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Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases

SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read More »

October 11, 2020 at 11:17 pm

DPS will increase social distancing enforcement off campus

SU will refer students who participate in social gatherings that violate public health guidelines to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for disciplinary proceedings. Read More »

October 7, 2020 at 11:50 pm

SU confirms 20 new coronavirus cases day after announcing cluster

There are now 45 active coronavirus cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read More »

October 7, 2020 at 3:24 pm

All sporting events without fans until further notice, SU Athletics says

In a Sept. 11 press release, Syracuse Athletics announced there will be no fans at SU games until further notice. Read More »

September 13, 2020 at 10:51 pm

Syracuse homeless shelters expand resources, serve community during pandemic

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a stay-at-home order in March that closed all nonessential businesses but allowed essential services, such as homeless shelters, to remain open. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 10:48 pm

University Union, Syracuse music venues implement alternate concert formats

Under phase four of NY state reopening, venues such as The Westcott Theater can welcome patrons back for concerts at reduced capacity. Read More »

August 16, 2020 at 3:59 pm

New York adds Hawaii, South Dakota, Virgin Islands to travel advisory list

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order now impacts 31 states and two US territories. Read More »

August 11, 2020 at 2:05 pm

Here is what you need to know about move-in day and quarantine

Students from coronavirus hotspots only have a few days left to begin their quarantine in time for the start of classes Aug. 24. Read More »

August 5, 2020 at 12:35 pm

City will play “supportive” role as SU prepares for students to return

Despite new university guidelines on social distancing, SPD’s patrol of the university hill area will remain largely unchanged from recent years, Walsh said. Read More »

July 31, 2020 at 10:57 pm

New York adds 10 states to mandatory quarantine requirement

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's addition of 10 states to the travel advisory further complicates the return to campus for SU students. Read More »

July 21, 2020 at 3:47 pm

New York state won't allow fans at athletic events this fall

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order on Monday means that Syracuse won't have fans in the Carrier Dome for football games this fall. Read More »

July 21, 2020 at 1:35 pm

New York cancels state fair due to coronavirus

Cuomo said in late April that the state must be fully reopened to host the New York State Fair, but warned that events like fairs could attract a large number of visitors and allow the coronavirus to spread. Read More »

July 6, 2020 at 3:56 pm

Photojournalist, SU alumnus Michael Santiago talks racism in the newsroom

Santiago, a Black photojournalist and Syracuse University alumnus, has dedicated much of his career to photographing diverse communities. Read More »

July 1, 2020 at 5:26 pm

14 Syracuse advocacy groups present list of demands to reform SPD

The groups demand that the city of Syracuse demilitarize the SPD and that the Syracuse City School District remove all school resource officers, investing instead in counselors and other support staff. Read More »

June 13, 2020 at 10:16 pm

SU still receiving reports of students violating social distancing rules

SU officials continue to receive reports of students violating social distancing guidelines and will pursue noncompliance as Code of Conduct violations. Read More »

May 7, 2020 at 5:29 pm

Gov. Cuomo confirms 337 new deaths related to coronavirus

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in New York state has been declining for the past couple days. Read More »

April 27, 2020 at 10:26 pm

Families limited from attending funeral services during social distancing

Dozens of funeral directors in Syracuse and across the country have continued to offer their services and provide comfort to families of the deceased, regardless of whether their deaths were related to COVID-19. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 11:06 pm

Onondaga County plans to lift social distancing measures

County officials are considering regional data to determine when and how to safely lift social distancing restrictions. Read More »

April 23, 2020 at 12:57 am

2 people in Onondaga County die from coronavirus

Eleven people in the county have recovered since Sunday, raising the total number of recoveries to 362. Read More »

April 20, 2020 at 9:11 pm

County officials to begin testing nursing home employees

The county is working on more testing strategies to target patients who are not showing symptoms but may still infect others. Read More »

April 17, 2020 at 9:54 pm

Cuomo plans phased reopening of New York state

The phased plan begins with decreasing the infection rate of COVID-19. Read More »

April 17, 2020 at 9:48 pm

New York state extends social distancing until May 15

New York state has reported 606 deaths from the virus since Wednesday, its lowest number in the past 10 days. Read More »

April 16, 2020 at 6:21 pm

New York mandates wearing face masks in public

The executive order mandates that anyone in situations where they’re unable to practice social distancing, such as on public transportation, must wear a mask or cloth to cover their nose and face. Read More »

April 15, 2020 at 10:04 pm

Onondaga County confirms 12th coronavirus-related death

As the county continues to practice social distancing, demands for COVID-19 testing will slowly diminish. Read More »

April 15, 2020 at 9:51 pm