City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation
City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read more »
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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 »
Hundreds protest outside IFC chapter houses Tuesday alleging sexual assault
Protesters initially gathered at Psi Upsilon but their numbers grew as they visited other fraternities on Comstock and Walnut Avenues. Read more »
DPS finds no suspects in investigation into racist anti-Asian flyers
The flyers, which contained racist language targeting Chinese students, were found in Eggers Hall, Huntington Hall and the Hall of Languages on March 10. Read more »
Students disagree with committee’s proposal to remove South Campus housing
Students living in South Campus apartments disagree with the board’s recommendation to relocate all student residences to Main Campus. Read more »
Students celebrate Biden victory, list expectations for next 4 years
University Neighborhood residents celebrated the victory on their front lawns or roofs, or taped signs to their houses, many of them denouncing Trump. Read more »
SPD investigates several burglaries near campus
The reported burglaries took place in the University Neighborhood. Read more »
DPS launches tracker for bias incident investigations
The tracker, which lists a total of 27 incidents, will display and monitor the investigative status of all reported incidents. Read more »
DPS investigating bias incident targeting Asian American student
A student reported being verbally harassed by individuals in a passing vehicle at the corner of Comstock Avenue. and Stratford Street on Saturday, Jan. 25. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Off-campus larcenies, burglaries
Nine off-campus burglaries and larcenies were reported to the Department of Public Safety from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15. Read more »
No update on SPD investigation of racist, bias-related incidents
SPD spokesperson Sgt. Matthew Malinowski said that SPD does not have any updates on investigations into bias-related incidents near SU campus. Read more »
Chancellor signs #NotAgainSU demands after calls for his resignation
The forum was held to address Syverud’s response to a list of 18 demands from #NotAgainSU and demands from international students. Protesters gave Syverud until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to sign the demands. Read more »
DPS expands security measures following hate crimes
DPS officers are doubling the department’s workforce and presence within the community by working 16-hour shifts. Officers usually work 10-hour shifts. Read more »
No updates in swastika investigation, SPD says
The swastika was found Thursday afternoon across the street from the 505 on Walnut apartment complex, which faces Comstock Avenue. Read more »
Swastika drawn in snow across from 505 on Walnut
The swastika is visible on the side of 505 on Walnut facing Comstock Avenue. Read more »
Exposed lead paint found in off-campus homes
Ten of the homes tested contained exposed lead paint, which was used to coat the interiors and exteriors of homes until 1978, when the federal government banned commercial use of the product. Read more »
Fiji moves into former Theta Tau house
The fraternity’s lease at 727 Comstock Ave. ended in June. Read more »
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read more »
Renovations of Schine Student Center to be completed in August 2020
The office and dining portions of Schine Student Center will be closed after construction starts in May. Read more »
String of 5 burglaries hits University Hill neighborhood
No arrests were made in connection to the burglaries. Read more »
Common Council could allocate more funds for SU area bicycle network
The Council will vote Monday on a proposal to approve an additional $330,500 for the University Hill Bike Network Implementation Project. If approved, the money will be used to purchase ice bikes, which have blades that let them go smoothly over icy paths. Read more »
Euclid Avenue project to include new bike lanes, parking cuts
The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fall 2018 semester. Read more »
DPS, local police investigate reported robbery on Comstock Avenue
DPS received the robbery report at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night. Read more »
Police: Student reportedly robbed by man 'in possession of a handgun' on Comstock Avenue
The reported robbery occurred on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue. Read more »
