Breaking down Gov. Kathy Hochul's record $216.3 billion state budget proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state’s $216.3 billion budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year on Tuesday, a record-high amount. Read more »
Interstate 81
Blueprint 15 aims to revitalize East Adams amid community concerns
While Blueprint 15 has drawn wide support from institutions in and around Syracuse, some have concerns about specific elements of the plan. 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 »
SU alumnus works to combat displacement from I-81 project as Blueprint 15 director
Blueprint 15 formed partially in response to concerns around displacement that could result from the impending Interstate-81 removal project. Read more »
How Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will impact Syracuse
The bill was passed by the House in a 228-206 vote on Nov. 5 and was sent to the president’s desk on Nov. 8, with 13 Republicans voting across the party line. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates outline environmental, economic commitments at forum
Khalid Bey, Ben Walsh and Janet Burman gave their policy ideas for an audience of dozens in person and over a hundred people online. Read more »
Demonstrators march for local hiring, environmental justice in I-81 project
About 150 Syracuse community members marched from Dr. King Elementary School to the New York state office building in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Bridging invisible barriers: Activists encourage students to participate in local movements
Greater involvement by students in the community would help shorten the divide between the university and the city, and it could also increase students’ cultural awareness around the problems city residents are facing. Read more »
Residents hope community grid will reconnect neighborhoods
Residents said the community grid should reinstate the connected neighborhood that was destroyed in the construction of I-81, but they fear the project could displace more residents and split up the area once again. Read more »
What Syracuse's mayoral candidates think about I-81, SU's role in the city
The five candidates running for mayor of Syracuse answered questions regarding the future of the city. Read more »
SU Steam Station’s complicated relationship with a Syracuse neighborhood
Throughout its nearly 100-year history, the Steam Station has made efforts to reduce its footprint in the community and give back to residents. Read more »
Environmentalism has to be intersectional
The I-81 proves that environmental justice is much needed in Syracuse. Read more »
Experts discuss housing discrimination, I-81 project in forum
Experts and activists discussed the history of housing discrimination and its effects within the city of Syracuse. Read more »
What the 1st-year seminar course replacing SEM 100 might look like
The FYS 101 faculty advisory committee has already released a proposed syllabus for the course. Read more »
Exhibit unveils ‘hidden histories’ of racial inequalities in architecture
Two SU architecture students curated a three-part video exhibition to commemorate Black History Month. Read more »
‘Reliving history’: Residents fear I-81 project could displace communities
If the I-81 viaduct is removed, the land leftover could lead to gentrification and displacement for families whose homes were already destroyed when the highway was built. Read more »
Syracuse’s South Side paper ‘The Stand’ celebrates 10 years in print
An exhibit celebrating The Stand’s 10th anniversary features the most memorable photographs from each year that the newspaper has been in print. Read more »
Lawyer explains I-81’s connection to environmental racism
A lawyer discussed Interstate 81’s connection to environmental racism during a Tuesday lecture at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
Sen. Gillibrand seeks to enforce loan forgiveness
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responded to questions from Syracuse residents about her progress on federal issues at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Read more »
Breakdown of Syracuse candidates for Congress, state legislature
Several local candidates have already launched campaigns to represent Onondaga County in the United States House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. Read more »
Common Council approves developing affordable housing
The Common Council will address lead paint in Syracuse homes and develop affordable housing. Read more »
Mayor discusses infrastructure, diversity in State of the City address
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about ongoing infrastructure improvements and new diversity initiatives in his growth-oriented State of the City address. Read more »
How #NotAgainSU leaders formed movement
Committees helped provide internal organization for #NotAgainSU throughout the protests. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh releases statement on racist, anti-Semitic incidents around SU
Walsh called the acts "vile and appalling" and said they would not be tolerated. Read more »
