SU to ‘sunset’ 93 programs following academic portfolio review
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. UPDATE: This post was updated at 1:08 a.m. on April 2, 2026. Syracuse University will pause or close 93 of its programs as a result of its academic portfolio review, Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Lois...
Construction worker files negligence lawsuit against SU, 2 construction firms
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. An outsourced construction worker has filed a negligence lawsuit against Syracuse University and construction firms BOND Brothers, Inc. and CenTrio Energy. Plaintiff Rachel Pittenger claims that on or around April 23, 2025,...
NYS Fair may finally have a plan for Empire Room that works (and doesn’t...
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Fair director says she thinks she’s finally found an answer to the Empire Room’s longstanding identity crisis: Fill it with air-conditioned fun. That could mean silent discos, themed brunches and maybe even trivia nights when the fair takes over the...
Syracuse Police Seek Public’s Help After Stabbing On Valley Drive
Syracuse police are asking for the community’s help in solving a stabbing that left a 22-year-old man hospitalized in stable condition. Officers responded to the 300 block of Burt Street on Wednesday (April 1) after receiving reports of an injured person around 11:06 a.m. At the scene, authorities found...
Central New York areas flooded after heavy rain
Sylvan Beach was among the towns and villages dealing with floods across roadways, campgrounds and yards on Wednesday, April 1.
Central New York Streets, Homes, and Campgrounds Under Water
Rising waters from heavy rainfall in Central New York have flooded roads, basements, and campgrounds. Videos show floating decks, fast-moving rivers, and more. Stay safe and avoid flood zones.
Syracuse man stabs man multiple times in DeWitt hotel room during fight, police say
DeWitt, N.Y. — A Syracuse man has been charged after police say he stabbed another man multiple times at a DeWitt hotel Monday morning. Around 6:08 a.m., officers were called to the Red Roof Inn at 6614 Thompson Road for a man injured in a stabbing, Lt. Jerry Pace, a spokesperson for the DeWitt Police Department,...
State police seek suspect in credit card theft at Lowe’s in Cicero
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A man was captured on surveillance using a stolen credit card, and the New York State Police are seeking assistance in identifying him. The suspect used the stolen card at a Lowe’s in Cicero, located at 5701 Circle Drive East, state police said. Within two separate occasions, on Nov....
Syracuse poised to spend up to $3 million to tear down crumbling parking garage
Syracuse, N.Y - City officials could spend as much as $3 million to tear down a condemned parking garage, where three of the structure’s support columns have failed. The city is reviewing several emergency bids from vendors for the demolition, according to Eric Ennis, the city’s chief development officer.
🐱 Friendly Cats Waiting for Adoption in Liverpool, NY
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Several wonderful cats in Liverpool, NY are ready to meet you! These adoptable kitties come from The Humane Association of Central New York and a local private owner. Each one has their own charm and personality — all they need now is a loving home.
