Syracuse auditor announces committee to increase city revenue on 100th day in office
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion's new CORE team will aim to find new ways to address financial issues and increase city revenue. Read more »
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Memorable moments of the class of 2023
From COVID-19 to Coach Boeheim’s retirement, this graduating class has witnessed an eventful four years at SU. Read more »
The New York governor election is a wake up call for Democrats
Moderate liberalism is losing its steam nationwide, even in the often blue empire state, and it’s time for Democrats in New York and across America to get their head out of the sand. 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 »
The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read more »
Former NY governor Andrew Cuomo charged in sexual misconduct complaint
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was charged with a misdemeanor sex offense in a criminal complaint, The New York Times reported Thursday. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul praises Class of 2020 graduates for their endurance during pandemic
Hochul, who graduated from SU in 1980, said her time at SU had a “profound influence” on both her rise to the position of governor and the person she became on that journey. Read more »
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul named SU’s Class of 2020 commencement speaker
Hochul will return to her alma mater to give a commencement address to the SU and SUNY-ESF Classes of 2020. Read more »
Here are 5 news stories you may have missed this summer
From Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation to a new campus masking policy, here are some of the most prominent stories The Daily Orange covered this summer. Read more »
SPD requires officers keep body cameras on during entirety of time at scene
The Syracuse Police Department revised its body camera policy to require that officers record the entirety of their presence during police encounters. Read more »
New York will mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for state workers
New York state employees and patient-facing health care workers at state-run hospitals and facilities will be required to get vaccinated by Labor Day or take mandatory COVID-19 tests each week. Read more »
NY State Police to offer help investigating anti-Semitic incident at SU
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to aid DPS investigation. Read more »
Almost all SU students, faculty on campus fully vaccinated as NY emergency ends
90% of students on Syracuse University's campus this summer and 97% of faculty and benefit-eligible staff have been fully vaccinated, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces an end to New York state's 15-month long COVID-19 emergency. Read more »
John Wildhack talks new hires, Carrier Dome capacity limits at press conference
John Wildhack announced Syracuse's newest lacrosse coach and discussed Jim Boeheim's future during a press conference Tuesday. Read more »
SU lifts restrictions on in-person gatherings, building capacity
SU has also lifted gathering restrictions at in-person events. The university will no longer limit the capacity of campus facilities with exceptions of the Carrier Dome and public transportation. Read more »
New York State Fair to return at 100% capacity
Attendees will be required to follow the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. Indoor spaces will have limited capacity to allow social distancing. Read more »
SU will allow vaccinated people to stop wearing masks indoors, outdoors
Under the new policy, fully vaccinated campus community members will not be required to wear a mask or socially distance in most indoor and outdoor settings. Those who are unvaccinated will still have to wears masks and socially distance. Read more »
NYS extends moratorium to prevent companies from disconnecting utilities
The moratorium requires utility services to offer a “deferred payment agreement" and will expire either 180 days after New York state lifts the COVID-19 state of emergency or 180 days after Dec. 31. Read more »
NY to launch large-scale renewable energy projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on April 22 that the projects will create more than 2,000 jobs and generate renewable energy. Read more »
Residents hope community grid will reconnect neighborhoods
Residents said the community grid should reinstate the connected neighborhood that was destroyed in the construction of I-81, but they fear the project could displace more residents and split up the area once again. Read more »
NY provides $10 million to Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center
The 10 Educational Opportunity Center sites in New York, which are all branches of the SUNY system, provide adult training and development for underrepresented populations. Read more »
New York businesses can open at full capacity starting May 19
Businesses may open at full capacity beginning May 19 if they can accommodate 6 feet of distance between patrons. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo no longer deserves to stay in power
After allegations of sexual harassment, toxic work environment and fabricated COVID-19 data, it’s clear that Gov. Cuomo’s time in power should come to an end. Read more »
SU political scientists weigh in on what U.S. census results mean for New York
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the change Monday, stating that the House seat instead went to Minnesota, which also came close to losing the seat. Read more »
