Ballot counting halted after 8 staff members test positive for COVID-19
There are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Onondaga County Board of Elections staff. Read more »
Writer archives: Sarah Alessandrini
Sudden end to in-person classes leaves some students feeling uncertain
Students said they don't know what to expect after the university announced Wednesday that classes would be online for the remainder of the semester. 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 »
How Onondaga County will count 57,000 absentee ballots
As the county prepares to count mail-in ballots, here’s a breakdown on what the process will look like. Read more »
100+ demonstrators celebrate Biden victory at Syracuse rally
More than 100 demonstrators gathered outside of Syracuse City Hall on Saturday evening to celebrate president-elect Joe Biden's victory. Read more »
Students anxiously await final election results the day after polls close
Some Syracuse University students were anxious waiting for elections results to come in. Read more »
Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney named SUNY-ESF president
The SUNY Board of Trustees approved Mahoney’s appointment in a resolution Wednesday. Read more »
Former DPS detective, lightning strike survivor runs for state assembly
Ed Weber has served as town councilor and deputy town supervisor in Geddes since 2016. But he he was a DPS officer before starting his political career. Read more »
Hub Brown named new dean of University of Florida's journalism school
Brown will assume his new position on July 1, according to an SU news release. Read more »
Grand jury finds SPD officers who shot Steve Smith justified
Two SPD officers shot and killed Steve Smith on Sept. 4 during an exchange fire at a Sunoco on North State Street. Read more »
Former SU football player makes largest donation to Sam Rodgers' campaign
John Lally, who was a three-year letter winner at SU from 1977 to 1981, made the single largest contribution to Rodgers’ campaign. Read more »
Black Oranges, Maldonado discuss transparency within DPS
The group discussed ways to increase transparency within the department and improve the relationship between DPS and students of color. Read more »
Remembrance Scholars convey program’s importance despite virtual events
This year's scholars have participated in Remembrance Week events throughout their time at SU, but the events have now changed because of COVID-19. Read more »
SPD identifies suspect in Westcott shooting
SPD announced Monday that it had identified a suspect involved in a shooting on Friday. Read more »
Here's a breakdown of Loretta Lynch investigation, DPS review board
Lynch’s proposed Public Safety Community Review Board will hear, review and recommend actions in response to allegations of misconduct by DPS officers. Read more »
Newhouse establishes scholarship in honor of late dean Lorraine Branham
The Lorraine Branham Scholarship Fund will allow under-resourced students to attend Newhouse debt-free. Read more »
Virtual service honors the SU community members who died this past month
The service commemorated students Trevor Pierce and Jack Lundin, graduate student and SU staff member Bridget Lawson and professor Sherri Taylor. Read more »
Syracuse nonprofit will build city's 1st LGBTQ youth homeless shelter
Syracuse’s chapter of Rescue Mission Alliance is working to establish the city’s first shelter devoted to supporting LGBTQ youth who have run away from home. Read more »
Syracuse will remove Christopher Columbus statue, rename plaza
The city will remove the statue after residents denounced the statue Columbus as a symbol of colonialism and white supremacy. Read more »
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses racism at SU, newsroom during University Lecture
Hannah-Jones is best known for her work on The 1619 Project, a collection of stories and essays examining slavery’s legacy in the United States and highlighting Black Americans’ contributions to the country. Read more »
SU provides residential advisers with more PPE in response to demands
RAs sent a list of nine demands to OSL on Sept. 15 calling for additional personal protective equipment and hazard pay for greater responsibilities related to enforcing SU’s coronavirus-related guidelines. Read more »
SU awards nearly 260 scholarships to class of 2020 graduates
SU awarded about 260 scholarships to Class of 2020 graduates planning to pursue a graduate degree. Read more »
Boost the 'Cuse fundraising campaign raises $886,000 in 24 hours
The 24-hour fundraising event began at 12:01 a.m. and ended at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, with the goal of attracting 2,024 students, faculty and alumni to donate to SU. Read more »
Cuse Youth BLM organizers hope to combat overpolicing in schools
The movement, a high school student-led branch of the greater Syracuse Black Lives Matter group, meets regularly to discuss community reform measures. Read more »
