Residents of Aspen Syracuse frustrated about living conditions
Aspen Syracuse residents complained about crime, violence and maintenance issues for months, but are now starting to take action. Read more »
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County sheriff's deputy shoots son, wife in suspected murder-suicide
The mother of SUNY-ESF student Troy Eames, who was killed Monday, told investigators her husband — a deputy of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office — was responsible for the shooting at their home in Clay, New York. Read more »
SU student arrested for assault, resisting arrest at Whitman School
A Syracuse University student was arrested in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
D.P. Dough robbed early Tuesday morning, SPD says
No injuries were reported after a man brandished a knife and stole cash from the register, according to a witness, at D.P. Dough early Tuesday morning. Read more »
Recess Coffee robbed Sunday night
SPD arrested Timothy Montone for robbing the coffee shop after it located a man matching the description provided by those at Recess. Read more »
Future SA town halls to address campus safety, DEIA plan concerns
Syracuse University’s Student Association has hosted two town hall meetings in the fall 2021 semester. Read more »
Kyle Rittenhouse verdict shows SU students self-defense laws won’t protect them
Self-defense laws make it possible for people like Kyle Rittenhouse to get away with harming or killing people. Read more »
Proposed I-81 community grid alternative could benefit Syracuse
The “community grid” solution is the best plan to fix the complex issues that I-81 has spurred for generations of Syracuse residents. Read more »
Bill No. A7442: An ingredient to end mass incarceration
Bill No. A7442 could potentially shorten the sentences of thousands of New York residents in prison. Read more »
SPD, DPS must be more vigilant around campus
SPD and DPS must be more vigilant while on duty, for their presence currently isn’t doing enough to ensure safety and prevent criminal activity. Read more »
Students’ unwarranted criticism of DPS, SPD is unproductive
The misguided attempts to reform DPS and SPD mirror those of the national anti-police movement in nearly every way, including their counterproductivity. Read more »
Group of teenagers assault person near Euclid, Ostrom Avenues, DPS says
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety reported an assault on Euclid and Ostrom Avenues early Sunday morning. Read more »
DPS, SPD investigating recent burglaries in off-campus neighborhood
The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating a string of recent burglaries in the off-campus neighborhood. Read more »
SU student arrested for possession of firearm after report of gunshots on Euclid
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety received a report at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday of gunshots on the 500 block of Euclid Avenue. Read more »
Marshall Street incident exposed flaws of Syracuse Police Department
The Syracuse Police Department must do better. Their actions on Oct. 15th were unacceptable and the officers involved need to be held accountable. Read more »
Video shows group attacking individual close to Marshall Street
A video circulated on Instagram the next day showing three people dragging and hitting another person on the grass outside Huntington Hall. Read more »
SU must do more to combat the vicious rape culture on campus
Syracuse University needs to listen to survivors and address the rape culture on campus. Read more »
17-year-old arrested in connection to South Campus burglary on Wednesday
A teenager was arrested after attempting to steal a car owned by a resident of a South Campus apartment. Read more »
Police investigating attempted armed robbery near Theory Syracuse
An individual reported that a suspect armed with what appeared to be a silver handgun demanded their belongings. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department investigating 'non-suspicious death' on Euclid Avenue
Several residents of the 700 block of Euclid Avenue saw multiple ambulances and police cars in the area. Read more »
Stop ignoring 'toxic' actions inside prisons
Inspired by the actions of a fictional snake and turtle, columnist Henry Holifield argues that the atrocities occurring inside prisons cannot be ignored. Read more »
‘No rational basis’: Court annuls Alpha Chi Rho suspension
The university suspended the fraternity in November 2020 after it determined that members and guests shouted a racial slur at a Black woman. Read more »
Breaking down the Board of Trustees diversity and inclusion recommendations
The committee initially planned to release its report in August but delayed its rollout until March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Breaking down the proposed Syracuse police reform plan
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
