Ex-DA staffer Peter Rauch should still be in prison for fatal hit-and-run
Former DA investigator Peter Rauch should not have been released from prison after driving under the influence and killing Seth Collier with his vehicle. Read more »
Onondaga County
SU's wastewater testing has become more valuable in determining COVID transmission
Syracuse University is continuing its use of wastewater surveillance testing to determine COVID-19 transmission on campus. Read more »
Onondaga County, SU COVID-19 cases lack correlation
While Onondaga County’s daily percent change in active COVID-19 cases does not have a statistically significant relationship with SU’s number of cases. Read more »
Election day in Onondaga County sees lowest voter turnout since 2015
An estimated 30% to 31% of Onondaga County voters turned in ballots during the 2021 elections, the lowest rate since 2015. Read more »
Onondaga County voters discuss priorities for mayoral election at polling sites
All 17 seats of the Onondaga County Legislature were up for election, with a contested race in every seat, as well as a number of Syracuse Common Council seats and a variety of suburban municipal offices. Read more »
Democrats sweep Syracuse Common Council, school board races
Syracuse elected 3 new Common Council members, all Democrats, and Onondaga County reshuffled its legislature. Read more »
SU student voter turnout could alter mayoral election results
Election day is Nov. 2. In addition to the mayoral race, seats in the Onondaga County Legislature and Syracuse Common Council, as well as suburban municipal offices, are also up for election. Read more »
SU’s masking guidelines are inconsistent and illogical
I don't have the same wealth of knowledge that public health officials have, but SU’s COVID-19 policies don’t make sense to me. Read more »
Will SU ever transition out of the ‘Red’ level of mask-wearing?
Syracuse University changed the COVID-19 masking level from BLUE to RED on August 28, in which the university has stayed ever since. Read more »
ROTC student starts petition asking SU to offer scholarships to Afghan refugees
The student, Madi Messare, was passionate to get involved after Stalwart Battalion's opportunity board was limited last year due to the pandemic. Read more »
SU's 1st Indigenous healer aims to create safe space for Indigenous students
Diane Schenandoah started her role on July 15, and hopes that she can empower students and help them recognize their inner strength. Read more »
How will COVID-19 vaccine mandates affect Syracuse businesses?
President Joe Biden has announced plans to tie employment status to COVID-19 vaccination at private companies with 100 or more workers as part of nationwide mandates. Read more »
SU calls out students for disobeying COVID-19 guidelines
In the email, Hradsky said that the sacrifices of the last 18 months do not mean that students can disregard community standards, and he encouraged students to continue to do their part. Read more »
2 weeks into fall semester, students weigh in on rising COVID-19 cases
After Syracuse University reported 163 active cases on Monday, The Daily Orange asked students what they think about the uptick. Read more »
University Hill’s population grew by 22.4% from 2010 to 2020
The neighborhood’s growth greatly outpaced both the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. While the county increased by around 2% and the city increased by about 2.4%, University Hill grew at a rate of around 22.4%. Read more »
SU's switch to single-use tableware during COVID led to more dining hall waste
The university enforced the single-use products to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, but this modification increased waste production and decreased recycling. Read more »
SU switches to ‘RED’ level of mask-wearing, requires masks indoors
Everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status or campus alert level, must wear masks on public transit or while visiting any health care facility. This includes the SU Shuttle, the Barnes Center at The Arch and the Kimmel Testing Center. Read more »
4 Syracuse art exhibits that highlight current political, cultural issues
Local galleries are using art to bring attention to cultural issues ranging from immigration to rights and inclusion for people with disabilities. Read more »
Everything you need to know about 2021 New York State Fair before buying a ticket
Last held in 2019, the fair is set to run for 18 days, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place to protect vendors and attendees. Read more »
Onondaga County reaches ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission rate, CDC reports
The CDC has updated Onondaga County's COVID-19 transmission rate to "high" after prior classification as "substantial." Read more »
SU will hold classes at normal capacity this fall
As SU plans to resume in-person instruction at normal capacity this fall, both vaccinated and unvaccinated community members must follow university guidelines. Read more »
SU will require masks regardless of vaccination status starting Tuesday
Regardless of vaccination status, all students, faculty, staff and visitors must wear a mask in university buildings. Read more »
CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks indoors in Onondaga County
The CDC added Onondaga County to its list of counties with substantial COVID-19 transmission rates and recommended residents begin wearing masks indoors. Read more »
Onondaga County experiencing uptick in cases of tickborne disease
The disease, Anaplasmosis, is typically spread in New York state by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, which is the same tick that typically spreads Lyme disease. Read more »
