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Richard Nejame, age 29, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced to serve 240 months (20 years) in federal prison and will be followed by 25 years of supervised release for receiving and attempting to receive child pornography.

Syracuse professor appointed director at NSF's Human Networks Program

Researchers increasingly analyze vast volumes of digital information to understand how and why individuals and groups conduct their lives, both during ordinary days and under extreme stress such as disease outbreaks or social unrest. A program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) develops and employs methods that could help unearth fundamental principles of human behavior. Now, one of Syracuse’s own is providing critical guidance for this federally supported research.

Syracuse University hosts annual Family Weekend with diverse activities

Syracuse University will welcome parents, families, and student supporters to campus for the university’s annual Family Weekend from Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday, Sept. 29.

Kris Roglieri indicted on five counts of wire fraud

Kris Roglieri, age 44, of Queensbury, New York, has been indicted on wire fraud charges. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement.

Metallica's M72 World Tour coming to JMA Wireless Dome in April

Metallica will bring its record-breaking M72 World Tour to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The concert is among the group’s 21 North American concerts next year.

Watertown resident receives ten-year sentence for drug possession with intent to distribute

Stuart Chambers, age 44, of Watertown, New York, was sentenced today to serve 120 months in prison for his attempted possession of methamphetamine and cocaine with intent to distribute. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division, made the announcement.

Barclay raises concerns over New York's proposed wetlands regulation changes

In a recent letter to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay voiced his concerns regarding the proposed amendments to New York's Freshwater Wetlands Act.

1 gas station in cities throughout Onondaga County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 14?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Oswego County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Inaugural Bisignano Speaker Series highlights leading women athletes

The first-ever Bisignano Speaker Series event will feature Syracuse University women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 and four-time Paralympian Mallory Weggemann.

College appoints Britt Tevis as new Backer Professor of Jewish Studies

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs have announced the appointment of Britt Tevis as an assistant professor in the Department of History in the Maxwell School and as the Phyllis Backer Professor of Jewish Studies in A&S. The Backer professorship was established in 2020 through a $1.5 million gift from the Phyllis Backer Foundation, which supports education and medical research organizations with an emphasis on Jewish-related causes.

Syracuse University's rugby club strengthens ties with Leinster Rugby

Syracuse University’s Rugby Club Sports team recently played against the Seapoint Rugby Club in Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland. The sport of rugby, characterized by athletes running with the ball in hand without pads or helmets and its close-contact nature, has seen a rise in global popularity over recent decades.

Williams and Bonamici introduce bill to guide DOE's AI development

Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) have introduced the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024. This bill aims to update guidance for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) activities in developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems for national security, energy efficiency, and scientific discovery.

1 gas station in cities throughout Oswego County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Warner Bros.' Jeffrey Goldstein reflects on unique career path from Syracuse University

President of Domestic Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures Group, Jeffrey Goldstein ’77, is a notable alumnus of the School of Education (SOE). His journey from a summer intern at Warner Bros. in Los Angeles to becoming a key executive responsible for domestic movie roll-out strategy, including the mega-hit "Barbie," is remarkable.

Whitman School ranks top among private universities for MBA ROI

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has once again been listed among the best MBA programs in the U.S. for 2024-25 by Bloomberg Businessweek. The Whitman School checked in at No. 63 nationally in this year’s rankings.

University students reflect on their latine heritage during latine heritage month

Students Janese Fayson ’26, Astrid Melendez ’25, and Adalys Sanchez ’26 discuss the significance of their Latine heritage, their experiences on campus, and their involvement in planning Latine Heritage Month (LHM) celebrations.

Mayor Walsh announces Vision Zero public meeting for community feedback

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a Vision Zero public meeting to gather feedback and share information on the development of a draft Action Plan for the comprehensive traffic safety initiative. The meeting will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a brief presentation at 6 p.m. at the Salt City Market Community Room.

Interfaith summit highlights Hendricks Chapel's role in fostering dialogue