A proposal in New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget would require major online marketplaces to collect sales tax on behalf of vendors who sell to New Yorkers through their sites. Many business organizations are fighting it. Read more »
A $70 million plan will provide rebates to electric car buyers and will contribute to building more charging stations and electric-car technology development. Read more »
Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed the American Health Care Act, a bill aimed to replace Obama’s Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. Read more »
In 2016, 1.6 million New York residents had their personal records exposed because of data breaches, according to a statement from the state’s Office of the Attorney General. Read more »
In a series of tweets about two weeks ago, Trump said former President Barack Obama had tapped his phones during the “very sacred election process.” Read more »
UPDATED: March 27, 2017 at 9:30 p.m. A New York State Assembly bill currently under consideration could allow ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to… Read more »
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman hired two prosecutors to cases that may include allegations against President Donald Trump. Read more »
The Family Eviction Prevention Supplement program will provide additional funding to residents whose rent is above the regular shelter allowance owed to them. Read more »
Onondaga County and the city of Syracuse both separately received a tactical team targeted grant and an explosive detection canine grant. Read more »
Experts said it’s unlikely a spill like the one described by multiple Finger Lakes region officials and residents would occur or drastically affect the city’s water supply. Read more »
Researchers are looking for locals to help preserve the purity of Skaneateles Lake, one of the region's most precious resources. Read more »
A statewide push for solar energy has led to an installment rate increase by about 800 percent in the last five years. Read more »
Residents from the Syracuse area remain divided over the state's plan to reconstruct the aging I-81 in Syracuse and the project's recent delay. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students went on an observational walk at the beginning of the semester around the area OC3 calls the city center to assess the area’s condition. Read more »
Betsy DeVos is known for her controversial support of school choice, voucher programs and charter schools. She was also the former chair of the Michigan Republican Party. Read more »
New York state's high school graduation rate hit a record high in 2016. Read more »
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman criticized President Donald Trump’s approval of scaling back the Clean Water Rule that protects the nation’s water streams from pollution. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed to make tuition at public colleges in New York state free for those with family incomes of $125,000 or less Read more »
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman unveiled New York Votes Act to create a system of early voting, automatic and same-day registration. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo is looking to renew the “millionaires’ tax” for new fiscal year. If it is not renewed, all New York residents earning over $300,000 will be taxed at the same rate. Read more »
New York state has improved efficiency in testing DWI evidence, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, thanks to $8.1 million in grant money. Read more »
Onondaga Lake has seen major improvement in water quality since remediation efforts began, but some remain dissatisfied and blame corporate influence for preventing a full restoration. Read more »
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a scam alert that fake immigration agents are soliciting money from immigrants in exchange of avoiding deportation. Read more »
While serving as a co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, Chancellor Kent Syverud was a key player in obtaining funds from the Upstate Revitalization Initiative. That initiative gave money to a citizen group recommending a Syracuse city-Onondaga County governments merger. Read more »
