First Monkeypox case in Onondaga County confirmed Wednesday
The county received the positive lab test Tuesday night. The health department has since notified each person who has had direct contact with the individual who tested positive. Read more »
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NY-22 Democratic candidates debate climate, crypto and social safety nets
Many of the candidates agreed on environmental policy, but differed on approaches to cryptocurrency mining and social issues. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
Citizens comment on latest draft of Common Council redistricting map
The Syracuse City Redistricting Commission, now in the middle of its process, released its latest draft of the new map to the public on May 1. Read more »
Hochul, Schumer announce I-81 Record of Decision signing, project set to move ahead
The community grid aims to address harm caused by the viaduct’s construction in the 1960s and reconnect neighborhoods it severed, the press release said. Read more »
Fundraiser for Orange Crate security guard shot Sunday surpasses $40,000
The donations will help cover medical expenses and lost income while Manely is out of work, the fundraiser wrote. Read more »
Over half of SPD misconduct reports end with minimally punitive punishments
Analysis of data provided by Rochester’s Democrat & Chronicle regarding over 250 incidents shows how SPD addresses police misconduct. Read more »
Breaking down important political dates in New York state for summer 2022
The Daily Orange compiled a list of the significant political events that are happening in New York state throughout this summer. Read more »
County Executive pushes aquarium project despite low support in county legislature
County Executive Ryan McMahon plans to bring his aquarium project back to the county legislature in the summer after they refused to vote on it in December. Read more »
Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. named Syracuse City School Interim Superintendent
Davis will replace retiring Superintendent Jaime Alicea effective July 1, 2022 while the Board of Education searches for a new permanent superintendent. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council unanimously approves FY 2022-23 budget
The Syracuse Common Council added $1 million in additional expenditures to Mayor Ben Walsh's initial city budget proposal. Read more »
Here’s where to find reproductive health resources in Syracuse
The Daily Orange compiled a list of reproductive healthcare resources in wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more »
Protesters rally against leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
Women’s March Syracuse hosted the rally, where speakers from both legislative and advocacy backgrounds voiced disapproval of the draft opinion and called for action to protect reproductive rights. Read more »
Gallery: Hundreds gather in Clinton Square to protest reported overturn of Roe v. Wade
Tuesday evening hundreds of protestors gathered outside of the James M. Hanley Courthouse. The crowd, filled with people of all ages, shared their voices about the reported overturn of Roe v. Wade. Read more »
Richard Shoff named 1st deputy chief, Julie Shulsky as deputy chief
Richard Shoff, currently a deputy chief of Syracuse Police Department, will become the next first deputy chief. Captain Julie Shulsky has been appointed as a deputy chief. Read more »
Syracuse police continue use of polygraph testing despite expert concerns
Polygraphs, colloquially referred to as lie detectors, measure physiological changes in a person while answering a series of “yes” or “no” questions. Read more »
Experts say new eagle nest on Onondaga Lake shore may be 1st since 1800
Murphy’s Island, a piece of land adjacent to Destiny USA on the shore of Onondaga Lake, brings as many as 100 eagles to the area, according to the Onondaga Audubon. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces funds for organizations to help gun violence victims
The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center in Onondaga County will receive $670,000 in funding as a part of New York state’s Community Violence Intervention Act. Read more »
DPS reports 12 burglaries near SU campus since April 16
Five burglaries have recently occurred in off-campus neighborhoods, according to a Department of Public Safety email Sunday evening. Read more »
Common Council committee, SPD debate solutions to juvenile crime
Councilors spoke with SPD Chief Joe Cecile regarding an incident involving officers physically restraining an 8-year-old Black child last week. Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks on gun violence in Syracuse, New York state
Schumer will advocate for increased funding to Syracuse-area organizations if accepted to the CVI Initiative. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council adopts The Urban Forest Master Plan
First published in 2019, The Urban Forest Master plan focuses on preserving the urban forest that provides services to the community. Read more »
Organizers call for reform, community support following SPD restraining 8-year-old
Protesters called for reform to governance and policing in Syracuse following a video of police officers physically restraining an 8-year-old Black child. Read more »
SPD Chief Kenton Buckner resigns, First Deputy Chief Joseph Cecile takes over
Kenton Buckner, the chief of Syracuse Police Department, resigned from his position on Friday afternoon. First Deputy Chief Joseph Cecile will take over as the chief of police effective immediately, Mayor Ben Walsh announced in a press conference later in the day. Read more »
