Tag: State
New York State Fair vendors adjust to pandemic, financial uncertainty
Fair vendors are working to keep their businesses afloat, but they’re unsure the state will hold the 18-day fair in August. Read More »
New York state bans police chokeholds, makes disciplinary records public
New legislation will ban chokeholds by police officers, designate false race-based 911 calls as hate crimes and make police disciplinary records more transparent. Read More »
Gov. Cuomo aims to pass police reform agenda after George Floyd protests
The “Say Their Name” reform agenda would make police disciplinary records more transparent and would restrict police from using chokeholds during arrests. Read More »
Central New York to receive guidance on reopening businesses
Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented a set of guidelines for a phased reopening of New York state at a media briefing Tuesday Read More »
Employers try to protect essential workers during coronavirus pandemic
Essential workers in Syracuse said working during the pandemic has caused anxiety and stress, but in many cases employers have stepped up to the plate to deliver support. Read More »
Coronavirus death toll in New York surpasses 10,000
New York’s coronavirus death toll passed 10,000 Monday, but there are signs that the worst of the virus may be over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read More »
New York expands food assistance for low-income households
New York state has seen its lowest number of patients admitted to intensive care units since the coronavirus pandemic began. Read More »
New York begins to flatten coronavirus curve
Though the number of confirmed cases and deaths has risen, the virus’ curve is leveling off, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read More »
State orders schools and businesses to remain closed until April 29
New York will order that all schools and non-essential businesses remain closed until April 29, extending the governor’s previous order by nine days. Read More »
New York needs 30,000 ventilators to treat coronavirus patients
Of the 3,000 people in the state who are hospitalized from the virus, 23% need ventilators, the governor said. Read More »
State to halt collecting of medical, student debt
New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read More »
Professors collaborate on environment and energy projects across state
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is providing $109,368 to fund eight environmental and energy technology projects involving New York academics. Read More »
Coronavirus cases in New York jump to 22
State officials confirmed 11 new cases Thursday centered around New York City. Read More »
2nd coronavirus case confirmed in New York
The 50 year-old male patient lives in Westchester County and works in Manhattan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse retailers adjust to plastic bag ban
A state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Sunday. Read More »
Activists protest Rep. Katko’s endorsement of Trump
Local activists protested outside of Rep. John Katko's Syracuse office Tuesday after he said he would support President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020. Read More »
2nd Cornell student tests negative for coronavirus
As of Sunday, no student at Cornell University is being tested for the novel coronavirus, the university said in a press release. Read More »
New York State Bar Association approves recreational cannabis use
The Committee on Cannabis Law supports legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults, but provided a list of recommendations for any forthcoming legislation. Read More »
Cornell student tests negative for coronavirus, 2nd being tested
The student is currently in isolation and receiving medical treatment. Read More »
Cornell student being tested for coronavirus
A Cornell University student has presented symptoms that meet the criteria for testing for the novel coronavirus. Read More »
State lead law may affect Syracuse children
The new standards were enacted in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 Executive Budget and go into effect Oct. 1, when the fiscal year begins. Read More »
Our reader: I-81 community grid proposal could harm Salina economy
Our reader argues that a grid-only redesign of I-81 could negatively impact businesses that rely on the interstate for stability. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh’s proposed budget would raise city property taxes
The Syracuse mayor’s 2020 budget proposes tax hikes to decrease the city’s budget deficit. Read More »
SU lobbying spending drop is due to government relations team’s shift
Syracuse University’s lobbying expenditures fell by 96 percent over the last 10 years. Read More »