Tag: State
Kathy Hochul emphasizes legislative, economic wins at State of the State address
Hochul announced programs that will prioritize housing development, transportation, clean energy and public safety. Read More »
Cazenovia College to close before 200th anniversary amid financial issues
Cazenovia College announced it will permanently close its doors after the spring 2023 semester, citing financial issues as the main factor in the school's decision. Read More »
'We need real change, now’: Invest in Our New York Campaign kicks off
The rallies occurred in New York City, Albany and Mineola, although organizers said the issues are relevant across the state and in Syracuse. Read More »
Anthony Broadwater suing city, county amid stalled $50 million case against NYS
The complaint in Anthony Broadwater's lawsuit against the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County was unsealed on Tuesday on the heels of an affidavit mandating an answer from the defendants by Dec. 27. Read More »
Former Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. named next SUNY chancellor
John B. King Jr. is currently the president of The Education Trust, a nonprofit organization advocating for the “academic achievement of all students" and is now set to be the next chancellor for the SUNY system. Read More »
Rep. John Katko delivers farewell address at SU, celebrates bipartisanship
After choosing to not run for a fifth term in Congress, John Katko gave his farewell address Monday night where he was able to thank those who helped him while he was in office. Read More »
Unbalanced distribution of vacant homes along I-81 demonstrates city's stratification
Vacant property concentrations are unbalanced along the east and west sides of Syracuse's Interstate-81 as a result of previous industry-induced migration. Read More »
After 2 days, the NY-22 election is still too close to call
Polls in September and October bounced between Conole and Williams, and now after two days, the race is still too close to call. Read More »
County Democrats celebrate election night victories as Conole falls behind in house race
Onondaga County Democrats gathered at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown to celebrate victories and track developments in tighter races like Conole's for NY-22. Read More »
Democrats Rachel May, Jimmy Monto win respective seats
Three contests in New York will directly impact Syracuse, including the 48th state senate, the Common Council's 5th district and a statewide proposition. Read More »
Data shows NY-22 race will be a close one, even with noticeable spending gap
Political science professors at Syracuse said the nationalization of the midterm races has led to significant funding contributions from national PACs to local elections. Read More »
SUNY temporarily waives application fees for prospective students
Prospective students can apply through the ApplySUNY online system, where they can automatically have the fees on their first five SUNY school applications waived. Read More »
New York state gubernatorial candidates debate public safety, reproductive rights
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul debated Republican nominee Lee Zeldin in the first and only gubernatorial debate for the general election on Nov. 8. Read More »
What to know heading into election day in Syracuse
People can request an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 8 elections in New York state until Oct. 24. Read More »
Clay town hall to involve community on Micron facility investment ahead of Biden visit
President Joe Biden is set to visit Syracuse on Thursday following Micron Technology's announcement it will invest up to $100 billion in a new CNY facility. Read More »
Indigenous SU students, staff react to proposed bill replacing Columbus Day
This year, State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Marcela Mitaynes proposed legislation that would have the holiday replace Columbus Day. Read More »
Micron facility will bring long-term economic opportunity to CNY, SU professors say
Micron Technology announced its decision to invest up to $100 billion in a semiconductor chip manufacturing campus in Clay, N.Y., just north of Syracuse. Read More »
Micron announces $100 billion investment on building facility in central New York
Micron, the fourth-largest producer of semiconductors in the world, will construct a high-volume semiconductor memory manufacturing site, creating nearly 50,000 jobs. Read More »
Gov. Hochul announces New York will phase out gas-only vehicle sales by 2035
New York state plans to phase out sales of gas-only vehicles and transition entirely to zero-emission vehicles like electric and hybrid cars by 2035. Read More »
Here’s how New York’s third parties work
The two remaining third parties that will appear on ballots — the Working Families Party and the Conservative Party — frequently use a practice known as fusion voting, where major party candidates can have their names appear multiple times on the same ballot as different parties’ candidates. Read More »
Rep. Liz Cheney to speak at Syracuse University on Oct. 3
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) will speak at Syracuse University Oct. 3 in the National Veterans Resource Center, hosted by The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Civic Engagement. Read More »
Onondaga County Executive proposes 11% property tax reduction
The county has only just started implementing the $1.4 billion executive budget, said Brian Ohl, an adjunct professor within Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read More »
SU confirms 91 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
The Barnes Center at the Arch reported 91 active COVID-19 cases on Syracuse University’s campus as of Sept. 9, a university spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Read More »