Tag: crime
Gov. Hochul’s militarization of NYC subway systems does more harm than good
Policymakers must heed the concerns of their community and prioritize community-centered approaches to address public safety issues, aiming specifically to foster an environment of trust, equity and justice. Read More »
Academic freedom is not absolute, must bend to protect Jewish students’ safety
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read More »
As outside groups look to limit conversations on Palestine, academic freedom needs to be prioritized
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read More »
‘Griselda’ proves drug dealing isn’t a man’s world
Sofia Vergara shines in “Griselda,” straying away from her typical roles. She plays Griselda Blanco, who was an infamous Colombian drug lord in the ‘80s. Read More »
Maxwell dean provides details on Friday's false bomb threat
An individual called the Dean’s Office saying they had planted and planned to detonate bombs around the Maxwell School around 4 p.m. Read More »
DPS receives 'false' active shooter report at Maxwell, Eggers Hall
After being dispatched to Maxwell and Eggers Halls, both DPS and the Syracuse Police Department confirmed the report was false. Read More »
Suspect arrested outside Whitman after reportedly taking 'inappropriate photos'
After being arrested on various charges, the suspect was brought to the Onondaga County Justice Center for booking, SPD wrote. Read More »
DPS to maintain 'elevated presence' on campus
DPS told The Daily Orange it will continue using increased personnel, a security measure it originally introduced during the fall semester. Read More »
Upstate Medical starts investigation into swastika graffiti
A drawing of a swastika was found in an anatomy lab at SUNY Upstate Medical University. It is now investigating the incident. Read More »
Newhouse junior arrested on child pornography charges
SU Junior Owen Taylor was arrested last week for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Monday. Read More »
SPD arrests man who stole SU truck
SPD arrested the man Saturday after he abandoned the vehicle. He was “partially undressed” and carrying a hatchet, according to syracuse.com. Read More »
What you need to know about new DPS security measures in response to the Israel-Hamas war
The Daily Orange sent the Department of Public Safety a list of questions regarding its specific actions to increase security measures on campus. Read More »
DPS reports 6 incidents of ‘off-campus crime’ since Friday
The incidents occurred on Ostrom Avenue, Stratford Street and Comstock Avenue between Friday and Monday, DPS reported in a Tuesday email. Read More »
Cornell student accused of antisemitic threats arraigned in Syracuse
Dai, a 21-year-old junior student at Cornell, faces federal charges for allegedly posting on the online forum Greekrank threating to kill Jewish students at Cornell. Read More »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read More »
DPS reports antisemitic, racist bias incidents in Day Hall, both present since August move-in
Residents from Day Hall reported the bias-motivated graffiti Wednesday and Thursday, but DPS confirmed the graffiti had been present since August. Read More »
DPS reports 2 off-campus robberies, 1 student injured
The two robberies occurred off-campus between Thursday night and early Friday morning, with one SU student injured, according to DPS. Read More »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read More »
Attorney General releases video of Onondaga County deputy shooting 2 teens
The New York State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigations released video footage of an Onondaga County Sheriff's deputy shooting 2 teens. Read More »
DPS closes anti-Semitic bias incident with an inconclusive finding
An SU employee reported the incident on Sunday to DPS, leading to an investigation and questioning of the parties involved. Read More »
DPS identifies juveniles who used anti-Asian language near Marshall St.
The individuals were not affiliated with the university, DPS confirmed in the bias incident report. Read More »
DPS identifies suspect targeting SU students with racist, sexist messages over Snapchat
DPS received screenshots on Tuesday via STOP Bias showing a Snapchat user targeting students based on race, gender and sexual orientation in a group chat. Read More »
DPS reports attempted sexual assault in Thornden Park
DPS said it received a report of an attempted sexual assault in Thornden Park at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, according to a campus-wide email. Read More »
DPS receives false report of shooting at Maxwell School, 2nd this week
The false report of a shooting at the Maxwell School, which was announced by DPS on Friday, comes amid a rise in 'swatting' cases across New York state. Read More »