New York state law professors reject Kathy Hochul's proposed bail reform in open letter
In a letter released Tuesday, law professors across the state rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to current NYS bail reform law. Read more »
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Anthony Broadwater to receive $5.5 million settlement from New York state
New York state will pay the settlement to Broadwater, who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 16 years for the 1981 rape of Alice Sebold. Read more »
Lawsuit against FDA, USDA seeks compensation for SNAP benefit skimming victims
The Legal Aid Society hopes to ensure that EBT card skimming crimes are handled similarly to old stolen food stamp coupons. Read more »
At Albany, InclusiveU representatives advocate for resources for students with disabilities
Members of Syracuse University's InclusiveU and others rallied in support of two bills that would fund pre-college preparation and transition programs. Read more »
State law protecting workers from employer retaliation over absences goes into effect
A New York state law which protects workers from employer retaliation against absences began Tuesday to protect family and sick leave for workers. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul extends pandemic SNAP assistance, adds $234 million in funds
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s investment in additional food assistance will provide SNAP households with a supplement of at least $95 this month. Read more »
Micron announces 2024 start for construction on Clay semiconductor plant
Manish Bhatia, executive vice president of global operations at Micron, said the Clay facility will be completed and operational by 2030. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul presents New York state’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 FY budget is 2.4% greater than last year’s budget, focusing on safety, transportation, health, housing and education. Read more »
Syracuse-based economic org receives $1 million grant to support CNY job training
A Syracuse-based economic development organization, CenterState CEO, received a $1 million grant to support job training from New York state as part of a statewide shift towards a technology-centered workforce. Read more »
Central New York still behind on legal cannabis despite approved licenses across state
The lawsuit was filed by a Michigan-based cannabis dispensary group that is seeking a CAURD license in the central New York and Finger Lakes region. Read more »
New York approves first CAURD licenses for sale of recreational cannabis
Housing Works became the first organization to legally sell cannabis in New York state. New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 36 CAURD licenses in November 2022, eight for nonprofit organizations and 28 for business owners who themselves have or whose relatives have a past cannabis-related conviction in NYS. Read more »
Closing Cazenovia College announces “Teach Out” transfer destinations for students
Syracuse University has not announced special transfer protocols for Cazenovia College students, despite 11 other surrounding colleges and universities announcing "Teach Out" partnerships for accepting transfers. Read more »
What the inauguration of 118th Congress means for Onondaga County, New York state
Following central New York’s close midterm elections and electorate-shifting statewide redistricting, here’s what the Jan. 7 inauguration of the 188th Congress means for Onondaga County and New York state’s newly-elected representatives. Read more »
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 »
