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After 36 years on force, retiring Syracuse police chief recalls best, worst of the job
A tactical problem confronted young police Lt. Gary Miguel 21 years ago as he was organizing a raid on a Syracuse drug house.
SSO program of French Impressionists builds to stunning finale
The following review was written by contributing writers James O. Welsch and Linda Loomis.
SU halts Bird Library book removal
The plan to ship 100,000 books per year out of Bird Library has been put on hold, said Pam McLaughlin, Bird communications and external relations director.
Students protest anti-gay demonstrators on Waverly Avenue
Michelle Deferio arrived on Waverly Avenue outside of Newhouse I around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday wearing a long corduroy skirt and holding a sign that read, "Homosexuality is a sin, Christ can set you free." In response, Chris Pesto, a junior acting major who is gay, made a sign that read "Corduroy skirts are a sin, homosexuals can help you," and stood ...
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Children in Syracuse area adopted in group celebration Central New York Adoption Day celebrated families who are adding children to their lives.
Winfrey announcing end of talk show
Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.
Ensemble. Lively and Spirited - A performance by Haydn Trio Eisenstadt, heard by Rebecca Schmid
The Haydn Trio Eisenstadt has been on an extensive world tour to premire newly-commissioned works from its project 'D2H' , established for the bicentennial of Haydn's death this year.
Syracuse University students to stage quiet protest to keep books in their library
Syracuse University students plan to hold a demonstration today at the university's Bird Library to protest the removal of thousands of books to make more room for more common space.
Artwork creates a colorful cover-up for vacant Syracuse storefronts
Brandon Dahl of Image Press installs a vinyl wall graphic on a window of the building at the corner of South Salina Street and Fayette Street in downtown Syracuse.
The Battle of the Booksa "Again | Peer to Peer Review
It was unfortunate timing. Suzanne Thorin, dean of libraries at Syracuse University, was asked to play the devil's advocate at EDUCAUSE and went on record as saying "the library, as a place, is dead," earning herself " Bookless Libraries? " as a headline in Inside Higher Ed .
FOCUS: Sanctions on Iran likely to yield mixed results amid tense nuke talks
As the embattled Iranian government continues to thwart significant international progress on reining in its nuclear program, impatience with the country's response to outreach and fear over its secretive nuclear activities has accelerated speculation that fresh sanctions might soon fall on Iran.
Dozens demonstrate against anti-gay evangelists at Syracuse University
Michelle Deferio and Christopher Pesto had one thing in common Wednesday night, they were shivering in the cold.
NPR radio host talks power of stories
Through conversation, humor and insight, radio show host Ira Glass challenged students to harness the power of stories.
Syracuse University students reserve the right to wander into a great read
Syracuse University students plan to hold a demonstration today at the university's Bird Library to protest the removal of thousands of books to make more room for more common space.
People behind the - People's Paper' success
A prodigious career in newspapers spanning positions from reporter to executive editor to Pulitzer Prize journalism awards juror helped prepare Philadelphia born Lorraine Branham for her present post at the helm of one of America's top journalism schools.
Woman faces 15-year prison sentence for Walmart incident
What began as a simple trip to Walmart for a Mid-South woman ended with her facing the possibility of a 15 years in prison, and some are calling it a classic case of racism.
OK, to paraphrase comedian Chris Rock, I'm not saying it was right to steal UAlbany's Great Dane mascot - but I understand .
Syracuse University student found dead in Clarendon Street home
A Syracuse University student was found dead in her home Saturday afternoon, said Sgt.
Miner announces transition team
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. Read more: Local , Politics , Community Mayor-elect Stephanie Miner has set up a team to help her transition to Syracuse City Hall.A Here is her release on how the work will be done, and some background on the leaders: The committees will focus on thematic areas including: Serving as Co-Chairs of the ...
Mayor Dave Bing to speak at forum on Detroit youth
Mayor Dave Bing will join community leaders in a discussion about Detroit's poor high school graduation rate and preventing youth violence through conflict resolution.
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