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 »
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SUNY-ESF to run $4.3 million deficit in 2019
SUNY-ESF officials detailed the ongoing budget deficit and other initiatives at its first meeting of the semester. Read more »
‘Community for the Grid’ meeting attendees discuss I-81 replacement options
Community for the Grid organized a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the possible community grid replacement to the Interstate-81 viaduct. Read more »
Common Council approves tax-sharing agreement
The plan will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue to the city through 2030. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo needs to focus on New York state
Our liberal columnist Nick Turner believes that Andrew Cuomo would have success on the national political stage, but he has to follow through on his promises to New York State first. Read more »
Mayor Walsh gives updates on economic growth initiatives in 2nd ‘State of the City’ address
Walsh announced two major developments to his “Syracuse Build” initiative, including a collaboration with Syracuse University. Read more »
Government shutdown affects central New York
Food stamps and Section 8 housing vouchers could be at risk if the shutdown continues. Read more »
Common Council debates sales tax-sharing agreement with Onondaga County
The agreement would share sales tax with Onondaga County, and it would last until 2030. Read more »
Here are 5 stories you may have missed during the winter break
The city of Syracuse was awarded funding to remove lead paint in homes, and Syracuse restaurants received sexual assault prevention training. Read more »
Onondaga County Supervisors and Mayors associations want I-81 to maintain current route
Representatives from over a dozen suburban towns and villages advocated for either a hybrid tunnel or a new viaduct. 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 »
Syverud calls for SU review of new sexual assault guidelines
Chancellor Kent Syverud has tasked several groups with comprehensively reviewing new federal guidelines for people accused of sexual assault. Read more »
Leaders of College Democrats, Republicans satisfied with midterm elections results
The midterm elections churned out a Democratic majority in the House, flipping the chamber. Read more »
Dana Balter concedes race after year-long campaign for Congress
Two-time incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) received about 6 percent more votes than Balter in Tuesday’s election. Read more »
John Katko defeats Democratic challenger Dana Balter in battle for Congress
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) has represented Syracuse in the House of Representatives since 2015. Read more »
American High is a film production company operating out of an abandoned Liverpool middle school
Syracuse Studios, a full-service film production company operating in Liverpool, is finishing up its fifth feature film. Read more »
Heritage Hill, a brewhouse and kitchen, distinguishes itself with hyper-local sourcing
Since 2012, the number of craft breweries in New York has doubled. Heritage Hill Brewhouse & Kitchen owner Dan Palladino said he thinks its local flair will help Heritage Hill rise above the competition. Read more »
3 news stories to catch up on from this weekend
Mayor Ben Walsh’s appointment of a new police chief, SU’s Remembrance Week activities and other news stories you missed this weekend. Read more »
Katko, Balter discuss gun violence, Trump’s rhetoric in debate
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) and Dana Balter are vying for the congressional district that includes Syracuse. Read more »
County opioid overdose rate higher than national average, new tool shows
A new tool shows Onondaga County’s opioid death rate between 2012 and 2016 was 22.6 per 100,000 people, about 8 points higher than the national average. 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 »
Activists protest John Katko, Paul Ryan at Syracuse fundraising event
People gathered in support of Democratic congressional candidate Dana Balter on Tuesday night outside a country club. Read more »
Now there are 2 Mets teams in New York
Syracuse previously was affiliated with the Washington Nationals before being purchased by the New York Mets. Read more »
Syracuse community gathers downtown at Indigenous Peoples Celebration
The second annual Indigenous Peoples Celebration was held in Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse on Monday night. Read more »
