Tag: State
Mo Brown, SU alum and county legislator, announces state assembly run
Onondaga County Legislator Maurice “Mo” Brown announced he will run for the New York State Assembly on Friday. Read More »
Antonio Delgado drops out of 2026 gubernatorial primary
Antonio Delgado drops out of 2026 gubernatorial primary Read More »
Gallery: New York Dems rally at state convention in Syracuse
Gallery: New York Democrats gathered in Syracuse for their annual state convention Friday. The convention made official the state party’s support for Gov. Kathy Hochul in her reelection bid. Read More »
Democrats back Hochul ticket, condemn ICE at state convention in Syracuse
New York Democrats selected Gov. Kathy Hochul for the primary ballot during the party’s state convention in Syracuse Friday. Read More »
Hochul addresses ICE enforcement, introduces new running mate in Syracuse
Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed a host of issues, such as ICE enforcement, in Syracuse Thursday. She also brought out running mate Adrienne Adams. Read More »
Hochul issues state of emergency for extreme cold, winter storm in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for upcoming cold weather and a winter storm that will hit the state this weekend. Read More »
Onondaga County federally granted $2.5 million for emergency communications improvement
New York state granted Onondaga County over $2.5 million to strengthen emergency communications, according to a Wednesday release. Read More »
Hochul unveils record-high state budget spurred by impact of federal cuts
“Every dollar in this year’s budget is being put to work to fight for families.” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul presented a record-high executive budget focused on affordability, education, health care and housing hit by federal cuts. Read More »
Gallery: Micron breaks ground, New York leaders celebrate as lawsuit looms
Gallery: A D.O. photographer was on the ground at Micron’s central New York groundbreaking Friday. He captured state and local officials as they spoke to the “unprecedented” investment Micron’s presence in Clay represents. Read More »
Kathy Hochul outlines 2026 New York initiatives in annual state address
In her address, Hochul highlights over 200 state initiatives and policies she plans to integrate starting this year. Read More »
NYS leaders, SU groups offer condolences after fatal Charlie Kirk shooting
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a Utah Valley University event yesterday. Read More »
New state legislation targets college life improvements, affordability
Originally proposed in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address, laws include college affordability and increased job opportunities. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Gallery: Saturday, June 14, marked the nationwide “No Kings” protest. Thousands assembled in cities across the country, and The Daily Orange put together a coast-to-coast team of photojournalists to cover major locations. Read More »
Gallery: Weren’t here? We got you! Top moments from 2024-2025 school year
Syracuse made history this year — from top 10 upsets in the Dome to iconic performances on the mic. Missed the action? The Daily Orange has you covered with our favorite moments from the 2024-2025 school year. Read More »
Explaining New York state's progress on cannabis legalization
Since the 2021 state-wide legalization of recreational cannabis usage, New York has continued with restrictive cannabis policy. Read More »
AccessCNY, Arc of Onondaga call for increased funding amid inflation
AccessCNY supports around 2,400 people in New York state with disability and mental health diagnoses amid struggles to pay its workers. Read More »
Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging Hochul's conceal carry legislation
The Supreme Court declined to hear Antonyuk v. James on Monday, leaving key provisions of New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act in place. Read More »
N.Y. Public Interest Research Group continues environmental efforts in Syracuse
Since the New York Public Interest Research Group was founded in 1976, the non-profit has made significant progress in climate change. Read More »
President Trump asks NY Rep. Stefanik to return to Congress
President Donald Trump is withdrawing his bid for New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. Read More »
CNY policymakers react to President Trump’s DOEd shutdown
NYS politicians condemned Trump’s order to dismantle the Department of Education, warning it will negatively impact students and teachers. Read More »
Gov. Hochul encourages federal cooperation, support for New York AI development
Gov. Hochul released a statement regarding the CHIPS act and Micron deal following President Trump’s accusations of “wasteful” AI spending. Read More »
NY officials react to Trump's Congress address, potential CHIPS Act cuts
New York state elected officials expressed their concerns after Trump said he intends to limit or revoke CHIPS act. Read More »