Tag: Albany
Syracuse hospital tests patient for coronavirus
Doctors say the patient is at very low risk of having the virus, according to Syracuse.com. The hospital has sent samples from the patient to the state Health Department’s Lab in Albany and expects results in two days. Read More »
New York patient tests positive for coronavirus
The patient contracted the virus while traveling in Iran, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. Read More »
State Sen. Rachel May brings central New York view to state legislation
State Sen. Rachel May brought a central New York perspective to state-wide law making. She said talking with constituents helped build her confidence in advocating for the 53rd district. Read More »
Syracuse's Vegfest 2019 highlights local vegan culture
Vegfest 2019 will make its way to Syracuse Saturday. Featured in the exhibit is companies like Strides of CNY and Strong Hearts Cafe. Read More »
Nearly 400 landlords discuss lobbying to change state housing law
New York landlords gathered at the Turning Stone casino last week to discuss the legislation. Read More »
Pig out this summer at Syracuse’s Bacon Festival
The third annual Syracuse’s Bacon Festival is coming to Clinton Square on August 17. Read More »
State Sen. Rachel May discusses her experiences as a woman in the Senate
May spoke about her campaign and time as Senator at a Syracuse University chapter meeting of Leading Women of Tomorrow. Read More »
Events to watch for in New York state this week
Several student organizations will attend a rally Monday in Albany to support legislation that funds services for college students with disabilities. Read More »
SU students react to possible Title IX changes
Student leaders said the proposed regulations could discourage survivors from reporting sexual assault. Read More »
Meet Rachel May, Syracuse’s next state senator
SU’s former sustainability coordinator, a newcomer to public office, aims to use her academic background to work across constituencies and break down election barriers for the next generation of political candidates. Read More »
After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read More »
Folk rock band Driftwood to start fall tour at the Westcott Theater Friday
Folk-rock band Driftwood will kick off its fall tour at The Westcott Theater this weekend. Songs from the band's upcoming album, which is set to be released this Winter, will be played. Read More »
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph: ‘Anyone can innovate and dream big’
The former Netflix CEO urged an audience of several hundred on Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse to think of big ideas. Read More »
Co-founder of Netflix featured at Upstate Venture Connect conference
Marc Randolph, the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, will speak at a business convention in Syracuse on Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse poverty rate edges up despite national decrease
The city of Syracuse is one of the top 10 poorest cities in the United States, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More »
3 takeaways from New York state primaries
Moderate columnist James Pezzullo outlines three takeaways from the New York state primaries held Thursday. Read More »
Downstate divide evident in primary
Democratic primary opponents Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and challenger Cynthia Nixon, of the Working Families Party, have not shown that they care about upstate New York, Liberal columnist Nick Turner says. Read More »
Blaze Pizza to bring fast-fire’d pizzas to SU
The Syracuse location will be one of a handful of shops in New York state, with previously opened establishments in Albany and Schenectady. Read More »
Get your sports fix while the Dome is empty
Whether you’re a baseball fan, soccer fan or you just like to kick back and relax, summer in Syracuse has tons of options for watching sports. Read More »
Restaurant workers to rally against proposed end to tipping
Servers and other tipped workers from around New York state will rally at SUNY-ESF on Monday to protest the end of the minimum wage tip credit in the restaurant industry. Read More »
2 SU students create FibreFree to make laundry more sustainable
Charles Keppler and Serena Omo-Lamai are taking their invention to Albany later this month to compete in the New York Business Plan Competition. Read More »
Mayor Walsh’s 1st budget proposal keeps tax rate flat, cuts department spending
The city’s projected deficit for next year is $11 million. Read More »
Marc Molinaro should be the New York GOP’s pick for governor in 2018
Conservative columnist Brandon Ross argues against State Sen. John DeFrancisco’s gubernatorial run in favor of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Read More »
Your guide to upstate New York day trips outside Syracuse
Students staying on campus over spring break can explore regional foods and historical sites in upstate New York. Read More »