the past year demonstrates disproportionate policing of and use of force against Black people in the city of Syracuse. Read more »
SA to invest $1.5 million in rollover funds toward student needs
SA President David Bruen and Comptroller Nyah Jones want to use some of the rollover funds to improve funding opportunities for smaller organizations. Read more »
Francis Conole, Brandon Williams win Democratic, Republican primaries
The Associated Press called the election for Williams at 10:26 p.m. Syracuse.com then called the race for Conole at 10:58 p.m. Read more »
What you need to know to prevent monkeypox transmission on campus
Syracuse University and Onondaga County continue to monitor the potential threat monkeypox poses and prepare protocols in the event of a potential outbreak. Read more »
DPS reports early morning break-in at Haven Hall
DPS responded to Haven Hall at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning after two male suspects entered the building illegally. Read more »
SU alumna Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin win New York Gubernatorial primaries
Hochul is a Buffalo native and Syracuse University alumna, where she served as the vice president of the Student Association in the late 1970s. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
Man struck, killed on motorized bike outside Shaw Hall
In the Syracuse Police Department’s statement, Lt. Matthew Malinowski said the man was pronounced dead at Upstate Hospital following the collision. Read more »
NYS Legislature passes gun legislation in wake of recent mass shootings
The package includes raising the minimum age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle to 21, revising red-flag laws and banning the sale of bullet-resistant body vests. Read more »
SU returning to 'YELLOW' masking level effective June 1
Unvaccinated students, faculty, staff and visitors are still required to mask indoors at all times and outdoors when in the presence of others. Read more »
Whitman Dean Gene Anderson to leave SU, Alexander McKelvie to become interim dean
Anderson will join the University of Pittsburgh following his departure. He will serve as the dean of the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration. Read more »
Arts and Sciences Dean Karin Ruhlandt to step down, Lois Agnew named interim dean
Ruhlandt, a former chair of the Department of Chemistry, will return to the university as a professor following her research leave. Read more »
Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. named Syracuse City School Interim Superintendent
Davis will replace retiring Superintendent Jaime Alicea effective July 1, 2022 while the Board of Education searches for a new permanent superintendent. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces funds for organizations to help gun violence victims
The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center in Onondaga County will receive $670,000 in funding as a part of New York state’s Community Violence Intervention Act. Read more »
Community members share thoughts on Climate Act plan at SUNY-ESF-hosted comment session
Comments ranged from outright support for the drafted plan to proposed alternatives in order to meet the state's goal of decreasing carbon emissions by 85% below 1990 levels by 2050. Read more »
Court rules Democratic leaders gerrymandered districts, calls for postponing primaries
Gov. Kathy Hochul and top legislators are expected to appeal the ruling, and a decision could come as soon as this week. Read more »
