Chicago rapper Vic Mensa to headline Mayfest 2017
Entrance to Mayfest is free for all undergraduate students at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF. All other students and guests can purchase tickets. Read more »
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New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo discusses central New York highlights of 2018 budget
During his speech, Cuomo discussed his initiatives to reduce taxes on the middle class, invest money in the Syracuse airport and transform the State Fair in Syracuse. Read more »
Uber’s legalization in New York state was years in the making
Ride-hailing services will be authorized to operate throughout New York state in about three months. Here’s a look at how the state arrived at this point. Read more »
Chuck's to leave current location this month, but owner plans to be open for 2017-18 academic year
The bar’s current location will be demolished to make way for an eight-story “multi-use” complex. Read more »
Syracuse University will terminate the Cold Case Justice Initiative, frustrating its directors
Syracuse University and the College of Law are planning to terminate the CCJI, leaving the directors of the program questioning the university’s priorities. Read more »
Suspect charged with murdering SU student to appear in court regarding tampering charge
Cameron Isaac, 23, was charged in December with tampering with a witness in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor. Read more »
Syracuse receives millions in federal funding annually for quality housing programs, but those dollars are at risk of being cut
United States President Donald Trump’s budget proposal would eliminate the Community Development Block Grant as part of cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. For the current fiscal year, the CDBG provided Syracuse with more than $4.6 million in funding. Read more »
Tuition likely to continue rising for foreseeable future due to rising costs at universities
Annual increases in tuition at private universities like SU can be largely attributed to the rising costs of running a university, experts said. And with those high costs unlikely to slow down in the coming years, tuition hikes are also likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Read more »
Cuomo announces new funding for New York state airports
Cuomo said that $20 million in new funding is available for improvements to airports in the state. This comes after he announced in January that the state will make renovations to the airport in Syracuse. Read more »
Committee to present resolution related to attacks on academic freedom Wednesday
The meeting will be held at 4 p.m., the Senate’s second meeting in two weeks in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
Lawmakers question subsidies for nuclear power plants in New York
Subsidies for nuclear power plants in New York state are set to go into effect later this week, but they face opposition in court and from some lawmakers. Read more »
Civil rights activist and political adviser Vernon Jordan to deliver Syracuse University's 2017 commencement address
Vernon Jordan was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti touts experience as he looks to become next Syracuse mayor
Nicoletti said in an interview that he believes the years he’s spent in government make him the best candidate to be the next Syracuse mayor. He has plans for Interstate 81, the potential merger between the city and county and addressing poverty. Read more »
'The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl' creator Issa Rae to speak at Syracuse University
Rae, who is best known for creating the YouTube series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, will speak at Goldstein Auditorium on March 31. Read more »
Former Whitman Dean Kenneth Kavajecz's court appearance adjourned until May
Kavajecz will reappear in court on May 25. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to Trump's immigration executive order at GSO meeting
Syverud said the United States Constitution make clear that “blanket decision-making about individuals based on national origin is unconstitutional.” Read more »
One year after she was appointed as provost, here are the highlights of Michele Wheatly’s tenure thus far
In the year since Michele Wheatly was appointed provost, she’s overseen several key initiatives related to the academic side of the university. Read more »
Ad hoc committee will look to protect undocumented students at Syracuse University
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students will meet for the first time on Friday, and its members have said they’re hoping the committee will be able to develop a strategy to better meet the needs of DACA and undocumented students. Read more »
Syracuse University official discusses Carrier Dome, Archbold Gymnasium renovations
Exact timelines for those projects were not discussed at Tuesday’s Campus Framework forum, but Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala made brief comments about the projects during the forum and in a post-meeting interview. Read more »
Once again, SU administrators hold back on Campus Framework updates
Administrators from Syracuse University held a panel and forum about the Campus Framework, but did not reveal a lot of new, concrete information. Read more »
Project that would demolish Chuck's moves forward as city agency approves tax breaks
The Industrial Development Agency voted to approve the tax breaks following a brief public hearing Tuesday morning. Read more »
University leaders to provide updates on Campus Framework at open forum
SU administrators are expected to provide information related to the Framework that was gathered during the fall in addition to taking feedback on the next steps for the plan. Read more »
Get to know Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education known for her controversial support of school choice
DeVos is known for her support of school choice, voucher programs and charter schools, ideals she has brought with her to the White House. Read more »
City agency could vote on tax breaks Tuesday for South Crouse Avenue construction project
Syracuse’s Industrial Development Agency will hold a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. Read more »
