Common Council grants $10 million for East Adams transformation project
Syracuse City Common Council unanimously approved a $10 million grant for the East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Project. Read more »
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Town hall addresses low voter turnout in 2024 presidential election
The panelists advocated for higher voter engagement, in both local and national elections, following a 6% drop in voter turnout in the city of Syracuse this past fall. Read more »
Author Robin Wall Kimmerer holds exclusive reading of 'The Serviceberry'
200 community members gathered Wednesday night for an exclusive reading and discussion led by Kimmerer on her new book “The Serviceberry.” Read more »
Syracuse community reacts to Israel-Hamas war ceasefire agreement
As the Israel-Hamas war comes to an end, people across the Syracuse community celebrated the deal and called on lawmakers to maintain peace. Read more »
Syracuse organizations launch petition for Good Cause Eviction
The Syracuse Tenants Union advocates for a Good Cause Eviction policy, but the Syracuse Common Council postponed the vote, despite support Read more »
Syracuse Common Council approves street art designs for neighborhood development
The Syracuse City Common Council unanimously approved new art-driven street designs along the 300 block of East Taylor Street. Read more »
Syracuse residents protest Trump in MLK Day march
Syracuse residents rallied in a "We Fight Back" protest MLK Jr. Day against President Trump's policies such as immigration and the economy. Read more »
300 march in 'Our Lives on the Line' women’s rights protest
Over 300 participants rallied for the “Our Lives on the Line” women’s rights march in Syracuse on Saturday. Read more »
Walsh reflects on time in office during 2025 State of the City Address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh emphasized economic and environmental initiatives throughout final annual State of the City Address Thursday night. Read more »
Opinion: City of Syracuse isn’t putting residents’ wellness ahead of its own
Problems facing residents may ease with economic growth, but in the meantime, people’s lives in this city will not get easier without intervention. Read more »
Syracuse ranks as 222nd most expensive city in New York
Syracuse ranks 222nd for the most expensive city in New York. Despite being below the state average, costs remain high. Read more »
Palestinian activist Baha Hilo discusses history, oppression dynamics
Community members gathered at the ArtRage Gallery Tuesday night for a workshop led by Hilo, who speaks about oppression in Palestine. Read more »
Hochul announces $1 billion commitment in 2025 State of the State Address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion commitment to combat climate change, cut middle-class taxes and address the housing crisis. Read more »
Local politicians outline legislative goals for 2025
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand outlined her legislative priorities and goals for the coming year, like strengthening the state economy. Read more »
SU alum, poet Mosab Abu Toha shares experiences in Gaza at poetry reading
Over 70 members of the Syracuse community gathered Saturday night to hear Abu Toha speak about his most recent poetry book, Forest of Noise. Read more »
TV series ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ premieres
The show follows the story of a father in the aftermath of his daughter’s death in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
Editor's picks: The top news stories of 2024
2024 saw many changes to Syracuse University and the local community. The Daily Orange's news staff compiled the year's most impactful stories. Read more »
Common Council approves tax exemption for developers of former SDC
The Common Council approved a tax exemption agreement for the group that's building housing on the former site of the Syracuse Development Center during its Monday meeting. Read more »
3 juveniles arrested after multiple burglaries across Syracuse
Three juveniles responsible for a series of burglaries in Syracuse were arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree. Read more »
SU Architecture students rebuild Almond Street with display models
Syracuse University Architecture students shared their proposed models of a redesigned Almond Street during a Wednesday forum. Read more »
5 Syracuse businesses targeted in early morning burglary spree
Five Syracuse businesses reported break-ins to the Syracuse Police Department early Wednesday morning from 1:34 to 3:44 a.m. Read more »
Westcott's historic district designation unites residents with pride
The New York State Board of Historic Preservation unanimously named the Westcott-University neighborhood a historic district on Thursday. Read more »
Nonprofit music organizations help students produce the sounds of Syracuse
Nonprofit music organizations across the city of Syracuse provide instruments and music classes to children without access to such resources. Read more »
Schumer announces $6.1 Billion grant toward Micron expansion
The United States Department of Commerce has approved a $6.1 billion grant to support Micron Technology’s expansion in New York state. Read more »
