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A Swedish startup just won $1 million for developing artificial intelligence that communicates with wildlife to prevent dangerous collisions. The breakthrough technology will now launch from its new headquarters in Syracuse, New York.
A former Syracuse professor is using AI coding tools to build apps that help immigrants track ICE activity and know their rights. Despite death threats, app bans, and losing his security clearance, Rafael Concepcion keeps building new versions to help vulnerable communities.
UConn women's basketball star Azzi Fudd scored a career-high 34 points in her final home game, leading the undefeated Huskies to a stunning 98-45 victory over Syracuse in the NCAA tournament's second round. The dominant performance included a historic 31-0 scoring run and showcased why UConn remains the team to beat this season.
Three Syracuse University lacrosse alumnae just claimed the WLL Championship Series title with the New York Charging. Their championship victory showcases how college athletes are building professional careers in women's sports.
Syracuse residents once flooded hotlines with complaints during blizzards, doubting plows had passed their streets. Now GPS tracking and AI show exactly when every road gets cleared, restoring trust and slashing complaint calls by nearly a third.
The League of Women Voters in Syracuse needs more volunteers to help newly naturalized Americans register to vote at citizenship ceremonies. One retired teacher has already celebrated with new citizens at over 100 ceremonies.
A Syracuse woman spent seven months living at her husband's cemetery grave after losing everything to grief. One police officer's compassion gave her a second chance at life.
A Syracuse police officer who helped a homeless woman living on her husband's grave just earned a spot on CBS Evening News. Officer Jamie Pastorello's simple offer of a ride sparked a community movement that got Rhea Holmes into a permanent home in less than a month.