Dana Balter wins Democratic primary, moves on to challenge Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter, a visiting teaching professor at Syracuse University, clinched the Democratic spot on the November ballot after months of campaigning. Read more »
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Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announces bid for New York governor
The two-time Syracuse mayor will challenge incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the November election. Read more »
Perez Williams leads Balter ahead of Democratic congressional primary
Juanita Perez Williams has a double-digit lead over Dana Balter ahead of the Democratic primary in the 24th Congressional District, according to a poll released Wednesday. Read more »
Restaurant workers to rally against proposed end to tipping
Servers and other tipped workers from around New York state will rally at SUNY-ESF on Monday to protest the end of the minimum wage tip credit in the restaurant industry. Read more »
Democratic candidates battle for spot on congressional ballot
After volunteering for each other’s campaigns, Dana Balter and Juanita Perez Williams are both running for Rep. John Katko’s seat in the House of Representatives. Read more »
A look at ride-hailing in Syracuse nearly 1 year after its introduction
One of Syracuse’s top-rated taxi companies has seen its customer base slashed in the year since ride-hailing was legalized in upstate New York. Read more »
Towns in upstate New York move to regulate cryptocurrency mining
After the residents of Plattsburgh, New York saw their electric bills skyrocket, the city passed an 18-month ban on cryptocurrency mining. Read more »
Howie Hawkins to officially launch 3rd bid for governor
Hawkins said he hopes to get at least 50,000 votes during the 2018 election. Read more »
SU Professor Dana Balter leads Democratic race to challenge Rep. John Katko
Balter is a visiting assistant teaching professor at the university. She’s also a Ph.D. candidate in public administration: Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces funding for early voting in New York state
New York state is one of 13 states that previously did not allow early voting. Read more »
Congressional candidate and SU professor Dana Balter details campaign fundraising
Balter is a visiting assistant teaching professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She’s challenging Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) in the midterm elections this fall. Read more »
Syracuse-area senator launches campaign for governor
Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-DeWitt) made the announcement Tuesday in the village of Liverpool. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo details plan to combat workplace sexual harassment
The plan would outlaw a hiring practice prohibiting some employees from settling sexual harassment claims in court. Read more »
School administrators say SCSD needs additional New York state funding
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there’s a need to tackle funding inequities in poorer school districts in his State of the State Address… Read more »
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says she will not challenge Rep. John Katko in 2018 congressional run
Stephanie Miner has considered running for Congress, but ultimately decided not to run. Read more »
New York state breaks fake ID arrest record
One official said minors who buy fake IDs are at risk of having their identities stolen. Read more »
Syracuse University staffer to push progressive vision during New York State Senate campaign
Rachel May, coordinator of the university’s sustainability education, has been a local activist for years. Read more »
Syracuse University staffer launches campaign in bid to defeat New York state Sen. David Valesky
Rachel May is the director of the university’s sustainability education. Read more »
Syracuse University professor, Ph.D. student detail drone project
Professor Utpal Roy, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and Yunpeng Li, a Ph.D. student, are finalists in the Genius NY 2018 Competition. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces plan to address student food insecurity
The plan, called “No Student Goes Hungry,” would provide $1 million in funding to establish new food pantries. Read more »
Report: Congresswoman mistook Daily Orange opinion column for Syracuse University's stance on GOP tax reform
Rep. Claudia Tenney said in a radio interview earlier this week that Syracuse University supported the GOP tax reform plan. An SU official later called her statements “categorically false.” Read more »
DeWitt high school student wears dress during December to fight modern slavery
A local sophomore at Jamesville-DeWitt High School is wearing a dress every day for a month to raise awareness about human trafficking, both abroad and in the United States. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs PTSD medical marijuana law
The law gives New York residents diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder access to medical marijuana. Read more »
How some New York politicians are financing their 2018 election campaigns
Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) are all up for re-election in 2018. Here is a breakdown of the challenges they may face in their respective races. Read more »
