https://www.haleymoreland.comRSS Feed for Haley MorelandenTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/synagogue-merger-heralds-new-future-for-reform-judaism-in-pittsburgh/The “Ner Tamid,” or “everlasting light,” has burned at Pittsburgh’s Temple Sinai synagogue since its founding in 1946, representing the eternal presence of God in both the temple and people’s lives. On Sunday the light winked out as Temple Sinai’s congregation merged with Rodef Shalom’s to form a new Reform Jewish synagogue in Shadyside — Beit Kulanu, Hebrew for “a house for all of us.” Drew Barkley, executive director of Beit Kulanu, said that while ceremoniously extinguishing the Ner T...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/synagogue-merger-heralds-new-future-for-reform-judaism-in-pittsburgh/https://centralcurrent.org/a-syracuse-university-dps-officer-decertified-after-misconduct-was-hired-again-and-again/Editor’s note: This story is part of a series called Shielded From Consequence, looking at the decertification of law enforcement officers in New York. The series is produced in partnership with the USA TODAY Network-New York and Syracuse University. You can read the first story in the series here. In November of last year, Ryan Zarnowski’s public career as a peace officer appeared to have ended.  Internal documents show mistakes and discipline marked his only year as a jail deputy at the Osw...Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://centralcurrent.org/a-syracuse-university-dps-officer-decertified-after-misconduct-was-hired-again-and-again/https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/05/assault-with-an-owners-manual-how-a-botched-immigration-bust-in-ny-reveals-agents-tactics.htmlOn a frigid North Country day in December 2025, Marvin Aguilar-Garcia agreed to meet his probation officer for a sudden, unscheduled visit. It was a setup. A Lewis County sheriff’s deputy pulled over Aguilar’s car. Two men in plain clothes approached Aguilar on the passenger’s side. One of the men shouted something, Aguilar remembered.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/05/assault-with-an-owners-manual-how-a-botched-immigration-bust-in-ny-reveals-agents-tactics.htmlhttps://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/3/a-guide-how-to-stay-sane-at-syracuse?rq=Haley%20MorelandAs a college freshman, sometimes it’s hard to imagine how one can live, laugh, love while in these heinous college conditions. You wake up, contemplate going to the dining hall or spending what little money you have on food delivery, haul ass to classes, and fill your nights with homework or (more likely) procrastination. It can take a toll on anyone, and when adding homesickness into the equation, you’ve got all the traits of the average college freshman. Classes are hard, but finding time for...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/3/a-guide-how-to-stay-sane-at-syracuse?rq=Haley%20Morelandhttps://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/10/23/kanye-west-a-public-disruptor?rq=Haley%20MorelandKanye West has a complicated and robust resume. As a pop culture icon, fashion designer, and ex-presidential candidate, West is no stranger to controversy and spotlight. But even after a multitude of scandals and incidents that would have ended literally any other celebrity’s career, his music remains to be well loved.If you ask Kanye fans what they think of him, some might say that while they can’t defend his behavior, they can continue to listen to the absolute “bangers” that he releases. We w...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/10/23/kanye-west-a-public-disruptor?rq=Haley%20Morelandhttps://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/16/the-rocky-horror-picture-show?rq=Haley%20MorelandSex, scooters, sluts, oh my! The Rocky Horror Picture Show came back to Syracuse this past Halloweekend, and if you were one of the incredibly dressed individuals who went to see it, then you know that the experience was an absolute slay and a half. If you think you’ve ever experienced a Rocky Horror Picture Show, think again babe, because this show was a treat unlike any other. The annual showing took place on South Campus inside of a sexified Skybarn, and was put together by Syracuse Universit...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/16/the-rocky-horror-picture-show?rq=Haley%20Morelandhttps://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/28/an-interview-with-our-editor-in-chiefEveryone loves a good girl boss moment, and the ultimate girl boss - Zoe Glasser, Senior at Syracuse University and Executive in Chief of our own lovely Jerk Magazine - is sharing all of her hard work with Syracuse University through her wonderful, amazing, brilliant capstone project! The Capstone Project is centered around the LGBTQ+ community, and what do we at Jerk love more than a girl boss? You guessed it: all things gay and all things slay.In one outstanding fell swoop, Zoe has combined tw...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/28/an-interview-with-our-editor-in-chiefhttps://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2023/5/12/feeding-yourself-a-south-campus-survival-guideIf you’re living on South Campus next year, those days of easy access and mediocre food are over. You’re probably thinking: “Oh shit, I have to feed myself?” Suddenly, the dining hall food is looking delectable. Like, it definitely isn’t the tastiest cuisine, but at least it’s accessible and easy. You don’t have to worry about what’s on the menu every night, and you know that no matter where you are on campus a bite to eat is always nearby.Sorry babe, but meal plans are about to be a thing of th...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2023/5/12/feeding-yourself-a-south-campus-survival-guidehttps://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/28/we-need-to-talk-about-kit-connorOn October 31st, 2022, actor Kit Connor took to Twitter: “back for a minute. i’m bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. i think some of you missed the point of the show. Bye.” *Sharp inhale*Okay, so it happened again: yet another celebrity has been accused of queer baiting. We’ve seen it before with celebs like Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, and even Cardi B who, quote, “ate bitches out before you was born,” end quote. Unlike Cardi, Kit was a bit less willing to share his sexual i...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://jerkmagazine.net/9mfehhs6kt2vag7aqn19w0hd2b5dka/2022/11/28/we-need-to-talk-about-kit-connorhttps://theappeal.org/little-guantanamo-communication-management-units-cmus/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitterTwo secretive prison units that used to almost exclusively house people said to be connected to terrorism have expanded by nearly 80 percent in 15 years, and a new unit is on the way. Formerly incarcerated people say they have been used to punish dissent. Months after being incarcerated for his role in one of the biggest American whistleblowing cases in recent history, Daniel Hale suddenly went silent. Hale’s family and friends, who had been in regular contact with him after his 2021 trial, did...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theappeal.org/little-guantanamo-communication-management-units-cmus/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitterhttps://theappeal.org/little-guantanamo-communication-management-units-cmus/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitterTwo secretive prison units that used to almost exclusively house people said to be connected to terrorism have expanded by nearly 80 percent in 15 years, and a new unit is on the way. Formerly incarcerated people say they have been used to punish dissent. Months after being incarcerated for his role in one of the biggest American whistleblowing cases in recent history, Daniel Hale suddenly went silent. Hale’s family and friends, who had been in regular contact with him after his 2021 trial, did...Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theappeal.org/little-guantanamo-communication-management-units-cmus/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitterhttps://centralcurrent.org/how-syracuse-lawmakers-say-theyre-going-to-vote-on-good-cause/Syracuse lawmakers on Wednesday tabled an amended version of “good cause eviction” legislation that would beef up tenant protections.  Ahead of a potential vote at the end of the month, the council appears divided on the bill. Councilor Hanah Ehrenreich, one of the legislation’s five co-sponsors, said the “good cause” would be reintroduced at the Common Council’s Feb. 23 voting session. As proponents of the bills count potential votes, the deciding “yea” could be in the hands of newly elected...Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://centralcurrent.org/how-syracuse-lawmakers-say-theyre-going-to-vote-on-good-cause/https://centralcurrent.org/syracuse-lawmakers-disappeared-good-cause-from-their-agenda-after-a-year-its-back/Five Syracuse lawmakers will introduce Wednesday a version of “good cause eviction” after a year that saw councilors remain mostly silent on the local law.  Councilors withdrew the measure from a Syracuse Common Council agenda last February and went mum on the prospect of passing the local law for 12 months. Now, supporters of the bill on the council believe they have the votes to pass it.  Councilors Hanah Ehrenreich, Chol Majok, Marty Nave, Corey Williams, and Jimmy Monto will co-sponsor the...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://centralcurrent.org/syracuse-lawmakers-disappeared-good-cause-from-their-agenda-after-a-year-its-back/https://centralcurrent.org/author/haleymoreland/Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://centralcurrent.org/author/haleymoreland/https://centralcurrent.org/democratic-challenger-chad-ryan-flips-onondaga-county-legislatures-8th-district/Democrat Chad Ryan beat incumbent Republican Legislator Shawn Fiato in the race to represent the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District.  Ryan, a former councilor in Syracuse, collected nearly 75% of the votes in the race against Fiato.  Fiato was appointed to the legislature in January by County Executive Ryan McMahon after Democratic Minority Leader Chris Ryan was elected to represent the New York State Senate’s 50th district. Chad Ryan is Chris Ryan’s cousin. Ryan’s win helped flip the...Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://centralcurrent.org/democratic-challenger-chad-ryan-flips-onondaga-county-legislatures-8th-district/https://centralcurrent.org/democrat-gregory-eriksen-flips-onondaga-county-legislatures-6th-district-seat/Editor’s Note: Gregory Eriksen is a partner at Bousquet Holstein PLLC. Larry Bousquet is a founding board member at Central Current and currently sits on its Board of Directors. The race for Onondaga County Legislature’s 6th District seat was close, but Democrat Gregory Eriksen beat Republican candidate Julie Abbott by an almost 4% margin. Eriksen flipped the seat, contributing to the Democrats flipping the Onondaga County Legislature from red to blue for the first time in decades. The 6th Dist...Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://centralcurrent.org/democrat-gregory-eriksen-flips-onondaga-county-legislatures-6th-district-seat/https://centralcurrent.org/democrat-elaine-denton-flips-onondaga-county-legislatures-10th-district-seat/Democrat Elaine Denton beat Republican incumbent Mark Olson and won 55% of the votes in a contested race for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 10th District seat.  Denton is a former councilor for the Manlius Town Board, and a freelance graphic designer. She received an endorsement from the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, Manlius Democrats, the New York Working Families Party, and issue-focused organizations like Everytown for Gun Safety, Eleanor’s Legacy and Run for Something. Denton has...Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://centralcurrent.org/democrat-elaine-denton-flips-onondaga-county-legislatures-10th-district-seat/https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/police-continue-to-investigate-caltrops-found-in-brackenridge/Tarentum police now have about a dozen reports of caltrops on First and Brackenridge avenues in Brackenridge. They continue to investigate the origin of the small multispiked metal objects, said police Chief William Vakulick, whose department covers Brackenridge. They haven’t had any reports since Tuesday evening. Vakulick said the caltrops are very small — about 1.5 inches — and they would slowly drain the air from tires rather than causing major accidents. Large truck tires wou...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/police-continue-to-investigate-caltrops-found-in-brackenridge/https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/police-continue-to-investigate-caltrops-found-in-brackenridge/Tarentum police now have about a dozen reports of caltrops on First and Brackenridge avenues in Brackenridge. They continue to investigate the origin of the small multispiked metal objects, said police Chief William Vakulick, whose department covers Brackenridge. They haven’t had any reports since Tuesday evening. Vakulick said the caltrops are very small — about 1.5 inches — and they would slowly drain the air from tires rather than causing major accidents. Large truck tires wou...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/police-continue-to-investigate-caltrops-found-in-brackenridge/https://triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/duquesne-university-collabs-with-helltown-brewing-on-new-beer/Duquesne University Athletics has teamed up with Helltown Brewing to launch a beer that blends school pride with craft flavor. The result, Bluff 78, is a lager wrapped in Duquesne’s signature red and blue, offering fans a crisp, refreshing way to toast their team. “Bluff 78 is more than just a brew,” Arnie Burchianti, co-founder of Helltown Brewing, said in a press release. “It’s a tribute to Duquesne University, the people who have shaped it and the pride we carry beyond campus.” Th...Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/duquesne-university-collabs-with-helltown-brewing-on-new-beer/https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/woodland-hills-administration-to-move-operations-to-high-school-building-in-churchill/The Woodland Hills School District administration is moving its operations from North Braddock to the Woodland Hills High School on Greensburg Pike in Churchill. The new administration is set to be in place at the start of the school year. The move comes after the Woodland Hills School District approved a letter of intent for the Heritage Community Initiatives’ purchase of their current administration building at 531 Jones Avenue in North Braddock. HCI is a nonprofit organization tha...Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/woodland-hills-administration-to-move-operations-to-high-school-building-in-churchill/https://triblive.com/local/regional/rare-freshwater-jellyfish-spotted-in-near-presque-isle-in-lake-erie/James Grazio, a Great Lakes biologist with the Department of Environmental Protection, never expected to encounter the animal he’d been hoping to see for the better part of his career. On July 15, while out on Lake Erie near Presque Isle with DEP summer intern Ray Walter collecting water samples, Grazio finally spotted it — the only known species of freshwater jellyfish. When Walter pointed out the jellyfish, Grazio was elated. “It really made my day,” Grazio said. “I was super excit...Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/regional/rare-freshwater-jellyfish-spotted-in-near-presque-isle-in-lake-erie/https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/pitt-dining-hall-named-best-in-nation-do-students-agree/The University of Pittsburgh was recently recognized for having the best dining hall food in the country — but do students agree? The National Association of College and University Food Services awarded The Eatery, Pitt’s largest dining facility, the Loyal E. Horton grand prize, naming it the best residential dining facility in the country. The Eatery beat out dining facilities at the University of Alabama, The University of Miami, Carleton University and more. Pitt’s dining service is...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/pitt-dining-hall-named-best-in-nation-do-students-agree/https://triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/enson-market-reopens-in-pittsburgh-after-health-violations/A new supermarket in Pittsburgh’s East End has reopened after the Allegheny County Health Department ordered its closure earlier this month. Enson Market, an Asian American grocery store in North Point Breeze, is one of 32 locations nationwide offering food products from over 28 countries. Before failing to meet food safety standards on July 10, the market had a fresh seafood deli and a butcher shop. Now, Enson Market is a Class 2 food facility authorized to provide prepackaged produ...Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/enson-market-reopens-in-pittsburgh-after-health-violations/https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-issues-warning-after-4-sickened-by-salmonella-linked-to-raw-milk/Allegheny County health officials are advising people to discard raw milk products from a Chambersburg farm after some residents became sickened with salmonella. Since July 1, the Allegheny County Health Department identified four residents who got sick after consuming raw milk products from The Family Cow. Raw milk is milk that hasn’t been pasteurized to eliminate harmful bacteria. Officials warn that consuming unpasteurized dairy products raises the risk of foodborne illness. Produ...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-issues-warning-after-4-sickened-by-salmonella-linked-to-raw-milk/https://triblive.com/local/parents-sue-hampton-school-district-over-athletes-injury-on-baseball-field/The parents of a junior varsity baseball player are suing the Hampton Township School District for negligence, alleging that poor conditions on the baseball diamond led to a season-ending injury for their son. Jason and Joy Midgley claim their son, Holden Midgley, was hurt while playing second base during a game on April 17 at the school’s varsity baseball field on McCully Road. Holden, who is scheduled to graduate in 2026, stepped into a hole in the grass infield that had been “improper...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/parents-sue-hampton-school-district-over-athletes-injury-on-baseball-field/https://triblive.com/local/parents-sue-hampton-school-district-over-athletes-injury-on-baseball-field/The parents of a junior varsity baseball player are suing the Hampton Township School District for negligence, alleging that poor conditions on the baseball diamond led to a season-ending injury for their son. Jason and Joy Midgley claim their son, Holden Midgley, was hurt while playing second base during a game on April 17 at the school’s varsity baseball field on McCully Road. Holden, who is scheduled to graduate in 2026, stepped into a hole in the grass infield that had been “improper...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/parents-sue-hampton-school-district-over-athletes-injury-on-baseball-field/https://triblive.com/local/parents-sue-hampton-school-district-over-athletes-injury-on-baseball-field/The parents of a junior varsity baseball player are suing the Hampton Township School District for negligence, alleging that poor conditions on the baseball diamond led to a season-ending injury for their son. Jason and Joy Midgley claim their son, Holden Midgley, was hurt while playing second base during a game on April 17 at the school’s varsity baseball field on McCully Road. Holden, who is scheduled to graduate in 2026, stepped into a hole in the grass infield that had been “improper...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/parents-sue-hampton-school-district-over-athletes-injury-on-baseball-field/https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-defense-attorney-caught-in-sex-sting-has-law-license-suspended/An Allegheny County criminal defense attorney caught in a sex sting in 2023 had his license to practice law temporarily suspended on Wednesday. Paul Luvara, 34 of South Fayette, is a registered sex offender who is currently in state prison. Luvara voluntarily sought the suspension in a joint filing with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Police said Luvara attempted to solicit sexual activity from a minor after exchanging sexually explicit messages with some...Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-defense-attorney-caught-in-sex-sting-has-law-license-suspended/https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-defense-attorney-caught-in-sex-sting-has-law-license-suspended/An Allegheny County criminal defense attorney caught in a sex sting in 2023 had his license to practice law temporarily suspended on Wednesday. Paul Luvara, 34 of South Fayette, is a registered sex offender who is currently in state prison. Luvara voluntarily sought the suspension in a joint filing with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Police said Luvara attempted to solicit sexual activity from a minor after exchanging sexually explicit messages with some...Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-defense-attorney-caught-in-sex-sting-has-law-license-suspended/